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  • Catching Fireflies: Quilt Collage Drop In

    A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Guest Artist Workshops

    Led by artists and sisters DaJaniere and Gyona Rice, participants will create a small, improvisational, quilt-inspired collage using fabric scraps, patterned paper, and mixed-media materials. Inspired by family traditions, childhood memories, and the storytelling found in quilts, participants will piece together colors, textures, and shapes to create a unique composition that reflects a place, person, or memory that feels like Continue Reading

    $15

  • Catching Fireflies: Artist Talk

    A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Artist Talks

    Join us in Spotlight Gallery and Studio 201 for an Artist Talk by Catching Fireflies artists and sisters, DaJaniere Rice and Gyona Rice, where they will walk through their artistic practice and inspiration, and highlight their favorite works. LEARN MORE ABOUT CATCHING FIREFLIES

    Free

  • Street Art Encounter: A2AC Community Mural Wall

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

    Stop by the A2AC while you visit Main Street Ann Arbor's Street Art Encounter, and add to a special community mural wall, along with a chalk-decorated sidewalk at the A2AC. Show the community your mural and graffiti talents! Supplies are provided. This event is free to all ages. ABOUT STREET ART ENCOUNTER presented in partnership with

  • Michigan League of Handweavers Opening Reception

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

    Join us for the Opening Reception of the Michigan League of Handweavers, 23rd Biennial Fiber Show in the A2AC Gallery, celebrating the rich tradition of handweaving and the diverse world of fiber arts, from spinning and felting to quilting, dyeing, embroidery, and basketry. ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Opening Reception generously sponsored by O&W

  • The Wonderful World of Millie Danielson Opening Reception

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

    Millie Danielson’s work celebrates a lifelong exploration of weaving, fiber, color, texture, and repurposed materials, reflecting the creativity and mentorship that defined her remarkable artistic legacy. ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Opening Reception generously sponsored by O&W

  • A2AC Creative Pours: Fall Session

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

    Join us in the A2AC Gallery for A2AC Creative Pours, a guided cocktail experience with Mammoth Distilling featuring seasonal tastings, cocktail history, take-home recipes, and a creative mixed-media activity.

    $50

  • Garden Glass Art Sale

    The Nisson's 1227 Lutz, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
    Fundraiser

    Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 27, for a very special Garden Glass Art Show from Larry Nisson benefitting the Lucie and Larry Art in Public Program at the A2AC. Also featured is landscape painter and woodworker Wendy Bauer Braun, whose stunning work compliments the beauty of the backyard glass art garden that Nisson has been adding to and curating Continue Reading

  • PBArt Show Opening Party at Alley Bar

    Alley Bar 112 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
    Exhibition Opening

    The Ann Arbor Art Center is bringing PBR Art to your favorite night spot, Alley Bar, opening Thursday, October 8, 2026 and showing through November 1, 2026! Food catered by BTB, plus PBR-inspired crafts! Generously sponsored by Presented in partnership with

    Free

  • Mask-Making Drop-In

    A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Drop-In Workshops

    Hoping to be the belle of the ball or the mysterious stranger this Halloween? Drop into the A2AC Gallery for a hauntingly good time and make your own spooky masks. 👹 Cost is $5 dollars per mask 👹 All decorating materials will be provided. While supplies last.

    $5

  • Artist Talk with Christopher Fennell

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Artist Talks

    Join us at the Ann Arbor Art Center (A2AC) for an artist talk with sculptor Christopher Fennell on Wednesday, October 14, at 6:00 PM. Fennell will share insights into his broader public art practice, which transforms discarded and found objects into dynamic, large-scale sculptures, and discuss the fabrication process behind his latest installation, “Three Ladder Fire.” Created for Ann Arbor’s Continue Reading

    Free

  • Winter Workshops Open for Registration

    Education Term Launches

    Carve out some time for creativity this holiday season with a Winter Workshop from the A2AC. Winter Workshops are a low-commitment, bite-sized bit of holiday fun for you to enjoy before the holidays take over your calendar. Note, there is no early-bird member registration for Winter Workshops, but keep your eyes peeled for our 2027 Winter Art Class rollout, opening Continue Reading

  • Winter Mini-Art Camps Open for Registration

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

    Kick off 2026 with a blast of imagination, care of our Mini-Winter Art Camps, creatively closing out the year on December 28-30 at the A2AC. Previews for the December camps hit our website on October 28, so parents can be prepared when registration opens. Keep your eyes peeled for spring and summer camp launch coming in January, 2027.