Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo - Fine Art/Craft Events

Epic Center Permanent Collection

info@kalamazooarts.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:50:25 EST

Friday, July 1, 2005, to Monday, December 13, 2010
On view during Epic Center opening hours

The Epic Center’s permanent art collection features work by artists of Greater Kalamazoo. The collection may be viewed whenever the Epic Center is open. Pieces to view include:

“Aurora’s Necklace,” Kiln-Cast Lead Crystal Sculpture by Martha Croasdale
“Revival,” Aluminum, Canvas and Paint by Joseph P. Deluca
“Field Mosaic,” Acrylic on Canvas by Sy Ellens
"The Velvelettes," Acrylic on Canvas by James Palmore
“Sights,” Steel, Brass and Straw by Holly Fisher
“Journey,” Silk Serti by Maryellen Hains
“The Dance Class,” Oil on Canvas by Mary Hatch
“Out East,” Oil on Canvas by Marilyn Johnson
“Red Orchid,” Digitally Enhanced Photography by Christopher U. Light
“Jacob’s Artistic Inheritance,” Watercolor on Paper by Denise Lisiecki
“Treasures,” Watercolor on Paper by Bernard Palchick
“North Dakota,” Steel by John Running-Johnson
“Viewfinder,” Painted Aluminum by Marcia Wood

Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art of Illustration

info@kalamazooarts.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:50:25 EST

Saturday, September 20, 2008, to Sunday, December 14, 2008
Museum hours

Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art of Illustration

The Norman Rockwell Museum has organized an exhibition of original paintings from the collection of Pfizer Inc. by the legendary American illustrator, and it’s coming to the KIA. This exhibit features a selection of Norman Rockwell’s elaborate, painterly narratives created for medical advertisements, and modern-day editorial art about health by some of today’s top illustrators.

Members only reception is November 19th, 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Stationary Structures Against a Changing Landscape

info@kalamazooarts.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:50:25 EST

Wednesday, October 1, 2008, to Wednesday, December 31, 2008
normal business hours

Individual showing of over 20 paintings of lighthouses and bridges primarily found in Michigan. Images from locations like South Haven, MI all the way north to the U.P. and Lake Superior with the Crisp Point Lighthouse and a suspension bridge over the Two Hearted River. Photo-representational.

Familiar Faces and Places

info@kalamazooarts.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:50:25 EST

Saturday, November 1, 2008, to Sunday, November 30, 2008
Reception6-9p.m.Exhibit9-6daily

Friday November 14, 6-8 p.m.: Artist Reception for Familiar Faces and Places, a group exhibition featuring pastels and watercolors by Nancy Arndt, Dave Middleton, Helen Kleczynski, and Susan Heath. Public welcome. The exhibition will show at the Willow Lake Gallery at Parkview Hills Clubhouse, 3707 Greenleaf (off Parkview) November 1-30, 9-6 daily. 269-372-4444

Spared from the Storm: Masterworks from the New Orleans Museum of Art

info@kalamazooarts.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:50:25 EST

Saturday, November 8, 2008, to Sunday, February 8, 2009
Museum hours

89 of the most prized works of one of the finest museum collections in the U.S., “Spared from the Storm” includes paintings, drawings and sculpture by American and European artists, including Picasso, O’Keeffe, Pollock, Renoir, Cassatt, Kandinsky, Matisse and Degas.

ARTbreak

info@kalamazooarts.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:50:25 EST

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
12:15p.m.

"Desert Bayou Part 2"

Part 2 of a 2 part series from November 18th.

Bring your lunch - coffee and homemade cookies are provided.

35th Annual KIA Holiday Sale Members’ Preview

info@kalamazooarts.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:50:25 EST

Friday, December 5, 2008
6:30p.m.-9p.m.

35th Annual KIA Holiday Sale Members’ Preview

Art Hop

info@kalamazooarts.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:50:25 EST

Friday, December 5, 2008
times vary

Art Hop is a free event that features new art exhibits in a fun, casual atmosphere. Numerous galleries and businesses host the show, and you can hop around from one exhibit to another. Meet the artists and make new friends at the Art Hop.

This is an expanded Art Hop produced jointly with Downtown Kalamazoo Inc.

Download a map and schedule from this listing or pick one up at the Epic Center.

Colors of Hope for the Holidays

info@kalamazooarts.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:50:25 EST

Friday, December 5, 2008, to Monday, January 5, 2009
12/05: 5-9 p.m. ~~M-F: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Members of the West Michigan Glass Society (WMGS) will display their glass art in an exhibit at the Henderson Castle during the month of December. “Colors of Hope for the Holidays” will run from the December Art Hop, December 5, 2008 through January 5, 2009. All are invited to view glass art at the Henderson Castle, which is located at 100 Monroe St., Kalamazoo, MI.
Community members are welcome to stop by the exhibit anytime on Monday through Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be approximately 25 pieces; many will be related to the holiday season.
This exhibit gives WMGS members a chance to promote their art, while also showing the community what artists can create through classes at WMGS. Come to the “Colors of Hope for the Holidays” exhibit to see the possibilities of glass art creation and to view glass art made by experienced local artists.