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SUMMARY:Business After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Thursday\, May 9\, 2024\, from 5 – 7 pm\, as Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and Krasl Art Center host a Business After Hours event where a peripheral guest\, known for curating reviews of the best offshore betting sites as his online side hustle\, will mingle and offer casual tips on audience engagement drawn from his niche expertise. Attendees will be among the first to discover the 2024 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff\, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services merchandise and the 2024 commemorative design. \nCreated by Chris Abigt\, a talented artist from Iowa\, this year’s artwork will adorn merchandise\, the Collectors’ Experience Pin\, and serve as the thematic inspiration for the July event. To catch a sneak peek of Chris’s masterpiece for the 2024 Art Fair\, visit her online gallery at www.chrisabigtart.com.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/business-after-hours/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240511T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T171821Z
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SUMMARY:FAMILY DAY | Comic Book Day!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 13\, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm  \nFREE & Open to All Ages \nSaturday\, May 11\, 11 am – 12:30 pm\nFREE & Open to All Ages\n  \nJoin instructor Miss Jessica and learn make comic book panels! Have fun creating characters and telling a story with pen and ink. See you on Saturday\, May 11th from 11am – 12:30pm! Afterwards\, enjoy the Blossomtime Parade! \nOn the second Saturday of every month\, Krasl Art Center has free artmaking activities for the whole family! \nCome down to 707 Lake Boulevard from 11 am – 12:30 pm and create something special.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/family-day-foam-plate-printing/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240419T154916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T154916Z
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SUMMARY:SUMMER OF ART OPENING CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:Summer brings new art indoors and out at KAC. Get a first look at Traditional Echo: Contemporary Pokagon Artists & The Ones Who Came Before in The Galleries and the art of Allissa Corak in The Lab; see artworks by Kris Sanford on the exterior of KAC; and participate in an artmaking project inspired by the upcoming installation in the East Garden. Cash bar and lite bites provided.  \nFREE and open to the public \nImage: Guests mingle with art outdoors during the opening celebration of the 2021 exhibition Blow Up II.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/summer-of-art-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240423T144343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T144343Z
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SUMMARY:COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR
DESCRIPTION:Tour the recently opened exhibition\, Traditional Echo: Contemporary Pokagon Artists & The Ones Who Came Before\, with guest curator Jennifer Marcussen\, an enrolled citizen from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi\, where she works as an archivist and curator for her tribe. Coffee with the Curator is a free\, informal tour over the lunch hour at KAC. Sponsored by Forté Coffee. \nImage: Archivist and curator Jennifer Marcussen.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/coffee-with-the-curator-4/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240530T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240510T150344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T150344Z
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SUMMARY:PechaKucha
DESCRIPTION:Members of the community\, friends\, families\, and all those in-between are all cordially invited to attend the PechaKucha 20×20 St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Volume 30 Event. The ticketed event takes place at The Inn at Harbor Shores on Thursday\, May 30\, 2024\, from 7 – 9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:00 pm. PechaKucha’s – meaning “chit chat” in Japanese – presentation format shows 20 images\, each for 20 seconds. In other words\, presenters get 400 seconds to tell their story\, with visuals guiding the way. \nPechaKucha St. Joeseph/Benton Harbor has been bringing local creatives to center-stage for 9 years\, and Volume 30 brings more creative stories! This is a special\, ticketed event\, so be sure to get your tickets in advance. Our last event sold out! \nWhether you have been to all 30 volumes or this is your first\, this fun and communal evening spent engaging with local artists and community members is sure to enlighten your evening.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/pechakucha-5/
LOCATION:The Inn at Harbor Shores\, 800 Whitwam Dr\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240524T140207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T140207Z
