Krasl Art Center Announces Fall Activities
Krasl Art Center Announces
Fall Line Up of Special Activities
Krasl Art Center is pleased to announce an arts-filled line up of special activities taking place in November and December at the Richard Hunt Studio Center and Krasl’s main location at 707 Lake Blvd, in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Krasl Art Center Executive Director Tami Fauver said, “It has been an exceptional year here at Krasl. We have a lot to celebrate and each of these activities offers us a great way to connect with our community while honoring significant achievements reached by our donors, partners, students, board members, and staff.”
“All of these events are FREE and open to the public. For more information on each of these events, please visit our website at www.krasl.org as well as our social media channels,” added Fauver.
EVENTS INCLUDE
Grand Opening Celebration at the Richard Hunt Studio Center
November 7, 2026;
4 to 6 PM FREE Family Photos
6 to 8 PM Public Reception
258 Territorial Rd., Benton Harbor, MI
Come celebrate the next chapter of Richard Hunt's extraordinary legacy as we open our doors for an evening of art, music, food, family activities, and community connection. Located in the former studio of world-renowned sculptor Richard Hunt, the Richard Hunt Studio Center is dedicated to preserving his legacy while creating new opportunities for artistic expression, education, and community engagement in Benton Harbor and beyond.
Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening of
The Print Lab at Krasl Art Center
November 19, 2026; 5 to 7 PM
with brief comments at 5:30 PM
707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI
Together with the print lab’s premier sponsor French Paper, of Niles, Michigan, and in partnership with Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce, Krasl invites the community to join for this celebration of its new maker space, housed in the former gift shop. Krasl’s Print Lab provides an accessible space for print-based media, creativity, collaboration, and DIY publishing, especially among youth, artists, and visiting guests. This creative hub is equipped with a refurbished Riso Digital Duplicator, a light table, typewriters, and collage materials, among other tools and supplies. The space offers drop-in activities and invites guests to engage in hands-on art making and expression. It is donation based and open to all.
2026 Community ⇄ Members' Show
Exhibition Dates:
November 22, 2026 — January 11, 2027
Public Preview Party:
Friday, November 20, 6 – 8 pm
707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI
KAC proudly presents the 2026 Community ⇄ Members’ Show, our annual opportunity to exhibit our community’s art created over the last year. Any resident of Berrien County or member of Krasl Art Center is welcome to submit artwork, regardless of whether you consider yourself an artist or something else entirely! We hope you submit your work no matter your age, background, or skill set. The Community ⇄ Members’ Show is a cherished celebration of local art and talent. Whether you’re an artist or an art lover, this exhibition is a must-see, offering a rich experience of creativity in our community. Mark your calendar for the Public Preview Party on November 20, 2026 from 6 - 8 PM and join us in celebrating the vibrant artistic talent that makes our region shine.
Special thanks to our year-round exhibitions sponsors Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Mid-West Family Marketing & Media, Silver Beach Pizza, John DeVries Insurance Agency, Sven Erickson and Christopher Florian, and Visit Southwest Michigan.
Fall Finale/Annual Meeting
December 3, 2026; 6 to 8 PM
707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI
This free event invites art lovers and community members to explore, connect, and celebrate the transformative power of art. The evening begins with a presentation in the library, where Krasl Art Center staff and Board of Directors will share updates on exciting developments at KAC. After the presentation, step into the vibrant world of KAC’s studio classrooms. Discover student-made artwork from the fall semester showcased in drawing, painting, and ceramic studios. At 7 PM, KAC Artists will compete in a Holiday Throw Down Competition which is a series of challenges taking place in our Clay Studios.
Warm Up During Light Up the Bluff
December 4, 2026; 6 to 8 PM
707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI
On Friday December 4th, during the City of St. Joseph’s Annual Light Up the Bluff, we invite you to join us at Krasl Art Center for Warm-Up During Light Up the Bluff! Guests can enjoy hot chocolate, live artists sketching Santa, and additional festive activities designed to enhance this cherished community tradition.
Fashion as Sculpture Final
Exhibition & Reception
December 18, 2026; 5 to 6:30 PM
Richard Hunt Studio Center,
258 Territorial Rd., Benton Harbor, MI
Fashion as Sculpture is an after-school program that provides hands-on training in fashion design, drawing upon the sculptural legacy of artist and studio benefactor Richard Hunt. This event celebrates the completion of the 12-week session. Students ages 13-17 from Benton Harbor participate twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. The program is underwritten by the Frederick S. Upton Foundation.
ABOUT KRASL ART CENTER:
Krasl Art Center provides southwest Michigan residents and visitors the opportunity to experience contemporary art exhibitions, new artist projects, and creative events, as well as art classes, camps, guest artist workshops, and community-wide programs. The center opened in 1980. Indoors, it houses galleries, art-making studios, and a gift shop. Outdoors it celebrates public art through sculpture placements on its campus and throughout the community. Krasl Art Center's mission is to inspire meaningful change and strengthen community through the visual arts. To learn more, visit krasl.org.
