By Melissa ConverseMacGuffin Fellow for Schoolcraft College in partnership with KicksART Farmington 2024 marked the fortieth anniversary for The MacGuffin, an international literary magazine published out of Schoolcraft College. As a student at Schoolcraft College and the first MacGuffin Fellow, I conducted interviews with regional writers and editors to learn more about their perspectives on … Continue reading Artist Perspective Series: Alise Alousi
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The Mitten’s Surface: Lower Michigan Contemporary Printmaking
“The Mitten’s Surface”, an exhibition at the KickstART Gallery, is an exploration of the diverse and captivating world of printmaking in the lower peninsula of Michigan. This exhibition, curated by artist Ernest Carl Fackler, showcases the rich imagery, varied techniques, and boundless creativity of Michigan Printmakers. From traditional methods like etching and woodcut to popular … Continue reading The Mitten’s Surface: Lower Michigan Contemporary Printmaking
Reading/Craft-Making with Children’s Author A. Kidd
Join children’s author A. Kidd on Wednesday, November 13th, from 4:30-5:30 pm at the KickstART Gallery (23616 Farmington Rd.) as she reads her book “Yasuko and the Dream Eater”, along with leading kids in a fun activity. This event is for all ages and is FREE.
Publication Party to Celebrate Kathe Koja’s “Catherine the Ghost”
Come and dance with the ghosts at KickstART Gallery on Friday evening, October 25th, from 7-10 pm and celebrate the launch of Kathe Koja’s new gothic novel Catherine the Ghost! Book sales at the party courtesy of Toadvine Books, DJ and refreshments await, along with a bespoke installation celebrating the power of the supernatural. Ghostly … Continue reading Publication Party to Celebrate Kathe Koja’s “Catherine the Ghost”
Carlos Diaz: A Collage/Montage Barrage at KickstART Gallery
“For 40 years (Carlos) Diaz’s work has revolved around his interest in the fluidity of history and memory, the connections between people and place and how race relations impact the world in which we live.” This beautiful and timely exhibition exemplifies the spirit of the quotation above. The four categories of the exhibition – INVENTED … Continue reading Carlos Diaz: A Collage/Montage Barrage at KickstART Gallery
Curator’s Corner with Artist Peter Dunn
The Curator’s Corner series features the artists whose works are currently on view at KickstART Gallery as they respond to questions provided by Ted Hadfield, the curator of exhibitions at KickstART Gallery. This article focuses on the artist Peter Dunn. Peter is an object maker, designer and sculptor. His new work translates 3-D concepts into … Continue reading Curator’s Corner with Artist Peter Dunn