Krasl Art Center

In The Lab, Marat Paranksy: Excursions
2023-04-22 - 2023-06-25 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Michigan-based artist Marat Paransky seeks to “discourage the typical black-and-white thinking that plagues the debate on nuclear.” Instead, his research-based project of over ten years forms a diverse archive of sculpture, photographs, drawings – even books and articles – that present factual, fantastical, and emotional responses to the topic.

Open Lab Artist Talk, Marat Paransky’s Excursions
Friday, April 21
6 - 8 pm; Artist Talk at 7 pm
FREE and open to the public

Cover artwork: Marat Paransky. Forest Threats. 2019. Ceramic, acrylic, debris, found metal parts.

IN THE LAB: THEDA SANDIFORD
2023-06-01 - 2023-09-17 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
In Triggered, Truth & Transformation, Theda Sandiford’s Emotional Baggage Carts and other found object installations – including an interactive social justice tapestry – “gingerly invite the audience into off-the-wall conversations about microaggressions, stereotypes and implicit bias.”
Learn more from the artist at Krasl’s free Open Lab:
OPEN LAB: ARTIST TALK WITH THEDA SANDIFORD
Saturday, July 29, 11 am artist talk followed by gallery tour
FREE and open to the publicBanner image artwork: Theda Sandiford. I Can’t Breathe – Emotional Baggage Cart, 2021. CPAP tubing, solar rope lights, gold 550 paracord, zip ties, and gold spray paint on recovered shopping cart.

IN THE GALLERIES: THE ART OF ELIZABETH CATLETT FROM THE COLLECTION OF SAMELLA LEWIS
2023-06-10 - 2023-09-04 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
The Art of Elizabeth Catlett presents a selection of the artist’s work from the collection of her student, fellow artist, educator, and lifelong friend Samella Lewis.
The exhibition was organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA.

Explore free programs:

Exhibition Preview: The Art of Elizabeth Catlett
Friday, June 9, 6 – 8 pm
FREE and open to the public

Coffee with the Curator
Thursday, June 15, 12 – 1 pm
FREE and open to the public

Banner artwork: Elizabeth Catlett. Roots, 1981. Mixed media, edition 12/110.

FAMILY NIGHT AT THE BHPL: CONTEMPORARY BLACK ART | AMY SHERALD
2023-06-14 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Benton Harbor Public Library
Wednesday, June 14, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Free & Open to All Ages at the Benton Harbor Public Library
Join us for a night of creativity at the Benton Harbor Public Library as we explore the vibrant world of Contemporary Black Art. Inspired by Amy Sherald’s iconic portrait of Michelle Obama, we’ll create our own modern self-portraits as we reflect on the importance of representation and inclusivity in art.

COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR: THE ART OF ELIZABETH CATLETT
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Thursday, June 15, 12 – 1 pm
FREE and open to the public
Tour the recently opened exhibition, The Art of Elizabeth Catlett, with Executive Director and Chief Curator Tami Fauver. Coffee with the Curator is a free, informal tour over the lunch hour at KAC. Sponsored by Forté Coffee.
Artwork: Elizabeth Catlett. Sharecropper, 1965. Linocut
Photo of Tami Fauver by David Knight.
The exhibition was organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA.
