Book Discussion: Yellowface

by R.F. Kuang June Hayward has known Athena Liu since their Yale days. While both June and Athena are writers, Athena is a rising star while June’s books aren’t being…

American Art between the World Wars: Race and the Realist Impulse

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

During this Artful Evening, presented in conjunction with the exhibition American Realism: Visions of America, 1900-1950, Dr. Carmenita Higginbotham offers an analysis of race and representation in the Realist art of…

Kirk Newman Art School Residents

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

The Kirk Newman Art School Post-Baccalaureate Program is in its seventh year, and more than 50 artists have completed the program.The nine-month residency is designed for aspiring artists who want…

High School Area Show Opening

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Free Admission to the KIA on March 30! Click here for more information.

Laughter is the Best Medicine: Humor in Art

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Humor has many beneficial effects. It is clinically proven to have a powerful impact on physical, emotional, and social well-being. Understanding the humor of a given culture can also help…

Pajama Party with Emmy Kastner!

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

It’s time for a pajama party! Beloved local children’s book author Emmy Kastner has a brand new book to celebrate with you! Join Emmy as she reads While You’re Asleep…

Kirk Newman Art School Residents

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

The Kirk Newman Art School Post-Baccalaureate Program is in its seventh year, and more than 50 artists have completed the program.The nine-month residency is designed for aspiring artists who want…

Art Detectives: Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

As we get ready to say goodbye to winter, Art Detectives will explore how artists represent the seasons as well as weather conditions and make an artwork that bridges winter…

Kirk Newman Art School Residents

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

The Kirk Newman Art School Post-Baccalaureate Program is in its seventh year, and more than 50 artists have completed the program.The nine-month residency is designed for aspiring artists who want…