Go Big or Go Gnome: Thursday
2023-11-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
“Go Big or Go Gnome” promises a blend of competition, creativity, and community engagement this fall!
Each day features:
FOOD: Indulge in delectable fare from food trucks stationed on KAC grounds for lunch, including Taste of Freedom, Sammy Arepas, and Ben’s Pretzels.
FUN: Witness the imaginative entries in the Gnome Competition, and take part in a Gnome Art Activity for just $5 (or bring it home to make with the family!)
SHOP: Explore a treasure trove of offerings at the Annual Clay Artist Guild Sale, in The Shop, and from a diverse range of talented artists.
RAFFLE: Stand a chance to win spectacular prizes by participating in our raffle.
COSTUME: Friday and Saturday come dressed for a fun costume contest and a chance to win for those who come dressed as a Gnome.

THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS!
For those unable to attend the daytime festivities, visit Zoup at 119 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI from 4 – 7 pm for a Give Back Night in support of Krasl Art Center. It’s bound to be a gnome-tastic time!
Funds raised during this event will play a pivotal role in enabling the Clay Artist Guild to acquire essential equipment that would otherwise be out of reach. Additionally, these contributions help sustain Krasl Art Center’s free exhibitions throughout the year, ensuring that art remains accessible to all.

Go Big or Go Gnome: Friday
2023-11-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
“Go Big or Go Gnome” promises a blend of competition, creativity, and community engagement this fall!
Each day features:

FOOD: Indulge in delectable fare from food trucks stationed on KAC grounds for lunch, including Taste of Freedom, Sammy Arepas, and Ben’s Pretzels.
FUN: Witness the imaginative entries in the Gnome Competition, and take part in a Gnome Art Activity for just $5 (or bring it home to make with the family!)
SHOP: Explore a treasure trove of offerings at the Annual Clay Artist Guild Sale, in The Shop, and from a diverse range of talented artists.
RAFFLE: Stand a chance to win spectacular prizes by participating in our raffle.
COSTUME CONTEST: :Friday and Saturday come dressed for a fun costume contest and a chance to win for those who come dressed as a Gnome.

FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS!
Join us for a fun costume contest and a chance to win for those who come dressed as a Gnome during the event, and then grab dinner at The Buck at 412 State Street, St. Joseph, for the second Give Back Night from 4 pm – close. It’s a gnome-away-from-home experience!

Funds raised during this event will play a pivotal role in enabling the Clay Artist Guild to acquire essential equipment that would otherwise be out of reach. Additionally, these contributions help sustain Krasl Art Center’s free exhibitions throughout the year, ensuring that art remains accessible to all.

Go Big or Go Gnome: Saturday
2023-11-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
“Go Big or Go Gnome” promises a blend of competition, creativity, and community engagement this fall!
Each day features:
FOOD: Indulge in delectable fare from food trucks stationed on KAC grounds for lunch, including Taste of Freedom, Sammy Arepas, and Ben’s Pretzels.
FUN: Witness the imaginative entries in the Gnome Competition, and take part in a Gnome Art Activity for just $5 (or bring it home to make with the family!)
SHOP: Explore a treasure trove of offerings at the Annual Clay Artist Guild Sale, in The Shop, and from a diverse range of talented artists.
RAFFLE: Stand a chance to win spectacular prizes by participating in our raffle.

SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS!
Join us for a fun costume contest and a chance to win for those who come dressed as a Gnome while you shop featured guest artists. Head down for a gnome-mazing day with the whole family!
Funds raised during this event will play a pivotal role in enabling the Clay Artist Guild to acquire essential equipment that would otherwise be out of reach. Additionally, these contributions help sustain Krasl Art Center’s free exhibitions throughout the year, ensuring that art remains accessible to all.

Live at Lunchtime: Joe Baughman
2023-11-09 12:00 - 12:30
Thursday, November 9, 12 – 12:30 pm
FREE on Facebook Live
Live at Lunchtime returns for the fall with stop-motion animator Joe Baughman. Learn more about the artist, his creative process, and life in Middle America during this virtual interview. Live at Lunchtime is a free virtual series of artist conversations via Facebook Live.
Photo: Artist Joe Baughman.

