WESTMINSTER ART FESTIVAL
Events
PRE-FESTIVAL EXHIBIT !
WORKS by MAYA JAMES
2026 Westminster Art Festival visual art juror
March 8 – April 13, 2026
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
"WHOSE BACKYARD?" EXHIBIT OPENING April 25, 2026
Art, conversation, & music from La Soulful Rock!
"WHOSE BACKYARD?" AWARDS PRESENTATION
Friday, May 15
OPEN MIC POETRY
Friday, May 30 7 pm
Friendly and open to all!
CLOSING CELEBRATION
Friday, June 12 5 -7 pm
program begins at 5;15 pm, followed by ice cream sundaes!
Music from our community
Presentation of People's Choice Award
(last chance to vote for your choice!)