Explore Art Hop

Inspired by 30 years of diving and snorkeling, coral reef paintings by Jean Stevens share the mystery and wonder of the underwater world.

Kalamazoo-based fiber artist whose wearables serve to promote confidence and freedom of self-expression.

David's artwork helped introduce him in the area, by participating in Art Hop's and programs designed for local artists.

Gabrielle Beyer Creates beaded jewelry that dazzles for all occasions from everyday wear to statement pieces.

Jace Johnson uses digital mediums to create all kinds of art. Stippling, digital, and charcoal

a visually impaired artist whom dabbles in a wide variety of creative mediums and various other forms

For Jazzie, painting is an act of expression and trust.

Mackenzie Davidson is a self taught artist who creates artwork using mix media

Artist expresses herself through her art

Liam is an artist that focuses on extremely detailed ink pieces.

SAM is a young aspiring artist of many medias, the main being acrylic.

Sarah Marie creates art for everyday life. By using paper, glue, and embellishments she hopes to advance what you feel and express to others.

Teyo is an amazing artist making prints of past paintings they've created

Yvonne Doleshal makes keychains of the religious nature, football teams, nicknames, horoscope and individual names

Austin Rounds is a twenty-four-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.

Ryen Hauk is a practiced artist specializing in various printmaking techniques.

Kalamazoo-based artist and mom of two whose work is inspired by both the beauty, and chaos of nature.

Deanna uses ICM and mirror imaging to transform photographs of everyday surroundings into beautifully unique works of art.

Hearts and Minds and Souls will share with you their Holistic visions of creativity. Their individualize thoughts, dreams, experiences and what could be, utilizing a variety of mediums styles and approaches to convey the manifestations of their Hearts, Minds, and Souls.

Go! is committed to be the best through individual attention, expert instruction, and a focus on student retention.

Weirdness & Wormholes will present three interactive installations, where visitors can create celestial art, pilot remote vehicles, and interact with robots and aliens.

Raul Mireles is a self-taught artist whose work has developed through practice, experimentation, and learning from other artists.

MRC artWorks is a professional working art studio and retail gallery located on the historical Kalamazoo Mall in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo.

Taylor Rinkel of Vicious Cycle Studio drifts between lonesome paintings of landscapes, unusual and sometimes surreal collage, and a variety of printmaking techniques

It proudly hosts over 30 local makers and vendors and is deeply committed to supporting woman-owned businesses. Visitors can enjoy the wonderful Makers Markets throughout the year, where they can meet and shop with several incredible local artists!

M&T Woodworks is the creative collab between partners, Mac & Tracy. Together in their home garage shop, they specialize in snarky art, bathymetric maps (also known as lake art), as well as unique home goods and accessories.

Through a practice of nature-based reflection, art making, ceremony, and mentoring , Tender supports groups and individuals on their journey crossing life’s thresholds—whether of identity, purpose, or mortality.

Bullmer's poetry grapples with mortality from many perspectives: nature's absolute trust in transition, limitation of the human body, the heart's longing, the endlessness of spirit.

Jacqlynn Patterson’s work explores the intersection of memory, emotion, and place. Patterson spent many years working in acrylic and now primarily works in watercolor, gouache, and mixed media.

Little Landscapes by LL is Lizbeth’s dream to bring art to the everyday life and appreciation.

A mixed-media artist, Silver explores shapes and colors expressing her feelings and imagination. She is often surprised by what shows up in her art.

Mandi Kay is Kalamazoo area artist and photographer who makes handmade jewelry and dream catchers inspired by her Anishinaabe roots.

Sharmane Flanders creates mostly surrealism paintings, and also likes to experiment with different 3D elements in her work.

Sofia Huffman is an animator and multimedia artist working in 2D animation, digital illustration, painting, and crochet.

Using watercolor as their primary medium, Min paints cute, expressive animals holding items not normally in their reach to combine nature with some quirkiness.

The Fourth Wall is a lifestyle brand and cultural museum that uses clothing as its exhibit.

Anthony Vecchioni’s art celebrates the ancient Maya principle of a/b = (a+b)/a. He works in oil paint and ink

Leah creates paintings that celebrate different aspects of life, such as nature, mental health, or simple things like her commute to work. She primarily works in acrylic, but explores other mediums as well.

Now at 70 years of age and retired, oil painting on stretched canvas is his full-time passion. He paints almost every day and considers his painting style as impressionism. Michael paints a wide variety of subject matter, including landscapes, seascapes, still lifes and florals.

Susan has dedicated the past 5 decades to her love of art, exhibiting works across the United States including Hawaii.

In celebration of Kalamazoo Valley Community College's 60th Anniversary, the Center for New Media & Arcus Gallery will be hosting a special event highlighting the talents and achievements of Valley's student & alumni artists and celebrating the history of the Center for New Media.

Ben is inspired by punk rock, pop art, underground comix, dadaism, street art, outsider art and mid-century design.

Scribbles By Janis presents mixed‑media and pastel works defined by layered surfaces, bold color choices, and expressive mark‑making.

Thisbe Nissen uses discarded, up-cycled, thrifted and reclaimed materials to make improvisational quilts.

Tracy Klinesteker's pastels are inspired by many things: Mother Nature, other pastelists, impressionist painters of old, teachers, and especially, color.

Giuliana Tartari Bush is a 19 year-old Brazilian-American artist who enjoys using watercolor paint and alcohol markers to principally draw animals using vibrant colors and abstract elements.

