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Members of the KIA support our mission to “cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan”.
Membership
We are pleased to provide all members with these benefits:
- Free admission to all museum and Kirk Newman Art School exhibitions
- Free admission or discount to educational programs and public events
- Sightlines quarterly magazine subscription
- Invitation to attend member-preview events and network with KIA members
- 10% discount on Gallery Shop purchases (some restrictions apply)
- Early registration and a discount on classes, workshops, and camps at KNAS
- Member night at annual KNAS Holiday Art Sale
- Access at the KIA to the Mary & Edwin Meader Fine Arts Library at the KIA
- Free Admission to the Air Zoo, Gilmore Car Museum, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Binder Park Zoo and Kellogg Bird Sanctuary during Southwest Michigan Cultural Exchange in October (some restrictions apply)
Early registration for KNAS classes, workshops, and camps begins one week prior to open registration to non-members. All memberships are good for one year (unless otherwise noted). All memberships are non-refundable. A portion of the memberships at the Friend level and above are tax deductible.
Friend $150
- Two membership cards
- North American Reciprocal Museum Association and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (admission to 1300 participating museums in the U.S. and Canada)
- 15% discount on Gallery Shop purchases (some restrictions apply)
- Membership benefits listed above
- Tax deductible amount: $50
Patron $250
- Two membership cards
- North American Reciprocal Museum Association and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (admission to 1300 participating museums in the U.S. and Canada)
- Two Guest Passes to the KIA (bring your family and friends)
- 15% discount on Gallery Shop purchases (some restrictions apply)
- Opportunity to rent the KIA for private events (some restrictions apply)
- Membership benefits listed above
- Tax deductible amount: $125
Benefactor $500
- Two membership cards
- North American Reciprocal Museum Association and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (admission to 1300 participating museums in the U.S. and Canada)
- Four Guest Passes to the KIA (bring your family and friends)
- 15% discount on Gallery Shop purchases (some restrictions apply)
- Opportunity to rent the KIA for private events (some restrictions apply)
- Guided tour of one select exhibition annually for two people (based on availability)
- Membership benefits listed above
- Tax deductible amount: $350
For information about our $1,000 + memberships, please visit the “Director’s Circle” tab.
To purchase online, click on the desired level above. To purchase by phone, call 269-585-9297. You can also mail a check to 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo MI 49007.
Give the Gift of Membership
Gift memberships must be purchased in-person at the KIA’s front desk. Gift membership cards must be redeemed in-person by the recipient. The recipient’s membership is valid for 1 (one) year from the date of redemption. Membership gift cards do not expire. Gift membership purchases are not eligible for 10% membership discount.
All members enjoy these benefits:
- Free admission to all museum and Kirk Newman Art School exhibitions
- Free admission or discount to educational programs and public events
- Sightlines quarterly magazine subscription
- Invitation to attend member-preview events and network with KIA members
- 10% discount on Gallery Shop purchases (some restrictions apply)
- Early registration and a discount on classes, workshops, and camps at KNAS
- Member night at annual KNAS Holiday Art Sale
- Access at the KIA to the Mary & Edwin Meader Fine Arts Library at the KIA
- Free Admission to the Air Zoo, Gilmore Car Museum, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Binder Park Zoo and Kellogg Bird Sanctuary during Southwest Michigan Cultural Exchange in October (some restrictions apply)
Director’s Circle
Director’s Circle includes all membership benefits at the “Benefactor” level, recognition in the KIA lobby and our website, 1-hour research session with librarian in Mary & Edwin Meader Fine Arts Library (to be scheduled in advance with librarian), two parking passes for the annual KIA Arts Fair, and tickets to the Director’s Circle event.
For assistance, please call our Membership & Database Associate, Caroline Miota at .
To purchase online, click on the desired level above. To purchase by phone, call (269) 585-9297. You can also mail a check to 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo MI 49007.
Business Partnerships
At the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, our mission is to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan. Business Partnerships are a great way to show your support, expand your network, and make an impact on our community as we celebrate the next 100 years at the KIA!
For assistance, please contact our Membership & Database Associate, Caroline Miota at .
