Artist Development

The BACC offers programs that develop artists ability and advance artist in their careers. Our program support various mediums of art and all ages.

2024 Programs

Comic Creators

March 2024

Comic Creators is an eight-month long program for aspiring comic book makers ages 10 – 17 years old. From characters to storyline, students learn the basics of developing their own original graphic novel from beginning to end and have the opportunity to showcase their concepts during our annual Black Arts Festival and the finished physical copy during Geek Fest 2024.

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Registration ends March 1, 2024

Imagine Animation Summer Camp

Starts: April 2024

A summer camp where participants, ages 7 – 11, are be able to create their own stop motion film, by creating their own clay characters, set design, storyline and animation. 

View Past Films >

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Registration ends May 24, 2024 

Community Classes

Recurring

Throughout the year we offer one day classes centered around a different art medium. Any one interested in learning that art form can attend! Participants are able to keep whatever they create during the class. Head over to our events page to see if there are any classes you’d like to try.

Event Page >

Experiences & Exposure

By attending these programs, participants will view our exhibits for inspiration, networking amongst community members and experience a sense of pride from what they were able to create.  

Program Instructors

Kenjji

Kenjji

Comic Creators

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(269) 349 - 1035

Address

Black Arts & Cultural Center
359 S Kalamazoo Mall Ste. 102
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Email Us

info@blackartskalamazoo.org

Office Hours
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Gail Sydnor Gallery Hours
Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm

 

Office hours are sometimes flexible. We encourage calling before visiting and emailing to schedule Gail Sydnor Gallery viewing and Executive Director appointments.