Explore Art Hop

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

At Wellspring Dance Academy, we place value in training our students to be authentic, judgement-free, creative community members.

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

Annalisa creates vibrant oil paintings of astronomy and fantastic realism.

Art and poetry display from CASA participants and families.

Cassandra Tank is a young Kalamazoo local. Her inspiration stem from her life experiences, the media she consumed growing up, and her love of trying new things.

Marcio Curvelo developed a love for photography early on in life. He now specializes in underwater photography, as well as equestrian, travel and portraits.

Lorrie Henson makes hand crafted items like centerpieces, wreaths, dog leashes, and wall quotes art.

Caleb creates and sells paracord items such as dog collars and leashes, bracelets, keychains, lanyards, zipper pull attachments, plant hangers with pots, and painted pots.

The Druid Drummer is a one man rhythm machine from Kalamazoo. Using various tempos, time signatures, and poly-rhythms, The Druid Drummer is sure to get you moving to the beat.

Creating all types of art is what I really like to do.

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!

Jamie has been creating art all of her life. She recently started painting with acrylic paint on Yupo. Jamie is currently enjoying retirement by taking classes at the KIA.

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.

Sofia Huffman creates beautiful pieces of artwork that showcase a broad range of imagination. This young artist creates acrylic paintings, watercolor paintings, and digital art in a variety of styles and themes.

Cathy Keast grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula enjoying the vast nature and the great Lake Superior.

Haddy Bee is a friend, daughter, mother, wife, scientist, and an explorer of self-expression on paper, clay, metal, and any media she can put her hands on.

Michigan native and Nashville recording artist Sophia McIntosh was born and raised into a musical family. As a result, Sophia has been singing and performing since she was very young.

Max usually works with watercolor, but he likes to experiment with mediums, textures, and styles.

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.

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.

Featuring funky rhythms, searing guitar, and blazing saxophone lines, Out of Favor Boys bring incredible energy to every show they play.

Michele is a Kalamazoo-based paper artist who creates crafty mixed media expressions from her imagination.

George Sachse woodworking in kumiko, a Japanese art of precisely cutting and fitting small pieces of wood to form intricate patterns.

As a Sōtō Zen Buddhist Monk, Pǎo Shan’s art and design work are a creative, physical manifestation of their meditation practice.

In honor of its centennial, the KIA is proud to present "Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century".

Kalamazoo based musician Dylan Tolbert will be performing from 5p to 7p at the KIA for the Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century Member's Preview (5p-6p) and Reception (6p-8p).

Kaylee creates, colorful and fun sock monsters that celebrate the kid in all of us.

Sharmane Flanders is a multimedia, traditional artist. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Art and is currently working towards a Master's Degree in Art Therapy. She works with a wide variety of mediums and enjoys challenging herself by trying out new ways to create.

Hannah's work ranges from whimsical children’s book illustrations to abstract imaginings, celebrating shape, pattern and color. She paints mostly with watercolor and gouache, but also enjoys experimenting with simple printmaking and fabric dyeing.

Laura is a young artist practicing soft pastels, colored pencils, ceramics, and jewelry in Kalamazoo.

Fausto was born in the city of Santo Domingo, formerly Hispaniola. Since he was a child, he showed his inclination toward art.

Coco was born and raised in Mexico City where she got degree in Art History. She is a painter and an art collector.

A native of Kalamazoo, Laura earned a BFA from Eastern Michigan University. The majority of her work is in abstract oil painting, dry point prints, and beaded jewelry.

Olivology provides hand painted & curated goods from traditional paintings to bookmarks, pots, candles, handmade jewelry, and more.

The compositions present a wide variety of form, colors and textures that still hold together as an integrated unit.

This exhibit features items collected by late Kalamazoo historian Murphy Darden, who indulged his passion for the parts of history that have long been ignored.

Aerick B. finds inspiration in everything from everyday objects to the emotions he feels while creating art and is constantly looking for ways to further develop his unique artistic voice and produce art that both inspires him and impacts others.

Michael Fortin is a glass artist working in the Kalamazoo area for more than 20 years.

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

Visit Glass Art Kalamazoo to watch exciting glass blowing and torch working demonstrations, try out a hands-on fused glass project (for a small fee), and shop a gallery full of gorgeous glass art!

In a gallery setting, the viewer is directly involved with the individual books; walking by the text/imagery on the walls, or on the floor, while listening to the band’s recorded material via QR Code.

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.

Mini Mart is a one of a kind pop-up shop featuring ONE CHECKOUT. Shop 20+ makers over JUST three days in the gorgeous, historic Park Trades Center. Find us on the second floor for a shopping experience you don’t wanna miss 😎

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

Anastasia Vague is a self-taught collage artist. Her work is heavily influenced by the divine feminine and nature.

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.

Daniel is a painter and stained glass artist studying biology and studio arts at Kalamazoo College. Daniel is a born and raised Kalamazoo artist.

clocarll is a painter who works with various different mediums to create complex, chaotic, visualizations of her own cognitive experiences.

Jasper Lee, They/Them, of Unwinding Movement Art, is a self-taught Artist based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur, they have many avenues in which they express themself.

Jennifer is an illustrator and designer whose work is heavily inspired by nature and life itself, incorporating elements of the natural and unnatural world into her work.

Rain Hoskins (they/she) from Detroit, MI is a self-taught painter, a potter, and a photographer.

Derek has been a photographer in Kalamazoo for nearly 20 years. For the last 10 years, his focus has been around documenting the vibrant music scene in Kalamazoo while working as a photojournalist at localspins.com.

Thomas Walk is a poet and spoken word performer. What began as a therapeutic outlet for his PTSD, has become a message for others.

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

Louie Bickel makes unique shirts, painting, jewelry, and accessories. jewelry and clothing has a Boho/ down to earth feel. while their paintings are mythical and colorful.

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.