Western Michigan University Libraries presents: It’s a David Small World: A Journey Through Life and Art
This fall, the University Libraries debuts its recently acquired archive from award-winning authors David Small and Sarah Stewart with a series of Kalamazoo-area events and exhibits.
They cordially invite the community and fans of David and Sarah to join the celebration. Below is a calendar of exhibits and events; check for updates as more events are added. For more information visit the WMU website: wmich.edu/library/small-stewart
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August 27 – November 29 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Betty Upjohn Mason Grandchildren’s Gallery / 314 Park Street, Kalamazoo 49007 / Discover how a picture book comes to be. See what the illustrations look like before the words are added. Books and original art from Imogene’s Antlers, Catch That Cookie!, One Cool Friend, and The Quiet Place will be on display. This exhibit is on loan from Western Michigan University Libraries, Special Collections. / kiarts.org
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September 3 – October 22 Kalamazoo Book Arts Center / 326 W. Kalamazoo Ave., #103A, Kalamazoo 49007 / Exhibit of original drawings for Stitches and Home After Dark. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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September 11, 10:30 – Noon Kalamazoo Institute of Arts / Artdetectives Virtual Meeting: Do you have a special place where you can enjoy the quiet? Arty Mouse will read The Quiet Place by author Sarah Stewart and illustrator David Small, a book about a little girl whose family emigrates from Mexico to the USA. Participants will be joined by David Small and Sarah Stewart — children will have the chance to hear from the author and illustrator and then see original illustrations in the KIA Interactive Gallery! / kiarts.org
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September 15 – December 15 Waldo Library Special Collection, Western Michigan University (visit the library website for the still-developing series of events!)
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September 23 – November 14 Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Western Michigan University / A special exhibit: Gardens in the Art and Life of David Small and Sarah Stewart / Opening reception September 23
September 23, 6 – 8 p.m. Zhang Legacy Collections Center, Western Michigan University / Sarah Stewart reads from her manuscript on gardening
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October 1 – 29 Kalamazoo Public Library / 315 South Rose, Kalamazoo 49007 / A select exhibit of David’s children’s picture book illustrations / Hours: M-F 10–6 p.m., Sat. 10–2 p.m. / kpl.gov
October 1, 6 – 8 p.m. Kalamazoo Public Library, Art Hop opening reception
October 1, 6 – 8 p.m. Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, Art Hop reception
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October 16, 4 – 5 p.m. this is a bookstore & Bookbug / 3019 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo 49008 / Author Betsy Bird and illustrator David Small discuss their collaboration on the middle-grade novel, Long Road to the Circus. To register for this event, click here: David Small and Betsy Bird Present: Long Road to the Circus. For additional info, visit bookbugkalamazoo.com
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November 16, Noon – 1 p.m. Kalamazoo Institute of Arts / ARTbreak, with David Small and Sarah Stewart