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.
Save the date – Join us for the 2022 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services and Krasl Art Center on Saturday, July 9 from 10AM – 6PM, and Sunday, July 10 from 10AM – 5PM.
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.
Over a year of planning and collaboration between the museums contributed to the final exhibition. Join KAC as we connect with them to learn more about the artworks on view. Enjoy sunshine, sculpture, and support small-town artists this summer! An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until June 30, 2022 Over a year of planning and collaboration between the museums contributed to the final exhibition. Join KAC as we connect with them to learn more about the artworks on view. Krasl Art Center offers courses at all skill levels this summer! In collaboration with KAC’s Teen Arts Council, graffiti writer ASMA Speeks will lead two workshops on the history and technique behind graffiti writing. Live at Lunchtime is a weekly series over the lunch hour on Facebook Live during which artists and art workers share more about their work at KAC and in the community. Join us every Thursday at noon to hear something new. Enjoy drinks, entertainment, and community as we celebrate the 60th Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff! Details coming soon! FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Free & Open to the Public | Benton Harbor Arts District In the heart of The Benton Harbor Arts District, the Benton Harbor Arts Association features local artist’s booths, music, food trucks, and more every other Friday from 6-9pm all summer long. KAC is delighted to participate in Arts in the Park on August 5 with a special artmaking project related to the New Biennial. For details on featured artists and musicians, check out the Benton Harbor… The monumental sculpture at Silver Beach County Park turns 20 this summer, and KAC is celebrating with a birthday party!
Upcoming Featured Events
June 2022
LIVE AT LUNCHTIME: MUSEUM TO MUSEUM – MARSHALL M. FREDRICKS SCULPTURE MUSEUMR
June Summer Art Market on the Green
LIVE AT LUNCHTIME: MUSEUM TO MUSEUM
Registration Deadline for KAC Summer Clasess
GRAFFITI WORKSHOPS WITH ASMA SPEEKS
LIVE AT LUNCHTIME: THE ART OF EGG PRIZE WITH DAVID KAIL
July 2022
2022 Krasl Art Fair Block Party – a 60th Birthday Celebration!
BOX FACTORY FOR THE ARTS RECEPTION WITH GUEST CURATORS GUY WILLEY & FOSTER WILLEY
August 2022
KAC JOINS ARTS IN THE PARK WITH BENTON HARBOR ARTS ASSOCIATION
20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF RICHARD HUNT’S AND YOU, SEAS