OUR MISSION
Inspire meaningful change and strengthen community through the visual arts.
OUR VISION
“Make life more worthwhile.” — Olga Krasl
HOW IT ALL STARTED
In 1962, local artists held a clothesline art exhibition along Lake Bluff Park in St. Joseph. They went on to form the St. Joseph Art Association. In 1979, through the generosity of George and Olga Krasl, the association built Krasl Art Center.
That clothesline exhibition grew into the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff.
KRASL TODAY
Krasl offers exhibitions, installations, events, classes, camps, guest-artist workshops, and outreach experiences for southwest Michigan residents and visitors.
The art center includes public galleries, artmaking studios, a black-and-white wet darkroom, a gift shop, and a permanent sculpture collection.
LOOKING AHEAD
Explore Krasl’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan.
ACCREDITATION & NONPROFIT INFORMATION
Krasl is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Nonprofit information is available through GuideStar.
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DEAI COMMITMENT & VALUES
Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at Krasl Art Center.
MEMBERS GET MORE
Join Krasl and get closer to the art, artists, and experiences you love. Members enjoy Art Fair perks, early and discounted studio experiences, exhibition invitations, Shop savings, and even more benefits at higher membership levels.
