Krasl Art Center in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan collects and publicly displays contemporary sculpture. On our campus and throughout the community, indoors and out, you can engage with dynamic artworks by Dale Chihuly, Richard Hunt, George Rickey, and many more artists – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Explore KAC’s public sculpture sites and you will learn about more than art; you will discover the community in which it lives.
Krasl Art Center offers youth and adult education programs in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, photography, stop-motion animation, ceramics, and sculpture. Stay up-to-date on classes by subscribing to our e-newsletter
KAC offers in-person programs including youth camps & classes, teen/adult classes, and visiting artist workshops year-round.
Something is always happening at Krasl Art Center. From the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff to ongoing public events indoors and out to our volunteer gatherings, Krasl is a vibrant year ’round gathering spot. See what’s coming soon. We’d love to see you at Krasl Art Center in beautiful downtown St. Joseph, Michigan.
Head to Lake Bluff Park on the second weekend of July for the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services and Krasl Art Center! 2026 dates are Saturday, July 11 from 9 AM – 6 PM, and Sunday, July 12 from 10 AM – 5 PM.
The Richard Hunt Studio Center in Benton Harbor is a dynamic community resource in the making. As the former satellite studio of American sculptor Richard Hunt, it is a space that honors Hunt’s legacy and spirit, his practice of making art public, and his commitment to the studio as a catalyst for development and innovation.
The non-profit Krasl Art Center provides southwest Michigan residents and visitors the opportunity to experience high quality art exhibitions, installations, and events, and to participate in art classes, camps, guest artist workshops, and outreach opportunities. Always changing indoors and out, Krasl is grateful for the support of our generous donors, volunteers and members. If you haven’t yet, please consider volunteering, becoming a member and/or making a donation. It all matters.
Main Gallery: Personal to Politcal: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press There is no singular way to address the conversation of race and representation in contemporary art. Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press presents fourteen artists who capture the personal narratives and political discourses of African […]
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 5-6:30 PM | BENTON HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY 213 E. WALL STREET, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022 Free & Open to the Public CEREAL BOX FANCY HATS Create an extravagant hat using everyday materials. Bring your own or choose from our selection of recycled cereal boxes.
SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, 11am-12:30 PM | KRASL ART CENTER 707 LAKE BLVD., ST. JOSEPH, MI 49085 Free & Open to the Public CLAY MASKS Create fun or scary makes out of clay by combining basic geometric shapes, cutting eyeholes, and carving designs. Pick up your fired mask the following Saturday, September 15.
COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR, 9 AM | KRASL ART CENTER 707 LAKE BLVD., ST. JOSEPH, MI 49085 Free & Open to the Public Walk through the galleries to learn more about the content of the artworks, the careers of the artists and the history of the Paulson Fontaine Press during this informative gallery tour with KAC Deputy Director […]
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 6:30 PM | BENTON HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY 213 E. WALL STREET, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022 Free & Open to the Public Facilitated by Siobhan Leonard How can the arts transform a community? This book club explores how to identify the true needs of a community, build partnerships, and authentically engage in […]
SEPTEMBER 15, 8:30 PM THE LIVERY, 190 5TH STREET, BENTON HARBOR $5 ARTOBERFEST ENTRY FEE DECEMBER 6, 7 PM BOX FACTORY FOR THE ARTS, 1101 BROAD STREET, ST. JOSEPH $3 SUGGESTED DONATION If you want to be surprised and inspired by the talent, creativity and passion in our local community, PechaKucha is the event for […]
$50 FEE INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION, SNACKS, AND TOUR FEES; MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED It's hard to believe that the 10th annual ArtPrize event is approaching! Join us for a day of exploration and guided museum tours at this sprawling city-wide exhibition. View and vote on thousands of artworks displayed in museums, galleries, businesses, and outdoor spaces […]
September 25 - November 13 (8) Tuesday's from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Class Code: AP2 Tuition: $135.00 / $125.00 Members Faculty: Matt Payovich MATERIALS LIST DISCUSSED AT FIRST CLASS OPEN TO NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS Learn to paint in a fluid and expressive style with artist Matt Payovich. Beginning and intermediate students will paint […]