FAMILY DAY | Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
2023-11-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Saturday, November 11, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
FREE & Open to All Ages
On the second Saturday of every month, Krasl Art Center has free artmaking activities for the whole family!
Come down to 707 Lake Boulevard from 11 am – 12:30 pm and create something special.

Fall Finale: KAC's Annual Meeting & Student Showcase
2023-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Embark on an artistic journey at Krasl Art Center’s highly-anticipated Annual Meeting: The Fall Finale! Thanks to the Michigan Arts and Culture Council Capital Improvement Grant, our studios have undergone a remarkable makeover – now it’s time to show it off. Join us on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 6 – 8 pm for an evening of creativity and celebration.
RSVP by November 15 here.

PREVIEW PARTY: 2023 Community ⇄ Members’ Show
2023-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Free And Open To The Public
Enjoy music, small bites from local restaurants, and a cash bar before the presentation of the Members’ Award at 6:30 pm.

IN THE GALLERIES: 2023 KRASL ART CENTER COMMUNITY ⇄ MEMBERS’ SHOW
2023-12-09 - 2024-01-21 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
The Community ⇄ Members’ Show is a time for local artists to gather in friendship and creativity and share their most recent artworks in the galleries.
Learn more about the work on view during special tours, artist talks, and virtual events. Some programs require advance registration.

PREVIEW PARTY: 2023 COMMUNITY ⇄ MEMBERS’ SHOW
Friday, December 8, 6– 8 pm
Free And Open To The Public

PIZZA WITH THE ARTISTS
Thursday, December 14, 6 – 7 Pm
Pre-Registered Event
Free And Open To The Public

FAMILY DAY | Gourd Painting
2023-12-09 11:00 - 12:30
Saturday, December 9, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
FREE & Open to All Ages
On the second Saturday of every month, Krasl Art Center has free artmaking activities for the whole family!
Come down to 707 Lake Boulevard from 11 am – 12:30 pm and create something special.

Postponed - Swivel Hinge Locket Workshop
2023-12-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
AGES 13+
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 11 AM – 4 PM
PACK A LUNCH
TUITION: $95/$85 MEMBERS
Learn to create a simple swivel hinged locket from copper or bronze to store special photos and trinkets! Battle Creek artist Emily Wohlscheid will teach students of all skill levels to saw, solder, rivet, texture, and patina their work in this introductory workshop.

FAMILY NIGHT | Gourd Painting
2023-12-13 17:00 - 18:30
Wednesday, December 13, 5 pm – 6:30 pm
FREE & Open to All Ages
On the second Wednesday of every month, Krasl Art Center has free artmaking activities for the whole family!
Come over to the Benton Harbor Library from 5 pm – 6:30 pm and create something special.

PIZZA WITH THE ARTISTS: 2023 Community ⇄ Members’ Show
2023-12-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Pre-Registered Event
Free And Open To The Public
Join Community ⇄ Members’ Show artists for a tour and a pizza party! Guests are invited to enjoy Silver Beach Pizza before hearing directly from the artists about their artwork.

PREVIEW PARTY: FACING THE GIANT
2024-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Friday, February 9, 6 – 8 pm
FREE and open to the public
New art abounds this February at KAC. Get a first look at prints by Shepard Fairey in Facing the Giant: 3 Decades of Dissent, see photographs from A World Apart by Joe Matty in The Lab, and experience Aaron Martin’s new large-scale installation in The Lounge. Cash bar and lite bites provided.
Image Caption: Guests and artists mingle at the Preview Party for the 2019 Resiliency exhibition. Artworks by John Gutoskey.

IN THE GALLERIES: SHEPARD FAIREY, FACING THE GIANT: 3 DECADES OF DISSENT
2024-02-10 - 2024-05-12
Facing the Giant: 3 Decades of Dissent presents 30 silkscreen and mixed collage works that span the career of provocative graphic designer, guerilla marketer, and street artist, Shepard Fairey.
Learn more about the work on view during special tours, artist talks, and virtual events. Some programs require advance registration.
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PREVIEW PARTY
Friday, February 9, 6 – 8 pm
FREE and open to the public

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CULTURE CLUB HAPPY HOUR WITH JOE MATTY
Thursday, March 7, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
FREE and open to the public; Ages 18+

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COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR
Thursday, February 15, 12 pm
FREE & Open to the public

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MOVIE SCREENING AT VICKERS THEATRE: BOMB IT
Sunday, March 3, 1 pm (1h 34m)
Vickers Theatre, Three Oaks, MI
Free Pre-Registered Event; visit vickerstheatre.com

Header Image: Shepard Fairey. Defend Dignity, 2019. Silkscreen & mixed media collage on paper, HPM, edition 1/19. Courtesy of Landau Traveling Exhibitions. All Images Copyright Obey © 1995-2021 • All Rights Reserved.

