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SUMMARY:COLLABORATIVE FAMILY WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, AUGUST 14\, 10 AM - 2:30 PM\, BYO PICNIC LUNCH\n$10 per family of up to 4 participants. Ages 8 and up. Advance Registration required.\n  \nLearn how to sculpt with air during this collaborative\, hands-on workshop inspired by BLOW UP II. Led by Dutch architect Eric Schrijver and American artist and art educator Sarah Justice\, the team behind Levilab\, we will explore geometry and science\, color and light as we build our very own inflatables on KAC’s Oval Lawn. \nThis in-person workshop will be outdoors and socially distanced\, but multi-generational\, hands-on collaboration within each family group is encouraged. We recommend that participants register in groups of at least two. Participants should plan to bring their own picnic lunch.  \nImage courtesy of Eric Schrijver\, Levilab.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/collaborative-family-workshop/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - August 12 Pop Up Concert on the Oval Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Join KAC and SMSO Next Thursday at 4 PM IN AUGUST \nKrasl Art Center (KAC) is thrilled to host musicians from the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra (SMSO) for a free outdoor concert series! \nKAC’s benefactors\, Olga & George Krasl\, wanted to “make life more worthwhile”. The George Krasl Memorial Concert (GKMC) Fund is one more way their legacy continues to give back to our community. \nThe finale toKAC’s SMSO Summer Pop-Up Garden Concerts is funded in part by the 2021 GKMC Fund and combines the visual and musical arts on Thursday\, August 26 with the Martin Wind Duo. Kassia and Sam Martin’s program explores the connections between music and storytelling. They will play pieces inspired by stories\, from mythology\, opera\, and movies – some of which will include narration along with the music. Pieces include Syrinx by Claude Debussy\, The Pied Piper of Harlem by Adolphus Hailstork\, and Story Hour by Philip Parker. \nEnjoy different musical selections inspired by opera\, mythology\, pop culture\, storytelling\, and collaboration. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket to this sunny\, free series held among beautiful artworks on Krasl Art Center’s campus. Donations are appreciated and support the 2021 Berrien County Arts Challenge. \nAugust 5\nBrook Bennett\, cello\nJessie Bennett\, violin\nMark Portolese\, violin\nSara Churchill\, viola\n\nThe program will include an afternoon of light classical music with “The Big Three” of classical composers; Mozart\, Beethoven\, and Haydn. The music will pick up and bring you to your feet with some dance music from Latin and South America.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 12 – CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT AND HUMIDITY\nBrandon LePage\, flute\nRachel Miller\, harp\n\nSpeaking of Latin music\, this flute and harp duet will have you dancing all night long with Piazzola’s History of the Tango. This dance-themed program will be fun\, inspiring\, and get you moving!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 19  \nDan Price\, trumpet\nRenée Vogen\, horn\nCorey Sansolo\, trombone\n\nFrom Baroque to jazz\, this brass trio has a large potpourri of music! Starting with the more traditional works of Corelli and Montiverdi\, all the way through catchy tunes from Gershwin\, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 26\nThe Martin Wind Duo – Kassia and Sam Martin\n\nKassia and Sam Martin’s program explores the connections between music and storytelling. They will play pieces inspired by stories\, from mythology\, opera\, and movies – some of which will include narration along with the music. Pieces include Syrinx by Claude Debussy\, The Pied Piper of Harlem by Adolphus Hailstork\, and Story Hour by Philip Parker.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra and Krasl Art Center. The finale to this year’s concerts is funded inpart by the 2021 George Krasl Memorial Concert Fund.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/pop-up-concerts-on-the-oval-lawn-2021-08-12/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Visiting Artist,Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210805T170000
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SUMMARY:Pop Up Concerts on the Oval Lawn
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAYS AT 4 PM IN AUGUST \nKrasl Art Center (KAC) is thrilled to host musicians from the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra (SMSO) for a free outdoor concert series! \nKAC’s benefactors\, Olga & George Krasl \, wanted to “make life more worthwhile”. The George Krasl Memorial Concert (GKMC) Fund is one more way their legacy continues to give back to our community. \nThe finale toKAC’s SMSO Summer Pop-Up Garden Concerts is funded in part by the 2021 GKMC Fund and combines the visual and musical arts on Thursday\, August 26 with the Martin Wind Duo. Kassia and Sam Martin’s program explores the connections between music and storytelling. They will play pieces inspired by stories\, from mythology\, opera\, and movies – some of which will include narration along with the music. Pieces include Syrinx by Claude Debussy\, The Pied Piper of Harlem by Adolphus Hailstork\, and Story Hour by Philip Parker. \nEnjoy different musical selections inspired by opera\, mythology\, pop culture\, storytelling\, and collaboration. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket to this sunny\, free series held among beautiful artworks on Krasl Art Center’s campus. Donations are appreciated and support the 2021 Berrien County Arts Challenge. \nAugust 5\nBrook Bennett\, cello\nJessie Bennett\, violin\nMark Portolese\, violin\nSara Churchill\, viola\n\nThe program will include an afternoon of light classical music with “The Big Three” of classical composers; Mozart\, Beethoven\, and Haydn. The music will pick up and bring you to your feet with some dance music from Latin and South America.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 12\nBrandon LePage\, flute\nRachel Miller\, harp\n\nSpeaking of Latin music\, this flute and harp duet will have you dancing all night long with Piazzola’s History of the Tango. This dance-themed program will be fun\, inspiring\, and get you moving!