2017 summer sightlines / Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

SUMMER 2017

KALAMAZOO INSTITUTE OF ARTS

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Adding to the summer’s roster of diverse perspectives, we will host a landmark exhibition of photography. Our People, Our Land, Our Images addresses issues of land, political activism, and culture by indigenous photographers from North America, Peru, Iraq, and New Zealand.

David W. Penney, co-curator of the Kay WalkingStick exhibition, will join us July 20 as part of the opening reception for Our People, Our Land, Our Images.

He’ll address the evolving place and respect for indigenous art in museums today. He is associate director of museum scholarship at the National Museum of the American Indian, and former senior curator with the Detroit Institute of Arts.

In southwest Michigan, we are who we are because of forward-thinking individuals who value education and the arts. In 1924, the Kalamazoo Chapter of the American Federation of Arts (AFA) incorporated as the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

This year, we unite with the AFA and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to present Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist.

This groundbreaking exhibition is a retrospective of the one of the country’s most celebrated Native American artists.

For more than 40 years, WalkingStick, a member of the Cherokee Nation, has explored her cultural identity through intense, innovative, and prolific creation.

We invite you to join us for a community welcome of the artist and celebration of her work—exhibited in all four main-floor galleries—when she visits us in June.

These exhibitions will give our community an unparalleled opportunity to learn from artists with varied points of view, and discover more about ourselves through close, sustained looking, intellectual investigation, and self-reflection.

My hope is that we can develop a deeper appreciation for each other’s journeys, and find ourselves, as WalkingStick suggests, “all different, all the same, all in it together, making [and I add, appreciating] art.”

Thank you for continuing the charge launched 93 years ago in Kalamazoo by individuals creating a space for the greater good of our community.

Your dedication to the KIA and our region is a part of that foundation and a reinvestment in our shared future.

We must continue to work to keep the community united, and our families learning and growing together.

Warmly,

Executive Director Belinda A. Tate KIA 2016/2017 Board of Directors

Ron Kitchens, President Priscilla Pedraza, First Vice President Jack Michael, Second Vice President K. Perry Wolfe, Treasurer Billee Lightvoet Ward, Secretary James Carter, Past President Danielle Mason Anderson, Susan Bowers, Linda Dunn, Diane Eberts, Sidney Ellis, Michele Fabi, Anne Fassler, Bjorn Green, Daniel Guyette, Marissa Harrington, Kevin Jawahir, Sarah Parfet Jbara, Pauline Jenson, Lori Knapp, Pamela Mansager, Peggy Napier, Bill Parfet, Vince Pavone, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Jr., Paula Shelhamer, Jim Stephanak, Ronda Stryker, Tom Turner, Michelle Tombro Tracy, Ashley Van Ek, Von Washington, Jr. HOURS Tuesday-Wednesday: 11 am - 5 pm Thursday - Friday: 11 am - 8 pm Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm Sunday: noon - 5 pm Monday and holidays: closed 314 S. Park Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 349-7775 / kiarts.org Publication of Sightlines supported by:

On the cover: Kay WalkingStick, New Mexico Desert (detail), 2011, oil on wood panel, 40 x 80 x 2 in.

Purchased through a special gift from the Louise Ann Williams Endowment, 2013. National Museum of the American Indian 26/9250, courtesy American Federation of Arts page 2

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NEWS AND NOTES

Sayaka Ganz visits for Family ‘Crafternoon’ The museum was filled with art-making fun on March 19, when artist Sayaka Ganz visited for some hands-on fun on the last day of her exhibition Luminescence: From Salvage to Seascape, Sculpture by Sayaka Ganz. It was an opportunity for children and families to learn about the creative and environmental value of making art from recycled objects.

May is Member Exchange Month We will again join area cultural partners to offer free admission to each other’s members during May. If you visit all five sites, you can enter for a chance to win a family membership to each site. Ask for a passport when you visit, and leave it at your last stop. Five winners will be notified by July 1.

If you’re not a KIA member yet, join today and visit between May 1-31, and your membership will pay for itself! Admission to all venues is valued at more than $175. For information or to join, visit kiarts.org, or call 269/349-7775.

Welcome Ellyssa Seager

Welcome Chris Schram

The Mary & Edwin Meader Fine Arts Library has a new librarian. Ellyssa Seager joined us in February. She comes to us from the Parchment Community Library.

Ellyssa has a BFA with Emphasis in Art History from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a master’s in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University. While working on her MLIS, she interned in our library with Malcolm McBryde. Ellyssa is passionate about art and committed to youth education.

We are happy to welcome Christopher Schram as our new Director of Advancement. He comes to us from Chicago’s Victory Gardens Theater, where he was Director of Development. Chris has a broad background in arts fundraising, including major gifts campaigns, grant acquisition and management, and board and prospect development.

Chris is a recent arrival to Kalamazoo, with his husband and two children.

Over the years, his husband and he have assembled a small collection of fine photography, including works by Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe, Duane Michals, William Wegman, and Ansel Adams.

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NEWS & NOTES

Exhibition Artists Lead Sunday Tour We enjoyed a visit by artists Joel Sheesley and Tim Lowly on Sunday, February 19, the last day to see their paintings in Poetry of Content: Five Contemporary Representational Artists.

They acted as guides for our regular Sunday tour, talking about their process and their work. It was a valuable opportunity to learn from practitioners who preserve a sense of mystery in the practice of contemporary representational art.

Johnnetta Cole to speak at Director’s Circle Dinner

Martha Parfet’s Legacy of Compassion

Energy Efficiency Reaps Rewards

We’ll welcome the director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art as speaker for our annual Director’s Circle Dinner on Thursday, June 29. Dr. Cole served as president of Spelman College and Bennett College, two historically black colleges for women.

We lost a dear friend with the passing of businesswoman and philanthropist Martha Parfet in February. Her generosity to the KIA took many forms.

She served on our board of directors, financially supported our work to bring the power of art to the community, and with her husband, donated more than 20 works of art from their collection.

After a year-long effort to improve our energy effiency with building upgrades, we received a rebate through a program that allowed us to work affordably towards sustainability for our facility.

We’d love to hear from donors who’d like to upgrade their membership to the Director’s Circle level to enjoy this special evening. For information, call or email Advancement Officer Cindy Trout: cindyt@kiarts.org or 269/585-9279.

We loved having her here in 2015 for a book signing and talk about Keep the Quality Up — her memoir devoted to a lifetime of service in Kalamazoo and the legacy of the Upjohn and Gilmore families. Her gifts of time and treasure to the KIA will never be forgotten.

Thank you to those who sent memorial gifts in honor of Mrs. Parfet.

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A check for $17,168 from Consumers Energy was presented by Senior Energy Engineer John E. Nametz, who enjoyed his first-ever visit to the museum.

2017 ARTS FAIR

Michigan’s First Art Fair Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair June 2-3 in Bronson Park FRIDAY, JUNE 2

Art sales in the park 3 - 8 pm Beer garden at the KIA 4 - 10 pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Art sales in the park 9 am - 5 pm Children’s activities 12 - 4 pm Join us for your kickoff to summer in Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park, with 185 jury-selected fine artists from across the country. The annual success of the fair reflects our community’s commitment to fine craft. Live music, food trucks, and Saturday family activities make for a great way to start the weekend.

Bell’s Beer Garden (wine, too!) The popular Bell’s Beer Garden happens outside the KIA among our exterior sculptures. Live music, beer, wine, and food will keep you relaxing and people-watching at the corner of Park and South streets.

Friday Music 4:30 pm, Rotary Stage: Cabtown Checkers 5 pm, Beer Garden: Mike Horrigan Trio 7 pm, Beer Garden: Megan Dooley

Saturday Music 12 pm, Rotary Stage: Mall City Harmonizers 12 pm, Ianelli Family Stage: Small Sounds with Mr. Paul 1:30 pm, Rotary Stage: Yolonda Lavender 2 pm, Ianaelli Family Stage: Boogie Piano Girl Danielle Newell 3 pm, Rotary Stage: Dance & Drumming with Rootead

Saturday Family Fun 1-3 pm, Art in action: painting by Bonus Saves 12-4 pm, Children’s activity tent: art-making fun ($) 12-4 pm, Art Detectives Scavenger Hunt (free)

Volunteer! Experience the fair in a new way, as a volunteer. Upwards of 200 people donate their time to make this event a success. We are happy for your help now or during the event, for as many or few hours as you like. For details, contact Sandy Linabury at sandyl@kiarts.org, or call 269/349-7775.

Title Sponsor: Artists shown, clockwise from top left: Laurel Izzard, Alan Sievers, Julie Marron-Parker, John Boyett, Tracy Kehr, David Hergescheimer, Rick Shapero, Kimberly Arden.

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This is who we Americans ”really are. All different, all the same, all in it together, making art.

“ June 17 - September 10

Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist is the first major retrospective of the artistic career of Kay WalkingStick (b. 1935), a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and one of the country’s most celebrated artists of Native American ancestry. Featuring more than 65 of her most notable paintings, drawings, small sculptures, and notebooks, as well as the diptychs for which she is best known, the exhibition traces her career over more than four decades and culminates with her recent paintings of monumental landscapes and Native places.

