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  The 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 the Krasl Art Center’s public sculpture sites and you will learn about more than art; you will discover the community in which it lives.

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  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 when classes will start up by subscribing to our e-newsletter

  KAC is proud to offer online courses that you can enjoy from home!

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  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.

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  The 2020 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff has been canceled, but you can still support the talented artists juried into the fair! Browse our 2020 Featured Artists and purchase artwork directly through the artists’ websites.

  Mark your calendar for July 10 & 11, 2021 as we celebrate the 60th annual Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff.

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  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.

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We are always looking for dedicated people and smiling faces to be members of the Krasl Art Center crew.  We have many volunteer opportunities for you to make a difference and match your interests.

Art Fair
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And More…

You will meet new people, discover others who share your interests and have fun while supporting the arts.  If you have questions about volunteer opportunities please contact volunteer@krasl.org.  Otherwise, apply to volunteer today!

VOLUNTEER DOCENT PROGRAM

Are you interested in learning about art, interacting with the youth of our community and working with a dynamic group of people? Become a volunteer docent at the Krasl Art Center! See the details below and email your completed Volunteer Docent Application to education@krasl.org today!

What is a volunteer docent?

A docent is a trained museum guide.  The KAC has a variety of tours that require docents, including gallery tours, outdoor sculpture walking tours, and special event tours.  Docents must be knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and comfortable working with diverse groups of children and adults.  The KAC education department provides weekly 1 hour training sessions that cover art history, cultural sensitivity, public speaking, and teaching strategies.  Occasional field trips and artist lectures are also included in the training.

What is the time commitment required?

Training sessions are held on Wednesday afternoons from 12-1 pm.  Tours are typically scheduled between 9 am and 5 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  There are occasional weekend and evening time commitments.

Why would I do this for free?

Most museum docent programs are led by volunteers with a passion for teaching and learning about art.  Docents benefit from a free and intensive education in the arts and the opportunity to share that education with others.  In addition, volunteer docents enjoy KAC membership, invitations to special events, and one free KAC class per session.

I want to participate.  How do I get started?

Download the Volunteer Docent Application and email the completed form to education@krasl.org or drop off a hard copy at the reception desk.  You will receive an email confirmation, and the upcoming training schedule.

Sponsorship

You and your company can bring a wide range of programs to the community through a sponsorship at the Krasl Center for the Arts.  As a sponsor you and your company will be recognized in media and KAC events throughout the year. You will also have access to a number of unique benefits.  

Please see examples of publicity and benefits below then contact Dee Hodgson, Development manager at dhodgson@krasl.org  or 269.983.0271.

Premier Sponsorship Benefits

• Clients and employees (up to 50) will enjoy an invitation only Preview Party. Meet the curator who will provide insight into the exhibition. This privately catered event includes wine and hors d’oeuvres free of charge.
• Complimentary use of KAC for private or business party for one date during the year
• 8 reserved tickets to the 98.3 Coast Smooth Jazz Concert.
• Access (up to 8 guests) to VIP Hospitality Room at the Boulevard Inn during the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
• Invitation (for up to 4 people) to Artist’s Breakfast on Saturday morning, provided by a Schu’s Restaurant

Promotional Recognition

• Krasl Art Center will place company name and logos on all printed material produced for their selected exhibit.  This includes an oversized banner placed outside the Krasl Art Center for the duration of the exhibit.
• Recognition in each KAC newsletter with special recognition from the Executive Director (1,000 addresses)
• Recognition at newly launched (May 2018) website, www.krasl.org
• Recognition of sponsorship during all special events related to exhibition
• Logo included on print or electronic promotional materials
• Logo on sculpture plaques placed outdoors for 16 months
• Logo on exhibition postcard (2,000 printed)
• Name on sponsor board for 1 year (100,000 visitors annually)
• Recognition in all media relations
• Invitation to advertise in the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff Guide Book at the reduced sponsor rate
• Ability to use the exhibition sponsorship in your own promotions.