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
Call for Public Art: Bronze Figure of Kathy Kozachenko Deadline: March 8, 2026 Location: Ann Arbor, MI The City of Ann Arbor invites qualified bronze artists or artist teams to submit qualifications to design, fabricate, and install a bronze figure of Kathy Kozachenko in front of Larcom City Hall at 301 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Kathy Kozachenko made Continue Reading
Drop into the A2AC Main Gallery this Valentine's Day and make your own heart-shaped accordion cards using a variety of provided materials! This event is free and open to all ages. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
2026 Spring Art Classes are coming! Get your memberships in order for our early Members launch on Wednesday, February 18, at 7am. If you're not a Member yet, please consider that as another way to support your Art Center. Not only does an A2AC Membership get you early access to the classes you want, but it also helps strengthen one Continue Reading
Spring Art Classes in Ann Arbor opens to the public on Friday, February 20, at 7am. Whether it's spinning on the wheel, putting paint to paper, making a new piece of wearable jewelry, or coming together for a fun date night, the A2AC has what you need. Sneak Peek starts February 16! Early Member pre-sale goes into effect on Wednesday, Continue Reading
2026 A2AC Social, an immersive art experience Ann Arbor Session One: 5:00 pm - 7:05 pm Session Two: 8:15 pm - 10:20 pm Location: A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) Ticket Price: $75 Description: Grab your friends and escape the cold for a night out in Ann Arbor at the A2AC on Friday, March 6, 2026, for our fourth annual immersive Continue Reading
Join us for the Opening Reception of the Spotlight Gallery's Centered: A2AC Ceramic Student Showcase in Downtown Ann Arbor. This free, all-ages event celebrates the exceptional work of our ceramic student community.
Join us for the Opening Reception of Deep Roots: A2AC Ceramic Invitational, a part of The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts' (NCECA) Clay Around Town exhibition program in association with their 60th conference, Volumes, taking place in Detroit, MI, from March 25 - 28, 2026.
This spring, the A2AC Shop is blooming with new artwork, vibrant colors, and fresh artists. Visit us in person or shop online to bring home the bright, refreshing spirit of the season.
In this free dance workshop for caregivers and kids aged 3-6 in Ann Arbor, attendees will learn about the elements of dance as they physically explore time, space, and energy. We will also consider the relationship between our minds and our bodies and explore how our movement can tell stories and communicate our emotions. We will think about our bodies Continue Reading
In this free dance workshop for caregivers and kids aged 7-12 in Ann Arbor, attendees will learn about the elements of dance as they physically explore time, space, and energy. We will also consider the relationship between our minds and our bodies and explore how our movement can tell stories and communicate our emotions. We will think about our bodies Continue Reading
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
