Learn why Mary Brodbeck left the corporate environment to pursue an art career and what influenced her to specialize in the Japanese woodblock printmaking techniques. Her nature-inspired work is found in museums, private collections, and Japan’s oldest print gallery. Reception following lecture
Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers is proud to be in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for a unique offering of music and movement titled Sound in Motion. Sound in Motion will include new choreographic works by Marisa Bianan, the recently appointed Artistic Director, along with a selection from the Wellspring repertoire choreographed by founder Cori…
Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
As part of our community collaboration around the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition, the KIA is hosting several Thursday evening events 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…
Mix it up with the KIA as we celebrate 100 years of connecting people with art! Travel through the decades at Centennial: REMIX! Enjoy a vibrant evening of prohibition-era cocktails, light bites, and a cash bar, all while moving through the museum for a journey of sound, art and experience. Immerse yourself in music from…
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
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.
During this ArtBreak, we again venture beyond the campus of the KIA to visit community partners in the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition! This time, we will be visiting the Black Arts and Cultural Center and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo for gallery walkthroughs! Come explore the Sourced from the ‘Zoo submissions on display…
by TJ Klune This heartwarming fantasy novel follows Linus Baker, a government worker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Linus is tasked with a special assignment to visit a mysterious orphanage on a secluded island, where six magical children—each with unique and dangerous abilities—are cared for by their enigmatic guardian, Arthur Parnassus. Linus…
Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
One of the themes from Sourced from the 'Zoo explores self-care and well-being. Join us to learn more about wellness and personal enrichment offerings from the Kirk Newman Art School. This event invites you to sample different activities, such as yoga, sound meditation, journaling, and others to engage at your own pace to find lasting…
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…
