Memoir — Exhibition of two book-art projects by Mary Proenza: Truth Comes Slowly and her memoir in progress, through May 27, Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, 326 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Suite 103A, 373-4938, kalbookarts.org.
Westminster Art Festival: A Certain Slant of Light — Annual exhibition combining visual arts and poetry, April 30–June 15, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen Ave., Portage, westminsterartfestival.org.
Since the 1960s, the annual juried exhibition celebrates the talented community of visual artists in the region. Drawing works from 14 counties, an experienced juror chooses artists from more than 300 submitted entries, ranging from paintings, prints, and photos to mosaics, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and mixed-media works. Honor the expertise of the mitten state during an opening reception on May 20, 2022.
Featuring over 100 businesses, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays, 2–6 p.m. Thursdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, through October; Night Market, 5–10 p.m. June 16, 1204 Bank St., pfcmarkets.com.
A boutique-style presentation of the senator and artist’s works that illuminate his interest in abstract and decorative works on paper and panels, June 15–July 31.
Learn about edible plants found in Michigan on this hike led by Danielle Joellner from Idle Awhile Farm & Forage, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. June 4; registration required.
Discover what life was like for pioneer families during the 1800s and learn about founding families in Portage’s history, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday through June 24, Portage City Hall Atrium, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., portagemi.gov/calendar.
Old car show, steam & gas engine show & crafts, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. June 11, downtown Vicksburg, see Facebook event page.
Traces the history of the academy while focusing on fighters who recount their personal experiences, Feb. 5–Sept. 18.
Broken into 12 “rounds” in tribute to the structure of a boxing match, the exhibit will trace the history of the Kalamazoo Boxing Academy while focusing on fighters who recount their personal experiences there. Details about the gym and the communal living space at the house will be uncovered, along with stories about the fighting techniques and philosophies of the trainers that made the gym in Kalamazoo unique and successful.
This reimagining of the KIA permanent collection will illuminate the ingenuity and innovation that arise from all corners of American society. Unveiling American Genius demonstrates our commitment to an increasingly more inclusive and diverse representation of American artists within our holdings. The exhibition will explore key stories that women, African Americans, Latinx and other artists have told about our culture, art, and history.
Within this unique long-term presentation, viewers will see abstract and contemporary works, and reflections on traditional genres of painting, such as landscapes, still-lifes, and portraiture.
Discover what life was like for pioneer families during the 1800s and learn about founding families in Portage’s history, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday through June 24, Portage City Hall Atrium, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., portagemi.gov/calendar.
Traces the history of the academy while focusing on fighters who recount their personal experiences, Feb. 5–Sept. 18.
Broken into 12 “rounds” in tribute to the structure of a boxing match, the exhibit will trace the history of the Kalamazoo Boxing Academy while focusing on fighters who recount their personal experiences there. Details about the gym and the communal living space at the house will be uncovered, along with stories about the fighting techniques and philosophies of the trainers that made the gym in Kalamazoo unique and successful.
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