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 19  \nDan Price\, trumpet\nRenée Vogen\, horn\nCorey Sansolo\, trombone\n\nFrom Baroque to jazz\, this brass trio has a large potpourri of music! Starting with the more traditional works of Corelli and Montiverdi\, all the way through catchy tunes from Gershwin\, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 26\nThe Martin Wind Duo – Kassia and Sam Martin\n\nKassia and Sam Martin’s program explores the connections between music and storytelling. They will play pieces inspired by stories\, from mythology\, opera\, and movies – some of which will include narration along with the music. Pieces include Syrinx by Claude Debussy\, The Pied Piper of Harlem by Adolphus Hailstork\, and Story Hour by Philip Parker.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra and Krasl Art Center. The finale to this year’s concerts is funded inpart by the 2021 George Krasl Memorial Concert Fund.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/pop-up-concerts-on-the-oval-lawn/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Visiting Artist,Event
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: OUTDOOR SCULPTURE WALK
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WALKING TOUR\nTHURSDAY\, JULY 15\, 7 PM\nFREE; Advance Registration required.\n  \nLet’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.  \nArtwork: Ken Thompson. Steel Arch 4\, 2009. Corten steel and stainless steel.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/third-thursday-art-event-outdoor-sculpture-walk/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210622
DTSTAMP:20210505T151657Z
CREATED:20210505T151657Z
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SUMMARY:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: IN-PERSON TEEN/ADULT CLASSES (13+ YRS)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 14. CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 21. \nPRICES VARY | krasl.org/education/adult/classes/ \n\nExplore nature and the arts at Krasl Art Center (KAC)! Multiple studios are ready to welcome students 13+  back for in person art classes after a year-long hiatus. Whether you are an established artist looking for a new skill\, or interested in forming a new hobby\, KAC offers classes for students at multiple skill levels and at varying lengths. \n\nIndoor studio classes will have a 4-student cap\, and new outdoor classes a 6-student cap\, all created with student safety in mind.  \n\nThe new outdoor studio is part of KAC’s East Garden\, dedicated in memory of Lupe Hopp and underwritten by Horizon Bank. The site is dedicated to interactive sculpture. This year\, KAC combined the creativity and interaction of East Garden artist installations with the pragmatic need for an outdoor summer studio. Prismatic Hope\, by local artist Andy Sawyer\, is the colorful result. Sawyer’s design includes artist work stations for six (6) artists and one (1) instructor – all colorfully delineated\, spaced and shielded to allow for safe artmaking. \n\n**Teen/Adult classes  are listed below\, visit krasl.org/education/adult/classes/ to learn more and register before June 14\, 2021.** \n\n———- \n — SPECIAL CLASS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SARETT NATURE CENTER — \nA.D.1: NATURE JOURNALING 101 AT SARETT NATURE CENTER (OUTDOORS)\n16+ YRS\, ( 4 ) WEDNESDAYS\, 6 – 8 PM. JUNE 2\, 9\, 23\, 30 (NO CLASS JUNE 16) \nTUITION: $80 ($70 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \n*REGISTER BY CALLING SARETT NATURE CENTER (269) 927-4832 \n**THIS CLASS MEETS AT SARETT NATURE CENTER\, 2300 N BENTON CENTER RD\, BENTON HARBOR \nTeaching Artist: David Baker and a Sarett Nature Center Naturalist \n\n———- \n— ON-SITE CLASSES — \nA.P.1: INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING AND PAINTING (OUTDOORS) \n( 8 ) MONDAYS\, 6:15-8:45 PM\, JUNE 21-AUGUST 16 (NO CLASS JULY 5) \nTUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nTeaching Artist:  Lea Bult \n———- \nA.P.2: INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLIC PAINTING (OUTDOORS) \n( 8 ) TUESDAYS\, 1:15-3:45 PM. JUNE 22-AUGUST 17 (NO CLASS JULY 6) \nTUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nTeaching Artist: Nathan Margoni \n———- \nA.P.3: INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING (OUTDOORS) \n( 8 ) THURSDAYS\, 6:15-8:45 PM. JUNE 24-AUGUST 19 (NO CLASS JULY 8) \nTUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nTeaching Artist: Lea Bult  \n———- \nA.P.4: INTERMEDIATE DRAWING AND PAINTING: ASK THE COACH! (INDOORS) \n( 8 ) MONDAYS\, 1:15-3:45 PM. June 21-AUGUST 16 (NO CLASS JULY 5) \nTUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nArtist Coach: David Baker  \n———- \nA.P.5: DRAWING AND PAINTING INDEPENDENT STUDY (INDOORS) \n( 8 ) THURSDAYS\, 1-3:30 PM. JUNE 24-AUGUST 26 ( NO CLASS JULY 8 & JULY 22) \nTUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nTeaching Artist:Lea Bult \n———- \nA.PH.1: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS (INDOORS) \n( 6 ) MONDAYS\, 6-8:30 PM. JULY 12-AUGUST 16 \n*BRING YOUR OWN DSLR CAMERA \nTUITION: $140 ($130 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nTeaching Artist:Nicolina Holt  \n———- \nA.C.1: INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS (INDOORS) \n( 8 ) THURSDAYS\, 4-6:30 PM. JUNE 24-AUGUST 19 (NO CLASS JULY 8) \nTUITION: $200 ($190 FOR KAC MEMBERS) CLAY: $25 PER BAG \nTeaching Artist: Jennifer Zona  \n———- \nA.C.2: INTRODUCTION TO WHEELTHROWING (INDOOR\, MAX 4 STUDENTS) \n( 8 ) MONDAYS\, 6:30-9 PM. JUNE 21-AUGUST 16 (NO CLASS JULY 5) \nTUITION: $200 ($190 FOR KAC MEMBERS) CLAY: $25 PER BAG \nTeaching Artist: TBD \n———- \nA.C.3: FLOWER POT RAKU FIRING (OUTDOORS*\, MAX 5 STUDENTS PER SESSION) \nSATURDAY\, JULY 17 \nTUITION: $35 ($25 FOR KAC MEMBERS). PRE-MADE FLOWER POTS: $5 EACH \n\nSHIFT 1: 10 AM-12 PM (5 STUDENTS MAX)\nSHIFT 2: 12-2 PM (5 STUDENTS MAX)\nSHIFT 3: 2-4 PM (5 STUDENTS MAX)\n\nTeaching Artist: Jon Hook *Class takes place outside of KAC’s Ceramic Studio. Experienced clay artists may bring their own bisque art to fire instead of purchasing pre-made flower pots. \n———- \nA.J.1.INTRODUCTION TO METALSMITHING AND BASIC STONE SETTING (INDOORS) \n(4) THURSDAYS\, 6-8:30 PM. JUNE 24-JULY 22 (NO CLASS JULY 8) \nTUITION: $105 ($95 FOR KAC MEMBERS). MATERIALS FEE: $45 \nTeaching Artist: Tabatha Gulin \n———- \n**Visit krasl.org/education/adult/classes/ to learn more and register before June 14\, 2021.**
