Sourced from the ‘Zoo opens to the public in conjunction with Art Hop on Friday, March 7 from 5–8pm.
Sourced from the ‘Zoo is a community-wide exhibition celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of Kalamazoo and its residents. This dynamic, crowdsourced exhibition is a platform for everyone in Kalamazoo to participate, creating a shared space for commemoration, celebration, and meaningful connections. The exhibition will be on view at the KIA through Sunday, June 1, 2025.
About Sourced from the ‘Zoo: This exciting crowdsourced exhibition was designed to foster a deeper sense of belonging and communal connection and invites participants to commemorate and celebrate their unique stories within a shared space. The exhibition features ten themes: Books, Literature, and Literacy; Climate and the Environment; The Curious and Unconventional; Dance and Movement; Equity and Social Justice; Glass and Glass-making; Life in Kalamazoo after the Pandemic; Music and Musical Instruments; People and Places in Kalamazoo; and Self-care and Well-being. These themes represent the diverse passions and experiences that make Kalamazoo such a rich and dynamic place to live.
In addition to the KIA, submissions from the community will be featured at other venues, including the KVCC Center for New Media [on view March 6-April 25, 2025], Black Arts and Cultural Center [on view April 2025], Glass Art Kalamazoo [on view March 6-April 21], and Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo [on view March 7-April 25, 2025]. Sourced from the ‘Zoo will also feature programmatic partners including the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo Public Library (Central), Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, and Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers, among other community collaborations.