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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
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SUMMARY:Gallery Shop Artist Feature
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Free Thursdays initiative\, the KIA is proud to feature Deborah Ann Percy and Arnold Johnston in our Gallery Shop Artist Feature on Thursday\, October 30\, from 6–8pm.\nPercy and Johnston are writers\, performers\, and translators whose creative talents span a variety of forms. Their work reflects a deep appreciation for language\, story\, and artistic expression. Guests will have the chance to meet the artists\, view a selection of their pieces\, and learn more about their creative journey. \nThis drop-in event invites the community to connect with local talent and discover the diverse range of artists represented in the KIA’s Gallery Shop. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick visit or looking to engage in conversation\, we welcome you to join us for an inspiring evening.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-shop-artist-feature/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251026T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250508T205113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T183243Z
UID:10001086-1761415200-1761429600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:UNFRAMED: Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the KIA on October 25th for a spectacular evening as we honor Joy and Tim Light and raise vital funds for the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.  \nThe event has sold out\, but you can still support the event by making a donation in honor of Joy & Tim Light.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/unframed-soiree/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Unframed-Featured.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T182146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T142958Z
UID:10001124-1761242400-1761249600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:College Night at the KIA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for College Night at the KIA\, an after-hours event designed for college students. Enjoy free food\, a live DJ\, interactive games\, and chances to win prizes while exploring the museum in a fun and engaging way. This is a unique opportunity to experience the KIA through art\, music\, and connection. Admission is completely free\, all you need is your college ID.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/college-night-at-the-kia/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CollegeNight.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251019T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000963-1760880600-1760884200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T181824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T195212Z
UID:10001122-1760785200-1760799600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Washi Tape Bookmarks
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper\, visit the library to make your own bookmark using colorful washi tape and book pages. All supplies will be provided. \nWashi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper was organized by Meher McArthur and is toured by International Arts & Artists\, Washington\, DC
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/washi-tape-bookmarks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/washi-bookmark.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T181654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T152915Z
UID:10001121-1760637600-1760641200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Joy Light Lecture in East Asian Art: East Asian Birding in the Galleries
DESCRIPTION:Chinese\, Korean\, and Japanese artists have been painting pictures of birds for more than 1000 years. With an estimated 50 billion birds flying around us all the time\, this comes as little surprise. Birders\, who partake in one of the globe’s fastest-growing\, multi-generational pastimes\, know our feathered friends offer endless variety and incredible beauty. During this Joy Light Lecture in East Asian Art\, Dr. Robert Mintz will guide our exploration of East Asian “bird and flower painting” through the joy of “artistic bird-watching.” \nKalamazoo Art League is delighted to sponsor this year’s Joy Light Lecture in East Asian Art and will provide a reception before the presentation\, starting at 5:30 pm. \nDr. Mintz is the Chief Curatorial Director of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. A specialist in 18th-century Japanese painting\, he oversees the art research and exhibitions program and guides the growth\, preservation\, and presentation of the museum’s Asian and Asian American art collections.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-joy-light-lecture-in-east-asian-art-east-asian-birding-in-the-galleries/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T181503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T155637Z
UID:10001120-1760536800-1760540400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: The Lantern of Lost Memories
DESCRIPTION:by Sanaka Hiiragi \nAbout the Book: The Lantern of Lost Memories tells the story of Mr. Hirasaki’s magical photo studio\, a gateway to the afterlife where the departed revisit their memories through a “spinning lantern.” Guests—including a kind yakuza\, a devoted teacher\, and a young girl—relive their past and choose one cherished moment to photograph. This emotional story celebrates memory\, love\, and beauty. Discussion will relate themes in the book with the exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-the-lantern-of-lost-memories/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/lantern-of-lost-memories.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251012T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000962-1760275800-1760279400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T181317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T181317Z
UID:10001119-1760178600-1760184000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: A Very Big Fall by Emmy Kastner
DESCRIPTION:This October\, Art Detectives will explore the wonders of fall! We’ll read a charming story about some hesitant leaves who aren’t quite ready to change colors and let go. Then\, we’ll search the galleries for autumn-themed art and create our own leaf-inspired creation.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-a-very-big-fall-by-emmy-kastner/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/big-fall-kastner.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T152936Z
UID:10001118-1760032800-1760040000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:The Art of the Brush: Family Night with Chinese Ink Painting
