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! 2024 dates are Saturday, July 13 from 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday, July 14 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.

PROGRAMS & TOURS

Learn more about the work on view with programs directly connected to the art and artists at KAC.

Artist talks, workshops, or virtual events accompany each new exhibition. Visit our Featured Events page to see drop-in opportunities.

Other programs require advance registration. Click here to see what’s next at KAC.

In-person and virtual tours of current exhibitions, KAC’s campus, and the sculptures along Lake Bluff Park are available year-round for schools, special interest groups, and friends and families!

Our standard tour rates are as follows:

SCHOOL TOURS

45-MINUTE GALLERY TOUR

$1 PER STUDENT
GROUP SIZE: UP TO 15
REGISTRATION REQUIRED 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

Explore KAC’s exhibitions with a trained docent during an in-person inquiry-based tour. Docents will ask questions, facilitate dialogue, and introduce elements and principles of art while looking closely at the work on view.

45-MINUTE VIRTUAL TOUR

$1 PER STUDENT
REGISTRATION REQUIRED 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

Use Zoom to engage in discussion about the art on view with a trained docent. This virtual tour includes a pre-visit slideshow of the art on view, resources related to the exhibition, and tips for using Zoom.

ART EXPERIENCE*

90-MINUTE ACTIVITY INCLUDES GALLERY TOUR WITH STUDIO ART PROJECT
$2 PER STUDENT
GROUP SIZE: UP TO 24
REGISTRATION REQUIRED 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

Study art and make art in person at KAC. During this tour, developed for school children (K-12), students will:

Tour KAC’s galleries with a trained docent (45 min)
Create an exhibition-inspired artwork (45 min)

*Dependent on community health guidelines

For a School Tour: email ddavis@krasl.org regarding availability and pricing.

PRIVATE GROUP TOURS

60-MINUTE GALLERY TOUR

$10 PER PERSON
GROUP SIZE: 5 – 15
REGISTRATION REQUIRED 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

Explore KAC’s exhibitions with a trained docent during an inquiry-based tour. Docents will ask questions, facilitate dialogue, and share details about the concepts and processes behind the artwork on view.

30-MINUTE CAMPUS TOUR

$5 PER PERSON
GROUP SIZE: 5 – 15
REGISTRATION REQUIRED 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

Get the inside scoop on the monumental sculpture by Richard Hunt that welcomes you to KAC and other outdoor sculptures on the campus before heading inside to see select artworks in the museum’s permanent collection.

60-MINUTE SCULPTURE TOUR

$10 PER PERSON
GROUP SIZE: 5 – 15
REGISTRATION REQUIRED 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

Learn more about the art around town on this 60-minute walking tour of KAC’s public sculptures on view in downtown St. Joseph.

For a Private Group tour: email curatorial@krasl.org regarding availability and pricing.

ACCESS

FLOOR PLANS, PARKING, & RESOURCES

KAC is accessible by ramps on three sides of the building. Galleries are all accessible on the same floor as the main entrance of the building, and a wheelchair and rolling gallery stools are available upon request. The Lounge is a quiet space away from the main galleries available to all visitors during regular open hours. Maps of the art center’s main floor spaces and outdoor campus with parking are available for download.