URL:https://krasl.org/event/registration-deadline-in-person-teen-adult-classes-13-yrs/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Visiting Artist,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210622
DTSTAMP:20210505T150823Z
CREATED:20210505T150823Z
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SUMMARY:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: KAC IN-PERSON YOUTH CLASSES (5 - 12 YRS)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 14. CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 21. \nkrasl.org/education/youth/classes/ \nPRICES VARY \n\nExplore nature and the arts at Krasl Art Center (KAC)! Multiple studios are ready to welcome students ages 5 – 12 back for in person art classes after a year-long hiatus. For students (and parents) searching for longer summertime artmaking programs\, KAC offers five\, 8-week classes and one single-day workshop for students age 7 – 12\, and one class for teens age 13 – 18! \n\nIndoor studio classes will have a 4-student cap\, and new outdoor classes a 6-student cap\, all created with student safety in mind.  \n\nThe new outdoor studio is part of KAC’s East Garden\, dedicated in memory of Lupe Hopp and underwritten by Horizon Bank. The site is dedicated to interactive sculpture. This year\, KAC combined the creativity and interaction of East Garden artist installations with the pragmatic need for an outdoor summer studio. Prismatic Hope\, by local artist Andy Sawyer\, is the colorful result. Sawyer’s design includes artist work stations for six (6) artists and one (1) instructor – all colorfully delineated\, spaced and shielded to allow for safe artmaking. \n\n**Youth classes are listed below\, visit krasl.org/education/youth/classes/ to learn more and register before June 14\, 2021.** \n\n———- \nSINGLE DAY CLASS – Y.812.A2: POP GOES THE CARD! (OUTDOORS) \n8-12 YRS\, FRIDAY\, JUNE 25\, 1-3 PM \nTUITION: $35 ($25 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nTeaching Artist: Jeff Heaton \n———- \nY.57.A: MUD PUPPIES (INDOORS) \n5 – 7 YRS\, ( 8 ) TUESDAYS\, 1 – 3 PM \nJUNE 22-AUGUST 17 (NO CLASS JULY 6) \nTUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nTeaching Artist: Sherrie Styx  \n———- \nY.812.A: MUD MAKERS (INDOORS) \n8 – 12 YRS\, ( 8 ) WEDNESDAYS\, 1-3 PM \nJUNE 24-AUGUST 19 (NO CLASS JULY 8) \nTUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nTeaching Artist: Jennifer Zona \n———- \nY.57.B: DRAWING & PAINTING ANIMALS (OUTDOORS) \n5-7 YRS\, ( 8 ) THURSDAYS\, 1:15 – 3:15 PM \nJUNE 24-AUGUST 19 (NO CLASS JULY 8) \nTUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nTeaching Artist: Amy Story \n———- \nY.812.B: ART SAMPLER: DRAWING\, PAINTING\, & METAL-SMITHING (OUTDOORS) \n8-12 YRS\, ( 8 ) WEDNESDAYS\, 1:15 – 3:15 PM \nJUNE 23-AUGUST 18 (NO CLASS JULY 7) \nTUITION: $185 ($175 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nTeaching Artist: Sherrie Styx.  \n———- \nY.1318.A: PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (INDOORS) \n13-18 YRS\, ( 8 ) TUESDAYS\, 1:30-3:30 PM \nJUNE 23-AUGUST 24 (NO CLASS JULY 6 & JULY 20) \nTUITION: $160 ($150 FOR KAC MEMBERS) \nTeaching Artist: Lea Bult \n———- \n**Visit krasl.org/education/youth/classes/ to learn more and register before June 14\, 2021** \n———-
URL:https://krasl.org/event/registration-deadline-kac-in-person-youth-classes-5-12-yrs/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Visiting Artist,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210622
DTSTAMP:20210505T145657Z
CREATED:20210505T145657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T145657Z
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SUMMARY:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: KAC IN-PERSON 5-DAY YOUTH CAMPS (5 - 12 YRS)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 14. FIRST CAMP BEGINS JUNE 21. \nkrasl.org/education/youth/camps/ \n$160 ($150 for KAC Members) \n\nExplore nature and the arts at Krasl Art Center (KAC)! Multiple studios are ready to welcome students ages 5 – 12 back in person to art camps after a year-long hiatus. Summer Youth Camps run at reduced capacity June through August. \n\nThis summer\, KAC is pleased to offer indoor studio classes with a 4-student cap and new outdoor classes with a 6-student cap\, all created with student safety in mind.  \n\nThe new outdoor studio is part of KAC’s East Garden\, dedicated in memory of Lupe Hopp and underwritten by Horizon Bank. The site is dedicated to interactive sculpture. This year\, KAC combined the creativity and interaction of East Garden artist installations with the pragmatic need for an outdoor summer studio. Prismatic Hope\, by local artist Andy Sawyer\, is the colorful result. Sawyer’s design includes artist work stations for six (6) artists and one (1) instructor – all colorfully delineated\, spaced and shielded to allow for safe artmaking. \n\n**Camps are listed below\, visit krasl.org/education/youth/camps/ to learn more and register before June 14\, 2021.** \n\n———- \nYC.57.A: SUNNY SURREALISM (OUTDOORS) \n5 – 7 YRS\, JUNE 21 – 25 (M-F)\, 9:15 AM-12:15 PM \nTeaching Artist: Dani Davis  \n———- \nYC.812.A: MONUMENTAL CARTOONS (INDOORS) \n8-12 YRS\, JUNE 21-25 (M-F)\, 9 AM-12 PM \nTeaching Artist: Keith Stevens \n———- \nYC.57.B: ART & STORIES (INDOORS) \n5-7 YRS\, JUNE 28-JULY 2 (M-F) 9 AM-12 PM \nTeaching Artist: Amy Story \n———- \nYC.812.B: TIE DYE & BEYOND (OUTDOORS) \n8 – 12 YRS\, JUNE 28-JULY 2 (WEATHER MAKEUP DAYS JULY 5-7\, 1-4 PM) (M-F)\, 9:15 AM-12:15 PM \nTeaching Artist:  Dani Davis \n———- \nYC.57.C: TEXTURES\, COLORS & PATTERNS OF NATURE (OUTDOORS) \n5-7 YRS\, JULY 12-16 (M-F)\, 9:15 AM-12:15 PM \nTeaching Artist: Sherri Baun  \n———- \nYC.812.C: INFLATABLE ART (INDOORS) \n8-12 YRS\, JULY 12-16 (M-F)\, 9 AM-12 PM \nTeaching Artist: Keith Stevens \n———- \nYC.57.D: ACTION PAINTING (OUTDOORS) \n5 – 7 YRS\, JULY 19-23 (M-F)\, 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM \nTeaching Artist: Keith Stevens \n———- \nYC.812.D: SCULPTURAL CHARACTERS (INDOORS) \n8 – 12 YRS\, JULY 19-23  (M-F)\, 9 AM-12 PM \nTeaching Artist: Dani Davis \n*Finished sculptures will be on view on KAC grounds from July 26-30. \n———- \nYC.57.E: ART THAT FLIES (OUTDOORS) \n5-7 YRS\, JULY 26-30 (M-F)\, 9:15 AM-12:15 PM \nTeaching Artist: Keith Stevens \n———- \nYC.812.E: MINIATURE WORLDS- CAMP LILLIPUT (INDOORS) \n8 – 12 YRS\, JULY 26-30 (M – F)\, 9 AM-12 PM \nTeaching Artist: Dani Davis \n———- \nYC.57.F: EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN (OUTDOOS) \n5 – 7 YRS\, AUGUST 2-6 (M-F)\, 9:15 AM-12:15 PM \nTeaching Artist: Sherri Baun  \n———- \nYC.812.F: Mixed Media Animal Faces (INDOORS) \n8-12 YRS\, AUGUST 2-6 (M-F)\, 9 AM-12 PM \nTeaching Artist:  Heather Shelby  \n———- \n**Visit krasl.org/education/youth/camps/ to learn more and register before June 14\, 2021.**