FAMILY DAY | Star Suncatcher
2024-02-10 11:00 - 12:30
Saturday, February 10, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
FREE & Open to All Ages
Learn how to fold colorful, translucent papers into a star suncatcher! Display them in a window to capture the winter light and bring a little brightness into your home!
On the second Saturday of every month, Krasl Art Center has free artmaking activities for the whole family!
Come down to 707 Lake Boulevard from 11 am – 12:30 pm and create something special.

FAMILY NIGHT | Star Suncatcher
2024-02-14 17:00 - 18:30
Wednesday, February 14, 5 pm – 6:30 pm
FREE & Open to All Ages
Learn how to fold colorful, translucent papers into a star suncatcher! Display them in a window to capture the winter light and bring a little brightness into your home!
On the second Wednesday of every month, Krasl Art Center has free artmaking activities for the whole family!
Come over to the Benton Harbor Library from 5 pm – 6:30 pm and create something special.

COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR: FACING THE GIANT
2024-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Thursday, February 15, 12 pm
FREE & Open to the public
Tour the recently opened exhibition, Shepard Fairey, Facing the Giant: 3 Decades of Dissent, with Executive Director and Chief Curator Tami Fauver. Coffee with the Curator is a free, informal tour over the lunch hour at KAC. Sponsored by Forté Coffee.
Photo of Executive Director & Chief Curator Tami Fauver by KAC Staff.

MOVIE SCREENING AT VICKERS THEATRE: BOMB IT
2024-03-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks,, MI, MI 49128, United States
Sunday, March 3, 1 pm (1h 34m)
Vickers Theatre, Three Oaks, MI
Free Pre-Registered Event; visit vickerstheatre.com
Through interviews and guerilla footage of graffiti writers in action on 5 continents, BOMB IT tells the story of graffiti from its origins in prehistoric cave paintings through its notorious explosion in New York City during the 70’s and 80’s. Join KAC at Vickers Theatre for this free screening in connection with the exhibition, Shepard Fairey, Facing the Giant: 3 Decades of Dissent.
The Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks Michigan is a classic art house and cinema that presents independent, foreign, and foreign language films as well as documentaries and popular movies that are intended to open minds, enrich lives, and entertain the spirit.
Image caption: Shepard Fairey at work. © Bomb It LLC 2006. Image courtesy of Jon Reiss.

CULTURE CLUB HAPPY HOUR WITH JOE MATTY
2024-03-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Thursday, March 7, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
FREE and open to the public; Ages 18+
Let’s talk about: Red Dead Redemption 2. KAC’s new Culture Club Happy Hour kicks off with Lab Artist Joe Matty and Red Dead Redemption 2, a video game related to his exhibition, A World Apart. As part of this monthly club, artists will share enriching media connected to the art on view in The Lab: 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 Lab 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.
Artwork: Portrait of artist Joe Matty by Willie Osterman.

FAMILY DAY | Zentangles!
2024-03-09 11:00 - 12:30
Saturday, March 9, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
FREE & Open to All Ages
Learn the Art of Zentangle! Find your inner calm through mesmerizing patterns and meditative techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, join us for a fun-filled journey of mindfulness, creativity, and color.
On the second Saturday of every month, Krasl Art Center has free artmaking activities for the whole family!
Come down to 707 Lake Boulevard from 11 am – 12:30 pm and create something special.