Her distinctive approach to painting emerged from the cauldron of the New York art world, poised between the late modernism and postmodernism of the 1960s and 1970s.

Over decades of intense and prolific artistic production, she sought spiritual truth through the acts of painting and metaphysical reflection.

Organized chronologically around themes that mark her artistic journey, Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist traces a path of constant invention, innovation, and evolving artistic and personal growth through visually brilliant and evocative works of art.

Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist is organized by the American Federation of the Arts and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

The exhibition in Kalamazoo is made possible by

Kay WalkingStick, Over Lolo Pass, 2003, charcoal, gouache, and encaustic on paper, 25 x 50 in. Collection of the artist, courtesy of June Kelly Gallery. Photo by Becket Logan, courtesy American Federation of Arts

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For nearly half a century, Kay WalkingStick has been rewriting the narrative about Native people through her art and life.

WalkingStick’s artistic journey began in the 1970s, with her explorations of modernism and feminism, and investigations into abstraction. She has combined a passion for landscape painting with the pursuit of spiritual truths about our shared human condition. The relationship of Native people to the land is a recurring theme, rooted in her family history and personal experiences.

In the 1980s and early 1990s, she was part of a movement of Native artists who began boldly asserting their individual and national histories in the contemporary art world, a process that continues to this day.

WalkingStick is a multidimensional artist who cannot be reduced to a single definition or one artistic style. Her work is as complex in its origins and inspirations as the painter herself. In her words, “This is who we Americans really are.

All different, all the same, all in it together, making art.”

Photo by Julia Maloof Verderosa

A citizen of both the United States and the Cherokee Nation, she has forged an artistic identity that reflects the times in which she has lived and the beauty she has encountered in the United States and abroad.

Kay WalkingStick is the daughter of a Cherokee father from Oklahoma and a Scotch-Irish mother from Syracuse, New York. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1959 and completed her Master of Fine Arts in 1975 at Pratt Institute. Her first solo exhibition in New York City was in 1969, and she was the first Native American artist to appear in H.W. Janson’s History of Art (fifth edition, 1995).

WalkingStick’s work is in the collections of 40 art museums including the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, and the National Museum of Israel. She is a faculty emerita at Cornell University, where she was professor in the Department of Art, 1988-2005. She lives with her husband, the artist Dirk Bach, in Easton, Pennsylvania.

The KIA will welcome artist Kay WalkingStick to Kalamazoo during a community celebration June 14-17 Wednesday, June 14, 4:30--6 pm Kalamazoo City Hall: Community Welcome Co-hosts: Kalamazoo City Government, The Kalamazoo Foundation Free

Thursday, June 15, 6:30 pm Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: Artist’s Talk

Kay WalkingStick: The Thread of Landscape Included with admission / Sponsord by Stryker

Friday, June 16, 6 - 8 pm Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: Member Preview By invitation

Saturday, June 17, 11 am - 3 pm Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: Exhibition Opening

Kay WalkingStick, A Sensual Suggestion, 1974, acrylic on canvas, 42 x 48 in. Collection of the artist. Photo: Lee Stalsworth, Fine Art through Photography, LLC. Courtesy American Federation of Arts

11:30: Blessing Ceremony 12--3 pm: See performances and visit with Native artists from area tribes: Gun Lake Band of the Potawatomi Notawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Free admission all day, thanks to PNC

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EXHIBITIONS

Our People, Our Land, Our Images July 15 - October 22

We need more opportunities to view indigenous peoples through their own eyes. This important exhibition offers a first-person, photographic account by indigenous artists from North America, Peru, Iraq, and New Zealand.

Distinctive in its historical reach, Our People, Our Land, Our Images includes works by newly discovered 19th-century trailblazers, members of the next generation of emerging photographers, and well-established contemporary artists. These include B.A. Haldane (Tsimshian) and Jennie Ross Cobb (Cherokee).

Styles on view vary from straightforward, traditional documentary photographs to aesthetically altered images combining overlays and collage, but each image, paired with the artist’s statement, conveys connections to the artist’s land, tradition, and community.

This exhibition was curated by Veronica Passalacqua, curator at the C.N. Gorman Museum, and circulated by ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and The National Endowment for the Arts.

Thursday, July 20, 6:30-8 pm Opening Reception & Curator’s Talk Details on page 11 Sama Alshaibi (Iraqi/Palestinian, b. 1973), Olives from Gaza: the bitter dream, 2004, digital print, 24 x 20 inches, courtesy of the artist. ©Sama Alshaibi.

Sponsor: Pena Bonita (Apache/Seminole, b. 1948), Skywalker, 2006, color print, 20 x 16 inches, courtesy of the artist. ©Pena Bonita.

Continuing Exhibitions: Young Artists of Kalamazoo County through April 15

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West Michigan Area Show through May 28 Vote for your favorite: awarded at ARTbreak on May 23

High School Area Show through June 4

Impressions: Printmaking in Japan through July 23

Pressed for Time: History of Printmaking through July 2

COLLECTION HIGHLIGHT

History and myth layered with indigenous and mainstream culture The art of Native American artist Jaune QuickTo-See Smith invites multiple levels of meaning by juxtaposing language and images inspired by personal experiences, history, myth, and indigenous and mainstream culture. Sometimes playful but often serious in tone, she aspires to stimulate a new level of consciousness in the viewer.

The titular four directions (north, south, east, and west) are traditionally represented by the colors black, red, yellow, and white; all are present in this print, alongside brown and blue. The earth’s four directions have deep spiritual meaning, and can variously stand for the stages of life, nature’s cycle of seasons, even the world’s diverse humanity.

The prominent bird’s speckled breast calls to mind the cactus wren—native to Smith’s home in the Southwest. A Southerner might recognize a brown thrasher, Georgia’s state bird, perched by a cotton boll. Or is it a spotted common starling, a European invader whose range now spans the continent? Smith’s ambiguous imagery asks us to plumb our own experiences to draw meaningful associations.

Smith’s collaged images represent aspects of Native American stories. The coyote is a clever but reckless trickster whose behavior cautions listeners against greed, arrogance, and socially inappropriate behavior. A fish-man harkens to beliefs that water and sea life make life on land possible and sustain human existence.

Jaune Quick-To-See-Smith, Four Directions, 1994, lithograph, chine collé and linocut.

Collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts; Permanent Collection Fund Purchase

She reveals a critical reflection of mainstream tales of the American West. A child on a rocking horse emulates a television cowboy.

A faded blue sketch of an Indian with ceremonial paint offers an unreadable expression. Cartoonish faces with “Mohawk” hairstyles and headdresses more pointedly illustrate our caricatures of Native peoples—but with a light touch that notes their absurdity.

With the phrase “Batteries not included,” the artist further contrasts today’s world—powered by manufactured energy cycles—with the battery-free, seasonal rhythms that sustain nature and traditional Native culture.

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PROGRAMS

ARTbreak

Tuesdays at noon, free thanks to sponsor: May 2 Talk 20th-Century Korean Art with Christine Hahn and Grace Chae For millennia, what is now Korea was an independent kingdom ruled through a balance of authoritative rule and bureaucratic power. Korean artists responded to Japan’s colonization and a devastating civil war by documenting, curating, and creating works that responded to these modern events. Historian Grace Chae and art historian Christine Hahn will contextualize the art, history, and culture of the Korean peninsula in the 20th century.

Organized in collaboration with KIA’s Friends of East Asian Art. May 9 Video 100 Years Show: Carmen Herrera Herrera was a pioneer in abstract painting in the ‘40s and ‘50s who only recently found recognition as she approached her 100th birthday. Her retrospective, Carmen Herrera: Lines of Sight at the Whitney Museum, closed in January. Presented in collaboration with Area Agency on Aging IIIA’s Celebrate Elderhood project.

May 16 Talk West Michigan Area Show Artists Hear from Eana Agopian and Patrick Hershberger, two of the artists featured artists in this year’s juried Area Show--one of the KIA’s most enduring examples of our commitment to local artists.

May 23 Talk America’s Favorite Painting with Pat Norris Join KIA docent and former Kalamazoo Valley Museum director Dr. Patrick Norris for a look back at the 87-year history of Grant Wood’s American Gothic: the artist, the work, its critics, and its place in cultural history.

May 30 Video Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Toulouse-Lautrec’s placards and lithographs depict the world of Paris’ underground nightlife with just a few lines and colors.

Archive footage of original locations, a Lautrec exhibition at London’s Royal Academy, and interviews with artists, critics, and collectors provide insights into the artist’s life.

June 6 Video 1,000 Years of Karakami Art Karakami is a decorative Japanese paper. Its woodblockprinted motifs, such as cherry blossoms and dragons, inspired prominent European artists in the 19th century. Explore Karakami and the work of a family in Kyoto that has preserved this traditional art form for nearly 400 years.

