The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts organizes classes geared toward teaching students a wide array of skills, including drawing, creative writing, ceramics, and printmaking. With our extensive scholarship program and membership discounts, we’re confident that everyone in our community can take advantage of our offerings.
Class Schedule
The Kirk Newman Art School organizes classes geared toward teaching students a wide array of skills, including drawing, creative writing, ceramics, and printmaking.
Registration & Policies
KNAS provides a wide range of visual arts educational programs. Learn more about how to register, what class registration and fees cover, and our policies on refunds and cancellations.
Residency Program
The nine-month residency is designed for aspiring artists who want to grow and strengthen their art practice in a supportive community, with access to professional studio facilities and guidance.
Scholarships
The KIA offers a number of scholarships to students in need. More than 200 tuition awards for 12- and 8-week classes and camps are granted annually.
Faculty
Our faculty at is steadfastly committed to furthering access to art education, history, and more. With a large number of teachers on staff, we offer classes in all media for students of all ages.
Team Building
We will customize a rewarding opportunity for your team to work together in a relaxed, studio atmosphere with an experienced artist/instructor on either individual or group artwork.
About
We are a community-based, non-degree art school offering classes for children through adults year-round in four terms.