ARTIST TALK WITH NIKKI RENEE ANDERSON & RENEE ROBBINS
2021-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1 – 2 PM
Free In-Person and Virtual Event on Zoom; Advance Registration required at krasl.org/art/programregistration
Join the artists in KAC’s galleries to learn about their inspiration, process, and the connections between their work.

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: STUDIO TOUR WITH artlab ARTIST MIKE SLASKI
2021-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
VIRTUAL STUDIO TOUR
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 7 PM
FREE; Advance Registration required.

Join KAC Deputy Director and Curator, Tami Miller, on Zoom for a live tour from artlab artist Mike Slaski’s studio. Learn more about the artist and his process, see additional work, and ask questions during this virtual evening event.
Artwork: Mike Slaski. Wheel, 2021. Poplar.

BLOW UP II Exhibition Programming
2021-06-12 - 2021-10-03 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Learn more about the work on view during special tours, artist talks, and virtual events. Some events require advance registration. To register, click the links below.
Hours and event details are subject to change. KAC references state health guidelines to make adjustments for the safety of our visitors. Find the most up-to-date hours, admission information, and safety policies under the Visit tab.

OPENING CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 11 AM - 1 PM
Free & Open to the Public

VIRTUAL COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: ARTIST TALK WITH LIZABETH ROSSOF
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 7 PM
Free In-person & Virtual Event On Zoom; Advance Registration Required.

CANCELED: THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: OUTDOOR SCULPTURE WALK
IN-PERSON WALKING TOUR
THURSDAY, JULY 15, 7 PM
FREE; Advance Registration required.

COLLABORATIVE FAMILY WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 10 AM - 2:30 PM, BYO PICNIC LUNCH
$10 per family of up to 4 participants. Ages 8 and up. Advance Registration required.

Image courtesy of Eric Schrijver, Levilab.

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: VIRTUAL STUDIO TOUR WITH BIGthink
VIRTUAL STUDIO TOUR
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 7 PM
FREE; Advance Registration required.

Get inside the creative process of local artist collaborative BIGthink with a virtual studio tour! Learn more about air-filled art and enjoy stimulating conversation with the artists.
BIGthink is a collaborative of artists, scientists and educators with a mission to expand creative, critical thinking and strengthen community relationships by integrating art, science and technology processes for peace-filled outcomes. Their environmental installations combine levels of digital technology with innovative air/ helium sculptures, which are designed and fabricated from high-tech and traditional art media.
Artwork: BIGthink’s immersive installation as part of Krasl Art Center’s 2018 Sculpture Biennial.

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: OUTDOOR SCULPTURE WALK
IN-PERSON WALKING TOUR
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 7 PM (RESCHEDULED FROM JULY)
FREE; Advance Registration required.

Let’s talk about big art! Meet in KAC’s galleries to tour BLOW UP II with Deputy Director and Curator, Tami Miller, before heading out into the community to learn more about the artworks in KAC’s public sculpture collection.
Artwork: Ken Thompson. Steel Arch 4, 2009. Corten steel and stainless steel.

LIVE AT LUNCHTIME FOCUS TALKS
THURSDAYS at 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live

BLOW UP II Opening Celebration
2021-06-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 11 AM - 1 PM
Free & Open to the Public

Celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions with us! Join artist Andy Sawyer on a tour of his new outdoor installation, Prismatic Hope, grab some Forté coffee, and enjoy KAC’s outdoor spaces before heading inside to explore BLOW UP II.
Artwork: Andy Sawyer, Prismatic Hope (concept model detail ande final installation), mixed media, 2021.

OPENING CELEBRATION
2021-06-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 11 AM – 1 PM
Free & Open to the Public

Celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions with Krasl Art Center! Join artist Andy Sawyer on a tour of his new outdoor installation, Prismatic Hope, grab some Forté coffee, and enjoy KAC’s outdoor spaces before heading inside to explore BLOW UP II.

Artwork: Andy Sawyer, Prismatic Hope (concept model detail and final installation), mixed media, 2021.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: KAC IN-PERSON INDOOR & OUTDOOR CLASSES
2021-06-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 14
FIRST CAMP BEGINS JUNE 21.
Explore educational programs for:
YOUTH CAMPS

YOUTH CLASSES

ADULT/TEEN CLASSES

Explore nature and the arts! Multiple studios are ready to welcome students back in person after a year-long hiatus. Summer programs run at reduced capacity June through August.
KAC is pleased to offer indoor studio classes with a 4-student cap and new outdoor classes with a 6-student cap, all created with student safety in mind. The new outdoor studio is part of KAC’s East Garden, dedicated in memory of Lupe Hopp and underwritten by Horizon Bank. The site is dedicated to interactive sculpture. This year, KAC combined the creativity and interaction of East Garden artist installations with the pragmatic need for an outdoor summer studio. Prismatic Hope, by local artist Andy Sawyer, is the colorful result. Sawyer’s design includes artist work stations for 6 artists and 1 instructor – all colorfully delineated, spaced and shielded to allow for safe artmaking.

