Explore Art Hop

The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo announces a silent auction featuring an exclusive collection of works by Kirk Newman - an artist who shared his time, talent, and gifts with Kalamazoo and evidence of his legacy can be viewed in public art offerings and educational programs all over the greater community.

Western Dance Project (WDP) is the touring dance company of WMU Dance. WDP provides a professional dance experience for students w are passionate about performing and further developing their craft as a dancer.

Julia approaches her work with positive intention, and mindfulness.

Kelly Parker is a mixed media artist specializing in collage and other mixed media works using paint, vintage papers, and old photos.

I choose topics that may make viewers feel uncomfortable in the hope of changing their opinions. My work takes a critical view of issues such as gun violence, issues of physical beauty, reality, photography, and abstract.

Michele Boudreaux is a talented paper artist from Louisiana who specializes in creating beautiful flora paper art. Born and raised in Louisiana, Michele's love for sunshine and flowers is evident in her exquisite floral paper art creations.

Felix Sunflower is a multimedia artist who focuses on themes of growth, death, and rebirth.

Ella Moore crafts permanent jewelry welding high quality materials to create one of a kind jewelry pieces.

Mid quarantine, two best friends, Etta Poer and Story Darnell, had an idea and a dream to start a small jewelry business called CRAFTS & Creativity.

Riggs Peterson is a multimedia art maker who uses color and texture to explore the world around them -- often embellishing every day items to create a new experience.

Sharmane Flanders has an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts, and she's 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.

This young artist creates acrylic paintings, watercolor paintings, and digital art in a variety of styles and themes.

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

Brooke Lindley (she/her) is an advocate, trainer and writer. Throughout the last decade, Brooke has been working in Nonprofit spaces learning how to create positive change and fight for equality

Pre-Kwanzaa Bazaar presented by the Black Arts and cultural Center

Pre-Kwanzaa Bazaar presented by the Black Arts and Cultural Center.

I hope my art communicates and interacts with others in an inspiring way. Please support my talent and my artistic endeavors as I continue my creative journey. Art makes me smile, and I hope my art work does the same for you.

The Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Ensemble Program usually includes a woodwind quintet, a brass quintet, and two string quartets. The players in these ensembles are invited to the program by the Music Director; they represent among the most advanced musicians in the KJSO, and act as ambassadors for the orchestra to the larger community.

James's art is eclectic, unique, and thought provoking.

artWorks offers unique and one-of-a-kind affordable art created by over 70 individuals with disabilities.

Our office has divided into three teams to design and build a creative structure out of canned goods - then to be donated to Loaves and Fishes. Last year we donated over 1,800 items weighing 1,949lbs.

Since launching Maria Newhouse Photography in 2019, she has built a reputation for her creative and timeless work. Harnessing her attention to detail, knack with natural light and ability to capture fleeting moments, her newest photo project – “Through Their Eyes” – is a macro photography feature that delves into the tiny details of the natural world.

In our fifth-grade art class at Winchell Elementary School, we are on a creative adventure! We dive into the exciting world of art, using our imaginations to transform everyday materials into extraordinary works of art.

Winchell Elementary will be displaying art from Ms. Robert's (Kindergarten), Mrs. Bates (2nd Grade), and Mrs. Ide (3rd Grade) classes.

Jasper Lee, Pronouns: He/They (formerly Stephanie Lee) is a Trans-Masc, GenderFluid, MultiPassionate Entrepreneur. The art they create is a manifestation of their relationship with themselves, this planet, and the incredible power of the human experience.

Kalamazoo native Amy Zane specializes in handcrafted jewelry made of highly unusual and often rare quality gemstones. She believes in a minimalist design. letting the talents of the Earth shine through.

Lisa Olivarez is a fine art painter living and working in Southwest Michigan.

The Bahar Ensemble, founded in 2017, performs repertoire spanning centuries and originating from Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish, Persian, North African, Andalusian, and related traditions.

