Summer Art Classes Open for ALL

Education Term Launches

🎨 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.

Summer Open Studio: Figure Drawing (Nude)

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

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. Figure drawing drop-ins will take place on the fourth Tuesday Continue Reading

Summer Open Studio: Figure Drawing (Clothed)

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

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. Figure drawing drop-ins will take place on the fourth Tuesday Continue Reading

A2AC Murals: Social District Wall Crawl

Art in Public

✨ NUMBER OF ATTENDEES: 5-20 people ⏰ DURATION: 1 hour 🎟️ PRICE: $10 per person, Attendees must be 21 + years old  WALL CRAWL: 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!  We’ll begin in front of the Continue Reading

$10

Make-Up Session: A2AC PlayLab: Exploring Yoga with Marly Spieser-Scheider – Ages 3-6

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

This is a make-up session for the June 1 PlayLab: In this workshop, caregivers and kids aged 3-6 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 Continue Reading

Free

Call for Art: Fire Station #4

Art in Public

🚨 NEW CALL FOR ART 🚨 The A2AC Art in Public Program and the Ann Arbor Fire Department invite artists and artist teams across the U.S. for submissions for site-specific public artwork at the city's new Net-zero Fire Station #4 on S. Huron Parkway in Ann Arbor, MI. The selected artist/team will create a powerful, visually engaging piece that speaks Continue Reading

A2AC PlayLab – A2 Symphony Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo (2 Sessions)

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

Join a band for a day at A2AC PlayLab - A2 Symphony Orchestra's Instrument Petting Zoo! The A2 Symphony's Orchestra Petting Zoo gives kids an opportunity to get up close and personal with the instruments they see professionally played on stage. This fun and interactive session encourages curiosity, confidence, and collaboration as kids and caregivers alike explore a multitude of Continue Reading

Free

Summer Open Studio: Figure Drawing (Nude)

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

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. Figure drawing drop-ins will take place on the fourth Tuesday Continue Reading

Call for Art: Holiday Ornaments

Calls for Art

The A2AC Shop is excited to announce our Holiday Ornament Open Call! We’re seeking original, handcrafted ornaments from artists to feature in our annual A2AC Holiday Shop. Imaginative ornaments in all styles and mediums are welcome. Whether you work in ceramics, textiles, wood, paper, or something unique, we want you to apply! What We’re Looking For: Deadline to Submit: September 6th, 2025 Continue Reading

Summer Open Studio: Figure Drawing (Clothed)

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

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. Figure drawing drop-ins will take place on the fourth Tuesday Continue Reading

Block Printing Drop-In with Chelsea O’Hayer

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Drop-In Workshops

Join us for a fun evening with A2AC instructor and local artist Chelsea O'Hayer at our Block Printing Drop-In in the A2AC Gallery. This summer, we are highlighting what makes Tree Town so special. Chelsea will be making unique block prints of Ann Arbor landmarks that you can then make into your own works of art. Print on paper, totes Continue Reading

Resist and Reveal Opening Reception

Exhibition Opening

Join us for the Opening Reception of Melissa Wilson's Resist and Reveal exhibition in the Spotlight Gallery. Resist and Reveal explores the resilience of place through copper etchings and cyanotype prints that honor the beauty of aging architecture and the histories they hold. Rooted in her connection to Detroit—where her practice began in the Cass Corridor—Melissa's work draws on saltwater Continue Reading

Free