VIRTUAL COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR - BLOW UP II
2021-06-17 12:00 - 12:30 | MI
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live

Join KAC Curator and Deputy Director Tami Miller for a first look and virtual tour of BLOW UP II during KAC’s regular weekly art talk, Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks.

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: ARTIST TALK WITH LIZABETH ROSSOF
2021-06-17 19:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 7 PM
Free In-person & Virtual Event On Zoom; Advance Registration Required.

Artist Lizabeth Rossof lives and works in Denver, CO, but grew up in Chicago, where she was surrounded at a young age by politically and sexually charged Eastern European artworks that were smuggled through the Iron Curtain and exhibited by her art-dealer “grandparents” Jacques and Anne Baruch. Join Rossof in KAC’s galleries for a closer look at her XI’AN AMERICAN WARRIORS and learn more about the “dark and playful” influences that have contributed to her work.
Artwork: Lizabeth Rossof. Bart Simpson from the 5 XI’AN AMERICAN WARRIORS series, 2019. Nylon fabric, electric fan.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: KAC IN-PERSON 5-DAY YOUTH CAMPS (5 - 12 YRS)
2021-06-21 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 14. FIRST CAMP BEGINS JUNE 21.
krasl.org/education/youth/camps/
$160 ($150 for KAC Members)

Explore nature and the arts at Krasl Art Center (KAC)! Multiple studios are ready to welcome students ages 5 – 12 back in person to art camps after a year-long hiatus. Summer Youth Camps run at reduced capacity June through August.

This summer, KAC is pleased to offer indoor studio classes with a 4-student cap and new outdoor classes with a 6-student cap, all created with student safety in mind.

The new outdoor studio is part of KAC’s East Garden, dedicated in memory of Lupe Hopp and underwritten by Horizon Bank. The site is dedicated to interactive sculpture. This year, KAC combined the creativity and interaction of East Garden artist installations with the pragmatic need for an outdoor summer studio. Prismatic Hope, by local artist Andy Sawyer, is the colorful result. Sawyer’s design includes artist work stations for six (6) artists and one (1) instructor – all colorfully delineated, spaced and shielded to allow for safe artmaking.

**Camps are listed below, visit krasl.org/education/youth/camps/ to learn more and register before June 14, 2021.**

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YC.57.A: SUNNY SURREALISM (OUTDOORS)
5 – 7 YRS, JUNE 21 – 25 (M-F), 9:15 AM-12:15 PM
Teaching Artist: Dani Davis
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YC.812.A: MONUMENTAL CARTOONS (INDOORS)
8-12 YRS, JUNE 21-25 (M-F), 9 AM-12 PM
Teaching Artist: Keith Stevens
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YC.57.B: ART & STORIES (INDOORS)
5-7 YRS, JUNE 28-JULY 2 (M-F) 9 AM-12 PM
Teaching Artist: Amy Story
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YC.812.B: TIE DYE & BEYOND (OUTDOORS)
8 – 12 YRS, JUNE 28-JULY 2 (WEATHER MAKEUP DAYS JULY 5-7, 1-4 PM) (M-F), 9:15 AM-12:15 PM
Teaching Artist: Dani Davis
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YC.57.C: TEXTURES, COLORS & PATTERNS OF NATURE (OUTDOORS)
5-7 YRS, JULY 12-16 (M-F), 9:15 AM-12:15 PM
Teaching Artist: Sherri Baun
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YC.812.C: INFLATABLE ART (INDOORS)
8-12 YRS, JULY 12-16 (M-F), 9 AM-12 PM
Teaching Artist: Keith Stevens
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YC.57.D: ACTION PAINTING (OUTDOORS)
5 – 7 YRS, JULY 19-23 (M-F), 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Teaching Artist: Keith Stevens
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YC.812.D: SCULPTURAL CHARACTERS (INDOORS)
8 – 12 YRS, JULY 19-23 (M-F), 9 AM-12 PM
Teaching Artist: Dani Davis
*Finished sculptures will be on view on KAC grounds from July 26-30.
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YC.57.E: ART THAT FLIES (OUTDOORS)
5-7 YRS, JULY 26-30 (M-F), 9:15 AM-12:15 PM
Teaching Artist: Keith Stevens
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YC.812.E: MINIATURE WORLDS- CAMP LILLIPUT (INDOORS)
8 – 12 YRS, JULY 26-30 (M – F), 9 AM-12 PM
Teaching Artist: Dani Davis
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YC.57.F: EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN (OUTDOOS)
5 – 7 YRS, AUGUST 2-6 (M-F), 9:15 AM-12:15 PM
Teaching Artist: Sherri Baun
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YC.812.F: Mixed Media Animal Faces (INDOORS)
8-12 YRS, AUGUST 2-6 (M-F), 9 AM-12 PM
Teaching Artist: Heather Shelby
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**Visit krasl.org/education/youth/camps/ to learn more and register before June 14, 2021.**

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: KAC IN-PERSON YOUTH CLASSES (5 - 12 YRS)
2021-06-21 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 14. CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 21.
krasl.org/education/youth/classes/
PRICES VARY

Explore nature and the arts at Krasl Art Center (KAC)! Multiple studios are ready to welcome students ages 5 – 12 back for in person art classes after a year-long hiatus. For students (and parents) searching for longer summertime artmaking programs, KAC offers five, 8-week classes and one single-day workshop for students age 7 – 12, and one class for teens age 13 – 18!

