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Art Detectives: Perfect Square

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

Let’s think outside the square! The perfect square is torn up, has holes poked through it, or crumbled, but it always transforms into something new. Let’s create our own perfect…

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Rookie Detectives: Alma’s Art

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

Calling all Rookie Detectives! This is our first-ever case, and we’re going to gather clues about all the colors Alma loves to paint with. The Rookies will get to take…

Art Detectives: Ablaze with Color

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

Arty Mouse and his Art Detectives will learn all about the artist Alma Thomas. We’ll create a masterpiece inspired by Thomas’ vibrant works and explore color in the KIA galleries.

Rookie Detectives: Lots of Dots

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

CANCELLED -  We apologize this event will not take place due to unforeseen circumstances. There are dots outdoors and dots on floors; dots in the air and dots at a…

Art Detectives: A Life Made By Hand

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

Let’s discover the life and sculpture of Ruth Asawa. Art Detectives will learn all about Asawa’s life and then see one of her amazing sculptures in person. Can you create…

Art Detectives: Secret Pizza Party

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

Let’s kick off Spring Break with a Secret Pizza Party! Shhh… don’t tell anyone about it. The raccoon will find out that the KIA is filled with pizza, and he’ll…

Rookie Detectives: Georgia O’Keeffe Loved the Desert

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

The Rookies will learn about Georgia while looking for images of nature in the galleries. We’ll make some inspired abstract paintings, so wear clothes you can get messy in!

Art Detectives: Through Georgia’s Eyes

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

Arty Mouse wants to learn all about Georgia O’Keeffe, one of America’s most famous female artists. After all, one of her artworks is on display at the KIA! After being…

Juneteenth Community Day

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

Celebrate Juneteenth with the KIA! This meaningful holiday celebrates the day that enslaved people in Texas finally received freedom 2 years after President Lincoln’s address of the Emancipation Proclamation. For…

LEGO to the KIA!

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

LEGO to the KIA where everything is awesome! We’ll be joined by our friends from Bricks and Minifigs Kalamazoo for an awesome evening of art and engineering. You’ll be faced…

Inside Cat

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

Arty Mouse will once again overcome his fear of cats through Inside Cat. Art Detectives will explore perception and challenge their observation skills during this delightful story. After being inspired…

Extra Yarn

Let’s get cozy and explore fiber arts! Art Detectives will read Extra Yarn, and then have the chance to observe and interact with fiber artists from the Kirk Newman Art…