Stamps Gallery is excited to unveil a lineup of complimentary programming this fall—featuring performances, exhibition tours, workshops, and a panel discussion—designed to enhance our new exhibit.
Stamps Gallery proudly introduces Stacey L. Kirby’s The Bureau of Personal Belonging, a groundbreaking series of interactive performances situated within immersive installations. This work encourages open dialogue around personal and collective identities, fostering community engagement and civic empowerment. Visitors are invited to engage in this innovative exploration using bureaucratic forms and language to spark playful interactions with the artist and performers.
As the 2025 Roman J. Witt Artist-in-Residence, Kirby dedicated 12 weeks from January to March 2025 to meet with students, faculty, and staff at the University of Michigan. These engagements inspired a site-specific installation in Ann Arbor that amplifies the university community’s voices, upholds democratic values, and emphasizes art’s role in solidarity and respect.
Curated by Srimoyee Mitra with the support of Haley Babcock-Perkins, The Bureau of Personal Belonging will be on display until November 8 at Stamps Gallery within the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan. This exhibit is generously funded by the U-M Arts Initiative.
Public Programs
Opening Performances: September 27, 1–5pm
Closing Performances: November 8, 1–5pm
Join Stacey L. Kirby and her team of performers for a captivating 45-minute interactive experience within The Bureau of Personal Belonging. Attendees are welcome to drop in any time between 1–4:30pm; prior registration is advised.
Curator-Led Exhibition Tour: October 4, 2–3pm
Experience Stamps Gallery’s fall exhibitions firsthand with a guided tour led by curator Srimoyee Mitra.
Be Well: Art, Design & Wellness Series
Paper Trails: Documenting the Self Through Poetry: October 9, 6–7pm
Join poet Caroline New for an immersive poetry workshop inspired by The Bureau of Personal Belonging. Participants will explore how bureaucracy influences our lives and discover poetry’s potential as a medium for empowerment and resistance. Space is limited; registration is necessary.
Be Well: Art, Design & Wellness Series
Yoga Workshop and Exhibition Tour: October 11, 11am–12:30pm
Participate in a refreshing yoga session led by Zion Well Yoga, aimed at fostering well-being and mindfulness, followed by an engaging tour of the gallery’s exhibitions. Space is limited; registration required.
Queer Art Showcase and Panel Discussion: November 5, 6–8pm
A unique showcase of U-M queer artists, followed by a panel discussion that includes a Q&A session with performing artist Stacey L. Kirby.
All public programs are free and accessible to everyone.
For additional information, please visit stamps.umich.edu.
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