Indoor studio classes will have a 4-student cap, and new outdoor classes a 6-student cap, all created with student safety in mind.

The new outdoor studio is part of KAC’s East Garden, dedicated in memory of Lupe Hopp and underwritten by Horizon Bank. The site is dedicated to interactive sculpture. This year, KAC combined the creativity and interaction of East Garden artist installations with the pragmatic need for an outdoor summer studio. Prismatic Hope, by local artist Andy Sawyer, is the colorful result. Sawyer’s design includes artist work stations for six (6) artists and one (1) instructor – all colorfully delineated, spaced and shielded to allow for safe artmaking.

**Youth classes are listed below, visit krasl.org/education/youth/classes/ to learn more and register before June 14, 2021.**

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SINGLE DAY CLASS – Y.812.A2: POP GOES THE CARD! (OUTDOORS)
8-12 YRS, FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1-3 PM
TUITION: $35 ($25 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Teaching Artist: Jeff Heaton
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Y.57.A: MUD PUPPIES (INDOORS)
5 – 7 YRS, ( 8 ) TUESDAYS, 1 – 3 PM
JUNE 22-AUGUST 17 (NO CLASS JULY 6)
TUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Teaching Artist: Sherrie Styx
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Y.812.A: MUD MAKERS (INDOORS)
8 – 12 YRS, ( 8 ) WEDNESDAYS, 1-3 PM
JUNE 24-AUGUST 19 (NO CLASS JULY 8)
TUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Zona
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Y.57.B: DRAWING & PAINTING ANIMALS (OUTDOORS)
5-7 YRS, ( 8 ) THURSDAYS, 1:15 – 3:15 PM
JUNE 24-AUGUST 19 (NO CLASS JULY 8)
TUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Teaching Artist: Amy Story
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Y.812.B: ART SAMPLER: DRAWING, PAINTING, & METAL-SMITHING (OUTDOORS)
8-12 YRS, ( 8 ) WEDNESDAYS, 1:15 – 3:15 PM
JUNE 23-AUGUST 18 (NO CLASS JULY 7)
TUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Teaching Artist: Sherrie Styx.
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Y.1318.A: PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (INDOORS)
13-18 YRS, ( 8 ) TUESDAYS, 1:30-3:30 PM
JUNE 23-AUGUST 24 (NO CLASS JULY 6 & JULY 20)
TUITION: $160 ($150 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
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**Visit krasl.org/education/youth/classes/ to learn more and register before June 14, 2021**
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: IN-PERSON TEEN/ADULT CLASSES (13+ YRS)
2021-06-21 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 14. CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 21.
PRICES VARY | krasl.org/education/adult/classes/

Explore nature and the arts at Krasl Art Center (KAC)! Multiple studios are ready to welcome students 13+ back for in person art classes after a year-long hiatus. Whether you are an established artist looking for a new skill, or interested in forming a new hobby, KAC offers classes for students at multiple skill levels and at varying lengths.

Indoor studio classes will have a 4-student cap, and new outdoor classes a 6-student cap, all created with student safety in mind.

The new outdoor studio is part of KAC’s East Garden, dedicated in memory of Lupe Hopp and underwritten by Horizon Bank. The site is dedicated to interactive sculpture. This year, KAC combined the creativity and interaction of East Garden artist installations with the pragmatic need for an outdoor summer studio. Prismatic Hope, by local artist Andy Sawyer, is the colorful result. Sawyer’s design includes artist work stations for six (6) artists and one (1) instructor – all colorfully delineated, spaced and shielded to allow for safe artmaking.

**Teen/Adult classes are listed below, visit krasl.org/education/adult/classes/ to learn more and register before June 14, 2021.**

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— SPECIAL CLASS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SARETT NATURE CENTER —
A.D.1: NATURE JOURNALING 101 AT SARETT NATURE CENTER (OUTDOORS)
16+ YRS, ( 4 ) WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 8 PM. JUNE 2, 9, 23, 30 (NO CLASS JUNE 16)
TUITION: $80 ($70 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
*REGISTER BY CALLING SARETT NATURE CENTER (269) 927-4832
**THIS CLASS MEETS AT SARETT NATURE CENTER, 2300 N BENTON CENTER RD, BENTON HARBOR
Teaching Artist: David Baker and a Sarett Nature Center Naturalist

