Free Thursdays at the KIA
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.
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Sustainable Reading: The Great KIA Book Swap
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesAs 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…
Centennial: REMIX
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…
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Art Detectives: Meet Me at the Art Museum
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United Statesby 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
Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDrop 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.
ArtBreak: Sourced from the ‘Zoo: Epic Explorations
Black Arts and Cultural Center 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDuring 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…
Book Discussion: The House in the Cerulean Sea
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United Statesby 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…
Free Thursdays at the KIA
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.
Artful Evening: Wellness and Personal Enrichment Sampler
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesOne 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…
KIA Tiny Art Show
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesIn 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…
Free Thursdays at the KIA
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.
Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDrop 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.