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June 13 Talk Rookwood and the Longworth Family with Bill Glass Rookwood Pottery is among the most collected American art pottery and is often featured on Antiques Roadshow on PBS. Founded in 1880 by Maria Longworth, Rookwood was the first female-owned manufacturing company in the U.S. Join Bill Glass, the last living Rookwood ceramist, for a presentation on Rookwood’s storied history, how it revolutionized ceramic art, and its ties to American politics.

June 20 Video Lasansky: Inside the Image Mauricio Lasansky spent a lifetime exploring the expressive possibilities of graphic arts and helped make printmaking a significant art form in the 20th century.

His powerful prints are among the most impressive works by a contemporary artist in any medium. Prints by Lasansky from the KIA collection will be on view for this program.

June 27 Video Edward Hopper Narrated by actor and art collector Steve Martin and produced by the National Gallery of Art, this documentary uses archival footage of Hopper (1882–1967) and new footage of places that inspired him, including his boyhood home and the New York studio where he lived and worked for more than 50 years.

It traces Hopper’s influences, from French impressionism to gangster films of the 1930s.

July 11 Video Black Ash Basketry: A Story of Cultural Resilience The documentary explores the Anishinabe art of making baskets from the black ash tree, a tradition now threatened by the invasive emerald ash borer. “A story of family, the connectedness of life, the value of traditions, hope for the future, and a spirit of resilience in the face of change is told through the voices of local Native American elders and basket makers.” Note: Look for a lecture on black ash basketry on August 24 by local experts John and Johnny Pigeon of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians July 18 & 25 Video Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict Enjoy a fascinating look at a woman who transformed a modest fortune and impeccable taste into one of the premiere collections of 20th-century art. Shown in two parts.

PROGRAMS

Thursday evening programs

6:30 pm, included with admission UNREELED: FILM AT THE KIA May 11 Filmmaker Kevin Park Our film series host and programmer Kevin Park will discuss his new script, A Starved Heart, a story about séances and spiritualism in the Lincoln White House. He’ll talk about pre-production, fundraising, and how to make a period piece on an independent level, and actors will do a reading of portions of the script.

May 18 Classic Printmaking Processes Nancy Sojka retired from the Detroit Institute of Arts as curator of prints and drawings. She will explore the vast history of printmaking on display in the exhibition Pressed for Time and discuss the accomplishments and innovations of artists working in printmaking using relief and intaglio to lithography and screenprints.

UNREELED: FILM AT THE KIA July 13 Music & the Movies The pulse-pounding chase, the emotional farewell, the rousing finale.

Explore with two Kalamazoo College professors how music works with the moving image to create those indelible scenes.

Siu-Lan Tan is a psychology professor and primary editor of The Psychology of Music in Multimedia (Oxford University Press). Danny Kim is a filmmaker who recently completed the documentary The Stories They Tell and teaches documentary film.

July 20 Reception & Talk: Changing Perspectives on Indigenous Art Celebrate a summer of indigenous art with the opening of the photography exhibition Our People, Our Land, Our Images, which features work by photographers from Peru, Iraq, New Zealand, and North America.

UNREELED: FILM AT THE KIA June 8 Film premiere: Crazy Carl Kyle Misak is an award-winning alum of the Kalamazoo Teen Filmmaker Festival.

He started making films in high school and has since created numerous music videos, promos, commercials, short films, and two feature films. He will be here to screen some of his shorts, including the premiere of Crazy Carl, featuring actor Creed Bratton--who plays Creed in The Office.

David W. Penney, co-curator of Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist, will talk about the evolving place and respect for indigenous art in museums today. He is associate director of museum scholarship at the National Museum of the American Indian. An internationally recognized scholar, curator, and museum administrator, Penney joined the museum in April 2011 after a 31-year career at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

June 15 Kay WalkingStick: The Thread of Landscape Kay WalkingStick began creating diptychs that paired stylized landscapes with rich abstract paintings. Later, she traveled frequently to Italy, painting the Alps and pairing the mountains with figurative elements. Visiting as part of her exhibition opening, the artist will discuss her embrace of landscapes in the retrospective of her work, opening June 17 and filling all four main-level galleries. See full schedule of events on page 7.

June 29 New Art from Traditional Influences Michigan artist Jason Wesaw will discuss how his work merges contemporary art with traditional tribal stories and life ways.

Jason creates in ceramics, photographs, textiles, cultural arts, and drawings, and as a product of two cultures—European and Potawatomi—the common thread running through his work is a desire to relate his Potawatomi culture to the viewer. He sees object and image making as a means to bring these stories to a broader audience while keeping them fresh and relevant.

Sunday Guided Tours

2 pm, included with admission (No tours in August) Sponsor:

Get the Picture

Third Thursdays at noon, included with admission In-depth discussions of works from the KIA collection with Curator of Education Michelle Stempien.

May 18 Sculpture by Harry Bertoia and George Rickey June 15 A Look at Romare Bearden: Tidings, 1973 and The Lantern, 1979 July 20 Andy Warhol: Jacqueline Kennedy III and Gerald Ford Romare Bearden, The Lantern, 1979, lithograph. Art Auction Fund Purchase

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PROGRAMS

FREE FAMILY FUN

Library News Art Hop at the KIA The most art in downtown, and the most spacious place to enjoy Kalamazoo’s monthly Art Hop. Sponsor:

Friday, May 5 Friday, June 2 Friday, July 7

Art School Residents’ Exhibition* Arts Fair 3 - 8 pm, Beer Garden 4 - 10 pm Square Dance Kalamazoo

*Our post-baccalaureate residents Alicia Chiaravalli, Stephanie Modlin, Ashley Rolfe, Anna Hunt, Lauren Schildberg, Sarah Parr, and Kaylon Khorsheed will exhibit work they’ve created in ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, and photography during their time at the KIA for the May Art Hop, 5-8 pm. The exhibition continues through June 4.

You can now check out magazines from our amazing magazine collection, where great writers and photographers share new and different ideas and information every month on different art media and topics. You can take back issues home for 14 days, while most current issues will not circulate.

Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 17, 2 pm Included with admission Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs,

by Sally Mann. Join discussion leader Pat Norris to explore this revealing and beautifully written memoir and family history from the acclaimed photographer. Book discussions return in the fall.

Art League Lecture

Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 pm Comics, Graphic Novels, and the Tradition of Visual Storytelling with Sean O’Neill

Friday Teen Night

Friday, May 12, 6 - 8 pm, free Teen Night returns in the fall.

Sponsor:

Art Detectives

For ages 4-8 with an adult.

Read a story, look at art, make a project. Free Saturday, May 13 11 am - 12:30 pm America the Beautiful Join us as we travel across the U.S. in under an hour, using a trusty telescope to see the sights that make America beautiful—from sea to shining sea.

Saturday, June 3 12 - 4 pm Scavenger hunt at the Arts Fair!

Look for us in the children’s tent to start your hunt for Arty at the Arts Fair.

Art Detectives returns in the fall.

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Comics and graphic novels are part of a long tradition of visual storytelling. Chicago-based illustrator and writer Sean O’Neill has published two graphic novels about the mystery-solving 12-year-old Rocket Robinson, and is known for his series of live-drawing white board videos on language and other topics at mental_ floss.com. Sean will discuss how his work fits into the visual storytelling tradition and how he uses imagery to develop characters, create mood, and tell a story.

A short all-member meeting to elect a new Board will precede the lecture, and refreshments will follow. All members of the KIA are eligible to join the Art League. Annual memberships are valid July 1 thru June 30 of the next year. Art League members who join or renew by June 10 will receive a guest pass for one of next year’s lectures. $12 / $10 KIA members / $3 Students Free for Art League members

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Reaching out to girls through art The KIA embraces an inclusive mission — we believe the visual arts are for everyone — so we work to encourage artistic discovery and creation by people of every age, race, gender, and ability. One program in which we take great pride is artGirls, which provides a creative, nurturing environment for teen and preteen girls who would benefit from greater exposure to the arts.

The program launched in 2009 in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo. Through art and writing assignments, artGirls tap into and affirm their creativity, intuition, and wisdom as they work individually and as a team. This summer, a new group will meet twice a week for art-making in the Kirk Newman Art School, field trips, and other experiences, led by photographer and faculty member Mary Whalen.

Other artists who have helped in the past include author Nancy Klee, clothing and costume designer Elaine Kaufman, jeweler Megan Tang, and ceramist Maria Scott. Field trips to other locations have included visits to glass, dressmaking, and jewelry studios; a beekeeping apiary; a bakery; and a candy maker. The girls have learned jewelry making, sewing, writing, and photography, creative ventures that increase their self-confidence and their connection with each other and the community.

When the artGirls meet, they write in their journals--perhaps about an activity, but more often about the world in which they want to live. In 2016, the girls explored the abstract paintings of Barbara Takenaga, then crafted responses to the work and to this prompt: Write your recipe for a better world. These writings were compiled with their artwork in a special soft-cover booklet.