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— ON-SITE CLASSES —
A.P.1: INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING AND PAINTING (OUTDOORS)
( 8 ) MONDAYS, 6:15-8:45 PM, JUNE 21-AUGUST 16 (NO CLASS JULY 5)
TUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
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A.P.2: INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLIC PAINTING (OUTDOORS)
( 8 ) TUESDAYS, 1:15-3:45 PM. JUNE 22-AUGUST 17 (NO CLASS JULY 6)
TUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Teaching Artist: Nathan Margoni
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A.P.3: INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING (OUTDOORS)
( 8 ) THURSDAYS, 6:15-8:45 PM. JUNE 24-AUGUST 19 (NO CLASS JULY 8)
TUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Teaching Artist: Lea Bult
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A.P.4: INTERMEDIATE DRAWING AND PAINTING: ASK THE COACH! (INDOORS)
( 8 ) MONDAYS, 1:15-3:45 PM. June 21-AUGUST 16 (NO CLASS JULY 5)
TUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Artist Coach: David Baker
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A.P.5: DRAWING AND PAINTING INDEPENDENT STUDY (INDOORS)
( 8 ) THURSDAYS, 1-3:30 PM. JUNE 24-AUGUST 26 ( NO CLASS JULY 8 & JULY 22)
TUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Teaching Artist:Lea Bult
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A.PH.1: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS (INDOORS)
( 6 ) MONDAYS, 6-8:30 PM. JULY 12-AUGUST 16
*BRING YOUR OWN DSLR CAMERA
TUITION: $140 ($130 FOR KAC MEMBERS)
Teaching Artist:Nicolina Holt
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A.C.1: INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS (INDOORS)
( 8 ) THURSDAYS, 4-6:30 PM. JUNE 24-AUGUST 19 (NO CLASS JULY 8)
TUITION: $200 ($190 FOR KAC MEMBERS) CLAY: $25 PER BAG
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Zona
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A.C.2: INTRODUCTION TO WHEELTHROWING (INDOOR, MAX 4 STUDENTS)
( 8 ) MONDAYS, 6:30-9 PM. JUNE 21-AUGUST 16 (NO CLASS JULY 5)
TUITION: $200 ($190 FOR KAC MEMBERS) CLAY: $25 PER BAG
Teaching Artist: TBD
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A.C.3: FLOWER POT RAKU FIRING (OUTDOORS*, MAX 5 STUDENTS PER SESSION)
SATURDAY, JULY 17
TUITION: $35 ($25 FOR KAC MEMBERS). PRE-MADE FLOWER POTS: $5 EACH

SHIFT 1: 10 AM-12 PM (5 STUDENTS MAX)
SHIFT 2: 12-2 PM (5 STUDENTS MAX)
SHIFT 3: 2-4 PM (5 STUDENTS MAX)

Teaching Artist: Jon Hook *Class takes place outside of KAC’s Ceramic Studio. Experienced clay artists may bring their own bisque art to fire instead of purchasing pre-made flower pots.
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A.J.1.INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING AND BASIC STONE SETTING (INDOORS)
(4) THURSDAYS, 6-8:30 PM. JUNE 24-JULY 22 (NO CLASS JULY 8)
TUITION: $105 ($95 FOR KAC MEMBERS). MATERIALS FEE: $45
Teaching Artist: Tabatha Gulin
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**Visit krasl.org/education/adult/classes/ to learn more and register before June 14, 2021.**

Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks: BLOW UP II - Liz Rossof
2021-06-24 12:00 - 12:30 | MI
THURSDAYS at 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live
Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks 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. Check back often as new topics are added!

AUGUST 26: LIZ ROSSOF
SEPTEMBER 2: LIVE WITH SUSAN LEE-CHUN

CANCELED: THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: OUTDOOR SCULPTURE WALK
2021-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
IN-PERSON WALKING TOUR
THURSDAY, JULY 15, 7 PM
FREE; Advance Registration required.

Let’s talk about big art! Meet in KAC’s galleries to tour BLOW UP II with Deputy Director and Curator, Tami Miller, before heading out into the community to learn more about the artworks in KAC’s public sculpture collection.
Artwork: Ken Thompson. Steel Arch 4, 2009. Corten steel and stainless steel.

Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks: BLOW UP II - Matt Ritchie
2021-07-29 12:00 - 12:30 | MI
THURSDAYS at 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live
Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks 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. Check back often as new topics are added!

JULY 29: MINI ART HISTORY ON MATT RITCHIE

AUGUST 5: MINI ART HISTORY ON CHROMAFORMS
AUGUST 12: MINI ART HISTORY ON JEN STARK
AUGUST 19: MINI ART HISTORY ON MAX STREICHER
AUGUST 26: LIVE WITH SUSAN LEE-CHUN

Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks: BLOW UP II - CHORMAFORMS
2021-08-05 12:00 - 12:30 | MI
THURSDAYS at 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live
Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks 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. Check back often as new topics are added!

