Book Discussion: Solito: A Memoir

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

by Javier Zamora This poignant memoir recalls Zamora's harrowing journey from El Salvador to the United States, making the dangerous trek alone at nine years old. Zamora reflects on the emotional toll of being separated from his family as well as fear of the unknown. Solito is a raw and powerful exploration of the immigrant…

Gallery Gathering: An Infinite Constellation of Love

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

Explore the magical world of JooYoung Choi’s immersive installation, An Infinite Constellation of Love, on view in the Joy Light Gallery. Guests of all ages are welcome! Gallery stools will be available. 

Event Series Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

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

Drop 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: Connecting Chords / Engaging Drums

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

During this ArtBreak, Elizabeth Start will offer an overview of the history and mission of Kalamazoo’s Connecting Chords Music Festival, including a description of their 2025 collaboration with K-RESA Education for the Arts to bring San Jose Taiko to town for a public performance on March 25, coupled with concerts for youth. Carolyn Koebel will…

Joy Light Lecture Series: Exploring the Power of Visual Art and World-Building

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

Join interdisciplinary artist and world-builder JooYoung Choi as she shares insights into her studio practice and creative process. Choi is the creator of The Cosmic Womb, a highly structured imaginary world where she develops narratives that blend autobiographical and fantastic elements. Her work explores themes of identity, resilience, transformation, transracial adoption, birth family reunion, immigration,…

The Garden of Courage and Love Workshop

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

The Garden of Courage and Love is an ongoing artist project by JooYoung Choi where participants create flowers representing people who have shown them unconditional love. These flowers will be added to a growing garden that has been exhibited in multiple installations. Participants will create two larger flowers—one to take home and one to donate…

Event Series Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

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

Drop 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.

Event Series Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

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

Drop 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.

Gallery Gathering: Sourced from the ‘Zoo

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

During this special hour-long Gallery Gathering, join us for a gallery walkthrough with members of our local community who have contributed items to the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition. Gallery stools will be available.

Wonder Walk: Young Artists

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

The galleries are brimming with amazing artwork made by kids! Let’s take a stroll and see what they’ve created.

Event Series Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

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

Drop 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.

Mary Brodbeck: Woodblock Printmaker- Influences and Evolution

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

Learn why Mary Brodbeck left the corporate environment to pursue an art career and what influenced her to specialize in the Japanese woodblock printmaking techniques. Her nature-inspired work is found in museums, private collections, and Japan’s oldest print gallery. Reception following lecture