• Organic Fiction Opening Reception

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Exhibition Opening

    Join us for the Opening Reception of Organic Fiction: Nature-Inspired Abstract Paintings by Hava Gurevich in the A2AC Gallery. Hava Gurevich's work is a celebration of the hidden magic woven through the natural world. Intricate networks of mushrooms, flowers, bees, coral, and imagined life forms that remind us how deeply everything is connected. In Organic Fiction, Gurevich explores these relationships Continue Reading

    Free
  • **CANCELLED** PlayLab: Moving Through Heightened Language

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    A2AC PlayLab

    **DUE TO UNFORESEEN EVENTS, THIS PLAYLAB HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR NOVEMBER'S SPECIAL TWO-DAY PLAYLAB** A2AC PlayLab free family workshop in Ann Arbor presents an intergenerational movement workshop for caregivers and children ages 7-12. Join A2D2 Theatre co-founders Alexandria Davis and Antonio Disla for an immersive 90-minute workshop that combines embodied storytelling with heightened language techniques. Through guided Continue Reading

    Free
  • Art Auras Drop-In

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Drop-In Workshop

    Divine your own artistic aura at this spiritual sidewalk drop-in! Auras have long been captured in photos, and now you can intuit and create your own at the Ann Arbor Art Center. Each unique aura reading will consist of two components: the aura and YOU! One of our talented printmakers will help you create your aura by having you blindly Continue Reading

    $15
  • Michigan Contemporary Craft Opening Reception

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Exhibition Opening

    Join us for the Opening Reception of Michigan Contemporary Craft: A Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute Exhibition in the A2AC Gallery. Michigan Contemporary Craft is a celebration of new and exciting woodworking coming out of the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. Curated by SBWI president and instructor, Luke Barnett, Michigan Contemporary Craft features a selection of talented instructors and students. Ranging from Continue Reading

    Free
  • Pop-Up Shop and Demo with Alexandria Daniels & Irene Mokra

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Shop Events

    Stop in for a Pop-up Shop and Demo, featuring two incredible local artists at the A2AC! As part of our Tree Town summer celebration, we’re highlighting the vibrant talents of polymer clay artist Alexandria Daniels and marbling artist Irene Mokra for a collaborative shopping experience. Alexandria Daniels will showcase her one-of-a-kind polymer clay creations and give insight into her process Continue Reading

    Free
  • Happy Little Drop-In: Live Painting in the Style of Bob Ross

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Drop-In Workshop

    Join us for an afternoon of happy little trees and fluffy clouds! Certified Bob Ross instructor Ted Simpson will be at the Ann Arbor Art Center on Saturday, August 9th, demonstrating the art of putting dreams onto canvas! Come by the Main Gallery between 12:00pm-3:00pm to watch Simpson recreate a Bob Ross original before your eyes, talk about his process, Continue Reading

    Free
  • Block Printing Drop-In with Chelsea O’Hayer

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Drop-In Workshops

    Join us for a fun evening with A2AC instructor and local artist Chelsea O'Hayer at our Block Printing Drop-In in the A2AC Gallery. This summer, we are highlighting what makes Tree Town so special. Chelsea will be making unique block prints of Ann Arbor landmarks that you can then make into your own works of art. Print on paper, totes Continue Reading

  • A2AC PlayLab – A2 Symphony Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo (2 Sessions)

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    A2AC PlayLab

    Join a band for a day at A2AC PlayLab - A2 Symphony Orchestra's Instrument Petting Zoo! The A2 Symphony's Orchestra Petting Zoo gives kids an opportunity to get up close and personal with the instruments they see professionally played on stage. This fun and interactive session encourages curiosity, confidence, and collaboration as kids and caregivers alike explore a multitude of Continue Reading

    Free
  • Make-Up Session: A2AC PlayLab: Exploring Yoga with Marly Spieser-Scheider – Ages 3-6

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    A2AC PlayLab

    This is a make-up session for the June 1 PlayLab: In this workshop, caregivers and kids aged 3-6 will learn foundational principles of the yoga philosophy and focus on the ideas of awareness and non-harming. We will explore yoga postures and talk about what it means to move with intention. We will also consider how the body and mind communicate Continue Reading

    Free
  • Beretta Shells Make Music Ann Arbor Performance

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Performances

    Join us for a very special performance in the A2AC Gallery from hip-hop artist and multi-genre DJ Beretta Shells, as part of the AADL's Make Music Ann Arbor, a free city-wide celebration of music in alternative spaces. This is a free event, but tips for the performer are welcomed. ABOUT BERETTA SHELLS Beretta Shells is a Michigan-based contemporary hip-hop artist Continue Reading

    Free
  • The Aquarium Opening Reception

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    Exhibition Opening

    The teens are taking over the A2AC Gallery this summer, starting with the opening of The Aquarium, an exhibition created by an eclectic group of high school-aged artists from across Washtenaw County, including an aquarium-themed installation from the teens of The Neutral Zone. The Neutral Zone is a transformative, youth-driven community where youth embrace their power, ignite their creativity, and launch Continue Reading

    Free
  • A2AC PlayLab: Exploring Yoga with Marly Spieser-Scheider – Ages 7-12

    A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
    A2AC PlayLab

    In this workshop, caregivers and their child will learn foundational principles of the yoga philosophy and focus on the ideas of awareness and non-harming. We will explore yoga postures and talk about what it means to move with intention. We will also consider how the body and mind communicate with one another and learn how our body and breath can Continue Reading

    Free