AUGUST 5: MINI ART HISTORY ON CHROMAFORMS

AUGUST 12: MINI ART HISTORY ON JEN STARK
AUGUST 19: MINI ART HISTORY ON MAX STREICHER
AUGUST 26: LIVE WITH SUSAN LEE-CHUN

Pop Up Concerts on the Oval Lawn
2021-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
THURSDAYS AT 4 PM IN AUGUST
Krasl Art Center (KAC) is thrilled to host musicians from the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra (SMSO) for a free outdoor concert series!
KAC’s benefactors, Olga & George Krasl , wanted to “make life more worthwhile”. The George Krasl Memorial Concert (GKMC) Fund is one more way their legacy continues to give back to our community.
The finale toKAC’s SMSO Summer Pop-Up Garden Concerts is funded in part by the 2021 GKMC Fund and combines the visual and musical arts on Thursday, August 26 with the Martin Wind Duo. Kassia and Sam Martin’s program explores the connections between music and storytelling. They will play pieces inspired by stories, from mythology, opera, and movies – some of which will include narration along with the music. Pieces include Syrinx by Claude Debussy, The Pied Piper of Harlem by Adolphus Hailstork, and Story Hour by Philip Parker.
Enjoy different musical selections inspired by opera, mythology, pop culture, storytelling, and collaboration. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket to this sunny, free series held among beautiful artworks on Krasl Art Center’s campus. Donations are appreciated and support the 2021 Berrien County Arts Challenge.
August 5
Brook Bennett, cello
Jessie Bennett, violin
Mark Portolese, violin
Sara Churchill, viola

The program will include an afternoon of light classical music with “The Big Three” of classical composers; Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. The music will pick up and bring you to your feet with some dance music from Latin and South America.

August 12
Brandon LePage, flute
Rachel Miller, harp

Speaking of Latin music, this flute and harp duet will have you dancing all night long with Piazzola’s History of the Tango. This dance-themed program will be fun, inspiring, and get you moving!

August 19
Dan Price, trumpet
Renée Vogen, horn
Corey Sansolo, trombone

From Baroque to jazz, this brass trio has a large potpourri of music! Starting with the more traditional works of Corelli and Montiverdi, all the way through catchy tunes from Gershwin, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone!

August 26
The Martin Wind Duo – Kassia and Sam Martin

Kassia and Sam Martin’s program explores the connections between music and storytelling. They will play pieces inspired by stories, from mythology, opera, and movies – some of which will include narration along with the music. Pieces include Syrinx by Claude Debussy, The Pied Piper of Harlem by Adolphus Hailstork, and Story Hour by Philip Parker.

Presented by the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra and Krasl Art Center. The finale to this year’s concerts is funded inpart by the 2021 George Krasl Memorial Concert Fund.

Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks: BLOW UP II - Jen Stark
2021-08-12 12:00 - 12:30 | MI
THURSDAYS at 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live
Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks 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. Check back often as new topics are added!

AUGUST 12: MINI ART HISTORY ON JEN STARK

AUGUST 19: MINI ART HISTORY ON MAX STREICHER
AUGUST 26: LIVE WITH SUSAN LEE-CHUN

CANCELED - August 12 Pop Up Concert on the Oval Lawn
2021-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Join KAC and SMSO Next Thursday at 4 PM IN AUGUST
Krasl Art Center (KAC) is thrilled to host musicians from the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra (SMSO) for a free outdoor concert series!
KAC’s benefactors, Olga & George Krasl, wanted to “make life more worthwhile”. The George Krasl Memorial Concert (GKMC) Fund is one more way their legacy continues to give back to our community.
The finale toKAC’s SMSO Summer Pop-Up Garden Concerts is funded in part by the 2021 GKMC Fund and combines the visual and musical arts on Thursday, August 26 with the Martin Wind Duo. Kassia and Sam Martin’s program explores the connections between music and storytelling. They will play pieces inspired by stories, from mythology, opera, and movies – some of which will include narration along with the music. Pieces include Syrinx by Claude Debussy, The Pied Piper of Harlem by Adolphus Hailstork, and Story Hour by Philip Parker.
Enjoy different musical selections inspired by opera, mythology, pop culture, storytelling, and collaboration. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket to this sunny, free series held among beautiful artworks on Krasl Art Center’s campus. Donations are appreciated and support the 2021 Berrien County Arts Challenge.
August 5
Brook Bennett, cello
Jessie Bennett, violin
Mark Portolese, violin
Sara Churchill, viola

The program will include an afternoon of light classical music with “The Big Three” of classical composers; Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. The music will pick up and bring you to your feet with some dance music from Latin and South America.

August 12 – CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT AND HUMIDITY
Brandon LePage, flute
Rachel Miller, harp

Speaking of Latin music, this flute and harp duet will have you dancing all night long with Piazzola’s History of the Tango. This dance-themed program will be fun, inspiring, and get you moving!

August 19
Dan Price, trumpet
Renée Vogen, horn
Corey Sansolo, trombone

From Baroque to jazz, this brass trio has a large potpourri of music! Starting with the more traditional works of Corelli and Montiverdi, all the way through catchy tunes from Gershwin, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone!