DESCRIPTION:Discover the beauty and expression of Chinese ink painting! Start the evening by exploring Ink Rhapsody: The Art of the Lingnan Masters in Hong Kong and get inspired by the dynamic brushwork. Then bring your ideas to life with a fun\, hands-on art activity. Ink painting will be offered for ages 8 and older. This workshop is open to the first 20 participants and runs from 6:30 to 8 pm. A drop-in hand fan activity will be available for all ages to enjoy from 6 to 8pm.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/the-art-of-the-brush-family-night-with-chinese-ink-painting/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chinese-ink-painting.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251005T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251005T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000961-1759671000-1759674600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T114500
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T180757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T180757Z
UID:10001116-1759489200-1759491900@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Artful Autumn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a colorful autumn adventure through the galleries! We’ll explore artworks that capture the magic of fall. Along the way\, we’ll look for warm colors\, interesting textures\, and hidden surprises that celebrate the beauty of the season. Bring your imagination and get ready to see autumn through the eyes of artists!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-artful-autumn/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wonder-walk-autumn.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T192051Z
UID:10001115-1759426200-1759428000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Richard Mayhew’s Mohawk Hills
DESCRIPTION:Calling all art lovers and poets! Join us for our next Gallery Gathering as we discuss Richard Mayhew’s Mohawk Hills with Jessica Sundstrom\, Learning and Outreach Manager for the Art Museum at Grand Valley State University. Guests will be invited to delve into Mayhew’s striking painting via ekphrastic and blackout poetry. Using rich colors to capture the emotional and often spiritual imprints of the places they depict\, Mayhew’s highly expressive “mindscapes” challenge many of the conventions of American landscape art. This free program will take place on Thursday\, Oct. 2\, from 5:30-6 p.m.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-richard-mayhews-mohawk-hills/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mayhew.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000960-1759066200-1759069800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T180420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T181445Z
UID:10001114-1758823200-1758830400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: The Power Of Your Story
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This event will be postponed until 2026. \nThis 60-minute interactive program invites participants to explore the power of their personal story and build confidence in public speaking. Through guided reflection\, group activities\, and a welcoming atmosphere\, guests will learn how to express themselves with clarity and connection. Whether through words\, writing\, or presence\, all forms of expression are celebrated. Walk away with tools to share your story and the courage to speak from the heart
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/the-power-of-your-story/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T180305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T180305Z
UID:10001113-1758715200-1758718800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Impressionism\, Expressionism\, and the Art of Music
DESCRIPTION:Claude Debussy\, a friend of Monet\, wanted to be a painter. Instead\, he used music to create evocative\, beautiful pictures. His contemporary Maurice Ravel turned the miraculous seascapes of Impressionist painters into sparkling piano pieces. In Vienna\, Arnold Schoenberg\, also a serious painter\, wrote music that pushed traditional boundaries to their limit. In his opera Wozzeck\, Alban Berg created a character that embodies Expressionism. Intimately connected to the cultural currents around them\, these groundbreaking composers turned Impressionism and Expressionism into sound. During this ArtBreak\, explore these key movements in visual art and music with Dr. Zaide Pixley. \nZaide Pixley holds a Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Michigan. As a member of the faculty at Kalamazoo College\, she taught a wide range of courses\, from music theory and history to rock and roll. She is President of the Board of Trustees of the Gilmore Piano Festival and the author (with Jane Rooks Ross) of 100 Years of Great Music\, celebrating the centenary of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Pixley is deeply interested in how music reflects\, responds to\, and shapes its cultural and social context\, as well as in the beauty and power of the music itself.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-impressionism-expressionism-and-the-art-of-music/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/zaide-pixley.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000959-1758461400-1758465000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T180139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T185206Z
UID:10001112-1758366000-1758380400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Adorable Artsy Robots
DESCRIPTION:Art and engineering come together to create adorable artsy robots! Drop by the library to make your own creation\, then switch on the motor and watch the magic happen! Robots swirl and dance around\, creating colorful patterns. Be inspired by the amazing patterns and colors in the exhibition Leo Villareal: Interstellar! Please note that supplies will be provided\, but motors and battery packs will be available only to the first 15 participants.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/adorable-artsy-robots/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/doodle-bot.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T175956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T135844Z
UID:10001111-1758218400-1758225600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Chinese Ink Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this program is sold out! To add your name to our waiting list\, email us at museumed@kiarts.org.\nInspired by the Ink Rhapsody exhibition and want to try your hand at Chinese ink painting? Join us for a workshop led by local artist Julia Wang\, a fourth-generation disciple of the Lingnan School! Create your own ink painting while learning more about this expressive art form and the many different ways in which influential Chinese artists have used ink to convey meaning throughout history. This workshop is free to attend\, but seats are limited – preregistration is highly encouraged! No prior experience is necessary\, and all supplies will be provided. \nWant to learn more about Chinese ink painting? Don’t miss Wang’s ArtBreak on the Lingnan School on August 27!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-chinese-ink-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/julie-wang.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T175652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T173450Z
