WESTMINSTER ART FESTIVAL
Events
​PRE-FESTIVAL EXHIBIT !
WORKS by MAYA JAMES
2026 Westminster Art Festival visual art juror
March 8 – April 13, 2026
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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.
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https://mayamjjames.weebly.com/about-maya.html
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Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen Avenue, Portage, MI 49002
Exhibit open Monday, Wednesday Thursday 10 am - 4 pm, Sundays 11 am - noon
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"WHOSE BACKYARD?" EXHIBIT OPENING
April 25, 2026 4-7 pm​
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See the art, meet the artists,
vote for your favorite piece,
enjoy refreshments & music from La Soulful Rock!
Bring a friend!​​
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"WHOSE BACKYARD?" AWARDS PRESENTATION
Friday, May 15 6 pm​
Exhibit open 5 -7 pm
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poetry books will be ready!
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OPEN MIC POETRY
Friday, May 30 7 pm​
Friendly and open to all!
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CLOSING CELEBRATION
Friday, June 12 5 -7 pm
​program begins at 5 pm, followed by ice cream sundaes!
Music from our community
Presentation of People's Choice Award
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(last chance to vote for your choice!)
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