August 26
The Martin Wind Duo – Kassia and Sam Martin

Kassia and Sam Martin’s program explores the connections between music and storytelling. They will play pieces inspired by stories, from mythology, opera, and movies – some of which will include narration along with the music. Pieces include Syrinx by Claude Debussy, The Pied Piper of Harlem by Adolphus Hailstork, and Story Hour by Philip Parker.

Presented by the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra and Krasl Art Center. The finale to this year’s concerts is funded inpart by the 2021 George Krasl Memorial Concert Fund.

COLLABORATIVE FAMILY WORKSHOP
2021-08-14 10:00 - 14:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 10 AM - 2:30 PM, BYO PICNIC LUNCH
$10 per family of up to 4 participants. Ages 8 and up. Advance Registration required.

Learn how to sculpt with air during this collaborative, hands-on workshop inspired by BLOW UP II. Led by Dutch architect Eric Schrijver and American artist and art educator Sarah Justice, the team behind Levilab, we will explore geometry and science, color and light as we build our very own inflatables on KAC’s Oval Lawn.
This in-person workshop will be outdoors and socially distanced, but multi-generational, hands-on collaboration within each family group is encouraged. We recommend that participants register in groups of at least two. Participants should plan to bring their own picnic lunch.
Image courtesy of Eric Schrijver, Levilab.

Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks: BLOW UP II - Max Streicher
2021-08-19 12:00 - 12:30 | MI
THURSDAYS at 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live
Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks 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. Check back often as new topics are added!

AUGUST 19: MINI ART HISTORY ON MAX STREICHER

AUGUST 26: LIVE WITH SUSAN LEE-CHUN

Pop Up Concerts on the Oval Lawn
2021-08-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
THURSDAYS AT 4 PM IN AUGUST
Krasl Art Center (KAC) is thrilled to host musicians from the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra (SMSO) for a free outdoor concert series!
KAC’s benefactors, Olga & George Krasl , wanted to “make life more worthwhile”. The George Krasl Memorial Concert (GKMC) Fund is one more way their legacy continues to give back to our community.
The finale toKAC’s SMSO Summer Pop-Up Garden Concerts is funded in part by the 2021 GKMC Fund and combines the visual and musical arts on Thursday, August 26 with the Martin Wind Duo. Kassia and Sam Martin’s program explores the connections between music and storytelling. They will play pieces inspired by stories, from mythology, opera, and movies – some of which will include narration along with the music. Pieces include Syrinx by Claude Debussy, The Pied Piper of Harlem by Adolphus Hailstork, and Story Hour by Philip Parker.
Enjoy different musical selections inspired by opera, mythology, pop culture, storytelling, and collaboration. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket to this sunny, free series held among beautiful artworks on Krasl Art Center’s campus. Donations are appreciated and support the 2021 Berrien County Arts Challenge.
August 5
Brook Bennett, cello
Jessie Bennett, violin
Mark Portolese, violin
Sara Churchill, viola

The program will include an afternoon of light classical music with “The Big Three” of classical composers; Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. The music will pick up and bring you to your feet with some dance music from Latin and South America.

August 12 – CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT AND HUMIDITY
Brandon LePage, flute
Rachel Miller, harp

Speaking of Latin music, this flute and harp duet will have you dancing all night long with Piazzola’s History of the Tango. This dance-themed program will be fun, inspiring, and get you moving!

August 19
Dan Price, trumpet
Renée Vogen, horn
Corey Sansolo, trombone

From Baroque to jazz, this brass trio has a large potpourri of music! Starting with the more traditional works of Corelli and Montiverdi, all the way through catchy tunes from Gershwin, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone!

August 26
The Martin Wind Duo – Kassia and Sam Martin

Kassia and Sam Martin’s program explores the connections between music and storytelling. They will play pieces inspired by stories, from mythology, opera, and movies – some of which will include narration along with the music. Pieces include Syrinx by Claude Debussy, The Pied Piper of Harlem by Adolphus Hailstork, and Story Hour by Philip Parker.

Presented by the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra and Krasl Art Center. The finale to this year’s concerts is funded inpart by the 2021 George Krasl Memorial Concert Fund.

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: VIRTUAL STUDIO TOUR WITH BIGthink
2021-08-19 19:00 - 19:08 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
VIRTUAL STUDIO TOUR
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 7 PM
FREE; Advance Registration required.

Get inside the creative process of local artist collaborative BIGthink with a virtual studio tour! Learn more about air-filled art and enjoy stimulating conversation with the artists.
BIGthink is a collaborative of artists, scientists and educators with a mission to expand creative, critical thinking and strengthen community relationships by integrating art, science and technology processes for peace-filled outcomes. Their environmental installations combine levels of digital technology with innovative air/ helium sculptures, which are designed and fabricated from high-tech and traditional art media.
Artwork: BIGthink’s immersive installation as part of Krasl Art Center’s 2018 Sculpture Biennial.

Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks: BLOW UP II - Live with Susan Lee-Chun
2021-09-02 12:00 - 12:30 | MI

2021-09-06 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Every student has a different set of needs, interests, skills, and learning styles. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, programs are designed to be adaptable and responsive to the situation, and provide opportunities for self-expression and storytelling.

Registration opens August 9 and closes September 6, 2021.

Classes begin the week of September 13.

Krasl Art Center’s 12–week youth courses provide a safe, equitable, friendly, and fun learning experience for every student! Youth classes are scheduled during and after public school hours, tuition is $275 ($180 for KAC Members), and scholarships are available. Class code, title, date, and teaching artist are included below — learn more and register for youth classes or apply for a scholarship at krasl.org/education/youth/classes/

There are no classes November 22–28.

All courses are in-person with limited studio capacities. Enrolled students will receive COVID policy updates before classes begin. Krasl Art Center will follow current health guidelines in September — masks are currently required in KAC studios.

YOUTH CLASSES
Y.57.1: MONDAY MUD PUPPIES
– – 5–7 YRS | MON. 10 AM–12 PM
– – SEPT. 13 – DEC. 6
– – Teaching Artist: Keith Stevens

Y.57.2: WEDNESDAY MUD PUPPIES
– – 5–7 YRS | WED. 10 AM–12 PM
– – SEPT. 15 – DEC. 8
– – Teaching Artist: Sherrie Styx

Y.57.3: ART HISTORY SAMPLER
– – 5–7 YRS | TUES. 10 AM–12 PM
– – SEPT. 14 – DEC. 7
– – Teaching Artist: Amy Story

Y.57.4: MEDIA SAMPLER: DRAWING, PAINTING, & CLAY
– – 5–7 YRS | THURS. 4–6 PM
– – SEPT. 16 – DEC. 9
– – Teaching Artist: Keith Stevens

Y.812.1: MUD MAKERS AFTERNOON
– – 8–12 YRS | WED. 1–3 PM
– – SEPT. 15 – DEC. 8
– – Teaching Artist: Jennifer Zona

Y.812.2: MUD MAKERS EVENING
– – 8–12 YRS | TUES. 4–6 PM
– – SEPT. 14 – DEC. 7
– – Teaching Artist: Dani Davis

Y.812.3: DRAWING & PAINTING ANIMALS
– – 8–12 YRS | THURS. 4–6 PM
– – SEPT. 16 – DEC. 9
– – Teaching Artist: Jessica Hightower

Y.812.4: MEDIA SAMPLER: DRAWING, PAINTING, & METALWORKING
– – 8–12 YRS | TUES. 1–3 PM
– – SEPT. 14 – DEC. 7
– – Teaching Artist: Sherrie Styx

Registration Deadline – Krasl Art Center Adult/Teen Class Fall ‘21
2021-09-06 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Learn a new art form, enhance your resiliency skills, or create a new date night with an art class at Krasl Art Center.

Registration opens August 9 and closes September 6*, 2021.

Classes begin the week of September 13.

The creative process is messy and unpredictable, and that’s what KAC’s teaching artists love about it! Instead of providing a step-by-step formula that leads to a predetermined outcome, instructors provide guidance and structured exploration through the elements and principles of art.

Meeting September 13 – November 5, these 4 and 8-week Adult/Teen courses connect students in and beyond the classroom by engaging with art history and contemporary topics. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to sign up for 4-week extension classes running November 15 – December 10, 2021.

There are no classes November 22–28.

Learn more about adult/teen classes and scholarship opportunities at krasl.org/education/adult/classes/

All courses are in-person with limited studio capacities. Enrolled students will receive COVID policy updates before classes begin. Krasl Art Center will follow current health guidelines in September — masks are currently required in KAC studios.

ADULT/TEEN CLASSES
A.P.1: WATERCOLOR FLOWERS
– – TUES. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 14 – NOV. 2
– – TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)
– – Teaching Artist: Kerry Binnington

A.P.2: INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLICS
– – TUES. 1–3:30 PM | SEPT. 14 – NOV. 2
– – TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)
– – Teaching Artist: Nathan Margoni

A.P.3: INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING
– – THURS. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 16 – NOV. 4
– – TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|MATERIALS FEE: $35
– – Teaching Artist: Lea Bult

A.PH.1: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY TECH
– – THURS. 6–8:30 PM | SEPT. 16 – NOV. 4
– – TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC members)
– – BRING YOUR OWN DSLR CAMERA
– – Teaching Artist: Tim Schroeder

A.D.1: DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
– – TUES. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 14–NOV. 2
– – TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|MATERIALS FEE: $15
– – Teaching Artist: Lea Bult

A.D.2: INTRODUCTION TO FIGURE DRAWING (4 WEEK CLASS)
– – MON. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 13–OCT. 4
– – TUITION: $80 ($70 for KAC Members)|MODEL FEE: $25
– – Teaching Artist: Lea Bult

