Mas y Mas Opening Reception

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

Join us for the Opening Reception of the next Spotlight Gallery exhibition, Mas y Mas. Mas y Mas by Kimberly LaVonne is a vibrant celebration of heritage, memory, and identity. Drawing from her Panamanian roots and childhood in Ciudad del Saber, LaVonne crafts hand-built ceramic forms inspired by Pre-Columbian Coclé pottery. Through intricate sgraffito carvings, she layers imagery of Molas, Continue Reading

Realty: New Work by Brian Spolans Opening Reception

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

Join us for the Opening Reception of the Spotlight Gallery exhibition Realty: New Work by Brian Spolans. This thoughtful exhibition explores the relationship with our homes since the pandemic as we enter an affordable housing crisis as told through printmaking and mixed-media works by Southeast Michigan-based artist Brian Spolans.

Free

Small Business Saturday

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

Ann Arbor, it’s time to support the Arts this Small Business Saturday! 🎉 Swing by the A2AC Holiday Shop to browse incredible work from Michigan artists—think jewelry, ceramics, glass, textiles, prints, paintings, and more! 🎨 With new artists joining this year, you’re sure to find something amazing. Let’s shop local and keep creativity thriving!"

Holiday Shop Opening Reception

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

Get a kickstart on the holidays and celebrate the season with local art! We can't wait for you to see all of the new goods from our fabulous collection of area artists, sure to spark a gift idea or two! This event is presented in conjunction with the opening of the A2AC Gallery's newest exhibition, Our Love Will Change the Continue Reading

Ancestral Echoes of Resilience and Providence Opening Reception

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

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. Through 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 Continue Reading

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A2AC Shop Spooky “Weres” Online Drop

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

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.

Queer Chimera Opening Reception

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

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. Queer Chimera is a celebration of queerness and the process of building a chosen family from Ypsilanti genderqueer artist Juniper Wolfenbarger (they/them).

Free

A2AC Shop Spring Pop-Up

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

As the warmth of spring blossoms around us, immerse yourself in a delightful celebration of the season at our enchanting pop-up event! We're thrilled to showcase the talents of three extraordinary local artisans, who will bring hand-made charming decorations, delectable treats, and indulgent self-care products. FEATURING BUBBLE BABES SOAP Hello! We are the Bubble Babes and are so excited that Continue Reading

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A2AC Shop Letter-Writing Drop-In Workshop with Hearty Greetings

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

Take a moment to explore the lost art of letter writing! Participants will have the opportunity to sit down with beautiful letterpress printed stationery sheets adorned with historic type cast graphics, and write a letter to a loved one using a selection of vintage typewriters. Once you have recorded your perfect sentiment, you can close your envelope for your letter Continue Reading

$5

Person, Practice: Solo Show by Meg Gizzi Opening Reception

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

Join us for the opening reception of Meg Gizzi's solo show, Person, Practice which combines ceramic objects and actions to craft external, physical metaphors that explore the internal, metaphysical landscape of selfhood. ABOUT MEG GIZZI Meg Gizzi is a ceramicist and educator born and raised in Michigan. She currently resides in Ann Arbor, working and teaching across Ypsilanti and Ann Continue Reading

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