The A2AC is committed to providing accessible opportunities for artists at every stage of their careers. We provide invaluable space and time to explore, experiment, and enrich their creative practice. Located in downtown Ann Arbor’s emerging creative district, the A2AC is the premier venue for artists to sell, exhibit, and teach.
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Current Opportunities
Fire Station #4 Public Art Call
The City of Ann Arbor Fire Department invites artists, designers, or artist teams to submit qualifications to create a unique, site-specific public artwork at the new Fire Station #4, located at 2415 S. Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI. The new station is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by Fall 2026. The selected artist will create a visually impactful work that is fire station and/or service related in theme. The Fire Department welcomes a range of approaches. Explore the full call here.
The site offers two potential artwork locations:
- Site A: A lawn area in front of the building, between the front wall and Huron Parkway.
- Site B: The upper window bays on one, two, or all three sides of the fire engine glass garage.
Artists may propose work for either or both sites; however, only one artist or artist team will be selected for the commission.
DEADLINE: August 10, 2025, at 11:59PM MDT
*NEW* A2AC Shop Holiday Ornament Open Call – 2025
The A2AC Shop is excited to announce our Holiday Ornament Open Call! We’re seeking original, handcrafted ornaments from artists to feature in our annual A2AC Holiday Shop.
Imaginative ornaments in all styles and mediums are welcome. Whether you work in ceramics, textiles, wood, paper, or something unique, we want you to apply!
What We’re Looking For:
- Handcrafted ornaments in all styles and mediums (ceramic, wood, textile, glass, paper, mixed media, etc.)
- Festive, winter-themed, or decorative pieces that can hang on a tree or display
- Affordable price points: under $40 is ideal
Deadline to Submit: September 6th, 2025
Artists Selection: September 15th, 2025
Artwork Drop-off: October 13th-17th, 2025
Celebrate the season with us—share your art, spread some cheer, and help make this year’s holidays more artistic!
Questions? Contact Steph McDonald at: smcdonald@annarborartcenter.org or (734)926-4128
A2AC Shop
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.
A2AC Murals
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.