EXHIBITION PROGRAMMING - ASMA + ARTLAB
2021-10-09 - 2021-11-28
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.

EXHIBITION PREVIEW EVENING
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8
Free & Open to the Public

5:30 PM: artlab ARTISTS IN DIALOGUE

Artists Andrea Peterson and Mary Uthuppurru present the butterfly, the flying fish and the hurricane and their collaborative process behind the work.

6 – 8 PM: PREVIEW PARTY

Featuring an interactive knot-tying project, cash bar, and live music.

VIRTUAL COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT:
ARTIST TALK WITH CAROL SHAHBAZ & RANDALL HIGDON

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 7 PM
Free In-person Event; Advance Registration Required.

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: STUDIO TOUR WITH ANDREA PETERSON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 7 PM
Free In-person Event; Advance Registration Required.

LIVE AT LUNCHTIME FOCUS TALKS
EVERY THURSDAY AT NOON
Free Virtual Event Live on KAC’s Facebook Page

Family Day: Painting Pumpkins
2021-10-09 11:00 (America/Detroit)
Saturday, October 9, 2021
11 AM – 12:30 PM
FREE & OPEN TO ALL AGES
**SPACE LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED
It’s time to get into the fall spirit! This Family Day KAC will be painting pie pumpkins to celebrate this autumnal season. This event will be outdoors, so dress according to the weather and also dress for mess!
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**Registration Required. 1 spot = 1 participant.

VIRTUAL COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR
2021-10-14 12:00 - 12:30
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live

Join KAC Curator and Deputy Director Tami Miller for a first look and virtual tour of the American Society Of Marine Artists North Juried Regional Exhibition during KAC’s regular weekly art talk, Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks.

Live at Lunchtime: ASMA Artist Chris Forrest
2021-10-21 12:00 - 12:30
EVERY THURSDAY AT NOON
Free Virtual Event Live on KAC’s Facebook Page

Hear from a different marine artist each week.

October 21 – Chris Forrest
October 28 – Stephen Roberson
November 4 – Natalia Andreeva
November 11 – Joyful Enriquez
November 18 – Nadia Klionsky

[Artwork: Chris Forrest. It’s MY Driftwood. Oil.]

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: ARTIST TALK WITH CAROL SHAHBAZ & RANDALL HIGDON
2021-10-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 7 PM
Free In-person Event; Advance Registration Required.

Join special guests and local participating marine artists Carol Shahbaz and Randall Higdon in KAC’s galleries as they share more about their work in the North Juried Regional Exhibition as well as insights into their painting processes.
Artworks: Randall Higdon. Looking North To Empire Bluff. Oil; Carol Shahbaz. Serenity. Acrylic.
[Image description: On the left, an oil painting of a lakeside landscape. Sand with grass is in the foreground with trees, lake, and bluff in the background. On the right is an acrylic painting of koi fish and lily pads against a white background.]

KAC Annual Meeting and Guest Speaker Pearl Dick - Project FIRE
2021-10-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
SUNDAY OCTOBER 24, 3 PM
FREE IN-PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Krasl Art Center is pleased to welcome Pearl Dick to the Annual Meeting of the Membership.
One of two founders of Project FIRE (Fearless Initiative for Recovery and Empowerment), Pearl will share stories about the program and the impact art has had on her community. She currently teaches both the Fiber and Material Studies Hot Projects Glass Production class in her studio for the School of the Art Institute, Chicago.
The evening will include a brief annual meeting of KAC’s membership. KAC will announce new board officers and 2022 plans that further the organization’s mission.
Register for this event by Friday, October 22 at 4 PM at krasl.org/art/programregistration

Live at Lunchtime: ASMA Artist Stephen Roberson
2021-10-28 12:30
EVERY THURSDAY AT NOON
Free Virtual Event Live on KAC’s Facebook Page

Hear from a different marine artist each week.

