Earthly Delights mural of colorful flowers in red, blue, and purple with green leaves.

Events 2025

To kick off the first-ever Kalamazoo Mural Festival, Brush the Block wants you to experience a weekend full of creativity and connection. Through a variety of activities and events, immerse yourself in a colorful atmosphere featuring stunning murals, live entertainment, activities for all ages, and interactive art installations.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of an inspiring art celebration!

Event Schedule

April 25 – RFP submissions due


May 2Art Hop

During the May 2 Art Hop, Brush the Block will hold an introductory press conference providing details of the festival to the public.

When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Haymarket Plaza (130 N Edwards St., Kalamazoo, MI)

Timeline:

  • 5:30 p.m. – Patrick Herschberger will begin a hands-on graffiti mural demonstration.
  • 6:00-6:20 p.m. – Official Brush the Block press conference.
  • 6:20-8:00 p.m. – Live music and graffiti wall painting.

May 20 – Official invitations sent to artists


Full event schedule will be available July 1, 2025.

Conrad Kaufman painted this landscape scene depicting a field at dusk with fireflies emerging and speckling the space.

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