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Wonder Walk: Young Artists
Wonder Walk: Young Artists
The galleries are brimming with amazing artwork made by kids! Let’s take a stroll and see what they’ve created.
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Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
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Art League: Mary Brodbeck: Woodblock Printmaker – Influences and Evolution
Art League: Mary Brodbeck: Woodblock Printmaker – Influences and Evolution
Mary Brodbeck worked as an Industrial Designer in the West Michigan furniture industry for a dozen years – many of her designs hold US patents – before shifting to image-making in the 1990s. In her Art League presentation, Mary will reveal why she left the corporate environment to pursue an art career, who and what…
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Sustainable Reading: The Great KIA Book Swap
Sustainable Reading: The Great KIA Book Swap
As part of our community collaboration around the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition, the KIA is hosting several Thursday evening events centered around selected exhibition themes. On April 10, join us for a free book swap in celebration of the themes of literature and sustainability! Bring your gently-used books to the KIA for this special swap…
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Art Detectives: Meet Me at the Art Museum
Art Detectives: Meet Me at the Art Museum
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 explore the KIA’s galleries and craft our own museum to take home Please note: This program will use a different room and therefore can accommodate…
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Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
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ArtBreak: Kirk Newman Art School Resident Talks
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ArtBreak: Kirk Newman Art School Resident Talks
Get to know the Kirk Newman Art School’s 2024-2025 resident cohort! In this virtual ArtBreak series, each resident will speak about their work and inspiration, sharing insights about their residencies and aspirations for the future. Our 2024-2025 residents are: Mariah Donmyer, Lexington Fate, Lilly Mattern, Haley McFall, Madison McKenzie, Olivia Stier, and Michael Trimboli. All resident…
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KIA Tiny Art Show
KIA Tiny Art Show
In celebration of the Sourced from the 'Zoo exhibition, we are turning the spotlight onto you! All are welcome to stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library on Saturday, April 19th from 11am-3pm to make a miniature masterpiece. Use a 3 x 3 canvas and acrylic paints to create a tiny work of art to…
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Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
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Gallery Gathering: Wellness in the ‘Zoo
Gallery Gathering: Wellness in the ‘Zoo
During this Gallery Gathering, hear from community members whose pieces are included in our Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition. With a focus on artworks and objects relating to self-care and wellbeing, we will explore the galleries together and hear the stories behind several of these pieces. Gallery stools will be available. After the gathering, stick…
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Nurturing the Self in Turbulent Times: A Care-Centered Workshop
Nurturing the Self in Turbulent Times: A Care-Centered Workshop
Join us for a restorative, thought-provoking workshop led by Alessandra Santos Pye and Kama Tai Mitchell. This session offers mindfulness practices, creative expression, movement, and group discussions to help you reflect, recharge, and connect. Explore self-care techniques while honoring individual stories and experiences. Whether you're new to wellness or an enthusiast, this workshop will foster…
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Wonder Walk: Colors and Characters
Wonder Walk: Colors and Characters
You’re invited to take a walk through JooYoung Choi’s imaginative world of colors and characters. We’ll meet Pound Cake Man, his daughter, Emma Pound Cake Girl and many others.
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Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.