“It’s one of those great programs that does super work on a shoestring, without fanfare, for deserving young women,” says Museum Education Director Susan Eckhardt. Whalen notes that the small size of the artGirls group – about 15 – is critical to creating a transformative experience.

“We have a group where we can go deep. That’s where long-term positive results happen. Without artGirls, these young women would not likely have viewed the KIA as a place for them to learn and grow.”

“artGirls has been a great experience for me because I got to learn new things and meet new people.”

Past participants tell us they came away admiring the talents of new friends and more confident in their ability to try something new. This small program has a big impact that we plan to make even greater.

“artGirls is like a close family.”

“I feel safe around the girls my age, and artGirls is a place where you can learn, have fun and laugh.”

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KIA CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

MAY

JUNE

JULY

2 TUESDAY NOON ARTbreak Talk

2 FRIDAY 3 – 8 PM Arts Fair 2 FRIDAY 4 – 10 PM Beer Garden 3 SATURDAY 9 AM – 5 PM Arts Fair 3 SATURDAY 12 – 4 PM Kids Activities

2 SUNDAY Exhibition closes: Pressed for Time: History of Printmaking

5 FRIDAY 5 – 8 PM Art Hop 9 TUESDAY Summer Scholarships Due 9 TUESDAY NOON ARTBreak Video 10 WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM Art League Lecture

4 SUNDAY Exhibition closes: High School Area Show 6 TUESDAY Adult Art Classes begin

7 FRIDAY 5 – 8 PM Art Hop 10 MONDAY Art Camps C & #3,Toy and Model Design Camp 11 TUESDAY NOON ARTbreak Video 13 THURSDAY 6:30PM Talk

11 THURSDAY 6:30 PM Talk

6 TUESDAY NOON ARTBreak Video

12 FRIDAY 6 PM Teen Night

8 THURSDAY 6:30 PM Film

13 SATURDAY 11 AM Art Detectives

10 SATURDAY Pierce Cedar Creek Painting

16 TUESDAY NOON ARTbreak Talk

10 SATURDAY Indigo Dyeing Workshop

17 MONDAY Art Camp #4 & Young Artists Mixed-Media Camp

17 WEDNESDAY 2 PM Book Discussion

13 TUESDAY NOON ARTbreak Talk

18 TUESDAY NOON ARTBreak Video

18 THURSDAY NOON Get the Picture

20 THURSDAY NOON Get the Picture

18 THURSDAY 6:30 PM Talk

14 WEDNESDAY 4:30-6 pm Kalamazoo City Hall: Community Welcome Party for Kay WalkingStick

23 TUESDAY NOON ARTbreak Talk

15 THURSDAY NOON Get the Picture

28 SUNDAY Exhibition closes: West Michigan Area Show

15 THURSDAY 6:30 PM Talk: The Thread of Landscape, by Kay WalkingStick

30 TUESDAY NOON ARTbreak Video

16 FRIDAY 6-8 PM Member Party

KEY: Blue Free events

22 SATURDAY Painting with Colored Pencils and Solvents 23 SUNDAY Exhibition closes: Impressions: Printmaking in Japan

16 FRIDAY Drawing and Painting in Nature

24 MONDAY Art Camps D & #5, Teen Filmmaking Camp

17 SATURDAY Youth Art Classes begin

25 TUESDAY NOON ARTbreak Video

17 SATURDAY Exhibition opens: Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist

31 MONDAY Art Camp #6 & Young Artists Multi-Media Art Camp

19 MONDAY Art Camps A & #1

Orange Exhibition openings, receptions, and closings (admission may apply) Pink School offerings, fees apply. Register at kiarts.org or call 269/349-7775.

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20 THURSDAY 6:30 PM Reception & Talk

17 SATURDAY 11:30 AM-3 PM Exhibition Opening Celebration for Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist

Black Admission fees apply

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15 SATURDAY Exhibition opens: Our People, Our Land, Our Images

20 TUESDAY NOON ARTbreak Video 26 MONDAY Art Camps B & #2, Teen Filmmaking Camp 27 TUESDAY NOON ARTbreak Video 29 THURSDAY 6:30 PM Talk & Demonstration

NOTE: All materials provided unless you see [M] at the end of the listing, indicating details available online.

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Visiting Artist Workshops Summer 2017 Images in Wax, Exploring Encaustic with Sarah Rehmer (851) June 9 - 11 Friday, 6-8 pm; Saturday, 9 am-5 pm; Sunday 10 am-5 pm Members: $300, Non-members: $320 Non-refundable $50 cancellation fee, no refund after 5/25 Prerequisite: No experience with encaustic paint needed, but art-making experience is helpful.

Learn to combine photography with encaustic painting, which adds a dimensional quality achieved through building layers of wax. We’ll explore papers and layering photographic images, over-painting, image transfers, color glazes, and several hand-coloring techniques.

Chicago-based Sarah Rehmer earned her BA in Graphic Design and Photography, and her work is held in private collections nationally and internationally; and institutional/corporate collections in Illinois and New York. Sarah has many years of experience working with encaustics, and she teaches classes and workshops.

Sarah’s website: rehmer-studio.com.

Figure Painting from Life with Steven Assael (960) Monday – Friday, July 10 – 14, 2017, 9 am – 5 pm, Studio 6 Members: $480, Non-Members: $500 Non-refundable cancellation fee $75, no refund after 6/26 Prerequisite: drawing and oil painting experience Steven Assael teaches at the School of Visual Arts in New York.

His work is in many public and private collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Art Institute of Chicago. He will demonstrate painting from the model on day one, then students will paint from the model the following days, focusing on the development of form and color. Steven is represented by Forum Gallery in New York City. His website is stevenassael.com. Full details at kiarts.org.

Visiting artist workshops are subsidized by the Lois and Jim Richmond Workshop Fund.

Summer Calendar

Summer scholarship applications due by May 9, available online at kiarts.org Post-baccalaureate residency applications due June 1. Details at kiarts.org Summer scholarship applications due May 9

Summer classes for adults begin June 6

Summer classes for youth begin June 17

Summer classes for adults end August 1

Summer classes for youth end August 5

Fall scholarship applications due Aug. 22

Fall classes for adults begin September 6

Fall classes for children begin September 9

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DRAWING Drawing Basics Instructor: David Yeider (950) Tuesdays, June 6 – August 1 (no class July 4) 1:15 – 3:45 pm/8 weeks, Studio 4 Instructor: Michael Parr (951) Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks, Studio 4 Members: $150, Non-Members: $170

Pick up the pencil and learn basic drawing techniques: observational line drawing, composition and value, with a focus on black & white media. Please bring newsprint pad and drawing pad 18”x24”; 2H, HB, 2B, 6B pencils.

Painting with Colored Pencils and Solvents (952) Instructor: Karen Matson, Multi-Purpose Classroom Saturday, July 22 9 am – 4 pm/One day Members: $65, Non-Members: $85 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent Learn to create painterly effects very quickly with colored pencils using Prismacolor Art Stix and solvents! You’ll cover large areas of illustration board with dramatic intense colors in minutes! [M]

Portrait and Figure Drawing (953) Instructor: Michael Parr, Studio 4 Tuesdays, June 6 – August 1 (no class July 4) 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $165, Non-Members: $185 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent

Take your drawing skills to the next level by drawing a human figure. Through sighting relationships, using light and shadow to create form, and employing evocative line techniques, you will create better portraits and figures enhancing all drawings. Bring a large drawing pad, pencils and erasers to the first class. Additional supplies will be discussed. Instructor’s web site: michaelparrstudio.com.

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Drawing and Painting in Nature (954) Instructor: Denise Lisiecki, Ensata Gardens, Galesburg Friday, June 16 / Rain date June 23 10 am – 4 pm/One day Members: $50, Non-Members: $70

Learn special techniques for creating images from flowers, trees fields or ponds.

Enjoy the beautiful setting of Ensata Gardens while working in your favorite medium. Bring a lunch and your favorite art materials for an inspirational day in the garden. Directions to the garden will be emailed to you. Instructor’s website: deniselisiecki.com.

Open Modeling (955) Thursdays, June 8 – July 27 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks, Studio 4 Members: $85, Non-Members: $105

Models will pose for students and professionals. Students must be 18 or have written parental permission.

PAINTING Pastel Painting (961) Instructor: Michael Parr, Studio 6 Tuesdays, June 6 – August 1 (no class July 4) 9:30 am – noon/8 weeks Members: $150, Non-Members: $170 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent

All levels are welcome to explore pastel techniques of design, color, value, and light in this colorful medium. [M]

Watercolor Painting (962) Instructor: Denise Lisiecki, Studio 2 Tuesdays, June 6 – August 1 (no class July 4) 1:15 – 3:45 pm/8 weeks Members: $155, Non-Members: $175 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing

Beginners will explore watercolor painting techniques, including tools and materials, color layering, mixing, and theory.

Experienced painters will be individually guided. A materials list will be available online or at the registration office.

