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
For the Love
An exhibition dedicated to celebrating the brilliance, vision, and stories of
Black Arts & Artists in honor of Black History Month
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Artist Reception/Celebration
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
3-5pm
FREE
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Exhibition Dates
February 7th - April 1st
Upcoming Exhibitions
& Calls for Artists
CALL FOR ARTISTS
BIOPHILIA: A Love for All Life
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Biophilia is defined as the innate human instinct to connect with nature and other forms of life. At its core, it is a love for life that is both ancient and powerful. For this exhibition, we are exploring the concept of a love for all life. We are not looking for a single aesthetic or a specific scientific perspective. Instead, we are looking for your perspective. Whether your work explores the intricate systems of a single cell, the vastness of an ecosystem, the bond between species, or the abstract energy of existence itself, we want to see it. We invite you to interpret this theme in a way that feels true to your craft. We are interested in how you personally witness, celebrate, or question our connection to the living world.
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Submission Guidelines
Theme - Biophilia: A Love for All Life.
Open To: All artists, all backgrounds, and all mediums. We welcome diverse interpretations ranging from traditional to experimental.
Selection: Works will be chosen based on their unique voice and their resonance with the theme of universal life. Keep in mind Move With Joy Studio Gallery is an all ages space so all work displayed must be appropriate for all ages. Artists will be notified of their selected pieces on or before the submission deadline date (4.27.26)
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Exhibition Details
Exhibition Title - Biophilia: A Love For All Life
Submission Deadline: 4.27.26
Gallery Dates: 5.9.26 - 8.1-26
Location: Move With Joy Studio Gallery - 1103 Portage St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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How to Apply
All artists will need to complete this google form to submit artwork:
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https://forms.gle/FDz4L27tYnQb71Pj6
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If you encounter any issues with filling out this form or submitting please email us at mwjgallery@gmail.com for alternative ways to submit. Any submissions outside of the submission dates will not be accepted.​
- Past Shows & Exhibitions -
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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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