FAMILY NIGHT | Zentangles!
2024-03-13 17:00 - 18:30
Wednesday, March 13, 5 pm – 6:30 pm
FREE & Open to All Ages
Learn the Art of Zentangle! Find your inner calm through mesmerizing patterns and meditative techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, join us for a fun-filled journey of mindfulness, creativity, and color.
On the second Wednesday of every month, Krasl Art Center has free artmaking activities for the whole family!
Come over to the Benton Harbor Library from 5 pm – 6:30 pm and create something special.

Elementary Student Art Exhibition at the Box Factory
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St, St Joseph, MI, United States
Come and support our young creatives as Berrien RESA, The Box Factory for the Arts, and Krasl Art Center host the Student Art Exhibition. The Elementary Exhibition will start with a reception and award ceremony on March 14, 6 pm – 8 pm, and will run from March 15 to April 7.

PechaKucha
2024-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St, St Joseph, MI, United States
Join us at the Box Factory for the Arts for our next PechaKucha event on March 21st, at 7:00 pm. Tickets are limited to 200, so be sure to register soon!

OPENING RECEPTION: OUTSIDE IN WITH JACOB LEHMANN
2024-04-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Get a first look at the new Lab exhibition Outside In – Works on Collection and Memory with artist Jacob Lehmann during this opening reception. Enjoy drinks and lite bites, mingle with the artist, and learn more about the work on view.

RICHARD HUNT: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND ART
2024-04-06 16:30 - 19:00 | Richard Hunt Studio, 258 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, MI
Tour the Richard Hunt Studio, view archival photographs and video footage, and hear from close friends of Richard Hunt as we celebrate his life and art. Speaking will begin at 5:00 pm, with music by David Brock to follow. We welcome all, as you are, during this community celebration.

Middle and High School Student Art Exhibition at the Box Factory
2024-04-18 12:00 - 18:00 | Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St, St Joseph, MI, United States
Come and support our young creatives as Berrien RESA, The Box Factory for the Arts, and Krasl Art Center host two Student Art Exhibitions. The Middle and High School Exhibitions open to the public on April 18th, featuring a wide range of artistic talent and creativity. During the reception and award ceremony on April 25, from 6 pm to 8 pm, attendees will not only experience the artistic achievements of local students but can also explore various interactive displays. These include innovative multimedia presentations, where art and technology converge to create unique, immersive experiences, much like comparing Echtgeld online Casinos im Vergleich helps players navigate the best platforms for safe and thrilling gameplay options.
You can view the exhibition anytime during Box Factory Open Hours:
Box Factory Gallery Hours for Exhibits:
Thursday 12:00PM-6:00PM & Friday – Sunday 12:00PM-4:00PM

Middle/High School Student Art Exhibition Reception at the Box Factory!
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St, St Joseph, MI, United States
Come and support our young creatives as Berrien RESA, The Box Factory for the Arts, and Krasl Art Center host two Student Art Exhibitions. The Middle and High School Exhibition Reception and Award Ceremony on April 25, 6 pm – 8 pm.
You can view the exhibition anytime during Box Factory Open Hours between April 18th and May 5th:
Box Factory Gallery Hours for Exhibits:
Thursday 12:00PM-6:00PM & Friday – Sunday 12:00PM-4:00PM

CULTURE CLUB DINNER & A WORKSHOP: OBJECT-BASED STORYTELLING
2024-05-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
FREE; PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Lab Artist Jacob Lehmann combines everyday objects with painting and collage techniques to evoke sense memories and conjure emotions from loss to joy. Join us for Culture Club to share and discuss personal objects and memories, and stay for a hands-on workshop, where participants will learn to combine their objects with mixed media and paint to create compelling narratives. The event is free, but participants must pre-register here to receive detailed instructions from the artist before the workshop. Silver Beach Pizza and drinks provided.

FAMILY NIGHT | Comic Books!
2024-05-08 17:00 - 18:30
Wednesday, May 8th, 5 pm – 6:30 pm
FREE & Open to All Ages
Join instructor Miss Jessica and learn make comic panels! Have fun creating characters and telling a story with pen and ink. See you on Wednesday, May 8th from 5 – 6:30PM!
On the second Wednesday of every month, Krasl Art Center has free artmaking activities for the whole family!
Come over to the Benton Harbor Library from 5 pm – 6:30 pm and create something special.

Business After Hours
2024-05-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
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. 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.
Created 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.
