Portage District Library Art Exhibits

The library hosts exhibits by local artists of all ages. Community Art Wall I is located on the east wall of the Atrium. Community Art Wall II includes the entrance ramp and stairwell/entry into the Youth Department.

Art Exhibits

Another Turn of the Wheel
A library-wide exhibit of prints by Southwest Area Michigan Printmakers (SWAMP)
including woodcuts, etchings, silk screens, and lithos.
December 13, 2009 – January 15, 2010

Creative Explorations
Michigan Art Education Association Region 5 Exhibit
K-12th Grade Art
Mixed media
January 17-February 7

Reception for artists and their families
With music by the Crescendo Fiddlers, a group
Of Crescendo Academy of Music directed by
Sarah Hedlund
Sunday, January 17th 2:00-4:00 pm

Children’s Art from the Sister State of Michigan, Shiga Japan
An exhibit of pottery and painting from the children of Shigaraki, Japan, a town in the Shiga Prefectural Government, Michigan’s sister state.
February 1-25

Reception and demonstrations for the whole family with calligraphy, origami, Japanese food, & storytelling
Presented by staff of the Soga Japan Center and Japanese students at Western Michigan University
With music by Students of Suzuki Academy of Kalamazoo directed by Dana Duncan
Saturday, February 20, 2:00-4:00pm

Renewal
Signature Gallery Artists
Mix media
February 11-March 13

Meet the Artists reception
With music by Doug Chamberlin, a veteran
keyboardist from the Chicago ‘80’s techno-pop scene
Sunday, February 28th 2:00-4:00 pm

East Facing West
Chinese Lady Art Club
Mixed media
Cosponsored with the Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo
March 17-April 28

Meet the Artist reception
With music by the Chiang Family Trio & the Classical
Crescendo Violin Trio, groups of Crescendo Academy of Music
Sunday, March 21 2:00-4:00 pm