Park Trades Center

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

It is officially ONE WEEK until the 40th Art on the Mall!

For more than 40 years, Art on the Mall has hosted local and regional artists who showcase jewelry, pottery, original paintings, garden art, art demonstrations, and live entertainment! Featuring over 60 artists, this free, two-day event is the perfect way to kick-off summer along with several popular outdoor events such as the Do-Dah Parade, Kalamazoo Pride, and [JS1] Concerts in the Park. Art on the Mall will take place Friday, June 5 from 12 to 8 pm and Saturday, June 6 from 9 am to 5 pm

Art on the Mall is made possible with the support of Metro Toyota, Southern Michigan Bank & Trust, and Irving S. Gilmore Foundation. Now is the perfect time to plan a visit! For more details check out https://kalamazooarts.org/art-on-the-mall/.

05/29/2026

Jumpstart Weekend is just about a week away, and Downtown Kalamazoo is getting ready to kick off summer in a big way!

From art fairs and live music to parades, family activities, celebrations, local shopping, food, and entertainment, this annual tradition brings together some of Kalamazoo’s favorite events all in one weekend.

Join us June 5–7 for the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair, Art on the Mall, Kalamazoo Pride, the Do-Dah Parade, Concerts in the Park, and activities at the Children’s Nature Playscape.

You can even start the celebration early with Beats on Bates beginning June 3!

Whether you spend the whole weekend downtown or stop by for a favorite event, Jumpstart Weekend is the perfect way to start summer in Kalamazoo.

Learn more at www.jumpstartkzoo.com.

05/29/2026

May’s not over yet and we are still fundraising for the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline for Mental Health Awareness month. Help us reach our goal of donating $300 by purchasing one of these Mental Health Matters shirts. All proceeds will be donated directly to 988 next month!

https://mittenlittlesshop.com/products/mental-health-matters-988-fundraiser

05/25/2026

Friendly reminder that you can bring indoor AND outdoor plants to the greenhouse!
Today there’s a mixture of both but we could really use some more houseplants, they always go so quickly!

05/25/2026

Broncos are going green, but we're bleeding brown and gold! 💛 🌎 🤎

Alumna Siera Gunnett (B.B.A.'23, Entrepreneurship) had just recently crossed the stage when she opened her sustainable small business fashion brand, Plannett Gunnett. Now, she's recruiting Bronco interns to help her continue making an impact in Kalamazoo and beyond.

Pairing passion with purpose, Julia Adams is finding new meaning in her career path through her internship with Plannett Gunnett!

Read about the sustainable fashion brand, Siera and Julia's journey at bit.ly/3O6GJiq.

05/22/2026

2 weeks to go until the 75th Annual KIA Arts Fair! Join us in Bronson Park to enjoy...

🎨 140+ artists
🎶 Musicians
🍔 Food trucks
🧑‍🎨 Kirk Newman Art School artist demonstrations
🎈 Face painting (Fri) & Balloon Animals (Sat)

See you June 5 & 6!

05/22/2026

Congrats to these awesome art students whose work was chosen to display at the ISD for the past school year. left to right: Makaiah Middaugh, Aubrey Miller, Yohan Cuison and Abigail Edwards. Not pictured: Madison Wiley, David Martinez.

05/22/2026

is re-labeling one of their signature products, and wants your help!

Artists 21+ can submit their own creative design for a chance to see their artwork become the new official label!

Want to submit a design or learn more? Go to artprize.org/grants and select "Short's Brewing x ArtPrize Custom Label Contest"

Short's Brewing is Michigan’s largest independent craft brewery and is known for great products, and their commitment to community. They support many local and regional non-profit organizations, including ArtPrize!

05/22/2026