October 21 – Chris Forrest
October 28 – Stephen Roberson
November 4 – Natalia Andreeva
November 11 – Joyful Enriquez
November 18 – Nadia Klionsky

Image: Stephen Roberson. Wave Crashing on Rock. Oil.

Flick-or-Treat at KAC
2021-10-29 20:00 - 21:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 8 PM
FREE on Facebook Live
Krasl Art Center and the Coastline Children’s Film Festival (CCFF) have combined forces once again for the return of Flick-or-Treat.
Head to KAC in St. Joseph on October 29 to decorate your own pumpkin to display at KAC and then enjoy 10 projected silent films with a live piano accompaniment from Dr. Larry Shanker on KAC’s grounds. Pull up a blanket, enjoy popcorn, coffee or hot cocoa from Red Arrow Roasters, and experience 10 classic films projected on Krasl Art Center’s building. A $2 suggested donation supports CCFF and KAC collaborations.
CALLING ALL PUMPKIN ARTISTS!
Be a part of the event and showcase YOUR carved or decorated pumpkin to a Community Pumpkin Walk on view all weekend. Simply come by KAC from 7–8 PM and decorate to your heart’s content! The display will be illuminated evenings through October 31.
For a full list of films, visit https://krasl.org/events/flick-or-treat/
Flick-or-Treat 2021 is underwritten by the Virginia & Harvey Kimmel Family Foundation. This activity is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant Program administered by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.
Guests will be required to adhere to current COVID safety protocols. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place on October 30 at the same time and location. Updates will be shared here and on both organizations’ Fac

Live at Lunchtime: ASMA Artist Natalia Andreeva
2021-11-04 12:30
EVERY THURSDAY AT NOON
Free Virtual Event Live on KAC’s Facebook Page

Hear from a different marine artist each week.

October 21 – Chris Forrest
October 28 – Stephen Roberson
November 4 – Natalia Andreeva
November 11 – Joyful Enriquez
November 18 – Nadia Klionsky

Image: Natalia Andreeva. Schooner. Oil.

Soup's On-the-Go!
2021-11-05 11:00 - 2021-11-06 15:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Stop by the Oval Lawn November 5 & 6 to support KAC, discover your new favorite restaurant, and discover unique items made by regional artists at this fundraiser & outdoor market. Guests will be encouraged to maintain 6’ distance while on site, and are invited to explore even more artist-made goods in The Shop and in the galleries during your visit. Indoor guests are required to wear a mask. All proceeds support KAC ceramic & family programming.
Learn more about participating artists and restaurants here.

Registration Deadline – Krasl Art Center Visiting Artist Workshop: Illustrating Animals with Character with Joseph Mead
2021-11-06 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Workshop Date: November 13, 10 AM –1 PM & 14, 1–4 PM
$75 ($65 for KAC Members)
Humans have always associated animals with human characteristics, such as sly foxes and evil snakes. Learn to develop your own quirky animal characters with illustrator and recent Kendall College graduate Joseph Mead! Mead will introduce a brief history of animals in illustration, and help students use reference photos to create expressive drawings on colored paper that are full of character!
Registration opens August 9 and closes November 6, 2021

Registration Deadline – Visiting Artist Workshop: Illustrating Animals with Character with Joseph Mead
2021-11-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Workshop Date: November 13, 10 AM –1 PM & 14, 1–4 PM
ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Humans have always associated animals with human characteristics, such as sly foxes and evil snakes. Learn to develop your own quirky animal characters with illustrator and recent Kendall College graduate Joseph Mead! Mead will introduce a brief history of animals in illustration, and help students use reference photos to create expressive drawings on colored paper that are full of character!
Registration opens August 9 and closes November 6, 2021

Live at Lunchtime: ASMA Artist Joyful Enriquez
2021-11-11 12:00 - 12:30
EVERY THURSDAY AT NOON
Free Virtual Event Live on KAC’s Facebook Page

Hear from a different marine artist each week.

