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The April Art Hop will allow community members to tour the medical school building.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine will open the doors of its downtown campus to the public during Kalamazoo's Art Hop from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 10.

The monthly art event, presented by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, will include the work of two artists on display at the medical school's W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus, which is located at 300 Portage St. Both of the featured artists—Rufus Snoddy and John Mooy—will be on site for Art Hop.  

While the medical school has permanent art on the lower level, the first floor will be reserved for the two featured artists. In addition, the medical school will use the time to hold a community open house so visitors can take self-guided tours of the lower level and first floor. This is an opportunity for community members who missed the grand opening tours to stop by and take a look at the facility.

With the exception of events such as Art Hop, the 51¸£ÀûÉç Stryker School of Medicine's downtown campus is not open to the general public. Access is limited to the school's students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff, as well as those having scheduled business with the medical school.

Rufus Snoddy

Rufus Snoddy's art is known for being bold in color and texture. Snoddy, who lives and works in Suttons Bay, earned his bachelor's degree in design in 1973, and a fine arts master's degree in 1976, both from California State University, Los Angeles. His work has been exhibited internationally.

John Mooy

John Mooy is a master storyteller, writer and stone carver.  He is a published author and has consulted on legal cases nationwide, assisting attorneys in how to best represent their client's story. Mooy, who resides in South Haven, will have several of his stone carvings on display, primarily by the fireplace in the medical school's main lobby.

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