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Book Discussion: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me

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

by Patrick Bringley Patrick Bringley’s memoir offers an intimate look at his decade-long career as a museum guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Through his experiences, Bringley explores themes of art, beauty, loss, and the human connection to creative expression.The memoir provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's…

Art Detectives: The Dead Family Diaz

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

by P.J. Bracegirdle Learn about Day of the Dead with Arty and our friends from El Concilio! We’ll read The Dead Family Diaz, a story about an unusual friendship, and make sugar skull prints. This Art Detectives book will be read in both English and Spanish. View an ofrenda created in partnership with El Concilio.…

UnReeled: Coco

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

Join us in celebrating Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a special screening of Coco for guests of all ages! Celebrated annually on November 1 and 2, Día de Muertos is dedicated to the joyful remembrance of deceased loved ones. In Disney/Pixar’s 2017 film Coco, 12-year-old Miguel dreams of becoming a musician despite…

High School Portfolio Day

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

Join us for High School Portfolio Day at the KIA. This event is open to high school juniors and seniors. Representatives from midwest colleges and universities will be available to review portfolios and offer admission advice. Please see this form for more information and to register for the event. If you have any questions please email . Event Sponsor:

Artful Evening: Artist Happy Hour: How to Get the Gig

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

You’re ready to turn your artistic vision into reality. You’ve connected with others in your field. You’ve found an opportunity that sounds right for you. Now what?  Artist Happy Hour: How to Get the Gig is a collaboration between the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo (ACGK) and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. All are invited…

ArtBreak: The KIA Centennial: People, Places, and Events

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

The KIA’s history is rich with remarkable men and women who, through their sheer grit and determination, guided us from a rented room in the YWCA to the “Best Art Institute between Detroit and Chicago.”  Jim Carter, past president of the board of directors and current docent, will present KIA history in a series of…

Artful Evening: Image Meets Text: A Legendary Poetry Workshop

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

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 very different works of art. In keeping with this concept, educational programming throughout the run of the exhibition will offer guests opportunities to engage with…