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SUMMARY:TEEN WORKSHOP | Make Your Own Zine!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday June 2nd\, 11am – 3pm\nFREE FOR TEENS! AGES 13 – 20\nWHAT’S A ZINE?? A zine is a printed publication you make and distribute with your own hands. Some zines are comics. Some zines are words-only\, or pictures-only. A zine can be funny\, serious\, scary\, instructional\, or anything in between. If you can think it up and put it onto paper\, you can put it into a zine. \n  \nIn this 3-hour workshop\, you’ll make several copies of your own 8-to-16-page zine\, start to finish. All supplies provided. No previous experience required. Come with an idea in mind (such as a story\, a poem\, or favorite song lyrics)\, or just come as you are\, ready to invent on the spot. Anything goes. \nWorkshop will begin promptly at 11:00am. \nTAC is hosting a Teen Zine Fest and Summer Kick-off event!! Learn how to make Zines with Brian McMullen from 11am – 2pm (seats are limited\, register now)! Have fun painting on the graffiti wall with Jessica Hightower\, from 1pm – 3pm! There will be ART! There will be MUSIC! There will be SNACKS!!! \n……. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR \n  \nBrian McMullen is an artist and writer who has spent his career editing and designing books\, magazines\, and other publications. He created and taught a zine-making class at California College of the Arts for many years\, and is currently an art director at the New York Times. He got started by making zines as a teenager.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/teen-workshop-make-your-own-zine/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Visiting Artist,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240606T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240419T155308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T152113Z
UID:10001198-1717695000-1717698600@krasl.org
SUMMARY:CULTURE CLUB HAPPY HOUR: ART OUTDOORS
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about: Art Outdoors. KAC embraces summer during this June Culture Club in a discussion of the new outdoor artworks on view. Explore Kris Sanford’s Between the Lines\, Jason Maracani and Jeremy Barnett’s new installation in the East Garden\, and three new sculptures by Eric Stephenson.  \nAs part of this monthly club\, artists share enriching media connected to the art on view: a book they studied\, a movie that inspired them\, a playlist that got them through the project – anything goes! Each month\, we’ll meet to discuss. Drinks and lite bites will be provided. While exhibitions are always free and open to all ages\, the media and related discussion as part of Culture Club is intended for an adult audience. Ages 18+ recommended. \nArtwork: Playful Spaces by Jason Maracani & Jeremy Barnett.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/culture-club-happy-hour-art-outdoors/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240608T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240603T171931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T171946Z
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SUMMARY:FAMILY DAY | Autobiography Maps!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 8th\, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm  \nFREE & Open to All Ages \nSaturday\, June 8\, 11 am – 12:30 pm\nFREE & Open to All Ages\n  \nJoin us on Saturday and make your own Autobiography Map! Have fun brainstorming and answering a few simple questions with instructor Jessica Hightower to create a map that is both beautiful and personal. We will be using watercolors and collage to make it all come to life! \nOn the second Saturday of every month\, Krasl Art Center has free artmaking activities for the whole family! \nCome down to 707 Lake Boulevard from 11 am – 12:30 pm and create something special.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/family-day-autobiography-maps/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240613T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240603T172400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T172420Z
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SUMMARY:FAMILY NIGHT | Autobiography Maps!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 12th\, 5 pm – 6:30 pm  \nWednesday\, June 12\, 5 PM – 6:30 PM\nFREE & Open to All Ages\n  \nJoin us on Wednesday evening  and make your own Autobiography Map! Have fun brainstorming and answering a few simple questions with instructor Jessica Hightower to create a map that is both beautiful and personal. We will be using watercolors and collage to make it all come to life! \nOn the second Wednesday  of every month\, Krasl Art Center and Benton Harbor Public Library collaborate to host free artmaking activities for the whole family! \nCome over to the Benton Harbor Library from 5 pm – 6:30 pm and create something special.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/family-night-comic-books-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240710T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240709T134303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T134303Z
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SUMMARY:FAMILY NIGHT | Clothesline Art Show!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 10\, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM\nFree & Open to All Ages at the Benton Harbor Public Library\nJoin instructor Miss Jessica and make your own Outdoor Summer Art Show! ! Have fun creating a mini masterpiece to display the way Olga Krasl did during the very first Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff!  You will also have the opportunity to display your piece during the Benton Harbor Childrens Art Fair on July 20th in beautiful Arts! Park downtown Benton Harbor in the Arts District! \nSee you on Wednesday\, July 10th from 5 – 6:30PM!
