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 sparked when he was a student in the Kalamazoo Public School system. In the 1970s, he took art classes at Kalamazoo Valley Community College before […]

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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 are both associated with compassion, protection, and fertility. They differ, however, in their stories of origin and the ways in which they have historically been […]

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 […]

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 explain the talented multi-instrumentalist. Cover music from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Marvin Gaye, U2, Elvis, and Chris Stapleton are also in Tolbert’s repertoire. […]

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 view a piece by Martinez as well as other ceramic artists featured in the Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century exhibition. After our walk […]

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. You will take home 6 cookies, a fool proof royal icing recipe and the skills needed to create your own holiday cookies at home. This […]

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 puzzling for many people: products of both history and myth who have been repeatedly reinvented and used to explain everything from Japanese business practices to […]