Explore Art Hop

Drue McPherson (he/him) graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design with a Master of Architecture (M.Arch), centering his practice on non-normative locales that are physical, social, and theoretical constructs.

Afton Darsow is a visual artist who resides in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Her art draws inspiration from a few things: her abundance of emotions, her love of color, and the imaginative community of artists in the Kalamazoo area.

David Raznick is a seasoned artist with excellent problem solving skills that lead to interesting and diverse creations.

Gabrielle Beyer Creates beaded jewelry that dazzles for all occasions from everyday wear to statement pieces. Gabrielle also creates acrylic paintings that embody emotion.

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

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

Para Peabody is a queer teenager that likes to share art with the community.

Radley An is a multimedia artist based in Kalamazoo's Edison neighborhood. Their dark and cozy mushroom paintings were initially inspired by their morning walks.

Caleb Coenson works with Lorrie Henson on handcrafted items that include paracord items, duct tape wallets and jewelry boxes, earrings and other jewelry, beaded ink pens and bookmakers, etc.

Over 25 Years of Pop Art

Groovy Bee Boutique is a woman-owned handmade clothing & accessory brand.

Aubrey Jewel Rodgers is a multimedia artist, teacher, and mentor.

Crescendo Academy of Music is a non-profit community music school located in the Epic Center in downtown Kalamazoo.

Kevin Abbott creates playful interactive art using projections and video game technology.

As a former public servant turned artist in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Iris Lubbert creates original painted works in a cozy home studio, usually with music playing and a warm drink in hand.

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.

MRC artWorks is a retail studio and gallery for adults with disabilities in Kalamazoo.

Bob creates abstracts on canvas, is an author of 67 eBooks, and an amateur photographer Robert creates abstracts, sculptures, Nature photograpy, Ebook author. 

Sharmane Flanders is a full-time Art Instructor at MRC artWorks. She works with all of the 95 artists within the program to help them develop their own artistic skills.

“My process of taking photos is rooted in patience. I spend long periods watching and waiting, allowing the environment to reveal itself rather than trying to control it."

Several years ago, after acquiring family photo albums from the early 1900’s Kathryn began a journey in what she calls “art and ancestry”. She primarily works in colored and graphite pencils and incorporates photos of her ancestors.

Movement Reservoir Dance Company was founded by Lachan Niedbala in 2022 to provide a creative outlet for dance artists, to help build a dance community that supports artists in their endeavors, and to increase opportunities for the Kalamazoo community and beyond to experience dance from multiple voices.

Colors & Cocktails is an art boutique, gallery, and art studio located in the heart of Downtown Kalamazoo that is woman-owned and operated by local artist Lauren Parker Lasater and her amazing team.

Anna is a multi-media artist who finds inspiration from her lived experiences and time spent in the natural world.

Jumping Cholla Yarns creates small-batch, hand-dyed wool yarns in colors to inspire your imagination.

Sue MacQuarrie creates creatures and other art drawn from her love of toys, cartoons and folk art, blending cute with a little bit of creepy.

Hannah Wolfe presents work at Climb Kalamazoo that is inspired by the outdoors and climbing.

Julieta is a 13-year-old artist whose world is shaped by creativity, color, and imagination.

Liz began to paint after she retired in the fall of 2012. Her “toolbox” has grown greatly since she began on her artist’s journey.

Education for the Arts high school visual artists use inspiration from the “Future Now” exhibit at the KIA to create fun and imaginative shoe illustrations, editorial photography, and fantastical footwear clay miniatures and sculptures.

Kalamazoo Violin Choir aims to connect young violinists to their communities through innovative repertoire and stories and to bring a new tone and color to young people’s live music performances.

Nick is a sculpture artist from Grand Rapids, MI. 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.

Join the City of Kalamazoo during Art Hop for a special downtown Design It! event. Stop by, explore, and share your ideas as part of this next step in shaping the future of Kalamazoo.

Jade Nitro (she/her) is a multimedia artist who has found her purpose in bringing some love and excitement to those around her.

The Kalamazoo Log Cabin Quilters were officially organized in October 1979 with just 6 members and now represented by 130+ members.

Kris Walker's work explores the world we see everyday but from unique perspectives turning the subject into an abstract. This series shows aerial photos of the winter shoreline in South Haven.

Anastasia is a self-taught collage artist who's work primarily involves themes of the human condition amongst nature in an unnatural environment. Her other main gig is mom to a seven year old.

These Black artists extend the Institute's commitment to shared knowledge by making Black life, memory, and imagination central to the story of art across generations.

