Explore Art Hop

For over 20 years, a group of Kalamazoo artists has created an annual suite of 12 original hand-pulled silkscreen prints, which masquerades as a monthly calendar.

Western Michigan University Dance presents "In The Works" with Western Dance Project at 6 pm in the Cori Terry Theatre.

Julia approaches her work with positive intention, and mindfulness.

Jasper Lee Sowle, They/Them, is a self-taught Artist based in Kalamazoo, MI and is the sole Artist behind Unwinding Movement Art. They see Art as a way to tell stories, an avenue to return to Nature, a method in which we can begin to understand ourselves and others more.

Aubrey E. Thompke-Damron, owner and operator of NSVO Art LLC, explores the creative world with focus on drawing and painting in a wide variety of mediums and subject matter.

Steve Secreast revives vintage wooden objects with colorful tile decoration, creating visually appealing, functional, one-of-a-kind works that look old and new at the same time.

Austin Rounds is a twenty-year-old artist who has used his art as an outlet and a way to express himself when the world around him may feel off kilter, beautiful, and even challenging.

Western Michigan University’s Kinetic Imaging program is a Bachelor of Science degree with tracks in animation, game art, and video art.

Set against the social politics of the 1950s, this charming, funny, and moving play follows 17-year-old Ernestine Crump as she adjusts to life after the passing of her beloved mother. 

Aubrey Jewel Rodgers is multi-media artist, teacher and mentor in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

This is a group exhibition featuring 4 artist with different art styles.

Kalamazoo Kids In Tune is an inclusive and accessible music community for KPS students during afterschool time, where sustained mentorships, friendships, and excellent music instruction result in lifelong positive outcomes.

Enjoy unique vendors, lively performances, and delicious refreshments as we kick off the season of unity and heritage. 

Crescendo Community Voices provides its participants with a unique opportunity to engage in a positive learning and leisure activity. By working collaboratively to learn and perform, the participants not only broaden their musical experiences but are able to further develop vocational and cognitive skills.

Artist Danielle Klein utilizes the beauty of her faith and photos of personal memories to create unique, one of a kind, beaded embroideries with the hope to share joy with her viewers.

MRC artWorks offers unique and affordable art created by individuals with disabilities, providing an outlet to achieve creative self‐expression in a way that promotes personal growth, dignity, and self-confidence.

A design competition between two teams of Abonmarche Byce employees. Non-perishable items using to-be-donated to Loaves and Fishes.

West Michigan Toyota Dealers are the presenting sponsor of Art Hop and are always onsite during the event at the corner of South Street and the Kalamazoo Mall. Stop by to say hello and check out a new vehicle!

Shaquona Espinoza is a visual artist that creates with acrylic paints to express the beauty within nature and people. She hopes to continue to allow individuals to enjoy the small things and to allow ease to exist within this life. Espinoza creates pieces that ease the mind and allow for internal liberation and flow.

David is extraordinary in his perseverance and dedication as making art his career ambition.

Sarah Steele is a dynamic artist and spoken word performer whose powerful voice and rhythmic delivery bring emotions and stories to life.

All my weaving is done for the love of baskets.

Deb creates handcrafted greeting cards using primarily Heartfelt Creations stamps and dyes. Deb will feature Christmas greeting cards that will delight everyone on your Christmas card list.

Kim Kopec is the creator behind PourJoy Art. Having spent the last 20+ years as a graphic and web designer, she recently discovered a passion for abstract fluid art.

Each piece Kaitlyn creates reflects her fascination with nature’s intricate forms and her joy in bringing raw materials to life.

Co-founded by Etta Poer and Story Darnell, Crafts and Creativity explores youth entrepreneurship and creates items for everyone to enjoy!

Jesse Lemons, trumpeter and educator, focuses on classical trumpet playing as well as Black American Music (jazz) and shares both passions with his students. He draws inspiration from some of the greatest musical masters: Maurice Andre, Miles Davis, and Dizzy Gillespie.

Winchell Elementary's 5th grade art class lets students explore creativity through painting, drawing, and sculpting, while learning new techniques and expressing their ideas.

Winchell Elementary 4th graders are traveling to India for their art studies. Students are developing radial symmetry mandalas in a unique printmaking style. We hope you come to see our work!

Jade Nitro is a multimedia artist who creates bold, colorful, and sometimes silly designs made to catch the eye and the heart of the beholder.

Lizbeth’s exhibition Where is Life? depicting earthy flora and fauna are placed in a cosmic universe where the relation between space and figure is greatly altered.

Judith Johnson, Lisa Olivarez and Barbara Struber have been painting together for years as members of the Plein Air Painters of West Michigan. Landscapes and florals of local sites are featured in their first joint show.

Amy has been creating jewelry since 2001, and believes the Earth does the hard work, and it's her job simply to harness and showcase that Earthly beauty.

The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra was founded in 2003 to revive the mandolin orchestra tradition in Kalamazoo. It is a plucked string ensemble consisting of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, guitars and bass.

Hannah Boothby sells handcrafted jewelry and beeswax candles. She is inspired by her love of nature and its beauty. All profits will be given to Direct Relief.

Emmylou Smith is deeply inspired by history, drawing from a wide range of sources—historical events, people, monuments, and cultures—to breathe new life into the past.

The 51st Annual Holiday Art Sale features one-of-a kind artworks created by students and faculty available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the artists and the Kirk Newman Art School.

Linda K. Judy is a Graphic Artist, specializing in Book Design, Typesetting, and Photo Editing. In addition, she is an illustrator, painter, and photographer.

Audrey Lynn is a local, self taught artist that enjoys embarking on all styles of art from cake decorating to DIY projects to just simply drawing or painting.

Kate Sproul is a self taught artist residing in Kalamazoo, MI. Her acrylic, oil and mixed media art is bold and colorful with lots of movement and energy, primarily focused on music.

Vocalist, drummer, pianist, and guitarist are just a few words to explain the talented multi-instrumentalist Dylan Tolbert.

This is Ninth Wave Studio's 9th Annual Group Show. Twenty-four Southwest Michigan artists will participate with artwork in a variety of media.

In her second solo exhibition at KBAC, Aimee Lee continues to explore the branch of American hanji that she has cultivated for 17 years.

Over the years, Bill Glass taught, sculpture, painting, drawing, and worked as a designer/artist for Rookwood Pottery.

This month is all about Ornaments Ornaments Ornaments! Cozy up by the glow of the fire and watch glass blowers make colorful ornaments from scratch, including "made-to-order" ornaments where you choose the color, design, and shape.

🗣📣 WE ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! Spread the word! This will be our BIGGEST event to date with NEARLY 50 local makers!

Felix Sunflower is an artist who focuses on themes of growth, death, rebirth, and love.

Michael Fortin is an artist and human living in Kalamazoo, creating and teaching from his home & studio that he shares with Judith Konesni.

Judith Konesni is a Kalamazoo resident working and specializing in blown glass.

We are a co-op of friendly potters with a studio in the Park Trades Center. Each of us has our own style and aesthetic approach to our pottery which makes for a variety of art and function.

Hot n Chili is a duo art collective that fights the norms of individualistic art to experiment and innovate the artistic scene.

Shayvione Berry, a 29-year-old entrepreneur, has an eye for fashion and recently started fusing the art of fragrance to inspire creativity. He transforms scents and fashion into art. Join us on this aromatic journey, where every scent tells a story.

Her story Collective is dedicated to uplifting and amplifying women's voices through art and collaboration-creating a space where everywoman's narrative is valued and celebrated.