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SUMMARY:CANCELED: A2AC Author Series presents ZAFTIG: An Interdisciplinary Author Event
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED DUE TO SICKNESS: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe A2AC Author Series in partnership with AADL's 5th Ave. Press presents the book launch of ZAFTIG by Molly Pershin Raynor.  \n\n\n\nFrom 3-4pm\, there will be a reception with drinks and small bites featuring a gallery viewing of art and writing by Molly and 6 other Southeast Michigan writers\, including Carlina Duan\, Kristen DeLeon-Hamilton\, Onna Solomon\, Ciatta Tucker\, Ash Arder\, and Michelle Yang. \n\n\n\nFrom 4-5pm\, Molly will read an excerpt from ZAFTIG with live music by Josef Deas and will be joined by guest poets: MARS Marshall\, Venus Pasha\, Carlina Duan\, Brittany Rogers\, Onna Solomon\, Kush Thompson\, Maria Theochrakis\, and Ain't Afraid (Sakinah & Zakiyyah Rahman). \n\n\n\nThe release includes a weekend-long multimedia exhibit exploring ZAFTIG’s themes of cultural reclamation\, immigration\, food\, ancestors\, and gender. \n\n\n\nWith support from \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE EXHIBITION\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT FIFTH AVENUE PRESS
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/a2ac-author-series-presents-zaftig-an-interdisciplinary-author-event/
LOCATION:A2AC Gallery\, 117 W Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Series
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SUMMARY:Drawing Worlds: The Art of Comics and Beyond Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Drawing Worlds' opening reception. Find the AADL's Summer Game Code for this event\, create your own button\, and participate in one of the community comic art projects found in the gallery. This is a family-friendly event. \n\n\n\nSome artists will be in attendance. \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/drawing-worlds-the-art-of-comics-and-beyond-opening-reception/
LOCATION:A2AC Gallery\, 117 W Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240614T200000
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SUMMARY:Counted/Uncounted: So You Know Us: Paloma Núñez-Regueiro Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Paloma Núñez-Regueiro’s solo show. \n\n\n\nThe Opening is in conjunction with the A2AC Gallery reception for Drawing Worlds: The Art of Comics and Beyond. \n\n\n\nThe artist will be in attendance. \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/counted-uncounted-so-you-know-us-paloma-nunez-regueiro-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240621T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
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SUMMARY:Artini 2024
DESCRIPTION:The A2AC is excited to welcome you back downtown for Artini 2024. That's right–our annual cocktail crawl fundraiser is BACK on Friday\, June 21! Once again\, many of the finest downtown bars and restaurants in downtown Ann Arbor will create the city's most artful martini. \n\n\n\nClick below to learn which participating bars/restaurants we'll be working with and more about what you can expect the night of June 21. \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT ARTINI\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/artini-2024/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240627T210000
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CREATED:20240523T184422Z
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SUMMARY:Quick Draw! An Evening of Live Comic Art and Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Quick Draw! featuring live drawings by Southeast MI artists\, including those from the Drawing Worlds show\, as well as pop-up vendor Athenaeum Comic Art. Grab a drink from our friends at the Beer Grotto\, watch the artists in action\, peruse Athenaeum Comic Art's original collection\, and participate in one of the gallery's collaborative projects. \n\n\n\nSome artists will be in attendance \n\n\n\nWith support from \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT DRAWING WORLDS
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/quick-draw-an-evening-of-live-comic-art-and-drawing/
LOCATION:A2AC Gallery\, 117 W Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240628T200000
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Printmaking: The Art of Paloma Núñez-Regueiro
DESCRIPTION:Artist and printmaking Paloma Núñez-Regueiro will discuss her installation\, Counted/Uncounted: So You Know Us: Paloma Núñez-Regueiro currently in the A2AC Spotlight Gallery\, and her social justice-minded studio practice. \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/social-justice-printmaking-the-art-of-paloma-nunez-regueiro/
CATEGORIES:Artist Talks,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Stratum and Breadth: Large-Scale Contemporary Printmaking Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Stratum And Breadth featuring a chance to chat with the artists and the guest curator\, with music by DJ Loamsy. \n\n\n\nGuest curator and some artists will be in attendance. \n\n\n\nThis event coincides with the opening of the A2AC Spotlight Gallery's Ann Arbor Abstractions: Photographic Work by Lawrence Hamilton.  \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/stratum-and-breadth-large-scale-contemporary-printmaking-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240726T180000
