The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts was established in 1924 with the primary mission of offering accessible art classes to the community and providing a place for the appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions, lectures, and other special events. With more than 3,000 works of art in its permanent collection, the KIA is one of the largest resources for art appreciation in Southwest Michigan. 314 South Park St. It includes expansion of the galleries, gallery shop and school, and the construction of a new community cultural center auditorium.
Admission is free.
Back to Top Miller Auditorium With a seating capacity of 3,500, this auditorium draws more than 200,000 people annually to its performances. Back to Top Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Nationally and internationally recognized as one of America's foremost community theatre organizations, the Kalamazoo Civic Players have been presenting award-winning seasons of quality entertainment for more than 50 years. Back to Top State Theatre Built early in the century in the grand tradition, the rococo-styled State Theatre once hosted Kalamazoo's finest theatrical events. Now it is the site of a wide range of entertainment including magicians, comedians, singers and other theatrical events. The professional orchestra of national acclaim has a long history of attracting fabulous musicians and a conductor of international reputation.