On Friday, December 5, from 7-9pm, musicians from the Pioneer High School Orchestra Program will fill the A2AC Gallery with lively seasonal music during Ann Arbor’s Midnight Madness, the annual celebration that brings the community together to support downtown shops, galleries, and restaurants while welcoming the holiday season. Small groups of students will perform throughout the evening, creating a festive Continue Reading
In this engaging and hands-on workshop, students will explore the elements of art and principles of design while completing a custom screen print of their own creation. Seriography, also known as screen printing, is a technique with over a thousand years of history, gaining widespread popularity in the 1960s through iconic artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. During this Continue Reading
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 first and Continue Reading
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.
Summer will be here before you know it, and so will our Summer Art Camps in Downtown Ann Arbor! Get a sneak peek at our 2026 Spring and Summer Art Camps on Friday, January 9, 2025. See what weeks may be a good fit for your creative ones, then be sure to put Friday, January 23, 2025, at 7am on Continue Reading
Grab your friends and escape the cold at the Ann Arbor Art Center on Friday, March 6, 2026, for our fourth annual A2AC Social! Four art experiences commissioned from local artists, custom cocktails, and delicious small plates come together for an immersive night out. SESSIONS TIMES: SESSION 1: 5 PM – 7:15 PM SESSION 2: 8 PM – 10:15 PM ON SALE Continue Reading
Grab your friends and escape the cold at the Ann Arbor Art Center on Friday, March 6, 2026, for our fourth annual A2AC Social! Four art experiences commissioned from local artists, custom cocktails, and delicious small plates come together for an immersive night out. SESSIONS TIMES: SESSION 1: 5 PM – 7:15 PM SESSION 2: 8 PM – 10:15 PM ON SALE Continue Reading
Join us for the Opening Reception of 404: Accountability Not Found in the A2AC Spotlight Gallery. Since the upsurge of the World Wide Web more than two decades ago, those searching the internet have occasionally encountered the message, “404: Page Not Found.” This visual notification often stirs frustration and disappointment. The exhibition title replaces “Page Not Found” with “Accountability Not Continue Reading
Join us for the Opening Reception of Skill Share in the A2AC Gallery. Skill Share highlights work made by the talented artists who share the "how to" of their artistic skills at the Ann Arbor Art Center. Works include 2D, ceramics, mixed media and more all made by the passionate A2AC community of instuctors and staff. ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
Drop into the A2AC Gallery on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, anytime from 11:00am – 3:00pm for a meaningful and creative art activity celebrating community and connection! Using a variety of materials, participants will have access to everything they need to design and create a quilt square that reflects what they love and value about community. Individual Continue Reading
Warm and sunny days are coming soon, as are the A2AC Spring and Summer Art Camps! Put Friday, January 23, 2025, at 7am on your calendar because you do not want to miss out on registration opening up for our Spring and Summer Art Camps in Downtown Ann Arbor. To prep you for everything you need to know about the Continue Reading
Students aged 8–12, along with their caregivers, are invited to join Certified Bob Ross Instructor Ted Simpson for a special PlayLab designed for young, aspiring artists. In this hands-on workshop, caregivers and students will paint together on a shared canvas, learning new techniques while discovering the joy of turning imagination and dreams into art. Guided in the calm, encouraging Bob Continue Reading