Instructor’s website: deniselisiecki.com. [M]

The Creative Language of Watercolor Instructor: Susan Badger, Studio 2 Tuesdays, June 6 – July 25 (963) (no class July 4) 6:15 – 9 pm/7 weeks Wednesdays, June 7 – July 19 (964) 1 – 3:45 pm/7 weeks Members: $150, Non-Members: $170

Learn to develop and express your creativity with watercolor techniques, including wet into wet, color mingling, and layered transparent washes. Composition, simplification of shape, color, and value will also be explored. Email questions to Susan at badgerburrow@aol.com. [M]

Oil, Acrylic, or Egg Tempera Painting Instructor: Kenneth Freed, Studio 6 Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26 1 – 3:30 pm/8 weeks (965) 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks (966) Members: $150, Non-Members: $170 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing

Explore oil, acrylic, or egg tempera painting from a la prima painting to underpainting and overpainting. All styles, directions and content encouraged. Bring whatever painting materials you have. Instructor’s website: kennethfreed.com. [M]

Pierce Cedar Creek Painting Adventure (967) Instructor: Susan Badger, Pierce Cedar Creek Saturday, June 10 10 am – 4:30 pm/One day Members: $65, Non-Members: $85

Students will work outdoors en plein-air at beautiful Pierce Cedar Creek. You will create loose and expressive studies while learning to focus on composition and yet freely interpret the subjects. Lunch and snacks will be included. Email questions to Susan at badgerburrow@aol.com. [M]

Visiting Artist Workshop Figure Painting from Life with Steven Assael (960) Monday – Friday, July 10 – 14, 2017 9 am – 5 pm, Studio 6 Members: $480, Non-Members: $500 See full details on page 15

All materials provided unless you see [M] in the listing, indicating details available online.

SUMMER ADULT CLASSES Free museum admission and open studio time included in fees.

PRINTMAKING Beginning Printmaking (760) Instructor: Vicki VanAmeyden, Print Studio Wednesdays, June 7 – June 28 1:30 – 4 pm/4 weeks Members: $90, Non-Members: $110

This course introduces you to the essential foundations of printmaking: monotype, stencil, and relief. Discover the drawing and painting capabilities of print media and incorporate these techniques into your intuitive compositions. Bring sketches and/ or photographs to first class.

Intermediate Printmaking (761) Instructor: Vicki VanAmeyden, Print Studio Wednesdays, June 7 – June 28 1:30 – 4 pm/4 weeks Members: $90, Non-Members: $110 Prerequisite: Any printmaking course or equivalent

Designed for those who have experience with basic printmaking techniques and would like to further investigate the possibilities of printmaking processes.

Etching, multi-color printing, registration systems, and printing of editions will be covered. Bring your previous prints, workin-progress, sketches, and ideas to the first class.

Printmaking Studio (762) Instructor: Vicki VanAmeyden, Print Studio Open Studio Hours, June 6 – July 27 Variable times/8 weeks Members: $155, Non-Members: $175 Prerequisite: Departmental Approval

Designed for the experienced, independent artist/printmaker who would like to utilize our well-equipped printmaking studio.

Enrollment includes storage and access to equipment during Open Studio Hours.

Students must arrange to meet with instructor the first week to review shop rules and safety. Materials are available for purchase.

Introduction to Monotypes (763) Instructor: Debbi Hands Kreps, Print Studio Tuesday, July 11 – July 25 6:30 – 9 pm/3 weeks Members: $70, Non-Members: $90

Direct and expressive, monotypes join the radiant qualities of prints and the spontaneity of painting. Use pastels, inks and paints to expand your drawing, painting and color sensibilities to create unique prints. Bring sketches and/or photographs to first class.

Working with the Encaustic Medium (764) Instructor: Stephanie Modlin, Print Studio Wednesdays, June 7 – July 12 6 – 8:30 pm/6 weeks Members: $140, Non-Members: $160

This course is designed to be an introduction to the encaustic medium. Emphasis will be on different encaustic painting techniques including painting with beeswax, wax transfers onto canvas, use of color wax with oil paint pigments, using cookie cutters as stencils, and screen-printing on wax.

Intro to Lithography (765) Instructor: Deb Mattson, Print Studio Thursday, June 8 – July 27 5:45 – 9 pm/6 weeks Members: $155, Non-Members: $175 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent

Be introduced to lithographic printmaking techniques using aluminum plates and discover the many aspects of this process like the ‘magic’ of chemistry, image development, and hands-on printing. Using a direct-drawing technique with litho pencils, crayons and washes, you’ll create a unique image that can be printed multiple times.

Step-by-step instruction takes you through the processes. You’ll print your own image with the potential of leaving with a small edition of prints.

Crayon Resist Screen Printing Workshop (766) Instructor: Stephanie Modlin, Print Studio Saturday, June 10 One day, 1 – 4 pm Members: $40, Non-Members: $60 Prerequisite: Screen printing experience

Eco-Printing Workshop (767) Instructors: Anna and Jan Hunt, Print Studio June 24 & 25 Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday, 1 – 4 pm Members: $80, Non-Members: $100

Eco-Printing is a contemporary application of the traditions of natural dyeing techniques.

Using pressure and heat, we will explore extracting pigment, form, and texture from plant life onto paper. We’ll forage and gather materials in the surrounding outdoor environment. Discover the exciting and unexpected colors nature has to offer in this eco-friendly weekend of eco-printing! Most materials are provided.

CERAMICS Beginning Ceramics (350) Instructor: Brian Hirt, Studio 7 Tuesdays, June 6 – August 1 (no class July 4) 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $180, Non-Members: $200

Beginning students will learn a variety of clay-forming techniques. Coiling, pinching and slab-building will be demonstrated along with an introduction to the wheel. Students will also learn glazing techniques. Cone 10 stoneware and raku firings will be available.

Mud in the Morning (351) Instructor: Julie Devers, Studio 5 Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26 9:30 – noon/8 weeks Members: $180, Non-Members: $200

This is a general ceramics class for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students to get a creative start on their day. A variety of clay forming techniques will be explored. Coiling, slab-building, and extruding will be demonstrated, along with the wheel. Advanced students will receive instruction and assignments appropriate to their skill levels. Cone 10 and Raku firings are available.

This workshop introduces you to the process of wax crayon resist screen printing. Based in drawing, you will layer colors and imagery using wax crayons as a resist in specific areas. Bring sketches, photos, and reference images. All materials are provided.

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LEARN MORE AT KIARTS.ORG/SCHOOL OR CALL (269) 349-7775, EXT. 33101.

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CERAMICS, cont’d Salt Studio (352) Instructor: Chad Bagge, Studio 5 Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $180, Non-Members: $200 Prerequisite: The potters’ wheel or equivalent.

This course will emphasize salt firing.

Students will be actively engaged in all aspects of the process, from loading and salting the kiln to selecting the glazes for the kiln. The KIA’s salt kiln is ready and waiting to perform its magic on your pots.

Potters’ Wheel Beginning/Intermediate Instructor: Wyatt Lane, Studio 5 Tuesdays, June 6 – August 1 (No class July 4) 1 – 3:30 pm/8 weeks (353) or Instructor: Tom Richards, Studio 5 Thursday, June 8 – July 27 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks (354) Members: $180, Non-Members: $200 Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics

Learn the techniques of forming and finishing pottery on the wheel. Basic skills such as centering, opening, and drawing up the walls of the pots will be stressed, as well as the more advanced techniques of trimming, forming spouts, lids and handles, altering, and glazing. Demonstrations and discussion will encourage development.

Cone 10 stoneware, porcelain and raku firings will be offered.

Anagama (355) Instructor: Julie Devers, Studio 5 Tuesdays, June 6 – August 1 (No class July 4) 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $180, Non-Members: $200

This is one of our most enlightening and challenging classes. Cast your fate to the fire and open yourself to the wonderful possibilities of wood-fired kilns. Julie will share her in-depth knowledge of forming pots for a traditional Japanese kiln. This class could be the highlight of your ceramic career.

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Exploring Raku (356) Instructor: Brian Hirt, Studio 5 Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26 1 – 3:30 pm/8 weeks Members: $180, Non-Members: $200 Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics

In this class we will experiment with, explore, and test new glazes, firing possibilities, and post-firing possibilities. Students will learn to master the raku techniques. Horsehair and “naked” raku, sagger, obvara, and blackware firings will also be available.

Image Transfer on Clay (357) Instructor: Chad Bagge, Studio 7 Thursday, June 8 – July 27 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $180, Non-Members: $200 Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics

Students will explore a variety of techniques for transferring images onto clay. Screenprinting, decals, monoprint, and relief techniques will be demonstrated. Images can be transferred onto tile, sculptural forms, and forms made on the wheel.

Expand your horizons in this idea-packed class.

Serving Trays (358) Instructor: Amy Hudson, Studio 5 Thursday, June 8 – July 27 1 – 3:30 pm/8 weeks Members: $180, Non-Members: $200 Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics

Through hand building and wheel-throwing, this class will learn various ways to make serving trays. We will consider the food being served and the appropriate vessel to present it.