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor Abstractions: Photographic Work by Lawrence Hamilton Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Lawrence Hamilton’s solo show as well as a short artist talk at 7pm in the Spotlight Gallery. \n\n\n\nThis event coincides with the opening of the A2AC Gallery's Stratum and Breadth exhibition. \n\n\n\nThe artist will be in attendance. \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/ann-arbor-abstractions-photographic-work-by-lawrence-hamilton-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240801T200000
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SUMMARY:A2AC Author Series: Stratum and Breadth
DESCRIPTION:The A2AC Author Series is part of the A2AC Exhibition department's interdisciplinary Arts mission and features MI-based writers whose work builds connections with the A2AC Gallery's visual art shows. \n\n\n\nJoin us Thursday\, August 1\, for an evening of poetry and nonfiction writing that speaks to the interconnectedness of all things. This event will be surrounded by the large-scale artwork featured in the Stratum and Breadth gallery show. Thea A. Eck\, A2AC Galleries Director\, will moderate the Q&A. \n\n\n\nAuthors: \n\n\n\n\nAshwini Bhasi\n\n\n\nShannon Daniels\n\n\n\nZilka Joseph\n\n\n\nAlison Swan\n\n\n\nKeith Taylor\n\n\n\n\nThis August event is supported by Schuler Books. \n\n\n\nThe 2024 A2AC Author Series is proudly funded in part by Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/a2ac-author-series-stratum-and-breadth/
CATEGORIES:Author Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240814T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240814T070000
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SUMMARY:Fall Art Classes Open for Members
DESCRIPTION:Fall Art Classes open for A2AC Members on Wednesday\, August 14\, at 7am. Become a member and supporter of one of the oldest arts institutions in Michigan to ensure your place in the class you want before enrollment opens for all on Friday\, August 16. \n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER TODAY
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/fall-art-classes-open-for-members-2/
CATEGORIES:Education Term Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240816T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240816T070000
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SUMMARY:Fall Art Classes Open for ALL
DESCRIPTION:Fall Art Classes open for ALL on Friday\, August 16\, at 7am. \n\n\n\n\nSEE ALL UPCOMING CLASSES
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/fall-art-classes-open-for-all/
CATEGORIES:Education Term Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240817T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20240802T153453Z
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SUMMARY:A2AC Shop: Pet Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the unconditional love of your pet at our A2AC Shop Pet Pop-Up event at the A2AC Shop in Downtown Ann Arbor! Featuring four local artists and vendors who specialize in puppy treats\, pet accessories\, catnip-filled toys\, and modern pet photography\, the event is a great opportunity to engage with the vendors and discover more about their businesses as you shop for the perfect gift for your pet. \n\n\n\nVendors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatnipToyLady \n\n\n\nWebberville\, MI \n\n\n\nLink\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMuddy Paws Pet Gear \n\n\n\nAnn Arbor\, MI \n\n\n\nLink\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStreet Dog Bakery \n\n\n\nAnn Arbor\, MI \n\n\n\nLink\n\nFacebook\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\n\n\nStudio Pet Portraits with Kat Ku Modern Pet Photos \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKat Ku Modern Pet Photos \n\n\n\nAnn Arbor\, MI \n\n\n\nLink\n\nFacebook\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKat Ku Modern Pet Photos will also be at the Shop from 12 to 6 PM to take charming pet portraits. Kat is known for creating modern images that capture the personality of your pet—whether it's a mischievous kitten or a loyal old friend—and all the unique details that you love about them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$99 includes a 10-minute session with one pet and one high-resolution\, ready-to-print 8 x 12” digital file—perfect for making your own prints and greeting cards (this is 20% off of her normal rate!). Additional pets may be added by booking a second slot\, and other artwork may be purchased separately.  \n\n\n\nPre-booking is strongly encouraged to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins will be taken as pre-booked appointments allow). \n\n\n\n\nBOOK YOUR PHOTO SESSION TODAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Due to the limited time of each appointment\, Mini Sessions are best for confident and/or treat-motivated dogs that don't need additional time to warm up to the camera and are easy to redirect from distractions.
