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

Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks: BLOW UP II - Liz Rossof
2021-07-22 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | 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