Hand Building with Soft Slabs, Part 2 (359) Susan McHenry, Studio 7 Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $180, Non-Members: $200 Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics

Build upon your momentum from the spring class as we further our exploration of advanced hand-building methods. We’ll work with custom templates, mixing and matching them to create bold new forms. We’ll also explore various surface treatments to add depth and detail to our pots. Students are not required to take Part 1 of this class to enroll.

New Art from Traditional Influences: Lecture and Demonstration Instructor: Jason Wesaw Thursday, June 29/One day 6:30 – 7:30 pm Members: Free, Non-Members: $5

Jason’s father is Potawatomi and his mother is European so he is a product of two cultures. His work merges contemporary art with traditional tribal stories and life ways. He creates in ceramics, photographs, textiles, cultural arts, and drawings. The common thread running through his creations is a desire to relate aspects of my Potawatomi culture to the viewer. The specific placement of color and simple line use shows an attraction to Minimalism and Abstract Expressionism even though each piece is deeply rooted in the age-old stories, ceremonies, and spiritual beliefs of his ancestors. He sees object and image making as a means to bring these stories to a broader audience, while keeping them fresh and relevant.

ACCESSIBLE ARTS Accessible Arts (200) Instructor: Elizabeth Carnell, Studio 7 Thursdays, June 8 – July 27 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $180, Non-Members: $200

For developmentally disabled adults seeking to express their creativity with clay and other 3D media. Participants will hand-build forms and work on the potters’ wheel. Participants should be able to follow basic instructions and work with minimal assistance.

PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL MEDIA Introduction to Photography (840) Instructor: John Crouch, Multi-Purpose Classroom Thursdays, June 8 – July 27 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $130, Non-Members: $150

This class is for students who want to learn how to use their digital cameras more creatively. Basic photographic concepts on exposure control and basic composition are explored through lectures, demonstrations, and class assignments. Participants need to provide their own cameras that have user controls for shutter speed and lens opening.

Please bring your camera and owner’s manual to the first class.

All materials provided unless you see [M] in the listing, indicating details available online.

SUMMER ADULT CLASSES Free museum admission all term plus open studio time included in fees.

PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL MEDIA, cont’d Traditional Black and White Film & Printing (841) Instructor: Mary Whalen, Photography Darkroom Tuesdays, June 6 – August 1 (no class July 4) 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $155, Non-Members: $175

Learn how to develop film and print black & white photographs. Through demonstrations and supervised printing sessions, participants will learn film and print development, how to control print contrast, and special darkroom techniques. This class is a perfect opportunity to print your special black and white negatives from the family archives. Students must provide their own film and paper for the class. Darkroom chemicals and equipment are provided.

Open darkroom time is available to students.

Blending Digital and Traditional Photographic Processes (842) Instructor: Mary Whalen, Darkroom/Comp. Lab Wednesdays, June 7– July 26 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $155, Non-Members: $175 Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of Photoshop

Learn to produce high quality digital negatives from digital files, color slides, or film. The digital negatives are then contact printed in the darkroom using traditional black and white enlarging paper. This digital negative making technique can be used for most alternative printing processes, blending digital technology with hands on printing.

Lightroom Introduction/Beyond the Basics (843) Instructor: Kelly Walkotten, Computer Lab Mondays, June 12 – July 31 1 – 3:30 pm/8 weeks Members: $135, Non-Members: $155 Lightroom is designed to assist with organizing, editing and outputting large volumes of photographic files in a logical and intuitive way. In this course you will learn basic photo adjustments to enhance your images. You will also learn how to customize your Lightroom Library to get organized, create presets, black and white conversion, print layouts, and more!

Creative Camera Phone Photography (844) Instructor: Mary Whalen, Computer Lab Tuesdays, June 6 – 27 2 – 4:30 pm/4 weeks Members: $95, Non-Members: $110

Using the camera phone as your photographic tool, this course will present a guided exploration of the capabilities of its amazing technology. Students will be taught to effectively capture, edit and print photographs of personal interest while exploring the creative possibilities of the phone as camera. No prior photographic experience is required for this class. Please bring your camera phone fully charged to the first class. There will be class outings to photograph as a group.

Photography in the Garden (845) Instructor: Susan Andress, Computer Lab Saturdays, June 10 – July 15 10 am – 12:30 pm/6 weeks Members: $115, Non-Members: $135

Explore local public and private gardens to hone your photography skills while learning techniques that will best capture the beauty of a single flower or a wider view of an entire garden. Class will meet at the KIA the first week, then at designated locations, final week, reviewing and critiquing. Participants should be familiar with their camera and its manual adjustments, a tripod is highly recommended.

Cycling and Photographing (846) Instructor: David Birkam, Computer Lab Saturdays, July 8 – 29 10 am – 12:30 pm/4 weeks Members: $90, Non-Members: $110

The group will head down the different Kalamazoo area bike trails on bikes, stopping along the way to photograph. Each week the group will ride a different section of the trail to capture the beauty on the trail while enjoying a slow ride. The photos generated will be shared online and a final critique at the KIA. All cameras are welcome.

First meeting will be at the KIA.

Logos, Graphics, Make your Mark! (847) Instructor: David Birkam, Computer Lab Thursdays, June 29 – July 20 6:30 – 9 pm/4 weeks Members: $90, Non-Members: $110

Learn the basics of how to design Logos from sketch conception to application through the open source graphics program, Inkscape. Personal marks, business logos, or just for fun, the end result can be used in print or digital, from t-shirts to skateboards, and is a great starting point for the study of graphic design.

LEARN MORE AT KIARTS.ORG/SCHOOL OR CALL (269) 349-7775, EXT. 33101.

Photo Transfer on to Fabric (848) Instructor: Lynne Hall, Computer Lab Wednesdays, June 7 – June 21 1 – 3:30 pm/3 weeks Members: $90, Non-Members: $110

Using a computer and printer, learn a technique for transferring your photos to several different kinds of fabric. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. Bring an old black and white photo to the first class because these photos transfer beautifully.

Close Up Nature Photography Instructor: Wayne Pope, Multi-Purpose Classroom Saturdays, noon – 4 pm June 17, Session 1 (849A) June 24, Session 2 (849B) Members: $30, Non-Members: $50 each

Using live subjects; turtles, frogs, butterflies and more, photography instructor Wayne Pope will guide us in the art of close-up photography. Learn techniques including tips on composition, focusing, lighting, and perspectives that will best highlight these small critters. Class includes hands-on photographing and a critique of each other’s images. Macro or close-focusing lens is quite helpful, but not required. Tripods will be available for use during the workshops. Each session will be different.

Instant Film Workshop (850) Instructor: Josh Harrison, Photo Studio Saturdays, July 15 & 22 1 pm – 3:30 pm/2 weeks Members: $90, Non-Members: $110

Join Josh as he guides us in the beauty of creating unique single images using the Impossible film. We will have vintage Polaroid cameras to use and the Instant Lab Universal to make transfers. Impossible Project website: us.impossible-project.com

Visiting Artist Workshop Images in Wax, Exploring Encaustic with Sarah Rehmer (851) June 9 – 11 Members: $300, Non-Members: $320

See details on page 15, or full description online.

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PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL MEDIA, cont’d Photographing Downtown Kalamazoo (852) Instructor: Randy Bronkema, Multi-Purpose Classroom Tuesdays, June 6 – 27 6:30 – 9 pm/4 weeks Members: $90, Non-Members: $110

Exploring lines, shapes and shadows of Kalamazoo’s urban landscape, we will walk downtown looking at the architecture, creating documentary and abstract photographs. There will be classroom discussion of photos taken on our walks. All levels welcome. Bring your camera to class.

CREATIVE WRITING Creative Writing/Prose & Poetry (610) Instructor: Scott Bade, Board Room Tuesdays, June 6 – July 18 (no class July 4) 6:30 – 9 pm/6 weeks Members: $100, Non-Members: $120

In this creative writing class we will explore how language and imagination come together to make the literary arts we are passionate about. We will read, write, and discuss con- temporary prose and poetry in a range of styles. Each class will include in-class writing activities, reading and discussion, and will often include workshop discussion of one another’s writing.

JEWELRY Beginning/Intermediate Jewelry Both sections: Jewelry Studio Instructor: Holly Northrup (740) Tuesdays, June 6 – August 1 (no class July 4) 10 am – 12:30 pm/8 weeks Instructor: Emily Wohlscheid (741) 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $175, Non-Members: $195

Jump into the basics of handcrafting jewelry with an emphasis on soldering. Through demonstrations and discussions you will become familiar with layout, piercing, filing, texturing, soldering, forming, finishing, polishing, and bezel setting. With practice you will gain knowledge and confidence in jewelry making skills! Independent studio time will be available. All materials are provided, with additional available for purchase.

