A2AC MURALS

A2AC Murals is the culmination of pairing downtown building and business owners with local, regional, and national artists who transformed the building walls into spectacular expressions of their skill—providing the community and visitors the opportunity to experience and enjoy these large, vibrant works of public art. 

To make this dream a reality, we crowdfunded in July of 2020 to raise $50,000 through Patronicity. These funds paid the artists a living wage and covered other mural expenses like equipment rentals, paint, permits, etc. Once this goal was met, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) matched our $50,000—doubling the impact of all donations leading up to the goal through their Public Spaces Community Places program.

Mural installations took place from August until November of 2020, with more scheduled for 2021.

A Guide to the Ann Arbor Art Center’s Art in Public Places Murals Project

-Pulp

A2AC Murals project celebrates downtown

-Ann Arbor Observer

Ann Arbor Art Center welcomes ‘Man in the City’ international sculpture project

-ClickOnDetroit

Dancing amid the pandemic: New murals springing to life in downtown Ann Arbor

-MLive

‘We’re so thankful.’ 10 murals coming to Ann Arbor after Art Center hits $50K goal

-MLive

Ann Arbor Art Center To Add New Murals In Downtown

-WEMU

Ann Arbor Art Center launches Murals project

-Ann Arbor Observer

Ann Arbor Art Center launches crowdfunding campaign for mural project

-All About Ann Arbor