Move With Joy Studio Art Gallery
Local Art Gallery supporting Local Artists & strengthening the Kalamazoo Arts Community.
Move With Joy Studio hosts the works of many talented local artists throughout the year. From solo shows to large group shows, MWJ is committed to uplifting the local art community through supporting local artists. Please reach out if you're a Michigan artist that would like to have your work showcased at the studio. For pictures and info from past and upcoming shows and exhibitions, follow us on Instagram
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Current Exhibition
These Hallowed Walls: Resounding​​
To resound is to echo back, to fill a space with deep sound, or to leave an unmistakable, undeniable mark. At its core, resonance is a force that echoes through time, memory, and physical space. "These Hallowed Walls" is back for its third iteration, and for this exhibition, we are exploring the vast and multi-layered concept of "Resounding."
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Artist Reception
Friday, October 9th, 2026
5-7pm
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Exhibition Viewing / Open Studio
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
12-1:30pm
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Exhibition Dates
October 1st, 2026 - December 15th, 2026​
Upcoming Exhibitions
& Calls for Artists
Noteworthy​​
more info coming soon...
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Artist Reception
TBA
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Exhibition Dates
TBA
- Past Shows & Exhibitions -
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Re-Imagine: A Community Art Exhibition With a (re)Purpose
A community exhibition exploring sustainable creativity and inspirational second chances.
Exhibition Dates: August 7th - October 1st, 2026
Artist Reception: Friday, August 7th, 2026, 2pm
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Biophilia: A Love For All Life
An exhibition exploring the innate human instinct to connect with nature and other forms of life.
Exhibition Dates: May 16th - August 1st, 2026
Artist Reception: Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 2pm​
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For The Love
An artistic celebration of the brilliance, vision, and stories of Black Arts & Artists
Exhibition Dates: February 7th - April 1st, 2026
Artist Reception: Saturday, February 7th, 2026, 3pm​
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The Cards We've Been Dealt
Artful musings inspired by the cards life has dealt​​
Exhibition Dates: November 22, 2025 - February 1st, 2026
Friendsgiving / Art Reception / Game Night:
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, 1:30-5pm
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Showing Gratitude
a Community Art Showcase​​
Exhibition Dates: Septmeber 6th - October 31st, 2025
Artist Reception: Saturday, September 6th, 2025, 4:30-6pm
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Signs of the Times
Street Art Redesigned
Exhibition Dates: May 1st - July 31st, 2025​​
Artist Reception: Friday, May 16th, 2025​
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EXTRAordinary
Art Musings of extra ordinary proportions (8x10s only)
Exhibition Dates: November 15th, 2024 - April 31st, 2025
Artist Reception: Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 4-6pm​
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KalamaZOO!
A Youth Artist Exhibition inspired by the Animal Kingdom
Exhibition Dates: September 13 - November 1, 2024​
Artist Reception: Friday, September 13, 2024, 5-7pm​
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Self (ish): Artistic Expressions of Self
A Group Art Exhibition​
Exhibition Dates: April 27, 2024 - July 31, 2024​
Artist Reception: Friday, May 10, 2024, 5-7pm
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Dual Artist Exhibition: featuring Anastasia and Victor Vague
Exhibition Dates: February 1, 2024 - April 4, 2024
Artist Reception: Friday, February 16, 2024, 5-8pm
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The Art of Giving: Give Art a Tri...
Community Art Exhibition​
Exhibition Dates: November 12, 2023 - January 31, 2024​
Artist Reception: Friday, December 8, 2023, 5-7pm
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National Origami Day
A One-Day Origami Art Showcase & Floorigami Session​
Showcase Date: November 11, 2023 5-7pm
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These Hallowed Walls - Entangled
A Group Art Exhibition​
Exhibition Dates: September 1 - November 10, 2023​
Artist Reception: Friday, October 6, 2023, 5-7pm
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Legendary
A Group Art Exhibition​
Exhibition Dates: May 1st - August 31, 2023​
Artist Reception: Friday, May 12, 2023, 5-7pm
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Love Is In The Air
A Group Art Exhibition​
Exhibition Dates: February 1 - April 31, 2023​
Artist Reception: Friday, February 10, 2023, 5-7pm
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The Art of Giving
Group Art Exhibition​
Exhibition Dates: November 15, 2022 - January 31, 2023​
Artist Reception: Friday, December 9, 2022, 5-8pm
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These Hallowed Walls
A Group Art Exhibition​
Exhibition Dates: September 1 - November 14, 2022​
Artist Reception: Friday, October 14, 2022, 5-8pm
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