Get to know local artist James C. Palmore, who has long been a pillar of the fine and performing arts communities in Kalamazoo. Palmore’s interest in the arts was first…
In December, we will gather in the Joy Light Gallery to observe a trio of figures representing Bixia Yuanjun and Guanyin. Sometimes conflated with one another, these two Chinese goddesses…
Rescheduled from September! The exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century invites visitors to view much-loved pieces from the KIA’s collection in fresh ways, often drawing unexpected connections between…
by Anna Harber Freeman and Barbara Gonzales In December we will learn about potter Maria Martinez. During a guided gallery tour, Art Detectives will view a piece by Martinez as…
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…
The remarkable success of the 2024 television series Shogun is only the latest example of popular fascination with Japan’s historical warriors, the samurai. Despite all this attention, the samurai remain…
by Sofia Lundberg, Alyson Richman, and M.J. Rose With alternating storylines set in early 1900s Sweden and present-day New York City, this historical fiction book considers the enduring power of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
During January’s Gallery Gathering, we will delve into questions of American life and identity with a discussion of Roscoe Hall’s With Great Intent to Leave It All For You and…