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Cold Connections (742) Instructor: Holly Northrup, Jewelry Studio Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26 10 am – 12:30 pm/8 weeks Members: $175, Non-Members: $195 Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry or equivalent

Connecting found or fragile objects and surface treated, enameled, or powder coated metals creates a unique set of challenges. When you can’t solder, what CAN you do? This course will demystify the cold connection using rivets, tabs, and other cold joins to combine a variety of materials.

Students will be encouraged to gather/ bring found objects, unfinished pieces, and samples to create beautiful and surprising combinations! Some materials are provided, with additional available for purchase.

Hydraulic Press Essentials (743) Instructor: Tracy Bell, Jewelry Studio Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26 1 – 3:30 pm/8 weeks Members: $175, Non-Members: $195 Prerequisite: All levels

Make the most of your time by learning how to make the Hydraulic press do your work.

In this class you’ll manipulate metal with the force of 20 tons giving your designs dimension and volume with little effort.

Techniques will include doming, forming and bending using die shapes, bracelet formers, silhouette dies, synclastic and anticlastic bracelet forming in far less time than when using a hammer to get the same shape.

Intermediate and Advanced Jewelry (744) Instructor: Kelli Jackson, Jewelry Studio Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $175, Non-Members: $195 Prerequisite: Beginning/Intermediate Jewelry or equivalent

Advance your skills in this course designed for intermediate and advanced students with substantial jewelry fabrication experience.

We will focus on fabrication and finishing skills. Students will apply comprehensive soldering processes, tighten-up the basic skill set through implementing classic jeweler’s positioning and handholds, learn basic metallurgy theory and take a detailed look at surface finishing and polishing techniques. Independent studio time is available. Some materials are provided, with additional available for purchase.

Self-Directed Independent Study (745) Instructor: Lauren Tripp, Jewelry Studio Thursdays, June 8 – July 27 10:30 am – 1 pm/8 weeks Members: $175, Non-Members: $195 Prerequisite: Beginning/Intermediate Jewelry or equivalent

We all have projects sitting on the bench unfinished, and now you have the chance to complete them! Although this course is selfdirected, the instructor will be available to help trouble shoot and assist you in finishing your projects. Students will only be able to work with the equipment they have experienced.

Additional independent studio time is available. Some materials are provided, with additional available for purchase.

Wire-Wrapping Cabochons (746) Instructor: Dawn Couer, Jewelry Studio Saturday, June 17 1 – 4 pm/One day Members $55, Non-Members $75

Wire-wrapping is an exciting and accessible jewelry making technique. Students will learn the basics of wire wrapping and will practice wrapping cabochons. Students will take home at least one finished piece and the knowledge to create countless more!

All materials are provided, with additional available for purchase.

Reticulating Silver (747) Instructor: Jeannette Maxey, Jewelry Studio Thursday, June 22 6 – 9 pm/One day Members: $85, Non-Members: $105 Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry or equivalent

Apply an organic texture to sterling silver in a formation of wrinkles or cracks using reticulation. This technique-based workshop will teach you how to use heat and rapid cooling through quenching to alter the surface of your metal so that you may use it in a stunning jewelry piece. All materials provided, including sterling silver sheet, with additional available for purchase.

Intro to Torch Fired Enameling (748) Instructor: Holly Northrup, Jewelry Studio Saturday, June 24 12 – 5 pm/One day Members: $65, Non-Members: $85 Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry or equivalent

Kilns aren’t the only way to enamel! This introductory workshop will begin with how to setup a torch enameling workstation and what tools are required and will quickly move into how to add enamel to your work.

How to coat headpins, flat and curved surfaces, beads, and more will be covered!

Some materials are provided, with additional available for purchase.

All materials provided unless you see [M] in the listing, indicating details available online.

SUMMER ADULT CLASSES Free museum admission all term plus open studio time included in fees.

JEWELRY, cont’d.

Polymer Clay Workshop (749) Instructor: Karen Matson, Multi-Purpose Room Saturday, July 8 9 am – 4 pm/One day Members: $55, Non-Members: $75 Prerequisite: Intro to Polymer Clay or equivalent.

Enjoy learning new skills with polymer clay!

Students will take their polymer skills to the next level exploring various advanced techniques. A material list will be available online and in the school office. Alternately, prepackaged supply kits will be available for purchase at the workshop.

SCULPTURE Beginning Welded Sculpture (405) Instructor Paul Nimz, Studio 1 Tuesdays, June 6 – August 1 (no class July 4) 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members $170, Non-Members $190

In this class we will be introducing students to the equipment and processes for manipulating and joining steel for sculptural applications. We will learn to cut, bend, weld, and surface to begin realizing our creative visions in steel. No prior experience is necessary. Some metals will be supplied.

Students may need to purchase or collect additional steel. Students should bring leather gloves, wear long pants, close toed shoes, and bring a long sleeve shirt to the first class.

Bronze Foundry 2: The Pour (406) Instructors, Mike Pixley, Studio1 Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $170, Non-Members $190

Explore the ancient art of bronze casting.

In the summer portion of this two-part class, students will directly participate in the bronze pour of the pieces begun in the spring, and learn to clean up, chase, and patina their bronze pieces. This is an excellent class for anyone who has ever been curious about bronze as a medium and wants to push their art to the next level.

Welded Metal Sculpture/Indep. Study (408) Instructor: Eric Pott: Studio 1 Thursdays, June 8 – July 27 6:30 - 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $170, Non-Members $190

This class is for the self-directed student familiar with the operation and safe use of our equipment. Students must provide their own hand grinders and metal materials.

Permission of the instructor is required.

FIBER Floor Loom Weaving Instructor: Gretchen Huggett, Weaving Studio Thursdays, June 8 – July 27 1 – 3:30 pm/8 weeks (590) 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks (591) Members: $155, Non-Members: $175

Students will learn weaving on four- and eight-harness looms. Beginners will learn basic process and progress to designing their own work. Advanced weavers will learn new patterns and techniques.

FALL 2017 Visiting Artist Workshop

Poison Ring and Clasp Class with Richard Salley (712) Tuesday & Wednesday, September 12 & 13 10 am – 5 pm/Two days Members: $250, Non-Members: $270 Non-refundable $50 cancellation fee; no refunds after 8/29 Prerequisite: Beginning/Intermediate Jewelry or equivalent Richard Salley returns to share his expertise beginning with a focus on hinge and catch mechanisms to create a Poison Ring. The rich history and origin of hidden container rings will be discussed along with modern uses for these intricately functional beauties. The second day will focus on fabricating three types of clasps including a box clasp, a threaded tube clasp, and a spring clasp. Some materials provided with additional available for purchase.

Visiting artist workshops are subsidized by the Lois and Jim Richmond Workshop Fund.

LEARN MORE AT KIARTS.ORG/SCHOOL OR CALL (269) 349-7775, EXT. 33101.

Indigo Dyeing (592) Instructor: Gretchen Huggett, Studio 2 Saturday, June 10 9:30 am – 4 pm/One day Members: $75, Non-Members: $95

We will discuss and demonstrate the care of both natural and “instant” indigo, and learn Shobori techniques using rubber bands, stitching, and wrapping to create resists where the indigo can’t penetrate.

Colorful Fiber Dyeing Sampler (593) Instructor: Rita Petteys, Multi-purpose Classroom Saturday, June 17 9 am – 5 pm/One-day Members: $100, Non-Members: $120

Learn the tips and tricks for dyeing luscious, detailed, fluffy, colorful fiber that is soft for spinning. Dye four to six different varieties of combed top with acid dyes. Apply dye in a variety of different techniques to personalizing your color choices for harmonious results. Most materials provided, with additional available for purchase.

Spinning (594) Instructor: Emily Wohlscheid, Weaving Studio Wednesdays, June 7 - July 12 10:30 am - 1 pm/6 Weeks Members: $145, Non-Members: $165

Beginners will learn the basics including spinning, plying, and setting their finished yarns. Intermediate/advanced students will explore various techniques including boucle, cabled yarns, lock spinning, core spinning, thick & thin yarns, coils, custom blending, long vs. short draw, wire spinning and more!

Students may borrow a wheel from the KIA for the duration of the course, but must reserve it at the time of registration. All materials provided.

Many Generations of Black Ash Basket Weaving: Lecture and Demonstration Instructors: John and Johnny Pigeon Thursday, August 24 6:30 – 7:30 pm/One day Members: Free, Non-Members: $5

John Pigeon has been active in the community of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians for over 30 years. He weaves the black ash baskets that his parents and grandparents made. John and his son Johnny will share every aspect of black ash basketry, bringing some black ash logs to show how the wood is processed to create the splints used for baskets. John exhibits at the Heard Museum (Phoenix, Arizona), the Eiteljorg Museum (Indianapolis, Indiana), and the Smithsonian Folk life Festival, MSU Museum’s Great Lakes Folk Festival and Michigan Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program.

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SUMMER YOUTH CLASSES Tuition for children’s and teen classes and camps has been reduced through the generosity of John & Rosemary Brown.

