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arts community. With dozens of live performance venues offering diverse theatre, music and dance, hundreds of fine artists, craftsmen and women honing their discipline and engaging with the public, and cutting edge programming offered throughout the city, it is clear that at the heart of this Midwest town is its rich arts heritage and the promise of a committed artistic tomorrow. The Arts Council’s most visible program, Art Hop, arranges for the work of visual artists to provide exhibits throughout downtown on a single night of each month, and draws an audience of thousands into and throughout Kalamazoo’s core center. Every hop is an experience that’s not to be missed. They’re a very enjoyable way for you and your family to explore new ideas, acquire wonderful works of art, support our creative community and take in all the new and exciting activities downtown Kalamazoo has to offer. Come see what it’s all about! You’ll be glad you did!
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• A Unique Midwest ArtSpace • GUIDEBOOK The Park Trades Center has stood for more than 100 years. Originally a manufacturing facility, today it houses a large creative community of artists, artisans, designers, entrepreneurs and small business people who are responsible for some of the most inventive and creative work being done between Detriot and Chicago. As a place of ingenuity, it’s growing and changing and always seeking ways to tie the cultural synergy happening inside to the Kalamazoo community and beyond.
Park Trades Center 326 W. Park Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007 p (269) 345.3311 f (269) 343.0359 email: offfice@parktradescenter.com
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• A Unique Midwest ArtSpace • This publication would not have been possible without encouragementand support from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
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How to Use This GUIDEBOOK In this publication you’ll find a variety of very i nteresting, talented and unique artists, artisans, entrepreneurs and organizations. Building tenants are presented by floor in sequential suite number. Individuals and organizations are identified by name along with contact information and hours of operation. Please note: many studios require appointments, so call first before making a visit to ensure your favorites will be here when you arrive. A tenant directory and directions to the building in downtown Kalamazoo are also located within this book for your convenience.
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A highly visible venue – for Park Trades Center artists and artisans, area artists, art students, art faculty, creative nonprofit organizations and artists from beyond the Kalamazoo community – from which to display exciting new work. Staffed by volunteers - Hours may vary. Call 345.3311 or visit wwwparktradescenter.com for information.
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Judith Konesni is an unlikely Mecca for a burgeoning arts community. With dozens of live performance venues offering diverse theatre, music and dance, hundreds of fine artists, craftsmen and women honing their discipline and engaging with the public, and cutting edge programming offered throughout the city, it is clear that at the heart of this Midwest town is its rich arts heritage and the promise of a committed artistic tomorrow. The Arts Council’s most visible program, Art Hop, arranges for the work of visual artists to provide exhibits throughout downtown on a single night of each month, and draws an audience of thousands into and throughout Kalamazoo’s core center. Every hop is an experience that’s not to be missed. They’re a very enjoyable way for you and your family to explore new ideas, acquire wonderful works of art, support our creative community and take in all the new and exciting activities downtown Kalamazoo has to offer.
Is an unlikely Mecca for a burgeoning arts community. With dozens of live performance venues offering diverse theatre, music and dance, hundreds of fine artists, craftsmen and women honing their discipline and engaging with the public, and cutting edge programming offered throughout the city, it is clear that at the heart of this Midwest town is its rich arts heritage and the promise of a committed artistic tomorrow. The Arts Council’s most visible program, Art Hop, arranges for the work of visual artists to provide exhibits throughout downtown on a single night of each month, and draws an audience of thousands into and throughout Kalamazoo’s core center. Every hop is an experience that’s not to be missed. They’re a very enjoyable way for you and your family to explore new ideas, acquire wonderful works of art, support our creative community and take in all the new and exciting activities downtown Kalamazoo has to offer.
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This publication was created by: Thomas Mills, President MillsIdeas, llc • Innovation Center and ThinkTank. Subsidiaries: Thomas Mills & Associates (Design, Marketing, Branding) Studio 721 (Fine Art Studio) Mills Gaming Systems (Boardgames & Gaming Scenery) Altruis (Nonprofit Marketing & Visual Communications) thomas@millsideas.com (269) 203.5400
Thank you!... ...for taking time to look through this document, and to consider the inherent value artists bring to the world and to you (yourself), your family, friends and children. Today, the Park Trades Center continues to offer affordable, urban studio spaces for emerging and established artists. In this initial volume, I’ve introduced you to a number of artists who make a mark on society (and each other) from this essential and highly influential artspace. To learn more, please visit www.parktradescenter.com Etcetera: Saniwax Gallery (identity) – Thomas Mills Park Trades Center (identity) – Thomas Mills Photography (artists) – Thomas Mills Park Trades Center GuideBook (design) – Thomas Mills
Park Trades Center 326 W. Park Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 345.3311
Park Trades Center
• A Unique Midwest ArtSpace • This publication would not have been possible without encouragementand support from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
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