There’s something for everyone at the KIA Arts Fair in Bronson Park!
Check back in the coming months for a full schedule of events and happenings.
Friday, June 5
INSIDE THE KIA
11am–8pm: FREE Gallery Admission
BRONSON PARK
3pm–8pm
Artists in the Park
Artist Demonstrations with KNAS
Kids’ Zone
Arty Mouse Scavenger Hunt
Food Truck Row
ON STAGE
6:30pm: Theatre Kalamazoo
Kirk Newman Art School Demonstrations:
More info coming soon!
Saturday, June 6
INSIDE THE KIA
9am–5pm: FREE Gallery Admission
11am–2pm: Family Activity: Gelli Plate Printing Sneakers
1–2:30pm: Guided Tours (On the hour & 1/2 hr)
BRONSON PARK
9am–5pm
Artists in the Park
Artist Demonstrations with KNAS
Arty Mouse Scavenger Hunt
Kids’ Zone
Food Truck Row
ON STAGE
10am: People’s Choice Award & Best in Category winners announced
12:00pm: Dylan Tolbert
1:30pm: Payton&Annabelle
3:00pm: The Mickeys
Kirk Newman Art School Demonstrations:
More info coming Soon!
Entertainment
Stage Sponsor:
Co-presented by the KIA and Sounds of the Zoo
Theatre Kalamazoo
Friday, June 5, 6:30pm
Peregrine Stage, Bronson Park
Theatre Kalamazoo is a non-profit collaboration between the live theatres in Kalamazoo, MI whose goal is to help make theatre more accessible to the public. Collaborating theaters include All Ears Theatre, Center Stage Theater, Face Off Theater, Farmers Alley Theatre, Festival Playhouse of Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo Civic Theater, Kinderberger Arts, Miller Auditorium, Queer Theater Kalamazoo and WMU Theater.
Dylan Tolbert
Saturday, June 6, 12pm
Peregrine Stage, Bronson Park
Originally from Three Rivers, now based in Kalamazoo, Dylan Tolbert is a multi-talented multi-instrumentalist playing at various venues across Michigan and Northern Indiana. Performing originals to a range of covers. Tolbert can do it all. “REVUE” magazine named Tolbert as a top 10 musician to see in 2023. Tolbert’s first album, “Tolbert Drive”, released in 2021 and their latest music release “Live at Luna” can be found on all music streaming platforms.
Payton&Annabelle
Saturday, June 6, 1:30pm
Peregrine Stage, Bronson Park
Payton&Annabelle is a dynamic duo blending folk and alternative genres characterized by rich harmonies and intricate acoustic guitar arrangements. Their musical partnership blossomed at The Kalamazoo Academy of Rock band program in 2021 where a shared love of artists like Simon & Garfunkel and Taylor Swift ignited their creative spark. Their debut album “for the willow” can be found on all streaming platforms.
The Mickeys
Saturday, June 6, 3:00pm
Peregrine Stage, Bronson Park
Kalamazoo’s own “The Mickeys” blend Indie and Americana music, creating their own unique sound featuring twin harmonies, powerful guitar, and stylish bass. The Mickeys formed their own record label (RiverBeat Music) and co-produced and recorded two albums – Finding Our Way and Walk Along. The band continues to release original material. The Mickeys have enjoyed global press and radio exposure resulting in impressive radio success and two European tours.
Food Truck Row
Food Truck Row:
Crusin’ the Street Treats
La Fe Tacos & More
Pop-2-It
Ibison Concessions
Additional vendors to be announced!
Shopping
Entertainment
Free Gallery Entry
Kids Zone
Food Truck Row
KNAS Art Demos
