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Artful Evening: Mythology and History

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

During this ARTful Evening talk, learn more from the artist whose captivating works are featured in the Joy Light Gallery exhibition Kyungmi Shin: A Story to Finding Us. Los Angeles-based…

Artful Evening: A Conversation with Jessica Silverman

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

In anticipation of the 2024 West Michigan Area Show’s opening on May 3, juror Jessica Silverman sits down for a conversation with Rehema Barber, the KIA’s Director of Curatorial Affairs.…

ArtBreak: Wonder of China: Blue and White Porcelain

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Join us for a screening of “Blue and White Porcelain,” an episode from the documentary series Wonder of China. Learn more about the history of the iconic blue-on-white ceramic style…

Artful Evening: West Michigan Area Show Opening Ceremony

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

The work of West Michigan’s talented artistic community is on view during the annual West Michigan Area Show. Opening to the public on Friday, May 3, this crowd-pleasing annual juried…

ArtBreak: Not Your GRAAMA’s Museum

Hybrid Hybrid Event

George A. Bayard III, Executive Director of the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (GRAAMA), shares the museum’s origin story, a selection of unique local stories he’s encountered, and…

Art Detectives: Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

by Sarah Suzuki Join Art Detectives to learn about artist Yayoi Kusama and look for patterns in artworks on exhibit. Then make your own artwork inspired by Yayoi Kusama.

ArtBreak: Pilchuck: A Dance with Fire

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Founded by Dale Chihuly and a few art school friends in 1971, the Pilchuck Glass School has long been pushing the limits of a medium that can last for centuries…

Book Discussion: Now is Not the Time to Panic

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

by Kevin Wilson It’s 1996. Frankie and Zeke are two teenagers just trying to get through a long, hot Tennessee summer. Frankie wants to be an author and Zeke an…

ArtBreak: Upjohn’s Building 88

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

In 1961, construction was completed on two remarkable structures in Kalamazoo, both designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. One was the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, based on…

ArtBridges Access for All

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

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…

ArtBreak: Maya Lin: A Strong, Clear Vision

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Join us in observing Memorial Day with a screening of the 1994 film Maya Lin: A Strong, Clear Vision.This Academy Award-winning documentary tells the story of architect-sculptor Maya Lin, whose…

UnReeled: Best of the Kazoo 48-Hour Film Festival

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Visit the KIA to see which films were selected as highlighted works and award winners during this year's Kazoo 48-Hour Film Festival!  In this annual Kalamazoo event, filmmakers were assigned…