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! 2025 dates are Saturday, July 12 from 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday, July 13 from 10 am – 5 pm.
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.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This exhibition is sponsored by Parrett Company. Curated by Sara Terry and Teun van der Heijden, Aftermath: War is Only Half the Story tells the incredibly moving stories of the people left behind after the cameras have moved on from a war zone. Drawing on photographs from over fifty […]
Wilderness and Household: Coping with Comfort February 8 - April 8 This artlab exhibition explored the evolution of domestic appliances and how they have gradually shaped humans into creatures of comfort. Consisting of sculptural apparatuses connected through the elements and functions of domestic appliances, Yehelena & Michael re-imagined these household object's place within consumption, preservation, sustainability, and necessity. By […]
February 27, 2019 at Lake Michigan College, 9 AM – 5 PM Free & Open to the Public Watch as the jurors - a panel of professional artists and art experts - select the artists for the 2019 show. Jurors review the more than 900 artists who submit their work in hopes of being invited […]
For more information about the 2019 Coastline Children's Film Festival, Visit coastlinechildrensfilmfestival.com 3/8 | OPENING NIGHT COSTUME PARTY Dress up as your favorite animated character and come prepared to sing and dance with Brandon Mattson before the NYICFF KID FLICKS ONE screening. Prizes awarded for the best costume. FREE KRASL ART CENTER 6:00 PM […]
Friday, March 8 at The Krasl Art Center OPENING NIGHT COSTUME PARTY LIVE MUSIC and KID FLICKS One Screening Calling all Party animals. COSTUME PARTY and CONTEST and SCREENING of KID FLICKS ONE along with live music by Brandon Mattson. Come as one of your favorite animated characters. The evening begins at 6:00 pm with […]
Each year, Berrien RESA, The Box Factory for the Arts, and the Krasl Art Center work together to present two amazing student art shows, one for elementary students and one for middle school and high school students. These art shows allow local students to exhibit their artwork in a professional venue and have it viewed […]
Opening Reception for Students and Families Saturday, March 9 12 to 2 pm The awards ceremony begins at 12:30 pm Elementary Student Exhibition March 9 - March 23 Exhibits open daily Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM (Wednesdays 10 AM - 7 PM) Presented in partnership - Krasl Art Center, Box Factory for […]
March 9, 2:30 PM As part of the Coastline Children’s Film Festival, enjoy a free screening of Mirai (100 min), an animated fantasy film by acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda. MIRAI Japan 2018 100 min in English Ages 9 and up Academy Award Nomination for Best Animated Feature FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLICS From acclaimed director […]
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 6:30 PM The Unseen 1997 Czech Republic, 53 min with English subtitles Ages 10 and up People imagine, that the blind live in darkness and know nothing about the things around them. But they have a concrete image of everything.“ says photographer Daniela Horníčková, who led blind children from the Prague Jaroslav […]
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 @ THE BENTON HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY, 213 E WALL ST, 5 PM KID FLCKS ONE Short Films Program Best for ages 3-7 52 min in English Art activity at 6:00 pm around the animated KID FLICKS short HENRIYETI: SOCK IT TO ME, YETI! The New York International Children's Film Festival brings us […]
213 E WALL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022 5 - 7 PM FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Short Films Program Best for ages 3-7 52 min in English Art activity at 6:00 pm around the animated KID FLICKS short HENRIYETI: SOCK IT TO ME, YETI! The New York International Children's Film Festival brings us […]
THURSDAY, MARCH 14 at THE BENTON HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY, 213 E WALL ST, 6:30 PM JEANNETTE, the Childhood of Joan of Arc Directed by Bruno Dumont, France, Live Action 2017 105 min, in French with English subtitles, Ages 12 and up Free/$1 suggested donation French master Bruno Dumont (Hadewijch) recreates the adolescence of the Maid of Orleans […]
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, REGISTRATION REQUIRED Young animators ages 8-12 will begin by picking a random title from a hat, such as “The Obsession of the Wizards,” “The Trainer of the Star,” or “Vision of Elves.” Using LEGO characters and iPads, participants will work in teams to bring these titles to life as short stop-motion animations. […]
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, REGISTRATION REQUIRED Using LEGO’s Architecture Studio design toolkit, students ages 5-7 will work in teams to design and build space stations on different planets. Each planet presents a unique design challenge, such as low gravitational force or extreme temperatures. Pre-registration is required. Register online at https://krasl.org/education/youth/camps/ Session 1: 12 - 1:30 PM […]
SATURDAY, MARCH 16 , 1:30 PM NYICFF KID FLICKS TWO Ages 8 and up 79 min. Free/$1 suggested donation Explore new worlds without leaving the theater! Kid Flicks features audience favorites and award-winners from the 2018 New York International Children’s Film Festival, the largest film festival for kids and teens in North America. Each year, NYICFF scours […]
SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 5 PM Come Back to Erin USA 1914 13 min Silent Film Ages 6 and up with live piano accompaniment by Dr. Larry Schanker Screens just before the finale film OLIVER TWIST Free/$1 suggested donation Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this sweet little Irish gem. In this transatlantic tale feisty young Peggy […]
Thursday, April 21 4:30 - 6 PM FREE FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY CANCER Join us for a fun time drawing cartoons! The workshop will be led by KAC teacher, Keith Stevens. Art Play Workshops are offered by the Berrien County Cancer Service for children and families whose lives have been impacted by the cancer of […]