Enjoy a great afternoon of music with artist Neil Jansen. a musician, performer, writer, educator and audio engineer from Western Michigan. I love sharing my knowledge and passion for music […]

Get to know local artist James C. Palmore, who has long been a pillar of the fine and performing arts communities in Kalamazoo. Palmore’s interest in the arts was first […]

Enjoy free general admission and extended hours until 8pm.

In December, we will gather in the Joy Light Gallery to observe a trio of figures representing Bixia Yuanjun and Guanyin. Sometimes conflated with one another, these two Chinese goddesses […]

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 […]

Multi instrumentalist Singer Songwriter ​Originally from Three Rivers, MI, Dylan Tolbert has lived in the Kalamazoo area since 2018. Vocalist, drummer, pianist, and guitarist are just a few words to […]

Shaped by Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez by Anna Harber Freeman and Barbara Gonzales Join us to learn about potter Maria Martinez. During a guided gallery tour, Art Detectives will […]

Join us for a fun and delicious Holiday cookie decorating class where you'll learn different cookie decorating techniques. This beginner class includes 6 holiday designs that use different flooding techniques. […]

The remarkable success of the 2024 television series Shogun is only the latest example of popular fascination with Japan’s historical warriors, the samurai. Despite all this attention, the samurai remain […]