UID:10001110-1758117600-1758121200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People
DESCRIPTION:by Imani Perry \nAbout the Book: Imani Perry explores the deep cultural and emotional ties between the history of Black people and the color blue. From indigo cloths traded during slavery to blues music’s blend of sorrow and resilience\, Perry weaves personal narrative\, history\, and art into a powerful meditation on race. Drawing on symbols like blue skies\, water\, and flowers\, she crafts a poignant\, original examination of Black identity that captures both the pain and beauty of the human experience.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-black-in-blues-how-a-color-tells-the-story-of-my-people-by-imani-perry/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/black-in-blues.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250914T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250914T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000958-1757856600-1757860200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T175419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T175437Z
UID:10001109-1757761200-1757772000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Fired Together: A Community Celebration of Clay
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exploration of clay during our free September Community Day. Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library for an easy drop-in art project. You can also take part in building and decorating a community pot that will be fired in the KIA’s anagama wood kiln. \nIf you would like to deepen your exploration of clay\, sign up for a kurinuki cup workshop and carve your own cup using this traditional Japanese technique—no clay experience needed!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/fired-together-a-community-celebration-of-clay/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/anagama-kiln.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T175231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T175231Z
UID:10001108-1757759400-1757764800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Wabi Sabi by Mark Reibstein
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a Japanese-inspired Art Detectives adventure! We’ll read the story of Wabi Sabi\, a curious little cat in Japan on a quest to discover the meaning of her name. Then\, we’ll explore beautiful wood-fired ceramic pots before creating our own multimedia masterpiece. \nStick around for Community Day at the KIA! Watch pottery demos in the school commons and take part in a kurinuki cup workshop in the Kirk Newman Art School.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-wabi-sabi-by-mark-reibstein/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wabi-sabi.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T175018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T182336Z
UID:10001107-1757613600-1757619000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:¡Noche De Familia!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month a little early! Explore the mesmerizing digital exhibition Leo Villareal: Interstellar and enjoy an evening of games and creative art-making. \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView this post on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nA post shared by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (@kalamazooinstituteofarts)
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/noche-de-familia/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/noche-de-familia.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T174821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T143220Z
UID:10001106-1757505600-1757509200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Enhancing Traditional Art with Digital Tools
DESCRIPTION:Explore how a variety of apps and digital tools can be used to help artists working in traditional media. Artist Kris Walker will lead a discussion of the ways in which technology can assist the contemporary artist\, from creating references to organizing artwork catalogs. We’ll discuss a wide range of methods by which artists can use digital tools to enhance the creative process\, explore new ideas\, and streamline some of the “work” involved in creating art. \nKris Walker is a photographer\, illustrator\, and designer with over thirty years of experience producing a wide range of creative projects for clients across the country. He also has taught design at Southwestern Michigan College and currently teaches Photoshop and other software in the Kirk Newman Art School’s Photography Department.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-enhancing-traditional-art-with-digital-tools/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/kris-walker.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000957-1757251800-1757255400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T114500
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T174636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T153000Z
UID:10001105-1757070000-1757072700@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Ink and Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of ink and imagination! Join us as we explore the beauty of Chinese ink paintings. We’ll discover how artists use ink to create amazing scenes full of life and movement. Get ready to spot delicate brushstrokes and bold splashes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-ink-and-imagination/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wonder-walk-imagination-1.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20250613T174323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T153031Z
UID:10001104-1757007000-1757008800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Liu Kuo Sung’s Which is Earth No. 42
DESCRIPTION:During this Gallery Gathering\, we will take a closer look at Liu Kuo Sung’s Which is Earth No. 42\, part of the artist’s Space Series that was inspired by photographs of Earth taken from the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. This piece is included in the exhibition Ink Rhapsody: The Art of the Lingnan Masters in Hong Kong\, which showcases traditions and innovations of the Lingnan School and highlights artistic development in Hong Kong in the twentieth century. Gallery stools will be available.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-liu-kuo-sungs-which-is-earth-no-42/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gallery-gathering-sung-1.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250831T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250831T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T163413
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000956-1756647000-1756650600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-08-31/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
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