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/a2ac-shop-pet-pop-up/
CATEGORIES:Shop Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241020T235900
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SUMMARY:Calls for Art: Art in Public - Wayfinding and Kerrytown Market Sunshade
DESCRIPTION:The City of Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority is seeking to commission artists or artist teams to design two unique public artwork projects: \n\n\n\n• The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority is seeking to commission an artist or artist team to design and install unique and creative art as a wayfinding system to connect the Ann/Ashley Parking Structure to the Farmers Market in Ann Arbor\, MI.   \n\n\n\n• The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority is seeking to commission an artist or artist team to design and install a unique shade structure at the Farmers Market in Ann Arbor\, MI.  The DDA is open to proposals of different mediums\, including fabric or rigid materials\, and desires a work that is positive\, balances shade and light for different times of the year\, and involves color. \n\n\n\nAny artist or artist team residing in the United States can apply. \n\n\n\nDEADLINES:October 20\, 2024\, at 11:59pm EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THESE CALLS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEE OTHER ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/art-in-public-calls-for-art-wayfinding-and-kerrytown-market-sunshade/
CATEGORIES:Art in Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240913T200000
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SUMMARY:Queer Chimera Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Queer Chimera: Fiber and Mixed Media Art by Juniper Wolfenbarger in the A2AC Spotlight Gallery on Friday\, September 13\, from 6-8pm. \n\n\n\nQueer Chimera is a celebration of queerness and the process of building a chosen family from Ypsilanti genderqueer artist Juniper Wolfenbarger (they/them). \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/queer-chimera-opening-reception/
LOCATION:A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center)\, 117 W Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20240905T125745Z
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SUMMARY:Obama: An Intimate Portrait Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Opening Reception of Obama: An Intimate Portrait\, a profound look at a historic presidency through the eyes of former Chief Official White House photographer Pete Souza\, who did more than document a president\, he invited the country into the home of an intelligent\, compassionate\, graceful\, and complex man. For eight years\, Americans were a part of the Obama family. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition features 50 photographs that were personally chosen by Souza. \n\n\n\nThis event coincides with the Opening Reception of Queer Chimera: Fiber and Mixed Media Art by Juniper Wolfenbarger in the A2AC Spotlight Gallery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a separate VIP Meet & Greet with Pete Souza event on Sunday\, September 29\, from 2-4pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE VIP MEET & GREET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition is presented with support from The Sugiyama Family and Hava Gurevich.
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/obama-an-intimate-portrait-opening-reception/
LOCATION:A2AC Gallery\, 117 W Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20240807T144212Z
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SUMMARY:A2AC Gala
DESCRIPTION:2024 A2AC GALA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA FUNDRAISER BENEFITING THE A2AC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 19\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOCKTAIL PARTY: 5:30 PM – 7 PM\n\n\n\nDINNER & LIVE AUCTION: 7 PM – 9 PM \n\n\n\nJoin us at the A2AC Gala on Thursday\, September 19\, 2024\, to celebrate 115 years of our creative impact in the Ann Arbor community and hear more about where our creativity will take us next. \n\n\n\nThis year\, the A2AC Gala will be held at Venue by 4M and feature exclusively crafted Ann Arbor Distilling Company cocktails and wine provided by the Produce Station. Enjoy an outdoor cocktail party with savory appetizers\, live music\, and a silent auction. \n\n\n\nThose attending the full fundraiser will then join us indoors as we feast on a sumptuous dinner and participate in an exciting live auction of exceptional experiences sure to delight\, including rare wines\, sporting events\, exclusive dining\, and fine art. \n\n\n\nATTIRE\n\n\n\nCocktail attire \n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\nCOCKTAIL RECEPTION: $100 Per Person \n\n\n\nFULL EVENT: $300 Per Person OR Reserve a Table of 8 @ $2\,000 \n\n\n\n*Please note that all attendees must be 21 years old by September 19th\, 2024\, to participate. \n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE EVENT + FAQ
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/a2ac-gala-2/
LOCATION:Venue by 4M\, 1919 S Industrial Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240920T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
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SUMMARY:A2AC ArtLab | Hands-On Open House!
DESCRIPTION:The A2AC is proud to partner with A2Tech360 to offer an evening of creativity + tech! Come explore and get inspired. Drop in to this FREE event and learn all about the amazing ways we create art with digital technology at the A2AC. Youth\, teens\, adults\, and families are welcome- we have something for everyone! \n\n\n\nTour the A2AC's Digital ArtLab\, generously funded by Ann Arbor Spark\, and enjoy some hands-on fun as you help create a collaborative stop-motion animation\, try drawing or coloring using the Procreate app\, and experiment with digital sculpting with the 3-D modeling NomadSculpt app! Teens interested in a career in tech can also learn more about our upcoming 3-D Digital Design and Fabrication Certificate program featuring instructor Josh Harker. \n\n\n\nA partner event of \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT A2AC ARTLAB
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/a2ac-artlab-hands-on-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20240905T130501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T121031Z
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SUMMARY:VIP Meet & Greet with Pete Souza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the VIP Meet & Greet with Pete Souza for the Obama: An Intimate Portrait exhibition\, a profound look at a historic presidency through the eyes of former Chief Official White House photographer Pete Souza\, who did more than document a president\, he invited the country into the home of an intelligent\, compassionate\, graceful\, and complex man. For eight years\, Americans were a part of the Obama family. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition features 50 photographs that were personally chosen by Souza. \n\n\n\nIn attendance: Pete Souza \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition is presented with support from The Sugiyama Family and Hava Gurevich.
