Art
- ART
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.
Education
- Education
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.
Events
- Events
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.
Art Fair
- ART FAIR
- FAQ’s – KRASL ART FAIR
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.
Support & Join
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.

Park: Margaret B. Upton Arboretum

Cowl

Artist: Carl Billingsley

Medium: Corten steel

Year:

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Steel Arch 4

Artist: Ken Thompson

Medium: Corten steel, stainless steel

Year: 2009

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Hidden Legend

Artist: Jon Isherwood

Medium: Granite

Year: 1994

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Nasca Iron

Artist: Jay Wholley

Medium: Welded steel with inlaid wood

Year: 1985

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Gulwave

Artist: Kirk Newman

Medium: Bronze

Year: 1983

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Standing Arch, Five

Artist: Ken Thompson

Medium: Corten and Stainless Steel

Year: 2014

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Sharp’s Bench

Artist: Barry Hehemann

Medium: Granite, concrete, painted steel bench,

Year: 1995

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Five Ships

Artist: Eric Shaw

Medium: Aluminum and stainless steel

Year: 1990

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