*A.MM.1: MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES (4 WEEK CLASS)
– – MON. 6:30–9 PM | OCT. 11 – NOV. 1
– – REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCT. 4
– – TUITION: $80 ($70 for KAC Members)|MATERIALS FEE: $25
– – Teaching Artist: Lea Bult

A.D.3: INTERMEDIATE DRAWING AND PAINTING: ASK THE COACH!
– – MON. 1–3:30 PM | SEPT. 13 – NOV. 1
– – TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC members)
– – Teaching Artist: David Baker

A.D.4: INDEPENDENT STUDY & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
– – THURS. 1–3:30 PM | SEPT. 16 – NOV. 4
– – TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)
– – Teaching Artist: Lea Bult

A.J.1: INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING: MATCHING SET OF RINGS & EARRINGS
– – TUES. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 14 – NOV. 2
– – TUITION: $200 ($175 for KAC Members)|MATERIALS FEE: $75
– – Teaching Artist: Tabitha Gulino

A.S.1: BEGINNING WOODCARVING (6 STUDENT MAX)
– – THURS. 6–8:30 PM | SEPT. 16 – NOV. 11 (NO CLASS OCT. 14)
– – TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|MATERIALS FEE: $35
– – Teaching Artist: John DeLapa

A.C.1: INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS
– – TUES. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 14 – NOV. 2
– – TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|CLAY: $25 PER BAG
– – Teaching Artist: Jennifer Zona

A.C.2: INTRODUCTION TO WHEELTHROWING
– – MON. 6:30–9 PM | SEPT. 20 – NOV. 8
– – TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|CLAY: $25 PER BAG
– – Teaching Artist: Paola Gracida

A.C.3: DAYTIME WHEELTHROWING
– – THURS. 10 AM–12:30 PM | SEPT. 16 – NOV. 4
– – TUITION: $160 ($150 for KAC Members)|CLAY: $25 PER BAG
– – Teaching Artist: Jon Hook

Registration Deadline – Krasl Art Center Adult/Teen Class Fall ‘21
2021-09-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Learn a new art form, enhance your resiliency skills, or create a new date night with an art class at Krasl Art Center.
Registration opens August 9 and closes September 6*, 2021.
Classes begin the week of September 13.
The creative process is messy and unpredictable, and that’s what KAC’s teaching artists love about it! Instead of providing a step-by-step formula that leads to a predetermined outcome, instructors provide guidance and structured exploration through the elements and principles of art.
Meeting September 13 – November 5, these 4 and 8-week Adult/Teen courses connect students in and beyond the classroom by engaging with art history and contemporary topics. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to sign up for 4-week extension classes running November 15 – December 10, 2021.
There are no classes November 22–28.
Learn more about adult/teen classes and scholarship opportunities HERE
All courses are in-person with limited studio capacities. Enrolled students will receive COVID policy updates before classes begin. Krasl Art Center will follow current health guidelines in September — masks are currently required in KAC studios.

*A.MM.1: MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES (4 WEEK CLASS)
- - REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCT. 4

Registration Deadline – Krasl Art Center Youth Class Fall ‘21
2021-09-06 11:00 - 17:00 | MI
Every student has a different set of needs, interests, skills, and learning styles. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, programs are designed to be adaptable and responsive to the situation, and provide opportunities for self-expression and storytelling.
Registration opens August 9 and closes September 6, 2021.
Classes begin the week of September 13.
Krasl Art Center’s 12–week youth courses provide a safe, equitable, friendly, and fun learning experience for every student! Youth classes are scheduled during and after public school hours, tuition is $275 ($180 for KAC Members), and scholarships are available. Class code, title, date, and teaching artist are included below — learn more and register for youth classes or apply for a scholarship HERE
There are no classes November 22–28.

September Family Day Registration Deadline
2021-09-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Family Day Information:
Saturday, September 11, 2021
11 AM – 12:30 PM
FREE & OPEN TO ALL AGES
**SPACE LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 1 spot per family for up to 3 participants.

Alexander Calder is known for his mobile sculptures designed to hang from the ceiling and move with air currents. Learn to use wire and other simple materials to create your own Calder-inspired mobile.

Live at Lunchtime: Unified Civic Monuments Project
2021-09-08 12:00 - 12:30 | MI
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
12 PM ON FACEBOOK LIVE
Join Sharon and Emanuel Brown of the AFrican AMErican History & Literature Gallery and KAC’s Tami Miller live over your lunch break to discuss the Unified Civic Monuments Project. The group aims to raise public art in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph in honor of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. while unifying the cities through conversations about history, social justice, and positive change.
Learn more at unifiedmonuments.org.

September Family Day - Calder Mobiles; Registration Required!
2021-09-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Saturday, September 11, 2021
11 AM – 12:30 PM
FREE & OPEN TO ALL AGES
**SPACE LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 1 spot per family for up to 3 participants.
KAC is excited to host an in-person Family Day this September!
Alexander Calder is known for his mobile sculptures designed to hang from the ceiling and move with air currents. Learn to use wire and other simple materials to create your own Calder-inspired mobile.