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/vip-meet-and-greet-with-pete-souza/
LOCATION:A2AC Gallery\, 117 W Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241031T235900
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20241001T152155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T153129Z
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SUMMARY:Call For Art: A2AC Spotlight Gallery Solo and Two-Person Shows
DESCRIPTION:The A2AC is looking for solo and two-person show applications\, showcasing work within the context of contemporary painting\, printmaking\, illustration\, and other crafts in our Spotlight Gallery space on the 2nd floor of 117 W Liberty in Downtown Ann Arbor\, Michigan. \n\n\n\nThe A2AC Spotlight Gallery provides a space for both emerging and established Michigan-based artists to showcase their work in one-month increments. Our goal is to give artists the opportunity to exhibit their works in an established gallery space within the heart of Ann Arbor.  \n\n\n\nArtists must reside in Michigan. \n\n\n\nDEADLINE:October 31\, 2024\, at 11:59pm EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY TO THIS CALL TODAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEE ALL ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/a2ac-spotlight-gallery-call-for-solo-and-two-person-shows/
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20240927T173836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T175249Z
UID:10000140-1728586800-1728592200@www.annarborartcenter.org
SUMMARY:A2AC Author Series
DESCRIPTION:The A2AC Author Series features MI-based writers whose work builds connections with the visual art presented in the A2AC Gallery. October's author series presents Saba Kerama\, Rachel Nelson\, Molly Pershin Raynor\, Onna Solomon\, Ellen Stone\, Michelle Yang\, and Michael Zadoorian. Please join us for this Thursday Evening event\, which is in connection with Obama: An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza gallery show in the A2AC Gallery. The 2024 A2AC Author Series is proudly funded in part by Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This event is followed by a Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFEATURING\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaba Keramati \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Nelson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMolly Pershin Raynor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnna Solomon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen Stone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle Yang \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMicheal Zadoorian \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/a2ac-author-series-4/
LOCATION:A2AC Gallery\, 117 W Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241011T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20241001T154237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T154649Z
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SUMMARY:A2AC Shop Spooky "Weres" Online Drop
DESCRIPTION:The A2AC is dropping some hauntingly creative "weres" for the season! Over 10 ceramic\, 2D\, and fiber artists will sell their fabulously spooky goods online on October 11th. Come into our spooky corner in person starting on October 14th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBROWSE THE A2AC SHOP
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/a2ac-shop-spooky-weres-online-drop/
LOCATION:A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center)\, 117 W Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shop Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20240925T142524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T154939Z
UID:10000139-1728669600-1728676800@www.annarborartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Ancestral Echoes of Resilience and Providence Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Meli Bandera and Taylor Childs' show in the Spotlight Gallery on the 2nd floor of the A2AC in Downtown Ann Arbor. \n\n\n\nThrough shared investigations of family\, legacy\, and origin\, Meli Bandera and Taylor Childs' Ancestral Echoes of Resilience and Providence addresses questions of migration\, place\, subculture formation\, and protection. Using the collective language of quilting and weaving\, Bandera and Childs exhibit works that express the memory\, emotion\, and cultural touchstones of Mexican and Black culture—all of this passed down to them by their family. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/ancestral-echoes-of-resilience-and-providence-opening-reception/
LOCATION:A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center)\, 117 W Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241014T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20241001T154604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T154606Z
UID:10000144-1728900000-1728900000@www.annarborartcenter.org
SUMMARY:A2AC Shop Spooky “Weres” In-Store Drop
DESCRIPTION:The A2AC is dropping some hauntingly creative "weres" for the season! Over 10 ceramic\, 2D\, and fiber artists will sell their fabulously spooky goods online on October 11th. Come into our spooky corner in person starting on October 14th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBROWSE THE ONLINE SHOP
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/a2ac-shop-spooky-weres-in-store-drop/
CATEGORIES:Shop Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20241011T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T153438Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor La Forêt Model Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Handshouse Studio’s 1:10 scale white oak model of “La Forêt\,” Notre Dame’s notably intricate roof structure\, will be on display at the A2AC Gallery for public viewing October 17-19\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been brought to A2AC by Handshouse Studio in participation with Lower Town Bar and Cafe\, Roof Jumpers Timber Frames\, Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute\, and the Timber Framers Guild. Crane is generously supplied by Alta Equipment Company and operated by Operating Engineers Local 324.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/ann-arbor-la-foret-model-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Artist Talks,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20241011T204754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T153327Z