GRADES 1 - 3

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

The Art of Drawing (174) Instructor: Al Harris, Studio 4 Saturdays, June 17 – August 5 10:30 am – noon/8 weeks Members: $105, Non-Members: $125

Ceramics (178) Instructor: Kellen Deau, Studio 5 Fridays, June 16 – August 4 1 – 3:30 pm/8 weeks Members: $135, Non-Members: $155

While continually building on the concept of “seeing” as the most important tool for drawing, this class will explore the elements of drawing through a variety of media.

Each class will be devoted to a deeper understanding of drawing techniques.

Art Exploration (175) Instructor: Corinne Satterlee, Studio 2 Saturdays, June 17 – August 5 10:30 am – noon/8 weeks Members: $105, Non-Members: $125

A fun-filled weekly session of art exploration of clay hand-building, drawing and painting techniques will be introduced through fun projects to increase art skills & appreciation.

GRADES 4 - 6 Clay on the Wheel (176) Instructor: Natalie Lagoni, Studio 5 Tuesdays, June 20 – August 1 (no class July 4) 10:30 am – noon/6 weeks Members: $100, Non-Members: $120

Learn to create vessels on the potter’s wheel, learning to center the clay, open the ball, and form bowls, cups, and vases.

The class will also study decorating with slips and glazes. Individual and group demonstrations will encourage students to progress at their own pace. Students should wear a smock or apron to class.

The Art of Drawing (177) Instructor: David Yeider, Studio 6 Fridays, June 23 – August 4 1 – 2:30 pm/7 weeks Members: $100, Non-Members: $120

While continually building on the concept of “seeing” as the most important tool for drawing, this class will explore the elements of drawing through a variety of media.

Each class will be devoted to a deeper understanding of drawing techniques.

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Experiment with hand-building and wheelthrowing in this multi-level class for young artists. Use of the KIA’s extensive ceramic studios during class and open studio hours is a plus as the class works with stoneware and earthenware clays and a variety of glazes. Students may wish to purchase their own tools.

Drawing & Painting (179) Instructor: David Yeider, Studio 6 Saturdays, June 17 – August 5 9 – 11:30 am/8 weeks Members: $135, Non-Members: $155

With a focus on self-expression, students will learn more complex drawing techniques used to create values, textures, and the illusion of form. Students will then be shown what to consider when beginning a painting, such as overall composition, color mixing, and other techniques for problem solving that can lead to a successful work of art. All materials are provided.

Photography (180) Instructor: Trevor Grabill, Photo Studio Saturdays, June 17 – August 5 10 am – 12:30 pm/8 weeks Members: $135, Non-Members: $155

We will look at the entire history of photography though hands-on projects, from cyanotypes to camera phones. Film cameras and one roll of black and white film will be provided. Processing film and printing negatives in a traditional wet darkroom will be covered. Students may use their own digital cameras or camera phones. Focus on camera functions and composition will be highlighted. Intermediate and advanced students will continue to improve their skills with individualized instruction.

Portrait and Figure Drawing (181) Instructor: David Yeider, Studio 6 Thursdays, June 15 – August 3 1 – 3:30 pm/8 weeks Members: $140, Non-Members: $160

Students will have the unique experience of drawing from a model each week. Portrait studies and full-figure drawing will be explored. Various drawing materials and techniques will be employed. All materials are provided.

Batik & Tie-Dye Class (182) Instructor: Kellen Deau, Studio 2 Thursday, June 22- July 27 1-3:30 pm/6 weeks Members: $105, Non-Members: $125

Learn the basics of batik and tie-dye, while exploring the process of hand-dyed fabrics. Experiment with many ways to; fold and tie fabric; mix colors of dye; and create imaginative designs on fabric using melted wax and other resists. Create many personalized batik and tie-dye artworks on fabric.

KIRK NEWMAN ART SCHOOL Tuition for children’s and teen classes and camps has been reduced through the generosity of John & Rosemary Brown.

Children’s Summer Art Camps

GRADES 1-5

AGES 11-16

Summer campers will tour the museum with an informative discussion led by their teachers. Campers will return to the art studios to pursue their artistic endeavors.

Please be sure to enroll your child in the grade level he or she will be entering in the fall of 2017.

Art camps are available in full or half-day (am or pm) sessions for 5 days. Please send lunch with full-day students for supervised lunch.

Young Artists Multi-Media Art Camp

AGES 4 - KINDERGARTEN Art Camp A: June 19 – June 23, 9 am – noon (006) Art Camp B: June 26 – June 30, 9 am – noon (007) Art Camp C: July 10 – July 14, 9 am – noon (008) Art Camp D: July 24 – July 28, 9 am – noon (009) Members: $150, Non-Member: $170

Full day, one week Members: $250, Non-Members: $270 Half-day, one week Members: $150, Non-Members: $170 Art Camp #1 June 19 - June 23 9 am - 4 pm (010) 9 am - noon (011) 1 - 4 pm (012)

Art Camp #4 July 17 - July 21 9 am - 4 pm (019) 9 am - noon (020) 1 - 4 pm (021)

Art Camp #2 June 26 - June 30 9 am - 4 pm (013) 9 am - noon (014) 1 - 4 pm (015)

Art Camp #5 July 24 - July 28 9 am - 4 pm (022) 9 am - noon (023) 1 - 4 pm (024)

Art Camp #3 July 10 - July 14 9 am - 4 pm (016) 9 am - noon (017) 1 - 4 pm (018)

Art Camp #6 July 31 – August 4 9 am - 4 pm (025) 9 am - noon (026) 1 - 4 pm (027)

An opportunity for young artists to work with a variety of mediums. Please send lunch.

July 17 – July 21 9 am – 4 pm/5 days (090) July 31 – August 4 9 am – 4 pm/5 days (091) Full day, one week Members: $265, Non-Members: $285

AGES 9-12 Toy and Model Design Camp (092) Instructor: Kevin Wixson, Computer Lab July 10 – 14, 2:30 – 5pm/5 days Members: $120, Non-Members: $140

This imagination boot camp will have students designing their own toys and models in powerful 3D modeling software.

Demonstrations will feature figures and miniatures, building blocks and puzzles, vehicles and robots, game pieces, trinkets, and toys. Students will learn how to get their designs manufactured for personal use.

Email the instructor with any questions: kevin@wixsonit.com.

Art School Staff: Denise Lisiecki, Director | Brian Hirt, Ceramics Chair

AGES 12-17

Register online: kiarts.org; by phone: (269) 349-7775; in person/mailed: KIA, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo MI 49007; or by fax: (269) 349-9313. Payment in full is required, and we accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. A $30 returned check fee will be charged. If a class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment, a full refund will be given.

Teen Filmmaking Camp Instructor: John Wagner, Computer Lab June 26 – June 30, 10 am – 2:30 pm (093) July 24 – July 28, 10 am – 2:30 pm (094) Members: $150, Non-Members: $170

Mary Whalen, Photography & Digital Media Chair

Scholarship applications are due by May 9 for Summer term. More scholarship information is available at kiarts.org.

Refunds: A $30 registration fee is withheld from all refunds. An additional $30 is withheld after the first class. No refunds are given the day of second class. Refunds for classes meeting eight weeks or less will only be given the day of the first class meeting. No refunds for art camps after the first day of camp. Refund requests for one- or two-day workshops and visiting-artist workshops may be made up to one week before the workshop begins or as stated. An additional workshop registration fee may be withheld if noted in the class schedule.

Materials: All materials provided unless you see [M] at the end of the course description. For details, see full course descriptions at kiarts.org/school, or call (269) 349-7775, ext. 3101.

Local video artist John Wagner will teach students about the behind-the-scenes aspects of making of a motion picture.

Participants will learn techniques to capture footage and how to use microphones for clear audio. The class will be introduced to editing software. By the end of the camp, each student will have a working copy of a short project to show and to take home.

Cameras will be provided. Bring a snack for breaks; pizza will be provided on Friday.

Lockers are available for rental.

Photography: The KIA reserves the right to photograph students, student art, and school activities that occur on its premises and use images for promotional purposes.

Cancellations: In the event of a closing due to weather, the KIA will post information on kiarts.org, WWMT-TV, Facebook, Twitter, and on the KIA’s outgoing phone message at (269) 349-7775. When possible, makeup classes will be scheduled.

Changes: The KIA reserves the right to withdraw or change classes, instructors, schedules, or fees.

LEARN MORE AT KIARTS.ORG/SCHOOL OR CALL (269) 349-7775, EXT. 3101.

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314 South Park Street Kalamazoo MI 49007

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Kalamazoo, MI Permit No. 1365

SUMMER AT THE KIA MAY • Member Exchange with the Air Zoo, Binder Park Zoo, Gilmore Car Museum, and Kalamazoo Nature Center • West Michigan Area Show People’s Choice Award given at ARTbreak on May 23

JUNE • 66th Annual Arts Fair June 2-3 • Opening Celebration June 14-17 for Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist

JULY • Indigenous photography exhibition Our People, Our Land, Our Images opens July 15

Silk banner by Maryellen Hains

• Summer art camps and classes