URL:https://krasl.org/event/registration-deadline-kac-in-person-5-day-youth-camps-5-12-yrs/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Visiting Artist,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210617T190000
DTSTAMP:20210518T174835Z
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SUMMARY:THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: ARTIST TALK WITH LIZABETH ROSSOF
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, JUNE 17\, 7 PM\nFree In-person & Virtual Event On Zoom; Advance Registration Required.\n  \nArtist Lizabeth Rossof lives and works in Denver\, CO\, but grew up in Chicago\, where she was surrounded at a young age by politically and sexually charged Eastern European artworks that were smuggled through the Iron Curtain and exhibited by her art-dealer “grandparents” Jacques and Anne Baruch. Join Rossof in KAC’s galleries for a closer look at her XI’AN AMERICAN WARRIORS and learn more about the “dark and playful” influences that have contributed to her work.  \nArtwork: Lizabeth Rossof. Bart Simpson from the 5 XI’AN AMERICAN WARRIORS series\, 2019. Nylon fabric\, electric fan.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/third-thursday-art-event-artist-talk-with-lizabeth-rossof/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210614T170000
DTSTAMP:20210506T155612Z
CREATED:20210506T150859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T155612Z
UID:10000869-1623668400-1623690000@krasl.org
SUMMARY:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: KAC IN-PERSON INDOOR & OUTDOOR CLASSES
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 14\nFIRST CAMP BEGINS JUNE 21. \nExplore educational programs for: \nYOUTH CAMPS\n\nYOUTH CLASSES\n\nADULT/TEEN CLASSES\n\n\nExplore nature and the arts! Multiple studios are ready to welcome students back in person after a year-long hiatus. Summer programs run at reduced capacity June through August. \nKAC is pleased to offer indoor studio classes with a 4-student cap and new outdoor classes with a 6-student cap\, all created with student safety in mind. The new outdoor studio is part of KAC’s East Garden\, dedicated in memory of Lupe Hopp and underwritten by Horizon Bank. The site is dedicated to interactive sculpture. This year\, KAC combined the creativity and interaction of East Garden artist installations with the pragmatic need for an outdoor summer studio. Prismatic Hope\, by local artist Andy Sawyer\, is the colorful result. Sawyer’s design includes artist work stations for 6 artists and 1 instructor – all colorfully delineated\, spaced and shielded to allow for safe artmaking.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/education-registration-deadline-summer-21/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210612T130000
DTSTAMP:20210609T000044Z
CREATED:20210609T000044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T000044Z
UID:10000880-1623495600-1623502800@krasl.org
SUMMARY:OPENING CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 12\, 11 AM – 1 PM \nFree & Open to the Public \n\nCelebrate the opening of two new exhibitions with Krasl Art Center! Join artist Andy Sawyer on a tour of his new outdoor installation\, Prismatic Hope\, grab some Forté coffee\, and enjoy KAC’s outdoor spaces before heading inside to explore BLOW UP II.  \n\nArtwork: Andy Sawyer\, Prismatic Hope (concept model detail and final installation)\, mixed media\, 2021.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/opening-celebration/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210612T130000
DTSTAMP:20210607T202318Z
CREATED:20210518T174309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T202318Z
UID:10000875-1623495600-1623502800@krasl.org
SUMMARY:BLOW UP II Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 12\, 11 AM - 1 PM\nFree & Open to the Public\n  \nCelebrate the opening of two new exhibitions with us! Join artist Andy Sawyer on a tour of his new outdoor installation\, Prismatic Hope\, grab some Forté coffee\, and enjoy KAC’s outdoor spaces before heading inside to explore BLOW UP II.  \nArtwork: Andy Sawyer\, Prismatic Hope (concept model detail ande final installation)\, mixed media\, 2021.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/blow-up-ii-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTSTAMP:20210726T200634Z
CREATED:20210518T173228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T200634Z
UID:10000874-1623456000-1633305599@krasl.org
SUMMARY:BLOW UP II Exhibition Programming
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHours 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. \n\nOPENING CELEBRATION \n\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 12\, 11 AM - 1 PM \nFree & Open to the Public\n  \n\nVIRTUAL COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR \nTHURSDAY\, JUNE 17\, 12 PM \nFREE on Facebook Live\n\nTHIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: ARTIST TALK WITH LIZABETH ROSSOF \nTHURSDAY\, JUNE 17\, 7 PM\nFree In-person & Virtual Event On Zoom; Advance Registration Required.\n  \n\nCANCELED: THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: OUTDOOR SCULPTURE WALK \nIN-PERSON WALKING TOUR\nTHURSDAY\, JULY 15\, 7 PM\nFREE; Advance Registration required.\n  \n  \n\nCOLLABORATIVE FAMILY WORKSHOP \nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 14\, 10 AM - 2:30 PM\, BYO PICNIC LUNCH\n$10 per family of up to 4 participants. Ages 8 and up. Advance Registration required.\n  \nImage courtesy of Eric Schrijver\, Levilab. \n\nTHIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: VIRTUAL STUDIO TOUR WITH BIGthink \nVIRTUAL STUDIO TOUR\nTHURSDAY\, AUGUST 19\, 7 PM\nFREE; Advance Registration required.\n  \nGet 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. \nBIGthink 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. \nArtwork: BIGthink’s immersive installation as part of Krasl Art Center’s 2018 Sculpture Biennial. \n\nTHIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: OUTDOOR SCULPTURE WALK \nIN-PERSON WALKING TOUR\nTHURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 16\, 7 PM (RESCHEDULED FROM JULY)\nFREE; Advance Registration required.\n  \nLet’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.  \nArtwork: Ken Thompson. Steel Arch 4\, 2009. Corten steel and stainless steel. \n\nLIVE AT LUNCHTIME FOCUS TALKS \nTHURSDAYS at 12 PM\nFREE on Facebook Live\n 
