Box Factory for the Arts Series 1 Exhibit

The Box Factory for the Arts presents its Series 1 Exhibit which showcases work from 14 regional artists exhibited on all three floors of the historic building. The public is invited, free of charge, to the opening to take place at the Box Factory on Sunday, January 18, from 1:30 – 3 p.m. The reception will include refreshments and a cash bar. 

The Williams Gallery, on the main floor, will feature Karen Sunman, from Kalamazoo, who does abstract paintings using acrylics and mixed media. Also showing in the gallery is Jamie Whitledge from Mattawan, whose paintings are done with acrylic paint and inks. 

The Whitlow Gallery, also on the main floor, features a group show headed up by Kerry Hagy of Watervliet and includes Sarah Rydecki and Kellie Terry. They are showing needle felting, assemblage and collage. 

The Riverwalk Gallery, in the lower level of the Box Factory, features watercolor paintings from Katrina  Jones, of South Haven, and acrylic paintings with pastels and pencil by Karyn Denten of LaGrange Park, Ill. 

The Skyview Gallery, on the third floor, will feature two group shows. Carolyn O’Hearn, St. Joseph,  heads up a group that includes Cynthia Fielding and Pamela Bower and shows their work in fused glass.  The second group is coordinated by Lorrie Grainger Abdo of Kalamazoo, and includes Gretchen  Huggett, Rachel Stickney and Gayle Swank Reyes. Their show, “Boundless: Innovation and Traditions in  Paper,” shows paper art. 

The exhibits in all four galleries run from Jan. 16 to Feb. 22, 2026. The Box Factory’s winter hours are Thursday, 12-6 p.m., and Friday – Sunday, 12-4 p.m. at 1101 Broad St. in St. Joseph. Entry is free and open to the public.

Admission: Free