Continuing the long tradition of Blacksmithing in Kalamazoo, Jutta Wilberding combines the historical technique of using a coal forge while putting a modern twist to the process.

Bruce Dall creates metal work sculptures using decommissioned spinal surgery implants that have been removed from living people to create art.

Visit Glass Art Kalamazoo for an exciting glass blowing show, torch working and bead making demonstrations, a hands-on fused glass project (for a small fee) and an incredible gallery exhibit featuring finished entries from Glass Blowers Battle 2026! 

James & Colors is a wallpaper company in Kalamazoo, MI that specializes in providing premium, artistic wallpaper options for homes and businesses alike.

Kalamazoo ARTisans members love to share our "play with clay" hobby with our community, our friends and each other.

Originally from Japan, Toru Sugita is an artist and professor who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is known for his black and white intaglio and wood engraving prints with strong architectural elements.

Curated Antique and Vintage store. *(Studio 405B in Park Trades Center)

Theatre Kalamazoo is a non-profit collaboration between the live theatres in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. Our goal is to help make theatre more accessible to the public. On Art Hop night there will be a free performance of Broadway showtunes from 5:30-6:30!

The Kirk Newman Art School’s Post-Baccalaureate Program is designed for recent fine arts graduates seeking to grow and strengthen their creative practice in a supportive community with access to professional studio facilities.

Erica Smith (she/her) is a visual artist and multidisciplinary creative who specializes in expressive, hands-on art experiences.

Jennifer Alice is a Kalamazoo-based artist whose work blends memory, emotion, and nature through both watercolor, crayon, and acrylics.

Kalamazoo Kids in Tune (KKIT) is one of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra’s two after-school and summer music programs — a sister initiative to Orchestra Rouh.

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Erin Mashni’s work traces the arc of an inner life shaped by attention, intuition, and a shifting emotional response to the world around her.

Hannah makes candles, jewelry, stickers, and other miscellaneous art pieces. Her artwork is inspired by nature and reminiscent of a woodland scene.

Pedro Rafael is a Mexican American artist whose work is rooted in the past, present, and future. He draws his inspiration from the colors, textures, and stories he grew up with.

Min from Spooky Lemon Designs is a Kalamazoo based water color artist

Andy Hartzell makes graphic stories that dramatize the tension between creativity and control, desire and dread.

Melody Allen uses the rich and vibrant colors of pastels to create images of birds in a man-made environment.

“This series was inspired by houseplants and cut flowers during the cold grey winter. Over the span of many months, Charlotte drew, painted and colored various plants around her home."

Lanessa Miller shines a spotlight on musicians with her debut Kalamazoo exhibit. Music Appreciation features lively, colorful depictions of performers and local nightlife as witnessed by an outsider.

Monica Kovach uses her experience and background in graphic design to create small-batch linocut prints.

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.

Sara Río is a ceramics artist located in Kalamazoo, MI. She earned her Bachelors degree in fine arts from Western Michigan University in 2015 and now spends her time making, exhibiting, selling, and teaching about her art.

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, MI. Raised in the green state of Oregon, nature and minimalism are always a common thread in her work.

Our young artists approach their work with curiosity, imagination, and a sense of play. This collection features both individual works and a large-scale collaborations.

Healing Portal – Rendering the Embrace of Iris (proposed title)  Thoughts on the creation of the panels for Iridescent Health.

Carl Wyman is an abstract artist focusing on exploring the relationship with art and mental illness. She creates in a variety of mediums, exploring color, shapes, and textures.

Lena loves to be inspired by Gods creation and create acrylic paintings that bring nature onto a canvas.

Juju, also known as Funeral Attire Ink is a local artist focusing on themes of death, Nihilism, and Total Liberation through Neo gothic artwork. Including Paintings, Jewelry, and Tattooing.

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

Elyse Yost is a multi-media artist and art educator who focuses on painting, collage, and print. Her work explores identity and the fluidity of memory in its visual form.

Stacy Costello is a two-dimensional artist based in the Kalamazoo area. She primarily works with oil and acrylic paint, in addition to pencils and markers.

Lillyana Troxler is a 20 year old African American abstract artist and creative director from southwest Michigan.

For Ruth Tietjen Councell, making art is serious fun. Color delights her. Forms and the space between them intrigue her.

Custom Portraits of Your Most Prized People & Pets

The Quartet is an RnB and Jazz cover group taking all types of music from radio hits such as Yukon and even 80's rock ballads like Forget Her and rearranging them with modern RnB, jazz fusion, and classical elements.