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! 2024 dates are Saturday, July 13 from 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday, July 14 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.

WE ❤ PUBLIC ART

We ❤ Public Art. Why? Because public art is for everybody. It’s the kind of art you can look at whether you’re wearing a tuxedo or a bathing suit, whether it’s noon or midnight. Public art does more than beautify our community; it unites us as we explore what we see, connect with it, and connect with each other.

EXPLORE PUBLIC ART

KAC’s online Public Art Map can be accessed at home or in person with sculptures on view throughout St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. At each sculpture, QR codes will take you to the map, where you’ll find details about the artists, inspirations, and processes that contributed to some of the artwork in our community, plus links to videos, articles, and conversation starters.

For an interactive tour with select artworks from downtown St. Joseph, download the printable Sculpture Scavenger Hunt. The walkable, bikeable tour encourages group exploration of artworks located at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum, Silver Beach County Park, and Krasl Art Center. It is designed to get you moving, thinking, and talking about art.

SCULPTING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS & OUTDOORS

Whether you are seeking a creative outlet, a place to relax, or a site that connects you to the community, Krasl Art Center’s campus is a dynamic, inclusive outdoor space that engages with the arts, nature, and you.

A specially commissioned sculpture by artist Richard Hunt, Rising Crossing Tides, welcomes you to the campus which includes rotating displays of contemporary sculpture and interactive art installations. You are invited to lounge in our outdoor plazas, complete with wifi and charging stations, or take a seat on the site’s custom bench that wraps around the outdoor lawn and features artwork inspired by Olga Krasl. Large blue blocks may be found on most sunny days for all ages to play with, and regularly scheduled community programs and events are sure to inspire you.

KAC’s campus reflects the vision of our benefactors George and Olga Krasl to, “make life more worthwhile.” It is a space where all are welcome and all are invited to enjoy.

KRASL ART CENTER COLLECTION

KAC is committed to public art and sculpture. As of 2020, KAC holds 57 artworks in its collection including sculptures, sculpture-related drawings, and maquettes (small-scale models for larger artworks). Thirty of these artworks are located outdoors on the KAC campus and throughout the community. Through public placements, the sculptures create unique sites, instill community pride, and reflect the value of the arts and culture in Southwest Michigan. KAC’s Sculpture Map highlights sculptures from the collection, as well as artworks for temporary display. Use it to explore public art online and in person.