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Wonder Walk: Artful Outfits
Get ready for some fashion fun! In November, our youngest art lovers can explore Statement Pieces: Fashioning the Self & Society. Come and see how works from…
Holiday Art Sale
The 53rd annual Holiday Art Sale at the KIA will feature artworks from 160+ faculty and students of the Kirk Newman Art School. • Thursday, December 3, 4–8pm:…
Holiday Art Sale
The 53rd annual Holiday Art Sale at the KIA will feature artworks from 160+ faculty and students of the Kirk Newman Art School. • Thursday, December 3, 4–8pm:…
Offsite ArtBreak: Exploring Costume Design at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
Venture offsite with us as we visit our neighbors at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre! While the Statement Pieces exhibition encourages us to consider the…
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the…
Gallery Gathering: Statement Pieces
How do elements of both fashion and fine art come together to tell a story? How can choices in color, shape, texture, and more serve as commentary on personal,…
Art Detectives: Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color by Julia Denos
It might be gray outside, but the KIA is bursting with color. Join us for Art Detectives as we read about a girl named Swatch who loves color and wants to…
Book Discussion: What Artists Wear by Charlie Porter
Fashion critic and curator Charlie Porter explores the fascinating connections between artists and their clothing. Highlighting a wide range of artists and…
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the…
Artful Evening: Tea Blending Workshop
Learn about the art of tea blending with Kama Tai! During this special program, we will get hands-on experience in crafting tea blends while learning about the…
Library Activity: Pattern Play
Using a variety of templates, create your own clothing silhouette. Choose from unique collage paper and book pages to create patterns and contrasts to style…
Book Discussion: Contrapposto by Dave Eggars
Contrapposto follows Cricket, a gifted young artist, and Olympia, the fearless friend who recognizes his talent, across six decades. Their relationship shifts…
Free Thursdays at the KIA
Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the…
Gallery Gathering: Among the Beasts
From beloved household pets to fantastical creatures of legend and myth, animals have long captured our hearts and our imaginations. During this Gallery…
Wonder Walk: Artful Vessels
Our youngest art lovers can explore the work of Japanese potters featured in Chanoyu: Modern Tea Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection. Through close looking…
Art Detectives: Monkey See, Monkey Draw by Alex Beard
The animals are taking over the KIA! Join Art Detectives in January as we read a silly story about playful monkeys who love a little friendly competition. Then…
Community Day
Looking for something fun to do on a chilly Saturday? Come spend the day at the KIA! Admission is free, so bring your family and friends and explore three…
Library Activity: Bookmark Menagerie
Join us on Thursday night to create folded animal bookmarks! Once you create the basic shape you can decorate your bookmark to make any animal-real or…
Artful Evening: Movement in the Museum
Movement in the Museum returns as company members from Wellspring offer an interpretive exploration of Statement Pieces! During this program, dancers will…