Take a wonder walk through the galleries! Join us on the first Friday of the month. Children and their caregivers will be led through the galleries by a member of the museum education team. The walk will include close looking at a few artworks as well as gallery games and activities. This is a great way to introduce your little one to art and the museum. Wonder Walks is for children 2-4 years old (but all are welcome) and is free with the cost of admission. Caregivers must stay with their children at all times.
Visit the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts on May 17 for a special day-long celebration of Indigenous artmaking, with a series of free workshops led by Kelly Church (Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi) and David Martin (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi)! Church will lead explorations of black ash basketry, quilling on birch bark, and basswood cordage, while Martin teaches beading. Additional programming includes: demonstrations by local artists, exhibition tours, storytime for kids and adults, and a drop-in artmaking activity for guests of all ages. All materials, as well as breakfast and lunch, will be provided. Visit our website HERE for a detailed schedule of workshops and activities.
Free round-trip transportation will be provided between the Gun Lake Tribe’s government campus and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. Boarding begins at 8:30 AM from 2872 Mission Drive in Shelbyville, and return trip boarding begins at 4:45 PM at the KIA.
Seating for each workshop is limited, so preregistration is highly recommended.
Generous support for this project provided by Art Bridges.
Summer Jams is an open mic night-style series welcoming singers, spoken word artists, musicians, and anyone who wants to showcase their talent. Whether you want to share a song, a poem, or simply enjoy the creative energy, these evenings are all about community expression and connection. Everyone’s welcome, no experience required!
Preregistration is encouraged, but not required.
The Meader Fine Arts Library is a free resource open to the public during operation hours. The library is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11am-3pm. Books are available on loan for members.
All book discussions are free and open to the public. Participants do not need to have read the book but it will help facilitate overall discussion.
Art Detectives is for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Come join us as we read a story, look at art, and make a project to take home! Caregivers must stay with their children at all times.