Click to see all upcoming Figure Drawing sessions. Join us for a figure drawing open studio, where artists of all levels can explore their creativity through live figure drawing. Whether you're looking to hone your skills or simply enjoy a relaxing session of creative expression, our drop-in events offer the perfect opportunity to practice in a supportive environment.
The A2AC is excited to welcome you back downtown for Artini 2026! That’s right–our annual cocktail crawl fundraiser is BACK on Saturday, June 20. Tickets go on sale for Past Attendees/Members on April 15, and for ALL on April 17. This year, many of Ann Arbor’s finest bars and restaurants will craft the city’s most colorful martini. From 6:00pm to Continue Reading
🎨 Brush up on summer fun with the A2AC with a Summer Art Class! ☀️ Registration opens for Members on Wednesday, May 13, at 7am, with general registration opening for all on Friday, May 15, at 7am. Tune in to a Sneak Peek on May 11 to see what creative joys we have in store for you before registration opens.
🎨 2026 Summer Art Classes open for registration for ALL starting May 15, at 7am! 🎨 From ceramics to drawing & painting staples, printmaking, workshops, date nights, and more, add some creativity to your Ann Arbor summer with the A2AC.
Selfies are even better with friends! Capture a fun night out with your besties at the A2AC. Snap a great photo and decorate an awesome frame to remember the moment on May 16th from 4–7 pm. With the right crew, any night can feel extra special! Cost: $5 per photo and frame, while supplies last Presented as a part of Continue Reading
This Ann Arbor artist talk and demo from ENGLAND begins with a brief introduction to the practice and the evolution of its visual language, followed by a presentation of the latest piece, CALDER MADE ME DO IT, as a moment of trying something new and breaking free. The talk explores the work of Alexander Calder and Bruno Munari. Calder’s work Continue Reading
Artists of all levels are welcome to receive thoughtful, constructive feedback on their watercolor work in a supportive group setting. Participants are invited to bring finished or in-progress pieces for critique by artist Rocco Pisto, whose decades of experience in watercolor and abstraction provide valuable insight. Attendees are encouraged to join the conversation, creating a collaborative environment that helps artists Continue Reading
Join us for the Opening Reception of How We Hold in the A2AC Gallery, an exploration of relationships and the systems that hold them together from queer non-binary multidisciplinary artist Quinn Faylor, based in Detroit, Michigan.
Join us for the Opening Reception of Identity Passport in the A2AC Spotlight Gallery, featuring small batch zines and risograph prints exploring queer identity by artist Teddy Keeling.
Students aged 8–12, along with their caregivers, are invited to join our featured A2AC Gallery Artist, Quinn Faylor, for a special PlayLab designed for young, aspiring artists. In this hands-on workshop, caregivers and students will work together to cut out vibrant shapes and explore how size, color, and texture can come together in a composition. These shapes will be layered Continue Reading
The A2AC is excited to welcome you back for Artini 2026, our annual Downtown Ann Arbor Cocktail Crawl fundraiser on Saturday, June 20!
