events

PRE-FESTIVAL EXHIBIT !

WORKS by MAYA JAMES

2026 Westminster Art Festival visual art juror

March 8 – April 13, 2026

Meet-the-Artist RECEPTION Friday, March 20, 5 -7 pm

Maya Sophia Ananda James is a multidisciplinary social practice multimedia artist based in Kalamazoo. She is also a graphic novelist, author, writer, arts educator, journalist, and recipient of the Vanguard Award in ArtPrize 2023. Her artistic pursuits go hand in hand with a commitment to community engagement and social justice. Her work thrives in collaboration with communities and organizations serving undervalued groups, including but not limited to black women and black LGBTQIA+ individuals.

https://mayamjjames.weebly.com/about-maya.html

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen Avenue, Portage, MI 49002

Exhibit open Monday, Wednesday Thursday 10 am - 4 pm, Sundays 11 am - noon

"WHOSE BACKYARD?" EXHIBIT OPENING

April 25, 2026 4-7 pm

See the art, meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and music!