• Art
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      • ART & WELLNESS POP-UP
      • COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITIONS AT THE BOX FACTORY FOR THE ARTS
        • 2020 ELEMENTARY ART EXHIBITION
        • 2020 MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITIONS
    • ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

  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.

• Education
  • Education
    • ART-AT-HOME RESOURSES
    • Youth
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      • ADULT/TEEN CLASSES, TOURS, & KITS
      • CLAY ARTIST GUILD
    • FREE & FUN
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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 classes by subscribing to our e-newsletter

  KAC is proud to offer virtual programs and Krasl Kits you can enjoy from home in addition to our outdoor classes.

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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.

• Art Fair
  • Art Fair
    • 2020 FEATURED ARTISTS
    • SPONSORSHIP
    • CONCESSIONAIRES

  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.

• Support & Join
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    • Donate
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
  • SPONSORSHIP

  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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  • HOURS, ADMISSION, & COVID
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KAC has adopted a detailed COVID-19 Response & Preparedness Plan. For copies of supporting documents, please email jgourley@krasl.org.

PUBLIC HOURS

KAC’s Galleries are free & open to the public. Your suggested donation of $5.00 per person helps KAC fulfill its mission. Classes, camps, and group visits are fee-based. Visit our Education Webpage for up to date information on education programs. 

Public Hours:

• Friday 11 – 5
• Saturday 11 – 5
• Sunday 11 – 5
• Monday 11 – 5
• Closed Tuesday – Thursday

KAC staff are working primarily from home during the week. Limited staff will be present during public hours. To contact individual staff, please reach out via email.

Studios are closed until further notice. The museum is closed on the following holidays: 

• New Year’s Day 
• Memorial Day 
• Independence Day 
• Thanksgiving Day 
• Christmas Eve 
• Christmas Day 

Galleries are closed the week of exhibition openings; however, the gift shop and building are open during these weeks.

GUEST EXPECTATIONS – INDOORS

Requirements for all people entering Krasl Art Center’s buildings. For more detailed information, please read our Guest policies.

GUEST EXPECTATIONS – OUTDOORS

KAC’s grounds remain accessible to the public. Please note:

CLEANING PROCEDURE

KAC staff have added a thorough, twice-a-day cleaning schedule to better protect our visitors. Staff will disinfect all hi-touch surfaces, including light switches, door handles, changing stations, faucets, and desk surfaces.

Disinfecting kits are provided for staff use on each floor of KAC. Kits include:

• General purpose disinfectant: HDQ Neutral diluted as directed in spray bottles
• Alternative disinfectant: disinfectant wipes 
• Alternative disinfectant: aerosol disinfectant spray
• Light disinfectant solution: alcohol spray 

For information on additional cleaning plans, please email jgourley@krasl.org.

WEATHER

In addition to our home page, follow our Facebook page for closures and cancellations. We also notify local media outlets with closing alerts.

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