A2AC PlayLab: Exploring Dance with Marly Spieser-Scheider – Ages 7-12

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

In this workshop, caregivers and their child will learn about the elements of dance as they physically explore time, space, and energy. We will also consider the relationship between our minds and our bodies and explore how our movement can tell stories and communicate our emotions. We will think about our bodies in relationship to other people and learn to Continue Reading

Free

A2AC PlayLab: Exploring Dance with Marly Spieser-Scheider – Ages 3-6

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

In this workshop, caregivers and their child will learn about the elements of dance as they physically explore time, space, and energy. We will also consider the relationship between our minds and our bodies and explore how our movement can tell stories and communicate our emotions. We will think about our bodies in relationship to other people and learn to Continue Reading

Free

Analog or Digital Opening Reception

A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Join us for the Opening Reception of Carrie Vander Veen's Analog or Digital in the Spotlight Gallery. In Analog or Digital, artist Carrie Vanderveen explores the intersection of technology, nature, and human connection in a rapidly changing world. Her layered gouache paintings celebrate the handmade and the sensual as a counterbalance to digital overwhelm, using natural imagery as both metaphor Continue Reading

Free

Bloom Fest: Paper Flower Workshop with Nora Fradin

A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Celebrate things in Full Bloom! The A2AC Shop is celebrating Bloom Fest on May 10 in Downtown Ann Arbor. Drop in to the A2AC Gallery from 1-3pm for a Paper Flower Workshop with artist Nora Fradin (Lilac & Blush) to make your very own blooms. The cost is $5 per bloom. Additionally, visitors can shop local art from 10am-7pm in Continue Reading

$5

Summer Art Classes Open for Members

🎨 Brush up on summer fun with the A2AC with a Summer Art Class! ☀️ Registration opens for Members on Wednesday, May 14, at 7am, with general registration opening for all on Friday, May 16, at 7am. Tune into a Sneak Peek on May 12 to see what creative joys we have in store for you before registration opens.

A2AC PlayLab: Exploring Yoga with Marly Spieser-Scheider – Ages 7-12

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

In this workshop, caregivers and their child will learn foundational principles of the yoga philosophy and focus on the ideas of awareness and non-harming. We will explore yoga postures and talk about what it means to move with intention. We will also consider how the body and mind communicate with one another and learn how our body and breath can Continue Reading

Free

001/164: A Poster Show by Jacob Rosenburg Opening Reception

A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Join us for the Opening Reception of 001/164: A Poster Show by Jacob Rosenburg in the Spotlight Gallery on the 2nd floor of the A2AC. About the Exhibition Through his work, Jacob tells personal stories and perspectives, hidden in layers through the art of gig posters. As he screen prints these posters, the soundtrack to his life is forever visually Continue Reading

Free

The Aquarium Opening Reception

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The teens are taking over the A2AC Gallery this summer, starting with the opening of The Aquarium, an exhibition created by an eclectic group of high school-aged artists from across Washtenaw County, including an aquarium-themed installation from the teens of The Neutral Zone. The Neutral Zone is a transformative, youth-driven community where youth embrace their power, ignite their creativity, and launch Continue Reading

Free

Live Drawing with Drawn on the Way

A2AC Shop 117 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Have a portrait of you, your family, your friends -- or even your dog made right on the spot with live illustrator Sarah Nisbett! Sarah from Drawn On The Way will be at the shop from 12-5 PM for a Live Portrait Pop Up Event. Sarah is known for her expressive and minimal live illustrations, which she draws live in Continue Reading

$65

Summer Open Studio: Oil and Acrylic Painting

A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Bring your work to the A2AC and get creative in one of our beautiful brick-walled studios. These open studio sessions are for painters working in oil and/or acrylics who want dedicated working time in a studio space with a community-centered environment. A skilled monitor will be in each session to answer questions, provide assistance, and help with proper waste disposal. Continue Reading

Summer Open Studio: Oil and Acrylic Painting

A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Bring your work to the A2AC and get creative in one of our beautiful brick-walled studios. These open studio sessions are for painters working in oil and/or acrylics who want dedicated working time in a studio space with a community-centered environment. A skilled monitor will be in each session to answer questions, provide assistance, and help with proper waste disposal. Continue Reading

A2AC Murals:  Family Friendly Stroll Tour

✨ NUMBER OF ATTENDEES: 5-20 people ⏰ DURATION: 45 minutes 🎟️ PRICE: $10 per person, free for attendees 5 years old and under ABOUT THE STROLL TOUR: Join us for our A2AC Murals tour, where we will guide you through downtown Ann Arbor to see and speak about many of the vibrant artworks in the urban landscape! The tour will Continue Reading

$10