Taking inspiration from album art and punk show flyers, her work blends fashion photography, religious iconography, and more to interrogate notions of identity, gender, and the limits of good taste.

We are excited to display the artwork created by our Littles again.

Jay creates mostly a abstract artist using their emotions as a catalyst for creating art.

Stop by the studios at Glass Art Kalamazoo for exciting glass blowing and torch working demonstrations, a hands-on fused glass project for a small fee, and a brand new glass art gallery exhibit.

This exhibition will showcase paper, prints and books that were created by two groups traveling in Italy with Jeff Abshear

Starlite Collective presents MINI (art) MART! Featuring 20+ local creators all in one historical location!

Kalamazoo ARTisans is an artistic cooperative located within the Park Trade Center in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan.

A shop featuring vintage and antique furniture, art and design elements for the home.

Raven is a tattoo artist with more than 35 years of experience creating custom, story-driven artwork.

Blue Hare Flower Farm is a micro flower farm in the making, based in Kalamazoo, MI, offering seasonal, small-batch bouquets.

Betty Hamilton is a painter focused on expressing sensuality from the female perspective

All Ages Open Studio at Guild.

Notions of Lovely was born in a pink bathtub. It was the far-fetched idea of a company that could make anything. Any beautiful or inspiring object could be a Notion.

Nikki Horner is an oil painter and fabric artist based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Her work explores the relationship between memory, landscape, and the quiet rhythms of life, drawing inspiration from the natural world and a deep appreciation for simplicity.

Emily Betros is the owner and creator at Earth Body Pottery. Handmade in Kalamazoo, her pottery invites you to slow down and be more present in your everyday living.

Come to the Meader Fine Arts Library during Art Hop and create an artistic collage with Errin Ironside and the Collage Crew Kzoo.

Explore the historic Civic Auditorium on guided tours, enjoy a cocktail in the Sips & Songs Bar, and take in the timeless music of Cole Porter performed live.

Over 25 Years of Crazy Ideas and Bright Colors. Acrylic and Sharpie Markers. DiRTst.com

Stainless chainmail, the material Elaine Unzicker primarily works with, is constantly flowing from her fingertips, oftentimes slinking off the bench into a pile on the floor.

Brendan Barnes explores structured compositions using symmetry and grid patterns to create an experience of the unknown.

Bell has been creating work that strives to condense his visual language into two-dimensional imagery. Focusing primarily on the abstraction and visual interaction of organic shapes in various painting mediums, he employs symbols and detached iconography to create what he refers to as "visual poems".

Shawn Brownell creates functional pottery that is meant to be used and appreciated in everyday life

Fire’s First Friday Open Mic is the longest-running Open Mic in Kalamazoo, and now the state of Michigan. We are the only sober, youth-centered space where youth can come and perform in a social setting.

For Xzaiveon, music is more than something to listen to—it’s a way to express himself, connect with people, and create something meaningful.

Art on the Vine is a celebration of the talented artists in the Vine Neighborhood and our beautiful Vine Neighborhood Business District, which features a pizzeria, a record store, a bakery and coffee shop, and so much more!

Art on the Vine is a celebration of the talented artists in the Vine Neighborhood and our beautiful Vine Neighborhood Business District, which features a pizzeria, a record store, a bakery and coffee shop, and so much more!

Devon Yeider aka Dev iLL is a local Cartoonist, Comic book creator, teacher, and arts and events coordinator for the Vine Neighborhood Association.

IrishHamsa creates across a multitude of different mediums from expressive paintings, to wearable art with handmade jewelry.

Art on the Vine is a celebration of the talented artists in the Vine Neighborhood and our beautiful Vine Neighborhood Business District, which features a pizzeria, a record store, a bakery and coffee shop, and so much more!

Art on the Vine is a celebration of the talented artists in the Vine Neighborhood and our beautiful Vine Neighborhood Business District, which features a pizzeria, a record store, a bakery and coffee shop, and so much more!

Art on the Vine is a celebration of the talented artists in the Vine Neighborhood and our beautiful Vine Neighborhood Business District, which features a pizzeria, a record store, a bakery and coffee shop, and so much more!

Kaylynn Linsley explores the intersections of natural science and storybook whimsy, using a blend of fluid watercolors, oil pastel and colored pencil rendering

My name is Phoebe. I am a licensed taxidermist, sculptor, and mixed-media artist in the state of Michigan. My work is deeply inspired by whimsical and macabre scenes of nature, involving multiple mediums and scavenged materials to achieve a final piece.

The point of his art is to be an outlet and an educational tool for himself and for others. And to be able to share not only the pain, but also his joy with the viewer through his work.

Judith Konesni is a life long artist, creating fine blown glass and unique precious meta and stone jewelry.

Michael Fortin is a Kalamazoo based glass artist. He loves what he does and it shows in his work.

Cathy Germay creates artwork that explores her experiences in the medical industry as a patient with a rare disease

Kat from Kalamazoo is a Datura Style belly dance performer and instructor whose work celebrates the artistry of movement, musical interpretation, and expressive performance

Through bold color, layered texture, and mixed media, she transforms personal experiences into visual stories that invite reflection and connection. Her work is rooted in the belief that art has the power to start conversations about what it means to be human. We are all imperfect.

Nick is a local sculpture artist and DJ. His primary mediums are Styrofoam and glass, but he also uses lights and music to create an immersive experience. Inspired by the techno, noir and cyberpunk genres, you can see these influences in his work.

With his string quartet, Hach combines contemporary music styles with romantic orchestrations and poetic sensibilities.