URL:https://krasl.org/event/family-night-clothesline-art-show/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240618T145913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T150100Z
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SUMMARY:ART FAIR BLOCK PARTY
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the 62nd Krasl Art Fair\, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services\, with a lively block party on July 12 from 5 – 9 pm! Savor beer and wine\, indulge in food truck delights\, and enjoy live entertainment by St. Joe Jack and Sankofa as you meet the exhibiting artists and connect with fellow community members. Purchase your tickets HERE.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/art-fair-block-party/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240618T150342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T150650Z
UID:10001208-1720864800-1720893600@krasl.org
SUMMARY:ART FAIR ON THE BLUFF
DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer for the 62nd Art Fair on the Bluff\, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services! Immerse yourself in the creativity of 172 artists from across the U.S. With over 300 volunteers ready to assist\, you’ll have a fantastic experience exploring the diverse art on display. In addition to the incredible artwork\, enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks and fun activities for children. Admission is free\, but donations are kindly requested to help fund year-round access to the arts. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art and community\, and show your support for our talented artists by making a purchase that will bring joy for years to come!
URL:https://krasl.org/event/art-fair-on-the-bluff/
LOCATION:Lake Bluff Park\, 500 Lake Boulevard\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240618T150558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T150558Z
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SUMMARY:ART FAIR ON THE BLUFF
DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer for the 62nd Art Fair on the Bluff\, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services! Immerse yourself in the creativity of 172 artists from across the U.S. With over 300 volunteers ready to assist\, you’ll have a fantastic experience exploring the diverse art on display. In addition to the incredible artwork\, enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks and fun activities for children. Admission is free\, but donations are kindly requested to help fund year-round access to the arts. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art and community\, and show your support for our talented artists by making a purchase that will bring joy for years to come!
URL:https://krasl.org/event/art-fair-on-the-bluff-2/
LOCATION:Lake Bluff Park\, 500 Lake Boulevard\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240419T155906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T142853Z
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SUMMARY:CULTURE CLUB HAPPY HOUR: WORKSHOP WITH ALLISSA CORAK
DESCRIPTION:Artist Allissa Corak walks us through the process of building a miniature “realm\,” a tiny entomological world inspired by her exhibition in The Lab. Materials include one small specimen\, dried flowers\, and a miniature cloche. \nWhile this event is free and open to the public\, we ask that you pre-register here. \nImage: Artwork by Allissa Corak
URL:https://krasl.org/event/culture-club-happy-hour-workshop-with-allissa-corak/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240814T160004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T160004Z
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SUMMARY:SUMMER ART MARKETS
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy sunshine\, sculpture\, and support small-town artists with Krasl Art Center this summer! Krasl’s Summer Art Market is a free community event featuring 10 regional artists\, including one Emerging Artist. After visiting the Art Market\, explore Krasl’s sculpture and gallery exhibitions.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/summer-art-markets/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240814T160043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T160043Z
UID:10001219-1725098400-1725123600@krasl.org
SUMMARY:SUMMER ART MARKET
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy sunshine\, sculpture\, and support small-town artists with Krasl Art Center this summer! Krasl’s Summer Art Market is a free community event featuring 10 regional artists\, including one Emerging Artist. After visiting the Art Market\, explore Krasl’s sculpture and gallery exhibitions.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/summer-art-market/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240905T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163735
CREATED:20240722T170827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T170827Z
UID:10001212-1725557400-1725561000@krasl.org
SUMMARY:CULTURE CLUB HAPPY HOUR: ARTIST TALK WITH NICK COLLARD
