Being a native of this town, I’ve known about the Art Center for a long time. As a local bank, [the Bank of Ann Arbor] supports the community and certainly the Art Center is an important part of it. I have always had a high regard for what the Art Center provides us here.
The Art Center's main phone number is 734.994.8004. The Gallery Shop's main line is 734.926.4129. You may also reach staff directly at the numbers and email addresses below.
MARIE KLOPF, President & CEO
Marie's management experience and education are well suited to lead the team at the Art Center to effectively accomplish its mission. In 2005, Marie founded iSupplyCon where she provided strategic advisory and business development services to a variety of companies throughout Michigan. She has a Masters in Administration and a Bachelors of Science in Engineering.
mklopf@annarborartcenter.org or 734.926.4120
AMY FARNUM, Gallery Shop Director
Amy is both the Gallery Shop Director and a jewelry artist who has sold her work in the shop since 1999. Please contact her about selling your artwork in the Gallery Shop and Liberty Local: Handmade Craft Fair.
afarnum@annarborartcenter.org or 734.926.4130
LAUREN FRETZ, Director of Programs
Lauren manages education and exhibition programming, and is always interested in collaborating with local partners to develop new initiatives. With a background in art history and art education, she has worked for museums and contemporary art institutions across the country. Contact Lauren if you are interested in teaching or exhibiting at the Art Center.
lfretz@annarborartcenter.org or 734.926.4124
NICK FARRELL, Education Registrar & Volunteer Coordinator
Nick sits at the front desk and is available to answer any and all questions about the Art Center. Contact Nick if you are interested in volunteering or taking a class.
nfarrell@annarborartcenter.org or 734.926.4128
KATE JONES, Special Events Director
Kate joined the Art Center staff in August 2009 bringing with her a wealth of experience in event planning and fundraising. Contact Kate about Art Center special events, renting our facility and community outreach.
kjones@annarborartcenter.org or 734.926.4122
DEB PERRY, Ceramic Studio Manager and Youth Programs Coordinator
Deb began her tenure at the Art Cnter as a Creativity Camp instructor in the summer of 2007 and now manages all camp activities. A ceramic artist herself, she also runs the show in our ceramics studio.
dperry@annarborartcenter.org or 734.926.4125
BETH RESSLER, Marketing & Art Consulting Manager
Beth joined the Art Center in 2005 to head up the corporate Art Consulting Program and has since added the role of Marketing Manager. Contact Beth if you need art for your offices or information about the Art Center.
bressler@annarborartcenter.org or 734.926.4127
CINDY MARR, Gallery Shop Assistant Director
Cindy joined the Art Center team in 1999. Over the years she has cultivated many relationships with both Gallery Shop customers and artists. As the Gallery Shop's unofficial personal shopper, Cindy has built a reputation on helping customers find just what they are looking for.
cmarr@annarborartcenter.org or 734.926.4129
ERIC WOLFF, Financial Controller
Eric first joined the Art Center in 2003. He enjoys the challenge of managing so many different funds and programs. Eric is also an artist whose knit wool socks are sold in the Gallery Shop.
ewolff@annarborartcenter.org or 734.926.4121
NATHAN RICE, Gallery Shop Associate & Exhibitions Manager
Nathan joined the Art Center in September of 2012. He splits his time between the Exhibition Galleries and the Gallery Shop. He is also a teaching artist who works in ceramics and watercolor.
nrice@annarborartcenter.org or 734.926.4126