October 21 – Chris Forrest
October 28 – Stephen Roberson
November 4 – Natalia Andreeva
November 11 – Joyful Enriquez
November 18 – Nadia Klionsky

Image: Joyful Enriquez. Chasing Sails. Oil. 16×20. Red Afternoon. Oil on gesso board. 12×24.

November Family Day: Shadowbox Illustrations
2021-11-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Saturday, November 13, 2021
11 AM – 12:30 PM
FREE & OPEN TO ALL AGES
* MASKS REQUIRED
** SPACE LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Experiment with paper and other mixed media materials to create a shadow box illustration of a dreamy landscape or cozy scene of your imagination. Inspired by the work of paper artist, Margaret Scrinkl.
** Registration Required. 1 spot = Up to 2 participants.

Live at Lunchtime: ASMA Artist Nadia Klionsky
2021-11-18 12:00 - 12:30
EVERY THURSDAY AT NOON
Free Virtual Event Live on KAC’s Facebook Page

Hear from a different marine artist each week.

October 21 – Chris Forrest
October 28 – Stephen Roberson
November 4 – Natalia Andreeva
November 11 – Joyful Enriquez
November 18 – Nadia Klionsky

Image: Nadia Klionsky. Reed Cove Maine. Oil.

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: STUDIO TOUR WITH ANDREA PETERSON
2021-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Hook Pottery Paper, 756 W 900 N, La Porte, IN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 7 PM
Free In-person Event; Advance Registration Required.

Visit Hook Pottery Paper, the Indiana studio of Andrea Peterson. Tour the studio, learn more about Peterson’s process, and enjoy a live printmaking demonstration using an original block from the butterfly, the flying fish and the hurricane.
[Image description: A close-up detail of a hand rolling ink onto a linoleum tile for print.]

2021 KAC Members' Exhibition Artwork Dropoff
2021-11-26 11:00 - 2021-11-28 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Artists interested in submitting work for the exhibition must complete an online application form before bringing artwork to Krasl Art Center during regular public hours. The application form is available by clicking here, and artworks can be dropped off November 26 – 28, 2021.
DROPOFF DATES

Friday, November 26: 11 AM – 5 AM
Saturday, November 27: 11 AM – 5 AM
Sunday, November 28: 11 AM – 5 AM

GUIDELINES

1 artwork per member or collaborating artist group
Artists must share how their artwork responds to their definition of resiliency
Artworks must fit through the front door and be display-ready (no additional hardware required for installation)

2021 Members' Exhibition: Resilience Redux Preview Evening
2021-12-03 17:30 - 20:00
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 | 5:30 - 8 PM
Free & Open to the Public

5:30 PM: MUSIC IN THE GALLERIES

6 – 8 PM: PREVIEW PARTY

Featuring music by Erick Oneal Fisher, a saxophonist who shifts the atmosphere through jazz and R&B. Arrive early at 5:30 PM to enjoy a quieter moment with the music and art; at 6 PM the festivities pick up while the music continues in the background.

'21 KAC Members' Show: Resiliency Redux Programing
2021-12-04 - 2022-01-17 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
2021 MEMBERS’ SHOW: RESILIENCY REDUX
DECEMBER 04, 2021 - JANUARY 17, 2022
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

EXHIBITION PREVIEW EVENING

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3
Free & Open to the Public

5:30 PM: MUSIC IN THE GALLERIES
6 – 8 PM: PREVIEW PARTY

VIRTUAL COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: MEMBER-LED TOUR

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 7 PM
Free In-person Event; Advance Registration Required.

LIVE AT LUNCHTIME FOCUS TALKS

EVERY THURSDAY AT NOON
Free Virtual Event Live on KAC’s Facebook Page

Virtual Coffee with the Curator: Resiliency Redux
2021-12-09 12:00 - 12:30
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 12 PM
FREE in-person or on Facebook Live
Join KAC Curator and Deputy Director Tami Miller for a first look and hybrid tour of the 2021 Members’ Show: Resiliency Redux during KAC’s regular weekly art talk, Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks. This is a free in-person tour that will also be recorded and aired on Facebook Live. Participation is welcomed both in-person and virtually.
[Image description: Deputy Director and Curator Tami Miller interact with artists via Zoom on an iPad in KAC’s galleries. She is surrounded by colorful artwork and wearing a black and white striped dress.]

