Stop at the CNM and KVM During Art Hop

The Center for New Media and the Kalamazoo Valley Museum in downtown Kalamazoo host events and art exhibits during Kalamazoo City's Art Hops. Art Hop is normally held on the first Friday of each month. See the Museum and CNM's participation schedule below.

CENTER FOR NEW MEDIA
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
An exhibition featuring a selection of sculptures from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts’ collection with an emphasis on the works of Al La Vergne from 1995-present.

OCTOBER 4, 2019
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: AUBREY RODGERS
This year’s spotlight is Center for New Media instructor Aubrey Rodgers and her animated short “Sweet Dreams.” This short will explore the hauntings of a monster that creates bad dreams and a misunderstood creature that may vanquish if we let her. Created using traditional fine art skills and computer software, with the support of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.

NOVEMBER 1, 2019
THE PHOTOSYNTHESIS PROJECT - LINDA RZOSKA
An invitational endeavor for artists and writers who reside in SW Michigan, conceived by Linda Rzoska - owner of Kalamazoo’s Ninth Wave Studio. The participants explored the subject of photosynthesis, so basic to our existence, and responded to it artistically.

DECEMBER 6, 2019
NEW MEDIA SHOWCASE
This juried exhibition of Kalamazoo Valley’s Center for New Media students highlights their digital artistry in the categories of graphic design, illustration, web design, animation, game art, and multi-media.

JANUARY 3, 2020
NEW MEDIA SHOWCASE CARRY OVER
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
In collaboration with the Black Arts & Cultural Center and the greater Kalamazoo community, Kalamazoo Valley’s Center for New Media will be hosting its 1st Annual Black Arts Exhibit in observance of Black History Month. This show will highlight the works of local black artists and provide a shared connection to the rich black cultural heritage in the Kalamazoo area. Live music also will be featured during the evening of Art Hop.

MARCH 6, 2020
KALAMAZOO VALLEY FACULTY & STAFF ART SHOW
An exhibition of visual art created by Kalamazoo Valley’s faculty and staff.

APRIL 3, 2020
2020 STUDENT ART SHOW
This juried exhibition of Kalamazoo Valley student work displays a variety of traditional mediums that include painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and ceramics.

MAY 1, 2020
ART AND NEW MEDIA GRADUATE SHOW
Art & New Media graduates are highlighted in this exhibit featuring their best work in graphic design, illustration, web design, animation, and video.

JUNE 5, 2020
ALUMNI + ART SHOWCASE
< An annual juried exhibition of visual artwork created by Kalamazoo Valley alumni.

KALAMAZOO VALLEY MUSEUM ART HOP SCHEDULE
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is open late on select Art Hop Fridays, with a variety of live shows.

NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Murphy Darden Oral History and Exhibit 5-8 p.m.
View the inaugural screening of an oral history conversation with Kalamazoo resident Murphy Darden. The interviews discuss his lifetime dedication to collecting and preserving objects representing the history of African Americans, while the exhibit focuses on his personal artworks. Show times at 6 and 7 p.m.

DECEMBER 6, 2019
Guitar and Mandolin Orchestra 5:30-8 p.m.
The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra presents holiday music and traditional audience favorites.

JANUARY 10, 2020
Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival Play-In Contest 6-9 p.m.
Talented area musicians compete before judges and the public for a chance to perform in the 15th Annual Fretboard Festival.

FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Storytelling Festival 5-8 p.m. The Annual Storytelling Festival will kick off with Growing Stories. Experience live performances by profession-al storytellers, which continue Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2020

Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival
5-8:30 p.m.
Stringed instrument makers, music lovers, and fans of all ages are invited to enjoy the 15th Annual Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival, which kicks off with live music Friday and continues on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

APRIL 3, 2020
Foodways Symposium 5-8 p.m.
The keynote speaker of the 4th Annual Foodways Symposium will share a unique perspective on this year’s topic of plant-based food culture. The symposium continues Saturday at Kalamazoo Valley’s Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building.