URL:https://krasl.org/event/blow-up-ii-exhibition-programming/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210508T140000
DTSTAMP:20210503T125444Z
CREATED:20210503T125444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T125444Z
UID:10000863-1620478800-1620482400@krasl.org
SUMMARY:ARTIST TALK WITH NIKKI RENEE ANDERSON & RENEE ROBBINS
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 8\, 1 – 2 PM \nFree In-Person and Virtual Event on Zoom; Advance Registration required at krasl.org/art/programregistration \nJoin the artists in KAC’s galleries to learn about their inspiration\, process\, and the connections between their work. 
URL:https://krasl.org/event/artist-talk-with-nikki-renee-anderson-renee-robbins-2/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Visiting Artist,Event,Exhibition
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210508T140000
DTSTAMP:20210305T203555Z
CREATED:20210305T203548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T203555Z
UID:10000847-1620478800-1620482400@krasl.org
SUMMARY:ARTIST TALK WITH NIKKI RENEE ANDERSON & RENEE ROBBINS
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 8\, 1 - 2 PM\nFree In-Person and Virtual Event on Zoom;Advance Registration required.\n  \nJoin the artists in KAC’s galleries to learn about their inspiration\, process\, and the connections between their work.  \nArtwork: Left: Nikki Renee Anderson\, Sugar Flora 3 (detail)\, ceramic and acrylic\, 21″ x 8″ x 8″\, 2018. Right: Renee Robbins\, Sanctuary (detail)\, 40″ h x 60″ w\, acrylic on canvas\, 2017.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/artist-talk-with-nikki-renee-anderson-renee-robbins/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visiting Artist,Event,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://krasl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ArtistTalk.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210503T170000
DTSTAMP:20210503T131453Z
CREATED:20210503T131453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T131453Z
UID:10000865-1620028800-1620061200@krasl.org
SUMMARY:Live At Lunchtime Focus Talks
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAYS at 12 PM \nFREE on Facebook Live \n\nLive 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! \n\nAPRIL 8: VIRTUAL COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR \nAPRIL 15: NIKKI RENEE ANDERSON \nAPRIL 22: EARTH DAY CELEBRATION \nAPRIL 29: RENEE ROBBINS
URL:https://krasl.org/event/live-at-lunchtime-focus-talks-2/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210503T170000
DTSTAMP:20210503T130444Z
CREATED:20210503T130444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T130444Z
UID:10000864-1620028800-1620061200@krasl.org
SUMMARY:THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: STUDIO TOUR WITH ARTLAB ARTIST MIKE SLASKI
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY MAY 20 AT 7 PM \nVIRTUAL STUDIO TOUR \nTHURSDAY\, MAY 20\, 7 PM \nFREE; Advance Registration required  at krasl.org/art/programregistration \n\nJoin KAC Deputy Director and Curator\, Tami Miller\, on Zoom for a live tour from artlab artist Mike Slaski’s studio. Learn more about the artist and his process\, see additional work\, and ask questions during this virtual evening event.  \n\nArtwork: Mike Slaski. Wheel\, 2021. Poplar.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/third-thursday-art-event-studio-tour-with-artlab-artist-mike-slaski-2/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Visiting Artist,Event,Exhibition
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210415T190000
DTSTAMP:20210404T222208Z
CREATED:20210404T222208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210404T222208Z
UID:10000860-1618513200-1618513200@krasl.org
SUMMARY:APRIL THIRD THURSDAY
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL LECTURE \nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 15\, 7 PM \nFREE; Advance Registration required at krasl.org/art/programregistration \n\nIn celebration of National Garden Month\, and inspired by the artwork of Boom Bloom\, join us as we ‘dig deeper’ into the topic of gardening.  \n\nArtwork: Renee Robbins\, Boom Bloom\, 30″x30″\, acrylic on canvas. \n\n[Image description: A brightly colored painting on canvas. Floral forms in the foreground surround a celestial blue background. Recognizable flowers like lilies\, thistles and daisies are combined with more abstractly floral forms. Overlaying Text reads: THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: IN BLOOM – SPECIAL TALK ON GARDENING. THURSDAY\, APRIL 15\, 7 PM]
URL:https://krasl.org/event/april-third-thursday/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Visiting Artist,Event,Exhibition
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210410T123000
DTSTAMP:20210320T002236Z
CREATED:20210320T002236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T002236Z
UID:10000859-1618052400-1618057800@krasl.org
SUMMARY:Family Day: Painted Abstract Sculptures
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 10\, 2021 \n\n11 AM – 12:30 PM – At your house!  \nFREE & OPEN TO ALL AGES  \nSpace Limited\, Registration will open in March – krasl.org/education/youth/classes \n  \nInspired by Nikki Renee Anderson’s works on view in KAC’s Main Galleries this spring\, ‘Boom Bloom\,’ Anderson uses clay to make sculptures with bright pops of color that contrast the sculpture form. This family day we will play with sculptural forms and dripping paint onto them\, similar to Anderson’s work. \nArtwork: Nikki Renee Anderson\, ‘Sugar Blossom 1’ (detail)\, 2018. Ceramic and acrylic.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/family-day-painted-abstract-sculptures-2/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Event,Exhibition
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210410T123000
DTSTAMP:20210311T235632Z
CREATED:20210311T235632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T235632Z
UID:10000853-1618052400-1618057800@krasl.org
