The KIRK NEWMAN ART SCHOOL
The Kirk Newman Art School (formerly the KIA Art School) offers a full schedule of exciting classes for adults, young adults and children. On hand is a highly professional faculty of practicing artists eager to share their love of art through teaching. State-of-the-art studios provide the perfect setting for courses in ceramics, painting, drawing, graphic design, jewelry, papermaking, glass, photography, printmaking, sculpture and weaving. Special short-term classes are scheduled annually, as are programs geared to students with disabilities. Each year, internationally recognized visiting artists conduct weekend and weeklong workshops that explore a variety of media.
EXHIBITIONS
The Permanent Collection is featured in galleries devoted to selections from the KIA's collection of nearly 4,000 paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture and ceramics.
Temporary exhibitions feature shows of art-historical importance in diverse media.
..:: YOUNG ARTISTS OF KALAMAZOO COUNTY ::.. A delightful exhibition of art created by Kalamazoo County students in grades K-8.
March 17-April 7
..:: 2007 WEST MICHIGAN AREA SHOW ::.. One of the area's largest juried shows, this annual exhibition presents examples of the best art produced in a 14-county region in West Michigan.
..:: 2007 HIGH SCHOOL AREA SHOW ::.. An annual, juried exhibition featuring examples of the best art produced by are high school students.
April 14-May 6
..:: LORNA SIMPSON ::.. Simpson confronts and challenges conventional views of gender, identity, culture and history with large-scale photography and film and video installations. Previously shown in L.A., Miami and New York.
May 25-August 19
From its beginning in 1924, the KIA has offered art classes to the whole community and a place for the enjoyment of the visual arts through exhibitions, lectures, special events and a permanent collection. The KIA's mission has been to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts for the communities of West Michigan.
The museum's 10 galleries showcase outstanding temporary exhibitions and portions of the KIA's significant permanent collection. While the collection's emphasis is 20th-century American painting and sculpture, it also includes an extensive European and American print collection, as well as important collections of photography and contemprary ceramics. The collection includes works by local, national, and international artists, including the stunning glass chandelier by Dale Chihuly that hangs in the foyer.
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Who I'd like to meet: :: HOURS OF OPERATION ::
Tuesday through Saturday :: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday :: Noon - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Admission for most exhibitions and events is FREE
:: HOW TO FIND US ::
314 South Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
:: HOW TO CONTACT US ::
Phone: 269.349.7775
Fax: 269.349.9313
Email: museum@kiarts.org
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Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services Inc. (KNHS) is about to launch a Community Builders Program for 2007! Community Builders is a grassroots leadership development program, and all Kalamazoo residents are eligible to apply. There are two eight week terms to the program, and "class" meets once a week. The first session is coming up on Monday, June 4th. For more information, or to get an application, contact Emily Fraser at KNHS by phone: (269) 385-2916 or by email: Emily@knhs.org