Family Day: Ski Slope Racing (indoor*) | Open For Enrollment!
2021-12-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Saturday, December 11, 2021
11 AM – 12:30 PM
FREE & OPEN TO ALL AGES

* MASKS REQUIRED
** SPACE LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Create your own snowboarder out of mixed media materials to race down the giant icy ski slope from the 2nd floor to the KAC lobby! Toboggans, skis and sliding penguins are also eligible for racing.
** Registration Required. 1 spot = Up to 2 participants.

Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks
2021-12-16 12:00 - 12:30
EVERY THURSDAY AT NOON
Free Virtual Event Live on KAC’s Facebook Page
Hear from a different Member Artist each week:

December 2 – Behind the Scenes – Installing Resiliency Redux
December 9 – Coffee with the Curator
December 16 – Lea Bult & David Baker
December 23 – Sue Lea
December 30 – Rick Ott and Roger Harvery
January 6 – Winner of the People’s Choice Award – Kristin Hosbein

THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: MEMBER-LED TOUR
2021-12-16 19:00 - 20:00
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 7 PM
Free In-person Event; Advance Registration Required.

Tour the galleries, mingle with Member Artists, and learn more about their work in this time-honored tradition of round-robin artist talks.
[Image description: Member Artist and KAC Ceramic Studio Manager Jennifer Zona presents to a group of visitors about her artwork in the 2019 Members’ Show. Zona is standing next to her natural cream-colored fiber weaving. The weaving hangs from the ceiling in a tall, thin sack-like shape that resembles a cacoon and is taller than a person.]

Registration Deadline - Krasl Art Center Youth Winter Break Camps
2021-12-20 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Get creative during Winter Break with Krasl Art Center’s youth camps designed for students ages 5–8 and 9–12. Camps are $45 ($35 for KAC Members) and run December 27–30, register by December 20 and learn about scholarship opportunities at krasl.org/education/youth/camps/

All camps are scheduled to be 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 December — masks are currently required in KAC studios.

YOUTH CAMPS
YC.57.1: WINTER ABSTRACTION DISTRACTION
– – 5–7 YRS | MON. DEC. 27, 9 AM – 12 PM

YC.57.2: MINI SKI SLOPE RACING
– – 5–7 YRS | TUES. DEC. 28, 9 AM – 12 PM

YC.57.3: GELLI-PLATE PRINTMAKING
– – 5–7 YRS | WED. DEC. 29, 9 AM – 12 PM

YC.57.4: PENGUIN ROCKETS
– – 5–7 YRS | THURS. DEC. 30, 9 AM – 12 PM

YC.812.1: ARCTIC ANIMAL PAINTING
– – 8–12 YRS | MON. DEC. 27, 9 AM – 12 PM

YC.812.2: MINI SKI SLOPE RACING
– – 8–12 YRS | TUES. DEC. 28, 9 AM – 12 PM

YC.812.3: HOLIDAY CLAYMATION
– – 8–12 YRS | WED. DEC. 29, 9 AM –12 PM

YC.812.4: YETI MARIONETTES
– – 8–12 YRS | THURS. DEC. 30, 9 AM – 12 PM

Registration Deadline - Krasl Art Center Youth Winter Break Camps
2021-12-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Get creative during Winter Break with Krasl Art Center’s youth camps designed for students ages 5–8 and 9–12. Camps are $45 ($35 for KAC Members) and run December 27–30, register by December 20 and learn about scholarship opportunities HERE.
All camps are scheduled to be 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 December — masks are currently required in KAC studios.

JANUARY FAMILY DAY: PRINTMAKING EXPERIMENTS
2022-01-08 11:00 - 12:30
Family Day: Printmaking Experiments (indoor*) | Open For Enrollment

Saturday, January 8, 2022
11 AM – 12:30 PM
FREE & OPEN TO ALL AGES

* MASKS REQUIRED
** SPACE LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE.
Get messy and learn the process of printmaking to create experimental and fun artworks!
** Registration Required. 1 spot = Up to 2 participants.

