Led by Rev. Millard Southern, this ArtBreak will feature an interactive, jazz-style conversation on topics such as race, culture, and religion with some of Kalamazoo's most-sought after and in-demand jazz musicians. Together they will discuss and demonstrate many of the core characteristics of jazz music, as well as the genre’s powerful potential for bringing communities…
All educators are invited to Teacher Appreciation Night at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts! Please join us for an evening celebrating you and your commitment to education. What to expect: Door prizes for the first 50 teachers Appetizers and drinks Live music by Dylan Tolbert Make and take art project Feedback session (5:30pm-6:00pm) - let…
As part of the KIA's mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month, featuring extended…
The KIA’s history is rich with remarkable men and women who, through their sheer grit and determination, guided us from a rented room in the YWCA to the “Best Art Institute between Detroit and Chicago.” Jim Carter, past president of the board of directors and current docent, will present KIA history in a series of…
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 introduce your little one to art and the museum. Wonder Walks is for children 2-4 years old (but all are welcome) and is free with…
Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library during Art Hop on November 1 from 5 to 8pm and create a collage. Inspired by the unusual pairings showcased in our centennial exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century, we ask participants to create a collage that could be showcased in our library window in conversation…
Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library during Art Hop on November 1 from 5 to 8pm and create a collage. Inspired by the unusual pairings showcased in our centennial exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century, we ask participants to create a collage that could be showcased in our library window in conversation…
Exceptional docent-guided gallery tours are on Sundays at 1:30pm. Gain a fresh perspective on selected artworks, or re-engage your excitement around the permanent collection. Tours are included with admission and meet in the lobby; no reservations are required.
November’s Gallery Gathering will focus on Steven MacGowan’s Choice, No Choice and Tim Lowly’s Beacon (Bless the Bastard), paired in conversation with one another in Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century. Very different in style and medium, both works serve as reflections of the artists’ experiences as fathers of children who battled serious illnesses.…
Join us for College Night at the KIA on Thursday, November 7 from 6 pm to 8 pm. This free event for all college students includes games, food, music, raffles, and interactive activities. Just bring your college ID & connect with students from WMU, Kalamazoo College, KVCC, and more! Come explore the museum, and enjoy…
by Elizabeth Brown Join Arty to learn about abstract expressionist artist Helen Frankenthaler. We’ll read a story about her childhood, create a project inspired by her artwork, and explore some of the abstract works currently hanging in the galleries. Art Detectives is for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Come join us…
Join us for a day of art-filled fun during the Express Yourself! Community Day. Explore the museum to learn about art and see how artists express themselves through their artwork. Gain inspiration and express yourself with make-and-take projects and other fun activities. Express Yourself! Community Day is free, thanks to the generous support provided by…
