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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 9th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Free & Open to All Ages at the Benton Harbor Public Library Join Miss Jessica on Wednesday June 9th from 5 - 6:30pm Come make beautiful artwork for the Benton Harbor Children's Art Fair, we will have all the supplies you need to create a masterpiece! All […]
Enjoy beer and wine, food trucks, and entertainment as we celebrate the 63rd Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services! Meet the exhibiting artists and mingle with others in the community to kick off this monumental event. Artist booths open Saturday at 9 am for Collectors’ Experience patrons, […]
Krasl Art Center is thrilled to celebrate the 63rd Art Fair on the Bluff, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services. Discover the talents of 172 artists from across the United States, set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and the charming hospitality of St. Joseph. Let our team of 300+ volunteers guide you […]
Krasl Art Center is thrilled to celebrate the 63rd Art Fair on the Bluff, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services. Discover the talents of 172 artists from across the United States, set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and the charming hospitality of St. Joseph. Let our team of 300+ volunteers guide you […]
Krasl Art Center is thrilled to celebrate the 63rd Art Fair on the Bluff, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services. Discover the talents of 172 artists from across the United States, set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and the charming hospitality of St. Joseph. Let our team of 300+ volunteers guide you […]
Richard Hunt Studio Center has partnered with Hydes Lifestyle Taekwondo to offer instruction with space for up to 30 participants per age group. This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to stay active and develop valuable life skills such as courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. The program costs $10 per day, with […]
Enjoy sunshine, sculpture, and support small-town artists with Krasl Art Center this summer! KAC’s Summer Art Market on the Green is a free community event featuring different artists each month. The event is from 10am- 5pm on July 19, 2025. Each market features 12 regional artists, including one Emerging Artist vendor. Purchases made support the […]
You may have noticed a sign for the Jane Addams Research Center next to the deep red exterior of a two-storey building along Main Street in St. Joseph. This quiet organization was founded by scholars Michael R. Hill and his late life-partner Mary Jo Deegan. Its focus on the historic sociologist, settlement leader, and Nobel […]