Kalamazoo Art Curator to Appear on Jeopardy!

James Denison, a postdoctoral fellow at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, will showcase his knowledge on the iconic game show.

Mar. 5, 2026 at 11:22am

James Denison, an art curator and educator from Kalamazoo, Michigan, is set to appear on an episode of the popular game show Jeopardy! this March. Denison, who works as a postdoctoral curatorial fellow at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and as a visiting assistant professor of art history at Kalamazoo College, will bring local pride to the long-running television program.

Why it matters

Denison's appearance on Jeopardy! will shine a spotlight on the Kalamazoo arts community and showcase the expertise of local residents. The city has a history of successful Jeopardy! contestants, and Denison's performance could continue that tradition.

The details

Denison, who has a PhD, will be featured on the March 6 episode of Jeopardy!, which will air locally from 7:30 to 8 PM. The episode will also be available for streaming on Hulu and Peacock the following day. At the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Denison has worked on several high-profile projects, including the museum's centennial exhibition and a collection catalogue.

  • Denison will appear on Jeopardy! on March 6, 2026.
  • The episode will also be available for streaming on Hulu and Peacock on March 7, 2026.

The players

James Denison

A postdoctoral curatorial fellow at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and a visiting assistant professor of art history at Kalamazoo College.

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

A local art museum where Denison has worked on several high-profile projects, including the museum's centennial exhibition and a collection catalogue.

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What’s next

All James needs to do is show up and win, and he can start his own streak.

The takeaway

Denison's appearance on Jeopardy! will be a source of pride for the Kalamazoo community, showcasing the expertise and talent of local residents and further cementing the city's reputation as a hub for arts and culture.