• 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

  • 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

  • Happy Little Drop-In: Live Painting in the Style of Bob Ross

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

    Join us for an afternoon of happy little trees and fluffy clouds! Certified Bob Ross instructor Ted Simpson will be at the Ann Arbor Art Center on Saturday, August 9th, demonstrating the art of putting dreams onto canvas! Come by the Main Gallery between 12:00pm-3:00pm to watch Simpson recreate a Bob Ross original before your eyes, talk about his process, Continue Reading

    Free
  • Fall Art Classes Open for Members

    Education Term Launches

    Fall into art with the help of the A2AC! A brand-new session of Art Classes is coming your way! Open for A2AC Members on Wednesday, August 13, at 7am. Open for ALL on Friday, August 15, at 7am.

  • 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
  • Fall Art Classes Open for ALL

    Education Term Launches

    Fall into art with the help of the A2AC! A brand-new session of Art Classes is coming your way! Open for A2AC Members on Wednesday, August 13, at 7am. Open for ALL on Friday, August 15, at 7am.

  • A2AC Murals:  Family Friendly Stroll Tour

    Art in Public

    ✨ 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
  • Pop-Up Shop and Demo with Alexandria Daniels & Irene Mokra

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

    Stop in for a Pop-up Shop and Demo, featuring two incredible local artists at the A2AC! As part of our Tree Town summer celebration, we’re highlighting the vibrant talents of polymer clay artist Alexandria Daniels and marbling artist Irene Mokra for a collaborative shopping experience. Alexandria Daniels will showcase her one-of-a-kind polymer clay creations and give insight into her process 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

  • Michigan Contemporary Craft Opening Reception

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

    Join us for the Opening Reception of Michigan Contemporary Craft: A Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute Exhibition in the A2AC Gallery. Michigan Contemporary Craft is a celebration of new and exciting woodworking coming out of the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. Curated by SBWI president and instructor, Luke Barnett, Michigan Contemporary Craft features a selection of talented instructors and students. Ranging from Continue Reading

    Free
  • Art Auras Drop-In

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

    Divine your own artistic aura at this spiritual sidewalk drop-in! Auras have long been captured in photos, and now you can intuit and create your own at the Ann Arbor Art Center. Each unique aura reading will consist of two components: the aura and YOU! One of our talented printmakers will help you create your aura by having you blindly Continue Reading

    $15
  • Spotlight Gallery Call for 1 to 2-Person 2026 Shows

    Calls for Art

    Michigan artists—our call for solo and two-person shows in the A2AC Spotlight Gallery is open now through October 17, 2025! This flexible second-floor space highlights contemporary craft, painting, printmaking, and illustration, offering artists a chance to share their work in a professional gallery setting. Don’t miss this opportunity. Deadline to Submit: October 17, 2025, at 11:59PM EST Artists Selection Notification: November 10, 2025 Continue Reading

    $25