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December 2024 Art Hop

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Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S. Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Western Michigan University Dance presents "In The Works" with Western Dance Project at 6 pm in the Cori Terry Theatre.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Julia approaches her work with positive intention, and mindfulness.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lorrie Henson makes hand crafted items like centerpieces, wreaths, dog leashes, and wall quotes art.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Paul May produces polychromatic wood turnings; that is, the process of segmented wood pieces constructed into a crude form that is refined by turning the amalgamation on a lathe.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
My wife and I came to the USA because of the war in Ukraine. Creating a unique, socially-oriented business is our main goal. Pierogies and treats!
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Western Michigan University’s Kinetic Imaging program is a Bachelor of Science degree with tracks in animation, game art, and video art.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S. Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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. 
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Downtown Kalamazoo
359 South Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Aubrey Jewel Rodgers is multi-media artist, teacher and mentor in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
This is a group exhibition featuring 4 artist with different art styles.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Enjoy unique vendors, lively performances, and delicious refreshments as we kick off the season of unity and heritage. 
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Downtown Kalamazoo
359 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
346 S. Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
330 S. Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
306 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
A design competition between two teams of Abonmarche Byce employees. Non-perishable items using to-be-donated to Loaves and Fishes.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
315 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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!
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Downtown Kalamazoo
112 W. South Street
5:00pm - 8:00pm
At LUXE Gift Shop & Boutique, we are more than just a shopping destination; we are a community committed to making a difference. Our curated collections for Her, Him, and Home are designed to inspire joy, wellness, peace, and beauty in everyday life. 
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Downtown Kalamazoo
116 West South Street
5:00pm - 8:00pm
David is extraordinary in his perseverance and dedication as making art his career ambition.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
240 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
All my weaving is done for the love of baskets.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
240 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sarah Steele is a dynamic artist and spoken word performer whose powerful voice and rhythmic delivery bring emotions and stories to life.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
240 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
240 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
240 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Each piece Kaitlyn creates reflects her fascination with nature’s intricate forms and her joy in bringing raw materials to life.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
243 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Co-founded by Etta Poer and Story Darnell, Crafts and Creativity explores youth entrepreneurship and creates items for everyone to enjoy!
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Downtown Kalamazoo
245 S Kalamazoo mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
214 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Winchell Elementary's 5th grade art class lets students explore creativity through painting, drawing, and sculpting, while learning new techniques and expressing their ideas.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
154 S. Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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!
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Downtown Kalamazoo
125 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
166 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Mechele’s work is Inspired by the natural world, sustainability and a life long passion for textiles.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
101 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
132 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 9:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
5:30pm - 8:00pm
The third annual Kalamazoo Valley Community College Art and Design Competition Exhibit showcases junior and senior high school students throughout the Kalamazoo area.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
230 Rose Street
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
180 E Water St
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Arcadia
350 E. Michigan Ave
5:00pm - 8:00pm
The place of the artist in society is no longer that of decorator but one who can bring messages back from the other side.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
260 E Michigan Ave
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
314 S Park St
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
205 W Lovell St
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Linda K. Judy is a Graphic Artist, specializing in Book Design, Typesetting, and Photo Editing. In addition, she is an illustrator, painter, and photographer.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
340 S Rose
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
315 S Rose Street
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Group Show
Downtown Kalamazoo
315 S Rose Street
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Vocalist, drummer, pianist, and guitarist are just a few words to explain the talented multi-instrumentalist Dylan Tolbert.
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Vine
213 W Walnut St
5:00pm - 8:00pm
This is Ninth Wave Studio's 9th Annual Group Show. Twenty-four Southwest Michigan artists will participate with artwork in a variety of media.
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Northside
326 W Kalamazoo Avenue
5:00pm - 8:00pm
In her second solo exhibition at KBAC, Aimee Lee continues to explore the branch of American hanji that she has cultivated for 17 years.
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Northside
326 W Kalamazoo Ave
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Group Show
Northside
326 W Kalamazoo Ave
5:00pm - 8:00pm
🗣📣 WE ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! Spread the word! This will be our BIGGEST event to date with NEARLY 50 local makers!
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Group Show
Northside
326 W Kalamazoo Ave
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Felix Sunflower is an artist who focuses on themes of growth, death, rebirth, and love.
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Group Show
Northside
436 North Park St.
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Judith Konesni is a Kalamazoo resident working and specializing in blown glass.
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Group Show
Northside
436 North Park St.
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Michael Fortin is an artist and human living in Kalamazoo, creating and teaching from his home & studio that he shares with Judith Konesni.
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Northside
327 West Kalamazoo Ave.
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Northside
213 E Frank Street
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Hot n Chili is a duo art collective that fights the norms of individualistic art to experiment and innovate the artistic scene.
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Downtown Kalamazoo
352 S Kalamazoo Mall
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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South Westnedge
3112 S Westnedge
4:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Vine
522 S Westnedge Ave
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Over the years, Bill Glass taught, sculpture, painting, drawing, and worked as a designer/artist for Rookwood Pottery.
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