The Art Center's Open Studio program provides an excellent environment and a supportive community for you to develop your artwork independently. If you have taken at least two Art Center courses in the past two years or are currently enrolled, you can work in the Art Center's studios. Limited storage of any artwork in progress is provided. Open studio hours (with no instructor) are held during regular building hours when there are no classes/events scheduled; days and times are listed below. Open studio passes are available for purchase throughout the term. Passes cannot be carried over to the next term. Please ask your instructor or email the Registrar with questions, or call 734.994.8004 x 101

You can register for any of our Open Studio Sessions here

Ceramics Open Studio
Hours include the use of all equipment, glaze materials and a set amount of firing cubic feet.  Only work made at the studio will be fired. Clay can be purchased at the Art Center.  One shelf is reserved for your work in progress. Please contact the studio manager with questions.  * Please Note:  Every new student enrolled in Ceramics Open Studio must contact the studio manager to schedule an orientation.  
FALL HOURS
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:15am-12:15pm
Saturday: 4pm - 8pm
Sunday: 3pm - 9pm

Jewelry Open Studio
Open Studio is for students who have taken Introduction to Jewelry/Metalsmithing at the Ann Arbor Art Center and would like to work independently. All equipment and benches are open on a first-come, first-serve basis.
FALL HOURS
Wednesday 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 1pm - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm

Figure Drawing and Painting Open Studio
This open studio provides a drop-in style environment for artists who wish to work independently from the figure in the medium of their choice.  No instruction is provided.  Work independently from nude models in a large, private studio space.  You can register for all 8 weeks at a reduced rate or drop-in for $14 per session
FALL HOURS
Friday: 12:30pm - 3:00pm (Studio 5)