by Anna Harber Freeman and Barbara Gonzales In December we will learn about potter Maria Martinez. During a guided gallery tour, Art Detectives will view a piece by Martinez as…
Take a Wonder Walk through the galleries! The walk will include close looking at a few artworks as well as gallery games and activities. This is a great way to…
by Jeanne Walker Harvey Romare Bearden has been described as the nation’s foremost collage artist. Art Detectives will view a work by Bearden in Legendary Voices: Art for the Next…
There are so many things to find in the art on the walls. Let’s take a walk through the galleries and see what we can spy with our little eyes.
by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey Let’s learn about landscapes! We’ll begin with a book to see how the illustrator expresses them, visit the galleries to observe how artists portray…
by Hervé Tullet March is all about movement! Join us as we engage our hands with a story and a colorful painting project, followed by a fun movement session led…
Let loose and get in touch with your inner child! During this fun-filled Community Day, guests of all ages are invited to come to the KIA to move and play,…
Join us as we wander through the galleries and see how many unique and creative lines we can find in the artworks.
The Garden of Courage and Love is an ongoing artist project by JooYoung Choi where participants create flowers representing people who have shown them unconditional love. These flowers will be…
The galleries are brimming with amazing artwork made by kids! Let’s take a stroll and see what they’ve created.
by David Goldin This month, Art Detectives will join Stub, the museum ticket, as he guides us through the art museum, uncovering the secrets behind what happens inside. Afterward, we’ll…
Join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 6–8 PM for ¡Noche de Familia!—an exciting, free community event at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. This special evening celebrates the rich…
