ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

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
- FAQ’s – KRASL 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! 2025 dates are Saturday, July 12 from 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday, July 13 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.

EXHIBITIONS

Krasl Art Center displays contemporary art indoors and outdoors year-round. We value experimentation, innovation, excellence, timeliness, and relevance. In KAC’s galleries, guests discover a safe place to experience new ideas and media and engage in challenging and provocative dialogue.

The Galleries: If you are an artist or curator with an exhibition concept or body of work that meets these values, please submit a proposal to curatorial@krasl.org. Artists and curators are encouraged to review the gallery plan by clicking here to ensure proposals are scaled appropriately.

The Lab: Participants must propose an art installation to fit within a 367-square-foot gallery space. Complete our online Exhibition Proposal Form by clicking here. Artists are encouraged to review the gallery plan by clicking here to ensure proposals are scaled appropriately.

Exhibition proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis and held for 2 years. Due to the quantity received, we will contact you only in the event of an exhibition opportunity.

Outdoors: Special opportunities for outdoor installations are posted seasonally. Please see current and upcoming opportunities below:

East Garden: KAC’s East Garden offers an opportunity for artists to feature large-scale interactive artworks on KAC’s campus during the summer. Proposals are due November 15, 2024. See all application details in the Call for Artists by clicking here.

THE SHOP

The Shop at Krasl Art Center features decorative and functional artwork handcrafted by local and regional artists. This specially curated selection supports KAC’s mission with items relevant to our community, collection, and current exhibitions. We value excellence, innovation, and experimentation in artist-made goods – including fine art, wearables, housewares, jewelry, paper products, and more. To apply or for more information, fill out our Museum Shop Artist Interest Form and a staff member will contact you.

FACULTY

Krasl Art Center is always looking for talented and enthusiastic Teaching Artists to add to our team! Teaching opportunities include youth and adult classes, camps, workshops, and outreach programs. Please send a resume, cover letter, and link to your artwork to Director of Education Nathan Margoni at nmargoni@krasl.org to apply.

Krasl Art Center’s mission is to inspire meaningful change and strengthen community through the visual arts. KAC’s artist opportunities are diverse and layered and support this mission.

EXHIBITIONS

THE SHOP

FACULTY

SUMMER ART MARKETS

KRASL ART FAIR ON THE BLUFF