Students aged 8–12, along with their caregivers, are invited to join our featured A2AC Gallery Artist, Quinn Faylor, for a special PlayLab designed for young, aspiring artists. In this hands-on workshop, caregivers and students will work together to cut out vibrant shapes and explore how size, color, and texture can come together in a composition. These shapes will be layered Continue Reading
Join us for the Opening Reception of How We Hold in the A2AC Gallery, an exploration of relationships and the systems that hold them together from queer non-binary multidisciplinary artist Quinn Faylor, based in Detroit, Michigan. In Partnership with O&W
Selfies are even better with friends! Capture a fun night out with your besties at the A2AC. Snap a great photo and decorate an awesome frame to remember the moment on May 16th from 4–7 pm. With the right crew, any night can feel extra special! Cost: $5 per photo and frame, while supplies last Presented as a part of Continue Reading
Everyone loves a personally made gift! Celebrate Mother's Day in Ann Arbor at the A2AC with a special Drop-in event designed to brighten up their day. Make your one-of-a-kind card or print on May 9th, from 1-4 pm. Prints: $5Cards: $7 Make 1 or 100! Designed by you for that special mom, friend, or someone in your life.
Join us for the Michigan Water Color Society's 4th Signature Member Exhibition Opening Reception in the A2AC Gallery in Downtown Ann Arbor, representing some of the best of the best from the MWCS. The Michigan Water Color Society was founded in 1946 by an enthusiastic group of young artists who envisioned an organization to promote the awareness of watercolor in Continue Reading
In this free dance workshop for caregivers and kids aged 7-12 in Ann Arbor, attendees will learn about the elements of dance as they physically explore time, space, and energy. We will also consider the relationship between our minds and our bodies and explore how our movement can tell stories and communicate our emotions. We will think about our bodies Continue Reading
In this free dance workshop for caregivers and kids aged 3-6 in Ann Arbor, attendees will learn about the elements of dance as they physically explore time, space, and energy. We will also consider the relationship between our minds and our bodies and explore how our movement can tell stories and communicate our emotions. We will think about our bodies Continue Reading
Join us for the Opening Reception of Deep Roots: A2AC Ceramic Invitational, a part of The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts' (NCECA) Clay Around Town exhibition program in association with their 60th conference, Volumes, taking place in Detroit, MI, from March 25 - 28, 2026.
Drop into the A2AC Main Gallery this Valentine's Day and make your own heart-shaped accordion cards using a variety of provided materials! This event is free and open to all ages. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Students aged 8–12, along with their caregivers, are invited to join Certified Bob Ross Instructor Ted Simpson for a special PlayLab designed for young, aspiring artists. In this hands-on workshop, caregivers and students will paint together on a shared canvas, learning new techniques while discovering the joy of turning imagination and dreams into art. Guided in the calm, encouraging Bob Continue Reading
Drop into the A2AC Gallery on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, anytime from 11:00am – 3:00pm for a meaningful and creative art activity celebrating community and connection! Using a variety of materials, participants will have access to everything they need to design and create a quilt square that reflects what they love and value about community. Individual Continue Reading
On Friday, December 5, from 7-9pm, musicians from the Pioneer High School Orchestra Program will fill the A2AC Gallery with lively seasonal music during Ann Arbor’s Midnight Madness, the annual celebration that brings the community together to support downtown shops, galleries, and restaurants while welcoming the holiday season. Small groups of students will perform throughout the evening, creating a festive Continue Reading
