The faculty at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is steadfastly committed to furthering the area’s 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. To learn more, we encourage you to view our class schedule.
Want to join us? Find more information on the teaching opportunities page.
Head of Ceramics
269.585.9269
Head of 3D Media & School Safety
Head of Fiber
Head of 2D Media
Head of Family & School Programs
269-585-9274
Head of Photography & Digital Media
269-585-9276
Head of Jewelry
Creative Writing / Prose & Poetry
EDUCATION
PhD, Western Michigan University
Painting Instructor
EDUCATION
BA, Western Michigan University
Accessible Arts Instructor
EDUCATION
BA, MA Western Michigan University
Printmaking Instructor
EDUCATION
MFA Western Michigan University
Foreign Language Instructor
EDUCATION
PhD, Indiana University
Painting Instructor
EDUCATION
MFA, Western Michigan University
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Metals/Jewelry Instructor
EDUCATION
BFA, Western Michigan University
Children's Photography Instructor
EDUCATION
BFA, Central Michigan University
Creative Writing Instructor
EDUCATION
MFA, Western Michigan University
Children's Instructor
EDUCATION
BSA, Western Michigan University
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Ceramics Instructor
EDUCATION
BFA, Kutztown University
Ceramics Technician Ceramics and Children's Instructor
EDUCATION
BFA, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Associate Curator of Youth & Family Programs
269.585.9277
Ceramic Sculpture Instructor
EDUCATION
MA, Western Michigan University
Photography Instructor
Egg Tempera & Oil Pastel Painting
EDUCATION
BA, Emmanuel College – Boston, MA
MHSA, St. Joseph’s College – Windham, ME
Ceramics Instructor
EDUCATION
BFA, Truman State University
Painting Instructor
EDUCATION
MSW, Western Michigan University
Drawing Instructor
EDUCATION
M.A., Western Michigan University
Ceramics Instructor
EDUCATION
MFA, Bennington College
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Children's Instructor
EDUCATION
BS, Central Michigan University
Manager of School Operations
269.585.9266
Sculpture Instructor
EDUCATION
BFA, Michigan State University
Sculpture Instructor
EDUCATION
MA, WMU
Photography Instructor
EDUCATION
BFA, Western Michigan University
Glass Instructor
EDUCATION
BA, Kalamazoo College
Ceramics Instructor
EDUCATION
MA, Western Michigan University
Design Instructor
Jewelry Instructor
EDUCATION
BA, Western Michigan University
Photography Instructor
Drawing & Children's Instructor
EDUCATION
BFA, Western Michigan University
A donation to the KIA Annual Fund helps provide free educational programs for all ages, expand our offerings at the Kirk Newman Art School, and welcome new and diverse audiences.