Art
- ART
Krasl Art Center in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan collects and publicly displays contemporary sculpture. On our campus and throughout the community, indoors and out, you can engage with dynamic artworks by Dale Chihuly, Richard Hunt, George Rickey, and many more artists – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Explore KAC’s public sculpture sites and you will learn about more than art; you will discover the community in which it lives.
Education
- Education
Krasl Art Center offers youth and adult education programs in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, photography, stop-motion animation, ceramics, and sculpture. Stay up-to-date on classes by subscribing to our e-newsletter

KAC offers in-person programs including youth camps & classes, teen/adult classes, and visiting artist workshops year-round.
Events
- Events
Something is always happening at Krasl Art Center. From the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff to ongoing public events indoors and out to our volunteer gatherings, Krasl is a vibrant year ’round gathering spot. See what’s coming soon. We’d love to see you at Krasl Art Center in beautiful downtown St. Joseph, Michigan.
Art Fair
- ART FAIR
Head to Lake Bluff Park on the second weekend of July for the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services and Krasl Art Center! 2023 dates are Saturday, July 8 from 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday, July 9 from 10 am – 5 pm.
Support & Join
The non-profit Krasl Art Center provides southwest Michigan residents and visitors the opportunity to experience high quality art exhibitions, installations, and events, and to participate in art classes, camps, guest artist workshops, and outreach opportunities. Always changing indoors and out, Krasl is grateful for the support of our generous donors, volunteers and members. If you haven’t yet, please consider volunteering, becoming a member and/or making a donation. It all matters.

PRESS

Press Releases

3.16. - April Artist in The Lab at Krasl Art Center moves beyond the "typical black-and-white thinking that plagues the debate on nuclear."
3.3 - 1970s Miami Beach community celebrated in a new exhibition at Krasl Art Center just in time for our own beach season.
3.3 - Krasl Art Center announces 2023 Art Fair Jury for 61st event
2.21 - Community Student Art Exhibition Returns to The Box Factory
2.3 - Krasl Art Center has opportunities for daring artists in 2023
1.10 - Are you ready for the future? AI as poetic inquiry at Krasl Art Center

1.11 – New funding sets students up for success at Krasl Art Center

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2021 Press Releases

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2018/2019 Press Releases

Press Coverage

MailMax Online - April Artist in The Lab at Krasl Art Center Moves Beyond the "Typical Black-and-White Thinking That Plagues the Debate on Nuclear." (March 17, 2023)
Syracuse.com - Artist Theda Sandiford releases everyday microaggressions through her art (March 14, 2023)
I Love NY - Artist Theda Sandiford Releases Microaggressions Through Her Art (March 12, 2023)
MailMax Online - 1970s Miami Beach Community Celebrated in a New Exhibition at Krasl Art Center Just in Time for Our Own Beach Season (March 10, 2023)
Moody on the Market:Krasl details jury process that selects coveted spots in the Art Fair (March 6, 2023)
MailMax online: Krasl Art Center Announces 2023 Art Fair Jury for 61st event (March 3, 2023)
Moody on the Market: 13th Annual Children's Film Festival this weekend (March 1, 2023)
WNIT - PechaKucha St. JHoseph/Benton Harbor - Education Counts (February 28, 2023)
Moody on the Market: Commnity Student Art Exhibition returns to The Box Factory (February 23, 2023)
Moody on the Market: Envisions the future through art; Krasl highlights two exhibitons (February 18, 2023)
Harbor Country News: Coastline Children’s Film Festival set for March 3-12 (February 15, 2023)
Moody on the Market: Commissioners Approve Krasl Art Fair Plan (February 14, 2023)
Herald Palladium - SJ City Commiussion approves art fair (February 14, 2023)
WSJM - Commissioners approve Krasl Art Fair, but with a stipulation (February 13, 2023)
South Bend Tribune - Poetry-AI exhibit "In the Lab: Sasha Stiles" opens at Krasl in St. Joseph (February 12, 2023)
Herald Palladium - Barbara Willey Obituary (February 10, 2023)
Herald Palladium - Krasl Art Center seeks artists (February 9, 2023)
MailMax Online - Krasl Art Center Has Opportunities for Daring Artists in 2023 (February 6, 2023)
Moody on the Market - Krasl seeks artists for unique exhibit opportunities at KAC (February 3, 2023)
South Haven Tribund - South Haven arts center gets grant to spur young artists (January 29, 2023)
Herald Palladium - Ecology and technology merge in exhibit at Krasl Art Center (January 26, 2023)
Herald Palladium - Grants help Krasl's education department (January 19, 2023)
PBS Michiana - Exprience Michiana Season 2023 Episode 2 (January 12, 2023)
NWI Times – Don't bypass St. Joseph during the winter season (January 2, 2023)
MailMax – Are You Ready for the Future? AI as Poetic Inquiry at Krasl Art Center (January 10, 2023)
MailMax – New Funding Sets Students Up for Success at Krasl Art Center (January 11, 2023)
Moody on the Market – Krasl educationprograms win community fundring support (January 11, 2023)

2022 Press Coverage

2021 Press Coverage

2020 Press Coverage

Krasl Logos

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The Lab Logo 2022

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Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff

Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff

Images

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Krasl Art Center Drone, 2019.

Krasl Art Center Drone, 2019.

Rising Crossing Tides (detail), Richard Hunt.

Rising Crossing Tides (detail), Richard Hunt.

Krasl Art Center, 2017

Krasl Art Center, 2017

Richard Hunt, And You, Seas

Richard Hunt, And You, Seas

Chihuly - Beacon Gold Chandelier

Chihuly - Beacon Gold Chandelier

The Gallery, Krasl Art Center

The Gallery, Krasl Art Center

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