Sourced from the ‘Zoo

Sourced from the ‘Zoo is a community-wide exhibition celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of Kalamazoo and its residents. This dynamic, crowdsourced exhibition is a platform for everyone in Kalamazoo to participate, creating a shared space for commemoration, celebration, and meaningful connections.

In addition to works on view at the KIA, Sourced from the Zoo features partnering venues throughout downtown Kalamazoo such as the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, Black Arts & Cultural Center, Glass Art Kalamazoo, and KVCC’s Arcus Gallery, which will show presentations of submitted works throughout March and April. The exhibition features items addressing ten themes: Climate and the Environment, The Curious and Unconventional, Dance and Movement, Equity and Social Justice, Glass and Glass-making, Life in Kalamazoo after the Pandemic, Music and Musical Instruments, People and Places in Kalamazoo, Self-care and Well-being, and an Unclassified category.

The Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition is on view at the following venues:

• Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: March 8–May 25
• KVCC Center for New Media: March 6–April 25
• Glass Art Kalamazoo: March 6–April 21
• Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo: March 7–April 25
• Black Arts and Cultural Center: April 4–25

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