The second Kalamazoo Valley Community College Greater Kalamazoo High School Art and Design Competition Exhibit includes nearly 90 pieces of art created by students from 20 different high schools.

Recent Works by Jane Irwin A collection of figure drawings, studies and portraits from the last two years, created in preparation for a larger portraiture project.

Celebrating local print artists, this is the 20th edition of the annual collection of 12 original works on paper.

James (Jamie) McNulty is a local artist with a determined passion for producing works that bring the viewer into settings that are familiar yet distinct and unique.

Ages 21+ | Free event Eccentric Day is back for another year in celebration of our Kalamazoo community!

Jonathan Wijnberg considers himself a regionalist painter, similar in philosophy to Edward Hopper, Thomas Hart Benton, and Andrew Wyeth.

Christian Payne is a young African-American artist who uses colorful acrylic paint on canvas. His painting style is a mix of abstract and cartoon.

Hannah creates beautiful artwork that offers a variety of unique styles that are pleasant to the eye! The artwork is always extremely diverse and extraordinary!

Elyse Yost is a painter and multi-media artist from Kalamazoo and a graduate of Kalamazoo College.

The Starlite Collective is hosting over 35 local creators in their annual winter Art Mart exhibition! From stunning pottery to dazzling paintings, the array of mediums is sure to impress and excite!

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.

Michael Fortin and Judith Konesni have been working together for 20 years, creating one of a kind glass art. For the love of art, for the love of 􀋡re, for the love of one another.

Cozy up in the hot shop as our Glass Blowers create made-to-order ornaments from molten glass.

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.

Ethan Blair is a singer-songwriter from Kalamazoo. He was a part of the Kalamazoo Academy of Rock and started performing on his own in July of 2023.

Stacy Costello is a local Kalamazoo area artist. Her primary medium is painting, but also does drawings with pencil and markers, and some photography.

Maria Baldwin is a mixed media artist who specializes in resin art. Specifically in resin waves, floral preservations and handmade jewelry. Her inspiration comes from our beautiful lakes and nature.

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

Wendy creates beautiful, unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of framed art using combinations of vintage, new, and broken jewelry.

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

Anette is a local artist who expresses music through color and movement on canvas.

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.

The exhibition consists of the artwork of sixteen Southwest Michigan artists with oil paintings, acrylic paintings, pastel paintings, drawings, ceramic sculpture, pottery, fiber, fused glass, and printmaking.

Erin likes to work with discarded books and magazines and explore how the materials push the art in unexpected directions. The tactile nature of the handmade process is an important counterbalance to her digital graphic design work.

Since 2006, Angie has been presenting energetic, vibrant, and upbeat programs, seminars, workshops, and classes surrounding Michigan's growing culture of farm-to-table culinary experiences, local agriculture, grain distillation, wildcrafted elixirs, as well as herbalism, and foraging.

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. Horner has a BFA in Fine Arts from Oregon State University, with a focus in oil painting.

Mechele and Cori make small-batch, hand-crafted, hand-sewn, and handdyed creations that are good for your body and soul. Enjoy bath and body sprays, soothing face and body oils, candles, beautiful pillows, handbags, and more. Plenty of handmade delightful holiday gifts for you and your loved ones to enjoy!

Recovery Institute is a local community of peers embracing multiple pathways of recovery, specializing in mental health, substance-use recovery, and personal development and empowerment through connection, networking, and person-centered support.

RAWK’n Shop is a storefront located at 802 S. Westnedge Avenue in the Vine Neighborhood whose goal is to be a space where youth entrepreneurs can sell their products and promote their businesses.

Mike Farrell has had a pencil in his hand since he was a little boy, dreaming out loud. Other than being a bit bigger and older, not much has changed. Really, just having fun.

We are a group of local artists who meet year-round to network, share ideas, work on group exhibitions and socialize. This year's gallery is our 43rd!