PechaKucha Volume 22 at the Box Factory for the Arts
2022-01-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St, St Joseph, MI, United States
$5 TICKETED EVENT
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 22 Event. The ticketed event takes place at the The Box Factory for the Arts on Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 7 – 9 PM. Doors open at 6 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. The $5 tickets ($6.94 after fees) are on sale now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pechakucha-sjbh-volume-22-the-box-factory-tickets-227031636737.
Doors open at 6 PM, with the first presenter beginning promptly at 7 PM. It is encouraged to arrive early and enjoy good company (and the cash bar!).
Limited tickets will be available at the door.
Volume 2022 Presentors are:

Esther Ikoro: So…Why Are You Doing This…?
Carly Hubers: But Wait… There’s More!
Mary Shananda Gayen: Evaluator and Social Worker
Jake Zapor
Matthew Bizoe: Random Slides
(BEER BREAK)
James Gunter, John Sams: For us, By Us
Nicole Pierard-D’herde
Jessica Hightower: Are you the artist?

PechaKucha St. Joeseph/Benton Harbor has been bringing local creatives to center-stage for 7 years in 2022, and Volume 222 brings more creative stories! This is a special, ticketed event with limited capacity – make sure to get your tickets in advance so you don’t miss out! Masks are required for all participants and guests when not actively presenting or drinking.
Whether you have been to all 22 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.
This creative outlet began as nighttime get-togethers in Tokyo in 2003 by two renowned architects. Since then, three million people have attended PechaKucha events worldwide. Inspired by their desire to “talk less, show more,” Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Tokyo’s Klein-Dytham Architecture (KDA) created PechaKucha in February 2003 as a way to attract people to their experimental event space in Roppongi, Japan, and to enable young designers to meet, show their work, and exchange ideas in 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
In 2003, Tokyo began hosting PK Nights, followed over the years by hundreds of other cities across the globe. As of April 2019, PechaKucha nights had been held in more than 1,142 cities worldwide and attended by more than 3 million people. It’s no surprise PechaKucha has been described at the worlds biggest physical social network! The key to the success is the simple format where presenters only get 20 images shown for 20 seconds each — giving anyone a chance to present their recent project or passion.
Many cities often lack spaces where creative people can share their work, so PechaKucha is about exposing the hidden creativity in a city. PechaKucha nights are organized by local passionate and enthusiastic people with backgrounds in many creative fields.
Follow PechaKucha SJ/BH on Facebook as we reveal the lineup for volume 22! https://www.facebook.com/pechakuchasjbh
Krasl Art Center and individual volunteers collaborate to bring this engaging event to the community. Looking to get involved in planing future events? Email pechakuchastbh@gmail.com.
PechaKucha events provide excellent photo and video opportunities.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: KAC IN-PERSON YOUTH CLASSES (5 - 12 YRS)
2022-01-17 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
REGISTRATION DEADLINE JANUARY 17. CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 24
SEE ALL CLASSES & REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE
$275 ($180 for KAC Members)

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. There are no classes April 4 – 8.
Learn more and register for youth classes or apply for a scholarship at krasl.org/education/youth/classes/

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: IN-PERSON TEEN/ADULT CLASSES (13+ YRS)
2022-01-17 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
REGISTRATION DEADLINE JANUARY 17. CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 24
PRICES VARY | SEE ALL CLASSES & REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE

Learn a new art form, enhance your resiliency skills, or create a date night with an art class at Krasl Art Center.
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 January 27 – March 17, 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 March 21 – April 21, 2022 (There are no classes April 4 – 8).
Learn more about classes and scholarship opportunities at krasl.org/education/adult/classes/

KAC Closed
2022-01-18
Krasl Art Center is closed Tuesdays and Sundays through March 2022.
