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 […]
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 6-8 PM Join us in celebrating the opening of this new exhibition. Music, small bites and a cash bar will supplement the wonderful art on view to make this a truly unique and enjoyable evening.
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 […]
Thursday, November 1, 2018 @ 12:00 PM | Krasl Art Center Free & Open to the Public You’re Invited! Krasl Art Center - Ribbon Cutting Thursday, November 1, 2018 12:00PM Presenting KAC’s New Outdoor Space - Sculpting Community - anchored by artist Richard Hunt’s newest sculpture, Rising Crossing Tides and made possible through the generous support of 1st Source Bank. Be a part […]
AGES 13+ NOVEMBER 3 & 4, 10 AM-4 PM TUITION: $100/$110 BRING YOUR OWN T-SHIRT Jewelry artist and seamstress Angela Caldwell will help you design and create your own bracelet and t-shirt that light up using LED lights and small battery packs. Learn the basics of electrical circuits while creating wearable e-textile items. Science and […]
AGES 13+ NOVEMBER 3 & 4, 10 AM-4 PM TUITION: $100/$110 BRING YOUR OWN T-SHIRT Jewelry artist and seamstress Angela Caldwell will help you design and create your own bracelet and t-shirt that light up using LED lights and small battery packs. Learn the basics of electrical circuits while creating wearable e-textile items. Science and […]
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 […]
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 RELIEF PRINTMAKING Taking inspiration from prints in the Personal to Political exhibition on view in the Krasl Art Center galleries, participants will learn to carve images into foam plates and […]
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 6:30-8:30 PM | KRASL ART CENTER, 707 LAKE BLVD., ST. JOSEPH, MI 49085 OPEN TO ALL ADULT STUDENTS, 2D AND CLAY ARTIST GUILD MEMBERS Don’t be scared! Group critiques provide insight and inspiration into your work that can propel your artistic practice forward. Bring an in-progress or recently completed artwork […]
Wednesday, November 7, 11 AM-1:30 PM Thursday, November 8, 11 AM-1:30 PM Friday, November 9, 11 AM-1:30 PM Looking for special holiday gifts and a great lunch out? Mark your calendars for the annual Soup’s On event November 7-9! Enjoy a warm, cozy meal with friends, family, or colleagues. Our three-day celebration features soup from […]
Wednesday, November 7, 11 AM-1:30 PM Thursday, November 8, 11 AM-1:30 PM Friday, November 9, 11 AM-1:30 PM Looking for special holiday gifts and a great lunch out? Mark your calendars for the annual Soup’s On event November 7-9! Enjoy a warm, cozy meal with friends, family, or colleagues. Our three-day celebration features soup from […]
SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, 11am-12:30 PM | KRASL ART CENTER 707 LAKE BLVD., ST. JOSEPH, MI 49085 Free & Open to the Public HENNA TATTOOS Create intricate designs on your arms or hands with henna. Artist Meeta Kedia will show examples of traditional henna tattoos and discuss their meanings as participants design and apply […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 AM: Artist Talk - Free and Open to the Public Join artist Allison Svoboda in the artlab for an informal talk about the process and inspiration behind her artwork. Enjoy a snack and continued dialogue in the KAC lobby after. 11 AM: Sumi-e Painting Workshop - FULL - CHECK BACK FOR FURTHER WORKSHOPS Learn […]
Building on recent events, this timely exhibition reflects more than twenty-five Cuban artists’ ruminations on the quotidian, social, and political realities of the island and the contemporary world. The island geography and political intensity of Cuba inform the work in a way that is immediately identifiable, often concealing coded, even subversive, ideas while simultaneously celebrating […]
Opening Party: Friday, November 30, from 5:30-8 pm; free & open to the public. LECTURE 5:30-6:30 PM Silvia Pedraza, Professor of Sociology and American Culture at the University of Michigan, will speak on generational politics, tracing shifts and differences in the attitudes and experiences of Cuban islanders and those who left. OPENING PARTY 6:30-8 PM […]