Coffee with the Curator: Joe Baughman
2023-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Thursday, September 21, 12 – 1 pm
FREE and open to the public
Tour The Stop-Motion Worlds of Joe Baughman alongside 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.
KAC Exhibitions sponsored by 98.3 The Coast, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Honor Credit Union, Pella Windows & Doors of Northern Indiana, RMB Capital, Starks Family Funeral Homes, Silver Beach Pizza, Storage of America, Tyler Automotive, The John DeVries Insurance Agency, Kruggel Lawton CPAs, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant. Additional support provided by admission from the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff.
Artwork: ‘Vacant Spaces’ film still by Joe Baughman.

IN THE LAB: MARIANA NOREÑA
2023-09-23 - 2023-11-26 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
FREE and open to the public in The Lab
September 23 – November 26, 2023

A Colombian artist living in Chicago, Mariana Noreña invites us to “the two lands that I now call home.” Her multimedia work is grounded in the landscape, composed of natural materials, and impacted by “the undeniable way of adapting and being in constant motion of Lake Michigan.”
In conjunction with the exhibition, Krasl Art Center will host two events that invite art enthusiasts to engage with Mariana Noreña and her creative process:

LIVE AT LUNCHTIME: MARIANA NOREÑA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, AT NOON
FREE ON FACEBOOK LIVE

OPEN LAB: VIRTUAL GALLERY TALK WITH MARIANA NOREÑA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
FREE Private virtual event; PREREGISTER HERE

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | Visiting Artist Workshop: Wire-Armature Sculpture & Stop-Motion Animation
2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Ages 13+
Wednesdays, September 27 & October 11, 6 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $60/$50 Members (Free for Teen Arts Council Members)

Create a wire-armature sculpture out of common materials and bring it to life with stop-motion animation! Exhibiting artist Joe Baughman will take you through his hands-on, DIY process of creating sculptures and videos out of anything and everything. Participants will work individually and collaboratively to create short videos featuring their characters.

Docent Program Open Discussion
2023-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Are you interested in learning about art, interacting with our community through tours, and working with a dynamic group of people? Learn more about KAC’s volunteer docent program this Thursday, September 28, at noon. Coffee and light snacks provided.
KAC docents welcome the public to our KAC through gallery tours, outdoor sculpture walking tours, and special events. We meet weekly to learn more about current exhibitions, art history, public speaking, and teaching strategies. Plus, we enjoy field trips to other museums and social events.
Questions? Email curatorial@krasl.org.

Live at Lunchtime: Mariana Noreña
2023-10-12 12:00 - 12:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Thursday, October 12, at noon
FREE on Facebook Live
Live at Lunchtime returns for fall with Lab Artist Mariana Noreña. Learn more about Noreña’s turn from painting to textiles and natural materials, the impact of moving on her work, and her relationship with Lake Michigan. Live at Lunchtime is a free series of artist conversations via Facebook Live.
Artwork: Artist Mariana Noreña with her artwork Shadows and Thoughts, 2022.

RESCHEDULE Visiting Artist Workshop: Wire-Armature Sculpture & Stop-Motion Animation
2023-10-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Ages 13+
Saturday, October 21, 1 – pm
Tuition: $60/$50 Members (Free for Teen Arts Council Members)

Create a wire-armature sculpture out of common materials and bring it to life with stop-motion animation! Exhibiting artist Joe Baughman will take you through his hands-on, DIY process of creating sculptures and videos out of anything and everything. Participants will work individually and collaboratively to create short videos featuring their characters.

CANCELLED Open Lab: Virtual Gallery Talk with Mariana Noreña
2023-10-26 17:30 - 18:30 | MI
Thursday, October 26, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
FREE Private virtual event; Preregister here

Tune in from the comfort of your own space, and we’ll bring the artist (and the gallery) to you. Join artist Mariana Noreña and Associate Curator of Engagement Laura Winkle on Zoom for an intimate virtual gallery talk. Registrants are encouraged but not required to watch Noreña’s Live at Lunchtime presentation on Facebook on Thursday, October 12, and bring any questions they might have about her materials and process.
Open Lab is a free opportunity for the creative and curious to learn more about the art on view, ask questions, and exchange ideas.
Artwork: Mariana Noreña. The House That Lives Within Me/ La Casa Que Habita Dentro De Mi, 2023. Steel, water from Lake Michigan, wood, soil from Bogotá, soil from Chicago, corn husks, rosemary, recycled paper, basket reed, bent wood, sound, frame.

Go Big or Go Gnome: Thursday
2023-11-02 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: 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 | MI
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 | MI
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 | MI
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 | MI
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 | MI
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 | MI
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 | MI
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 | MI
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.