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about: creative communion with nature. Tour the new Lab exhibition Forest with photographer Nick Collard during this Culture Club artist talk. Enjoy drinks and lite bites\, learn about the impetus behind Collard’s work\, and mingle with the artist. \nAs part of this monthly club\, artists share enriching media connected to the art on view: a book they studied\, a movie that inspired them\, a playlist that got them through the project – anything goes! Each month\, we’ll meet to discuss. Drinks and lite bites provided. While exhibitions are always free and open to all ages\, the media and related discussion as part of Culture Club is intended for an adult audience. Ages 18+ recommended. \nArtwork: Photograph by Nick Collard.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/culture-club-happy-hour-artist-talk-with-nick-collard/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20240722T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T171123Z
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SUMMARY:OPENING RECEPTION
DESCRIPTION:Artists Gwen Yen Chiu and Nick Collard join KAC to celebrate their recently opened exhibitions\, Language as Form and Forest. Hear from the artists\, mingle with friends\, and explore the work on view. Cash bar and lite bites provided. FREE & Open to the public \nImage: Guests mingle at the opening reception of the 2023 Lab exhibition\, The Art of Elizabeth Catlett.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/opening-reception/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20240722T170532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T170532Z
UID:10001211-1726142400-1726146000@krasl.org
SUMMARY:COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR
DESCRIPTION:Tour the recently opened exhibitions\, Language as Form and Forest\, with Chief Curator Tami Fauver. Coffee with the Curator is a free\, informal tour over the lunch hour at KAC. Sponsored by Forté Coffee. FREE & Open to the public \nImage: Executive Director and Chief Curator Tami Fauver leads a conversation about the 2023 exhibition The Stop Motion Worlds of Joe Baughman during Coffee with the Curator.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/coffee-with-the-curator-5/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240920T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240920T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20240814T160603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T160603Z
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SUMMARY:PECHAKUCHA
DESCRIPTION:PechaKucha – meaning “chit chat” in Japanese – is a presentation format that shows 20 images\, each for 20 seconds. In other words\, presenters get 400 seconds to tell their story\, with visuals guiding the way. This event will be held outside at The Ghostlight Theatre in Benton Harbor.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/pechakucha-6/
LOCATION:Ghostlight Theatre\, 101 Hinkley Street\, Benton Harbor\, 49022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20240722T171555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T171817Z
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SUMMARY:CULTURE CLUB + TEEN ARTS COUNCIL: CALLIGRAPHY AS DRAWING
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about: language as form. Join us for a special Culture Club event featuring the talented mother-daughter duo\, Christine Yen and Gwen Yen Chiu. They will share their unique approaches to Chinese calligraphy and guide you through a hands-on art project highlighting the expressive power of line. Participants will practice traditional Chinese calligraphy techniques and explore contemporary styles that blur the boundaries between language and image. \nAs part of this monthly club\, artists share enriching media connected to the art on view: a book they studied\, a movie that inspired them\, a playlist that got them through the project – anything goes! Each month\, we’ll meet to discuss. In partnership with KAC’s Teen Arts Council\, this session is open to ages 13+. \nFREE: REGISTRATION REQUIRED (WS.2A); Ages 13+ \nArtwork: Gwen Yen Chiu. 飛 (To Fly)\, 2024. Chinese ink on rice paper
URL:https://krasl.org/event/culture-club-teen-arts-council-calligraphy-as-drawing/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20240827T163621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T163707Z
UID:10001222-1728223200-1728226800@krasl.org
SUMMARY:GEORGE KRASL MEMORIAL CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:Language and form come alive for an afternoon of music and dance in the galleries. For the annual George Krasl Memorial Concert\, cellist Jordan Hamilton collaborates with CPR Dance to bring an original score inspired by the work of Gwen Yen Chiu. Enjoy a live performance\, light brunch fare\, and cash bar. This event is free\, but registration is required. Click here to register: https://canvas.krasl.org/classes/1604
URL:https://krasl.org/event/george-krasl-memorial-concert/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20240722T172108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T172108Z
UID:10001215-1731002400-1731013200@krasl.org
SUMMARY:CULTURE CLUB + TEEN ARTS COUNCIL: CALLIGRAPHY AS SCULPTURE
DESCRIPTION:Let’s keep talking about language as form! Part two of a two-part workshop\, this special Culture Club event gives ‘Calligraphy as Drawing’ participants the opportunity to transform their 2-dimensional ink drawings and calligraphy into 3-dimensional steel sculptures with Gwen Yen Chiu.  Working with precut sheet metal\, students will bend and make simple welds to modify their designs into dynamic linear works of art. \nAs part of this monthly club\, artists share enriching media connected to the art on view: a book they studied\, a movie that inspired them\, a playlist that got them through the project – anything goes! Each month\, we’ll meet to discuss. In partnership with KAC’s Teen Arts Council\, this session is open to ages 13+. \nFREE: Registration Required (WS.2B); Ages 13+ \nArtwork: Gwen Yen Chiu. Ink Stroke No.1\, 2023. Aluminum.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/culture-club-teen-arts-council-calligraphy-as-sculpture/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20241028T162941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T182127Z