SUMMARY:Family Day: Painted Abstract Sculptures
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 10\, 2021 \n\n11 AM – 12:30 PM – At your house!  \nFREE & OPEN TO ALL AGES  \nSpace Limited\, Registration will open in March – krasl.org/education/youth/classes \n  \nInspired by Nikki Renee Anderson’s works on view in KAC’s Main Galleries this spring\, ‘Boom Bloom\,’ Anderson uses clay to make sculptures with bright pops of color that contrast the sculpture form. This family day we will play with sculptural forms and dripping paint onto them\, similar to Anderson’s work.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/family-day-painted-abstract-sculptures/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210408T140000
DTSTAMP:20210404T223250Z
CREATED:20210404T223250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210404T223250Z
UID:10000861-1617886800-1617890400@krasl.org
SUMMARY:BOOM BLOOM ARTIST TALKS
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 8\, 1 – 2 PM \nFree In-Person and Virtual Event on Zoom; Advance Registration required at krasl.org/art/programregistration \nJoin the artists in KAC’s galleries to learn about their inspiration\, process\, and the connections between their work.  \nArtwork: Left: Nikki Renee Anderson\, Sugar Flora 3 (detail)\, ceramic and acrylic\, 21″ x 8″ x 8″\, 2018. Right: Renee Robbins\, Sanctuary (detail)\, 40″ h x 60″ w\, acrylic on canvas\, 2017. \n[Image description: Two images of different artworks are side by side. The image on the left shows a detail of a white 3D ceramic sculpture. The sculpture is round like a flower bud or piece of fruit and opens at the top to reveal several small spheres covered in shiny purple paint reminiscent of the inside of a pomegranate. The image on the right shows a detail from a 2D painting depicting biomorphic forms that resemble flowers or sea anemone in shades of bright purple\, pink\, blue\, and peach. Text around the image reads: Artist Talk With Nikki Renee Anderson & Renee Robbins. Saturday\, May 8\, 1 – 2 PM.] 
URL:https://krasl.org/event/boom-bloom-artist-talks/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Visiting Artist,Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210408T120000
DTSTAMP:20210324T145454Z
CREATED:20210317T133524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T145454Z
UID:10000858-1617699600-1617883200@krasl.org
SUMMARY:SPRING BREAK CAMPS AT KAC - REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 1
DESCRIPTION:April 6 – 8\, 2021 \n9 AM – 12 PM & 1 – 4 PM \nRegistration Deadline: April 1 \n$45 ($35 for KAC Members) \nSPACE LIMITED\, ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT krasl.org/education/youth/camps \nKrasl Art Center is offering six (6) in-person art camps this spring Brask. Camps are inspired by the artworks of Renee Robbins and Nikki Renee Anderson\, on view in KAC galleries during ‘Boom Bloom’ April 3 – June 6\, 2021. The exhibition includes bold abstract paintings and sculptures that reference a variety of subjects\, including flowers\, the body\, cellular biology and outer space. \nCamps are available for students ages 5 – 7\, and 8 – 12 and cost $45 per student ($35 for KAC members). All camps are in-person\, registration and required forms are available at krasl.org/education/youth/camps. \nThe Camps: \nSB1: Clay Flower Pots and Spring Creatures \n5 – 7 YRS \nTUESDAY\, APRIL 6\, 9 AM – 12 PM \nSpring is finally here!  Create a flower pot and spring animals out of clay with Sherrie Styx! *Fired clay projects can be picked up April 23 – 26\, 11 AM  – 5 PM. \nSB2: Flower Power Paintings \n8 – 12 YRS \nTUESDAY\, APRIL 6\, 1 – 4 PM \nFlowers don’t have to be tiny\, delicate\, and pretty.  They can also be big\, bold\, and powerful! Keith Stevens will teach campers to use scale\, bold colors\, and dynamic shapes to highlight the energy and excitement of flowers and other common plants. \nSB3: Fantasy Solar Systems \n5 – 7 YRS \nWEDNESDAY\, APRIL 7\, 9 AM – 12 PM \nDraw\, paint\, and collage an entire solar system from your imagination with artist Dani Davis! Working on large black paper\, campers will populate the void with planets\, moons\, comets\, black holes\, and intergalactic inventions. \n  \nSB4: Space Junk Sculptures \n8 – 12 YRS \nWEDNESDAY\, APRIL 7\, 1 – 4 PM \nUse recycled materials to create robots\, spaceships\, rovers\, and satellites that will orbit the Krasl skies with instructor Keith Stevens! Finished sculptures will be spray painted silver and hung in KAC windows for the remainder of Spring Break week. \nSB5: Cellular Mandalas \n5-7 YRS \nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 8\, 9 AM-12 PM \nA mandala is a geometric form that begins with one central point and expands to infinite! See how gallery artist Renee Robbins has used this form in her art to represent micro and macro growth\, and then make your own paintings using the same idea with instructor Sherrie Styx. \nSB6: Biomorphic Clay Bodies (IN-PERSON) \n8-12 YRS \nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 8\, 1-4 PM \nTUITION: $45/35 MEMBERS \nClay is the perfect medium to create biomorphic forms that resemble or suggest living organisms! View the sculptures of Nikki Renee Anderson and make your own sculptures that appear to be in the process of growing\, breathing\, or changing shape before your eyes with artist Dani Davis.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/spring-break-camps-at-kac-registration-deadline-april-1/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Visiting Artist,Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210607
DTSTAMP:20210322T205336Z
CREATED:20210305T195519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T205336Z
UID:10000844-1617408000-1623023999@krasl.org
SUMMARY:BOOM BLOOM EXHIBITION PROGRAMMING