UID:10000145-1729162800-1729173600@www.annarborartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Notre Dame Truss Replica Raising
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a truss-raising adventure and Notre Dame Project presentation in Ann Arbor! Handshouse Studio representatives will crane-raise the full-scale reconstruction of Notre Dame choir truss #6 and present its significance and story to the public. \n\n\n\nIncludes a Q+A with Notre Dame Project Participants from 11:30am-12:30pm. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been brought to A2AC by Handshouse Studio in participation with Lower Town Bar and Cafe\, Roof Jumpers Timber Frames\, Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute\, and the Timber Framers Guild. Crane is generously supplied by Alta Equipment Company and operated by Operating Engineers Local 324.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/notre-dame-truss-replica-raising/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20241011T205126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T153209Z
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SUMMARY:The Gift of Repair Panel Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lindsay Cook\, Professor of Architectural History at Penn State University\, and Marie Brown\, Executive Director of Handshouse Studio and Notre Dame Project Director. \n\n\n\nLearn about the experiences of Americans who worked alongside French carpenters to reconstruct Notre Dame de Paris in France and how a gesture of global solidarity among makers became an embodied act of reconstruction across borders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been brought to A2AC by Handshouse Studio in participation with Lower Town Bar and Cafe\, Roof Jumpers Timber Frames\, Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute\, and the Timber Framers Guild. Crane is generously supplied by Alta Equipment Company and operated by Operating Engineers Local 324.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EXHIBITION
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/the-gift-of-repair-panel-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Artist Talks,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241019T115900
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241201T235900
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20241021T194226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T194229Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Public Call for Art: Liberty Plaza
DESCRIPTION:The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation and the Ann Arbor's DDA seek an artist or artist team to design and paint colorful\, fun\, and non-representational art on the concrete walls in Liberty Plaza in Downtown Ann Arbor. \n\n\n\nBUDGET: $35\,000DEADLINE: Dec. 1\, 2024\, at 11:59pm EST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THIS CALL
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/art-in-public-call-for-art-liberty-plaza/
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241025T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20241018T172231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T192623Z
UID:10000151-1729843200-1729843200@www.annarborartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Art Camps Sneak Peek
DESCRIPTION:Get the scoop on this year's Winter Art Camps\, taking place in Downtown Ann Arbor Monday\, December 30-Tuesday\, December 31. \n\n\n\nChoose from our 2-Day Creativity Camp for children ages 5-9\, or our 2-Day Handbuilding Clay Camp for children ages 9-12. \n\n\n\nRegistration for Winter Break Youth Art Camp opens on Friday\, November 1 at 7:00am \n\n\n\n*You must be the parent or guardian to register a child for camp.
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/winter-art-camps-sneak-peek/
CATEGORIES:Art Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241027T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20241015T200434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T200535Z
UID:10000148-1730028600-1730041200@www.annarborartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Halloween Coloring Contest
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the A2AC with the kiddos and enter our special Halloween Coloring Contest with complimentary colored pencils and coloring sheets by artist Annika Smits. This event is a part of MSAA's Trick or Treat Parade event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT ANNIKA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE PARADE
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/trick-or-treat-halloween-coloring-contest/
LOCATION:A2AC Gallery\, 117 W Liberty\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Family Drop-Ins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054051
CREATED:20241018T153047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T153049Z
UID:10000149-1730444400-1730444400@www.annarborartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Workshops Open for Registration
DESCRIPTION:Brush off the chill with crafty winter thrills with a Winter Workshop from the A2AC in Downtown Ann Arbor. Winter Workshops are a great\, small commitment way to warm up your creative spirit. Bring a friend to a date night workshop or your household at a Family Friday\, or just take a break from the world and give yourself something fun to focus on. \n\n\n\nNote: there is no early bird member registration for Workshop launches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEE ALL CURRENT CLASSES
URL:https://www.annarborartcenter.org/event/winter-workshops-open-for-registration-2/
CATEGORIES:Education Term Launches
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