The A2AC Exhibitions Department invites curators and art groups to submit proposals for the 2027 exhibition schedule.

• Call Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:59pm EDT
• Final Decision Responses sent by October 14, 2026
• A2AC Submission Fee: $30
• Shows begin January 2027
• Artwork is encouraged to be for sale. The Art Center retains a 50% commission on all sold artwork
• If proposing a show that includes artwork not yet completed, please include in-process images, sketches, and other materials to help the committee gain insight into the concept
• Curator or Group Representatives are required to handle any calls for art, collect and provide the required marketing and artist information
• The A2AC does not cover artwork shipping costs
• We ask that curators not include their own work in their exhibition

If you have any questions, please direct them to A2AC Exhibitions Manager, Amanda Bialk at abialk@annarborartcenter.org.

The A2AC Exhibitions Department invites Michigan artists to submit proposals for solo and two-person shows 

• Call Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 23. 2026, at 11:59pm EDT
• Final Decision Responses sent by Monday, October 12, 2026
• A2AC Submission Fee: $25
• Shows begin January 2027
• Artists ages 21+ years are welcome to apply at any stage of their career: Emerging to professional
• Artists must reside in Michigan
• Current and past A2AC Shop artists are eligible to apply
• Artists are encouraged to have work for sale. The Art Center retains a 50% commission on all sold artwork
• If working in jewelry or other small sculptural mediums, artists are encouraged to apply for a two-person show to offer wall space to a compatible artist, unless artists’ work bridges other mediums or the artist wishes to present a more process-based show
• Artists are encouraged to propose creative and non-traditional show proposals: The A2AC Exhibitions department embraces an interdisciplinary approach to the Arts
• Artists are encouraged to visit the A2AC on their own to see the space in-person
• Large sculptural pieces can not be accepted due to the dimensions of the gallery and accessibility
• If proposing a two-person show, only 1 person should submit a form with each artist's information
• If proposing a show that includes artwork yet to be completed, please include in-process images, sketches, and other items that will let the committee gain insight into the work

If you have any questions, please direct them to A2AC Exhibitions Manager, Amanda Bialk at abialk@annarborartcenter.org.

The A2AC Exhibitions Department invites Michigan artists to submit proposals for solo and two-person shows 

Call Submission Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026, at 11:59pm EDT

Final Decision Responses sent by August 10-14, 2026

Artwork Drop-Off: August 17-21, 2026

Looking For: Handcrafted artwork in all styles and mediums (ceramic, wood, textile, glass, paper, mixed media, etc.)

Think festively spooky, fall-themed pieces

If you have any questions, please direct them to the A2AC Desk Operations and Shop Director, Steph McDonald, at smcdonald@annarborartcenter.org.

The A2AC Shop provides a platform for artists and designers to sell their work in the store in Downtown Ann Arbor and through our online shop. The diversity of our selection includes home goods, artisan jewelry, hand-crafted toys, stationery, books, prints, and original 2D work, representing the practices of Michigan and Midwest-based artists.

The A2AC Shop team reviews all submissions on a rolling basis. Applicants are contacted within three weeks of submission. Please do not contact the A2AC Shop to check the status of your application. All applicants will be notified. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Our goal with A2AC Murals is to help transform downtown Ann Arbor's emerging Creative District, provide a sense of community centered around public art, and provide a platform for regional and national artists to showcase their work.

All submissions are reviewed by the A2AC Art in Public Committee. If selected, we will inform you that your work will be included in the A2AC Murals Artist Deck for one year.

Please note that if you are accepted by the Art in Public Committee, it does not guarantee that you will be hired as a final muralist.