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the work on view during special tours\, artist talks\, and other virtual events. All events require advance registration. To register\, click the links below.\nHours 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. \n\nVIRTUAL COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR\nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 8\, 12 PM \nFREE on Facebook Live\n  \n \nJoin KAC Curator and Deputy Director Tami Miller for a first look and virtual tour of Boom Bloom and The Undetectable Presence during KAC’s regular weekly art talk\, Live at Lunchtime Focus Talks. \n\nTHIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: IN BLOOM – SPECIAL TALK ON GARDENING\n \nVIRTUAL LECTURE\nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 15\, 7 PM\nFREE; Advance Registration required.\n  \nIn celebration of National Garden Month\, and inspired by the artwork of Boom Bloom\, multi-talented gardening expert\, public speaker\, and founder of Botany (botanyorbust.com)\, Benjamin Futa will share a special lecture that ‘digs a little deeper’ into the topic of gardening.Join in this virtual talk to learn practical tools and strategies for integrating ecologically vibrant plants into established landscapes. Together\, we’ll demystify essential landscape design elements for homeowners and explore regenerative plant combinations suited for urban and suburban settings. \nBen Futa has more than ten year’s experience engaging audiences from home gardeners to college students and green industry peers. Futa founded Botany in 2018 as an outlet to explore new ideas and develop creative concepts related to the “culture” in horticulture. Today\, Botany has grown to include a growing suite of horticultural communications including writing\, television\, web\, radio\, public speaking\, photography\, and a Pop-Up Garden Shop in collaboration with Thyme of Grace in South Bend\, Indiana. \nArtwork: Renee Robbins\, Boom Bloom\, 30″x30″\, acrylic on canvas. \n\nARTIST TALK WITH NIKKI RENEE ANDERSON & RENEE ROBBINS\n \n\nSATURDAY\, MAY 8\, 1 - 2 PM\nFree In-Person and Virtual Event on Zoom;Advance Registration required.\n  \nJoin the artists in KAC’s galleries to learn about their inspiration\, process\, and the connections between their work.  \nArtwork: Left: Nikki Renee Anderson\, Sugar Flora 3 (detail)\, ceramic and acrylic\, 21″ x 8″ x 8″\, 2018. Right: Renee Robbins\, Sanctuary (detail)\, 40″ h x 60″ w\, acrylic on canvas\, 2017 \n\nTHIRD THURSDAY ART EVENT: STUDIO TOUR WITH artlab ARTIST MIKE SLASKI\n \nVIRTUAL STUDIO TOUR\nTHURSDAY\, MAY 20\, 7 PM\nFREE; Advance Registration required.\n  \nJoin KAC Deputy Director and Curator\, Tami Miller\, on Zoom for a live tour from artlab artist Mike Slaski’s studio. Learn more about the artist and his process\, see additional work\, and ask questions during this virtual evening event.  \nArtwork: Mike Slaski. Wheel\, 2021. Poplar. \n\nLIVE AT LUNCHTIME FOCUS TALKS\n \nTHURSDAYS at 12 PM\nFREE on Facebook Live\n  \nLive 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! \n\nAPRIL 8: VIRTUAL COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR\nAPRIL 15: NIKKI RENEE ANDERSON\nAPRIL 22: EARTH DAY CELEBRATION\nAPRIL 29: RENEE ROBBINS\n\n 
URL:https://krasl.org/event/boom-bloom-exhibition-programming/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Visiting Artist,Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210325T203000
DTSTAMP:20210205T032354Z
CREATED:20210205T032015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T032354Z
UID:10000837-1616695200-1616704200@krasl.org
SUMMARY:iPhone Photography- Beyond Filters (virtual)- 0VWS3
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 25\, 6:30 – 8 PM  \n$40 ($30 KAC Members)  \nAges 13yrs. to 99yrs.  \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED – krasl.org/education/workshops/ \niPHONES ONLY \nTake your iPhone photographs beyond filters with Karen West! Karen will introduce two apps that can open the world of fine art to your imagination and creativity. Her step-by-step interactive teaching approach makes learning these complicated apps fun and easy. Leonardo allows for blending and masking multiple images into a new creation of your very own. Photofox adds even more creative possibilities from layers and blending modes to special effects and brushes. \n*Download Painteresque\, Distressed FX and Paint before the workshop and have two landscapes and one still life image ready to edit.  \n**These Visiting Artist Workshops are held on Zoom. An invitation will be emailed to participants after registration. \nArtwork Credits: Karen West\, “Perspectives.” Digital Art.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/iphone-photography-beyond-filters-virtual-0vws3/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Visiting Artist,Event,Exhibition
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210325
DTSTAMP:20210224T144601Z
CREATED:20210224T144417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T144601Z
UID:10000839-1616371200-1616630399@krasl.org
SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Workshop: Alternative Weaving (virtual)- 0VWS4:
DESCRIPTION:Artlab artist Jennifer Zona creates large-scale weavings out of fabric\, wool\, and a variety of upcycled materials.  Learn about the process of dying wool and create your own mini weaving project using pre-dyed wool and other supplies provided.   \n*KAC virtual courses are taught on Google Classroom with scheduled art supply pickup dates. Students must create a Google account to participate. After registration\, students will receive an email with a class code and instructions.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/visiting-artist-workshop-alternative-weaving-virtual-0vws4/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Visiting Artist,Event,Exhibition
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210318T200000
DTSTAMP:20210301T182714Z
CREATED:20210222T211722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T182714Z
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SUMMARY:THIRD THURSDAY ART EVENTS: MEMBERS’ SHOW VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 18\, 7 – 8 PM \nFREE – Registration Required \nCelebrate the final week of KAC’s Members’ Show with us! Enjoy a virtual tour of the exhibition and hear from member artists about their work as we close out this special annual exhibition and announce the theme for next year. \n*A link to join this virtual Zoom program will be emailed to registrants prior to the event.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/third-thursday-members-show-virtual-celebration/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210313T123000
DTSTAMP:20210311T235046Z
CREATED:20210311T235046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T235046Z
UID:10000852-1615633200-1615638600@krasl.org
SUMMARY:MARCH VIRTUAL FAMILY DAY: OOPJEN COSTUME MAKING - INSPIRED BY COASTLINE CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL’S JACKIE & OOPJEN