We are pleased to provide all business partners with these benefits:
- Invitation to attend special events and network with KIA members
- Early entry into the annual KNAS Holiday Art Sale
- 10% discount for employees on Enthusiast and Household level memberships
- The opportunity to rent the KIA for private events (some restrictions apply)
- Sightlines quarterly magazine subscription
- Two parking passes for the annual KIA Arts Fair
- KIA swag for your office
Nonprofit Partnerships
Art is for everyone.
At the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, our mission is to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan. Nonprofit Partnerships are a great way to show your support, expand your network, and make an impact on our community as we celebrate the next 100 years at the KIA!
We are pleased to provide all nonprofit partners with these benefits:
- Invitation to attend special events and network with KIA members
- Early entry into the annual KNAS Holiday Art Sale
- 10% discount for employees on Enthusiast and Household level memberships
- The opportunity to rent the KIA for private events (some restrictions apply)
- Sightlines quarterly magazine subscription
- KIA swag for your office
Inspire // $150
- This level is for nonprofit organizations with a annual income of $500,000 and under
Fulfill // $300
- This level is for nonprofit organizations with a annual income of $500,001–2.5M
Transform // $500
- This level is for nonprofit organizations with a annual income of 2.5M and above
For assistance, please contact our Membership & Database Associate, Caroline Miota at .
The Kalamazoo Art League
Serving the KIA, our members, and the community since 1955.
A motivated and dedicated volunteer organization, the Kalamazoo Art League actively promotes the KIA mission by sponsoring an annual lecture series that hosts experts who study, create, curate, or write about art. In addition to the lecture series, Art League plans depARTures (day and overnight trips) to experience art in other museums and communities, plus book discussions and other initiatives reflecting members’ desire to learn about visual arts.
All members of the KIA are eligible to become members of the Art League. Dues are $40, but members must also belong to the KIA.
For more information about Art League or register to join, please visit our website.
Membership Benefits:
- Free admission to all lectures
- Discount on all depARTures
- Quarterly Focus newsletter and advance notice of depARTures and special events
- Free admission to Annual Member Celebration
Membership FAQs
Memberships last one year. They expire at the end of the purchase month in the next calendar year.
Password reset emails will only be received if they are directed to the email that is registered to your membership account. This email address will be on your membership card (if card was received after May 2024). Please contact Caroline Miota, our Membership & Database Associate at or (269) 585-9297 for assistance recovering your login email.
To receive your membership discount, sign in to your membership account and select the “Member Student” ticket option for your desired program.
Yes, the KIA is a part of Museums for All, which provides discounted rates for museum admission and memberships. Please bring the applicable identification for your program to receive these discounts.
You can renew your membership online by selecting “Join/Renew” on the level at which you would like to renew. You can also contact Caroline Miota, our Membership & Database Associate, at (269) 585-9297 to renew over the phone with a credit card. The KIA front desk is also able to renew memberships both over the phone or in-person. If mailing a check, please address all mail to 314 S Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
The KIA’s membership levels are updated as of July 2024. You can renew your membership at a new level online by selecting “Join/Renew” on the level at which you would like to renew. You can also contact Caroline Miota, our Membership & Database Associate, at or (269) 585-9297. The KIA front desk is also able to renew memberships both over the phone or in-person. If mailing a check, please address all mail to 314 S Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
All KIA memberships are eligible for the Southwest Michigan Cultural Exchange program in October. Participating organizations include: the Air Zoo, Gilmore Car Museum, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Binder Park Zoo and Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Memberships at the Friend level and higher receive free admission to all NARM and ROAM affiliated organizations.
Your membership packet will include an acknowledgment letter with tax information, your membership cards, and a coupon for our Gallery Shop.
You can register your membership HERE. Please note that you only need to register your membership once and that registering your membership will not reset your account password.
You can reset your password by selecting “Forgot Password’ and then typing in the corresponding email address to your account. Please note that password reset emails will not be received unless the email address is registered with your account. After you have reset your password, you will be asked to re-enter your email address, this is not necessary and your password has been successfully reset.
Questions? Please contact Caroline Miota, our Membership & Database Associate, at or (269) 585-9297.
Header image credit: Romare Bearden, The Blue Pond (L’Etang Bleu), 1973, acrylic and collage on panel. Collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts; Elisabeth Claire Lahti Fund, 2017.7.