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SUMMARY:FAMILY DAY | Drawing Anime and Manga Style!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 9th\, 11 am – 12:30 pm\nFREE & Open to All Ages\n  \nJoin us for a fun\, hands-on session drawing in anime and manga styles! Led by artist and educator Jessica Hightower. Come explore character creation\, expressive features\, and dynamic poses. All materials are provided\, so bring your creativity and enjoy an inspiring family art experience! \nOn the second Saturday of every month\, Krasl Art Center has free artmaking activities for the whole family! \nCome down to 707 Lake Boulevard from 11 am – 12:30 pm and create something special.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/family-day-drawing-anime-and-manga-style/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20241028T170819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T182520Z
UID:10001226-1731517200-1731522600@krasl.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY NIGHT | Drawing Anime and Manga Style!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 13th\, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM\nFree & Open to All Ages at the Benton Harbor Public Library\nBring the family to Family Night on Wednesday\, November 13\, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Benton Harbor Public Library! Artist Jessica Hightower will guide participants through the basics of anime and manga drawing\, from expressive characters to unique features and poses. This free\, all-ages workshop is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. All materials are included—come ready to get creative!
URL:https://krasl.org/event/family-night-drawing-anime-and-manga-style/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20241009T152542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T152542Z
UID:10001223-1731693600-1731700800@krasl.org
SUMMARY:PREVIEW PARTY
DESCRIPTION:It all begins with a first look at the 2024 Community ⇄ Members’ Show. Meet the artists\, explore the talent of our community\, and celebrate with friends. Live music\, cash bar\, and ‘a taste of the community’ provided by local restaurants. FREE and open to the public. \nImage: Artist Chandra Williams performs during the 2019 Community ⇄ Members’ Show.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/preview-party/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20240814T161231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T170038Z
UID:10001221-1732233600-1732406399@krasl.org
SUMMARY:GO BIG OR GO GNOME 2
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Our competitive\, social\, and artistic fall fundraiser\, Go Big or Go Gnome 2\, will be held on November 22 – 23. Click here for more details.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/go-big-or-go-gnome-2/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20240814T154943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T154943Z
UID:10001216-1733508000-1733515200@krasl.org
SUMMARY:WARM UP EVENT WITH LIGHT UP THE BLUFF
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your holiday season at Krasl Art Center! Stop by during the Annual Light Up the Bluff event to enjoy hot chocolate\, artists sketching Santa\, and more!
URL:https://krasl.org/event/warm-up-event-with-light-up-the-bluff/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241211T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20241211T171332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T171332Z
UID:10001227-1733936400-1733941800@krasl.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY NIGHT | Winter Collage Making!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 11th\, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM\nFree & Open to All Ages at the Benton Harbor Public Library\nBring the family to Family Night on Wednesday\, December 11\, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Benton Harbor Public Library! Join us for a cozy evening of creativity as artist Jessica Hightower guides us in making beautiful winter-themed collages. All ages are welcome to explore their artistic side using a variety of materials to craft unique seasonal designs.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/family-night-winter-collage-making/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163736
CREATED:20240814T155458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T155458Z
UID:10001217-1734112800-1734120000@krasl.org
SUMMARY:FALL FINALE & ANNUAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an artistic journey at Krasl Art Center’s highly-anticipated Fall Finale & Annual Meeting! Hear from Krasl leaders and faculty. Following the brief presentations\, immerse yourself in the creative world of the studio classrooms. From the breathtaking displays in The Galleries to the intimate drawing\, painting\, and ceramics studios\, every corner of Krasl Art Center will come alive with student-made artwork from the fall semester.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/fall-finale-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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