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 13\, 2021 \n11 AM – 12:30 PM – At your house! \nSPACE LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED** \nThis Family Day is inspired by the Coastline Children’s Film Festival’s feature film Jackie & Oopjen. Watch the film Friday\, March 12 at 6 PM and then tune into Virtual Family Day with Miss Dani Saturday\, March 13 at 11 AM all from the comfort of your home! Create a snowflake lace collar and ribbon bow sash to perfectly match Oopjen\, co-star of the film\, from Rembrandt’s famous painting Portrait of Oopjen Coppit.  \n\nABOUT THE FILM: \nJackie & Oopjen 2021 Dutch/UK 90 min subtitles Ages 9 and up  \n12-year-old Jackie has made Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum\, where her mom works\, her second home. While wandering around after hours\, Oopjen from Rembrandt’s famous painting suddenly comes to life! It seems she is looking for her long-lost sister. Jackie is used to solving other people’s problems and decides to take Oopjen home\, so they can go look for her sister. For the woman from the Golden Age\, this modern world\, its customs and appliances are a great adventure. And Jackie\, who doesn’t really have any friends at school\, finally gains a true BFF! \nRegister for the film at: https://coastlinechildrens.eventive.org/films/601add4e322d6800532a9c27 \nKAC is excited to continue offering free & fun art activities for families. All events are online and by registration only. Family Day Art Fundles will be available for pick-up the weekend before the event: Friday\, March\, 5th – Monday\, March 8th & Friday\, March 12th. Participant Zoom invitations will be emailed the day before the event. \n  \n  \n  \nJackie en Oopjen\, Cast\, FROUKE VERHEIJDE\, SARAH BANNIER\, KARINA SMULDERS\, SAAR VAN AKEN\, BERT HANA\, ROBEN MITCHELL\, JAAP SPIJKERS\, LENY BREEDERVELD\, JOCHEN OTTEN\, KARMELA SHAKO\, GURKAN KUCUKSENTURK\, Producers-Column Film & Fiction Valley\, CREW\, regie-ANNEMARIE VAN DE MOND\, scenario-MYRANDA JONGELING\, dop-LEX BRAND\, sound-MARCEL DE HOOGD\, prod design- FLORIAN LEGTERS\, AD- GIEL SCHUIJT- kleding-HELEEN HEINTJES\, Make Up- MONIQUE MIEROP\,
URL:https://krasl.org/event/march-virtual-family-day-oopjen-costume-making-inspired-by-coastline-childrens-film-festivals-jackie-oopjen/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210311T200000
DTSTAMP:20210312T000610Z
CREATED:20210312T000610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T000610Z
UID:10000854-1615489200-1615492800@krasl.org
SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Members' Show Virtual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 18\, 7 – 8 PM \nFREE – Registration Required! \nCelebrate the final week of KAC’s Members’ Show with us! Enjoy a virtual tour of the exhibition and hear from member artists about their work as we close out this special annual exhibition and announce the theme for next year.  \n*A link to join this virtual Zoom program will be emailed to registrants prior to the event.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/third-thursday-members-show-virtual-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210225T203000
DTSTAMP:20210205T031428Z
CREATED:20210205T030819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T031428Z
UID:10000836-1614276000-1614285000@krasl.org
SUMMARY:iPhone Photography- Painting With The Camera (virtual)- 0VWS2
DESCRIPTION: Thursday\, February 25\, 6:30 – 8 PM  \n$40 ($30 KAC Members)  \nAges 13yrs. to 99yrs.  \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED – krasl.org/education/workshops/ \nPhotographer Karen West will guide you through two creative/painterly apps that can tap into your creative zone and turn your iPhone photos into paintings. Painteresque and Distressed FX\, and Paint allow you to add textures and other effects that make viewers ask “Is it a photograph or is it a painting?” Apps are particularly suited to still life and landscape photography.  \n*Download Painteresque\, Distressed FX and Paint before the workshop and have two landscapes and one still life image ready to edit.  \n**These Visiting Artist Workshops are held on Zoom. An invitation will be emailed to participants after registration. \nArtwork Credits: Karen West\, “Perspectives.” Digital Art.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/iphone-photography-painting-with-the-camera-virtual-0vws2/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Class,Visiting Artist,Event,Exhibition
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210213T123000
DTSTAMP:20210201T160700Z
CREATED:20210201T160230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T160700Z
UID:10000821-1613214000-1613219400@krasl.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Family Day: Shadow Box Illustrations With Miss Dani
DESCRIPTION:Get creative with Miss Dani on **Zoom! Experiment with paper and other mixed media materials to create a shadow box illustration of a dreamy landscape or cozy scene of your imagination. Inspired by the work of paper artist\, Margaret Scrinkl. \nKAC is excited to continue offering free & fun art activities for families. All events are online and by registration only. Family Day Art Fundles will be available for pick-up by appointment Friday\, February 5 – Monday\, February 8 (the weekend before the event) during KAC Open Hours\, 11 AM – 5 PM. \n**Participant Zoom invitations will be emailed the day before the event.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/virtual-family-day-shadow-box-illustrations-with-miss-dani-2/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210129
DTSTAMP:20210122T140259Z
CREATED:20210122T135526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T140259Z
UID:10000819-1611792000-1611878399@krasl.org
SUMMARY:Live at Lunchtime: Installing the Members’ Show
DESCRIPTION:Live at Lunchtime 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. Join us this week as we see how “KAC’s Members’ Show: Inspired By…” is installed.
URL:https://krasl.org/event/live-at-lunchtime-installing-the-members-show/
LOCATION:Krasl Art Center\, 707 Lake Blvd\, St. Joseph\, MI\, 49085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Visiting Artist,Event,Exhibition
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew":MAILTO:marketing@krasl.org
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