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Thank You, Denise Lisiecki For decades, Denise Lisiecki has been the driving force behind the innovation of the Kirk Newman Art School (KNAS). Her legacy cannot go unnoticed. Since…
Black History Month 2022 Africa, Imagined: Reflections on Modern and Contemporary Art On view through May 1, 2022 The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts prides itself in presenting works that illuminate…
Exhibition inspired by African art opens with a virtual celebration The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) continues to present exhibitions and programs that illuminate diverse art practices, communities, and individuals.…
Thank you, Brian Hirt Being a master ceramicist and instructor is not only about the skill. Directing hundreds of classes, crossing all walks of life, leading with compassion and…
KIA receives 2021 Epic Award from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo (ACGK) announces the recipients of the 2021 Community Arts Awards. Since 1985,…
Earn the Title of “Best-Gift-Giver” this Holiday Season Deck your halls and home with unique works of art, while also giving back to the arts community. The 2021 Kirk…
Master photographer and artist to speak at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is offering an up-close and personal experience with internationally renowned photographer, author, and…
Science & Art Combine at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) is elated to announce the newest exhibition, Ginny Ruffner: Reforestation of the Imagination.…
Shop Local Art All Day at the KIA Artists are taking over the KIA! The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is showcasing activities outside the South Street entrance, welcoming 10 artists…
New York photographer Christopher Payne is one of the few artists who has been granted access to the Steinway & Sons piano factory in Astoria, New York. His photographs not only document…
Located in Bloomfield Hills, Stewart & Stewart is one of only a handful of contemporary print publishers in the Midwest. The exhibition highlights at least one work by each of…
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts has announced award winners sharing more than $5,000 in awards – including a $1,000 grand prize – in the 2017 West Michigan Area Show (WMAS). The awards were presented…
The 36th annual High School Area Show features 109 works by 90 artists chosen from a field of 318 entries submitted by artists from 25 schools from Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun,…
Announcement regarding the 70th annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair is proud of the long-standing tradition of being one of the oldest, fine arts…
Beyond the Lens Photography Symposium The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts invites not only our regional community but those even further afield to join us for a very special 3-day symposium…
A prolific painter of landscapes, towns, and harbors, artist Nina Belle Ward (1885-1944) was also a talented figure painter. As a student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)…
Room Capacity 350 standing / 150 seated Description Bathed in natural light, Gallery one/The Lobby is an elegant space that can be used in conjunction with the Auditorium to host…
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) is awarded a $350,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as they announce their support for smaller museums around the country. With…
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts has announced award winners sharing more than $6,000 in awards in the 2019 West Michigan Area Show (WMAS). The awards were presented Friday evening, May 17…
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts has announced award winners sharing more than $6,000 in awards — including a new, $1,000 prize for a Portage-based artist — in the 2018 West Michigan Area…
The 36th annual High School Area Show features 109 works by 90 artists chosen from a field of 318 entries submitted by artists from 25 schools from Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun,…
