• 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
  • A2AC PlayLab: Exploring Dance with Marly Spieser-Scheider – Ages 3-6

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

    In this workshop, caregivers and their child 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 in relationship to other people and learn to Continue Reading

    Free
  • A2AC PlayLab: Exploring Dance 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 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 in relationship to other people and learn to Continue Reading

    Free
  • Off the Screen! 63rd AAFF Opening Reception

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

    Join us for the Opening Reception of the 2025 Off the Screen! exhibition in participation with the 63rd installment of the Ann Arbor Film Festival, the oldest avant-garde and experimental film festival in North America. Featuring work from Yazmin Dababneh, Paul Echeverria, and Maddie Shubeck, this exhibition includes a darkened gallery experience and moving images. Refreshments provided by Big City Continue Reading

    Free
  • Youth Art Month: Movable 2-D Characters & Collaborative Stop-Motion Animation Drop-In

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

    The Ann Arbor Art Center invites you to the A2AC Gallery to get creative, collaborate, and celebrate Youth Art Month! All ages are welcome to design, create, and animate their own unique, movable, 2D characters who will come to life in a collaborative stop-motion animation. Whether you're a young artist, or just young at heart, drop by and get creative Continue Reading

    Free
  • Youth Art Month: Recycled Material Sculptures Drop-In

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

    Join us in celebrating Youth Art Month with a creative, eco-friendly twist! The Ann Arbor Art Center invites artists of all ages to our Gallery for a free drop-in event focused on recycled material sculptures. With a wide variety of materials to utilize, participants will have the opportunity to design and craft one-of-a-kind sculptures. While you're in downtown Ann Arbor, Continue Reading

    Free
  • Valentine’s Day Card Drop-in

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

    Dive into the spirit of love and creativity as you design your very own heartfelt cards using a variety of provided materials at our free Valentine's Day Card Drop-In this Friday from 12-3pm in the A2AC Gallery. Whether you want to express your affection to a partner, a friend, or a family member, this is the perfect opportunity to let Continue Reading

    Free
  • Galentine’s Day: Make a Bookmark Drop-In

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

    The Ann Arbor Art Center is excited to welcome folks into our A2AC Gallery for Main Street Ann Arbor's annual Galentine's Day 2025! This year, the A2AC is partnering with the Ann Arbor District Library to bring you a bookish drop-in event on this joyous occasion. Stop into the A2AC Gallery on Saturday, February 8th, anytime from 1:00-5:00 pm and Continue Reading

    Free
  • MLK Day Drop-In Event

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

    Drop into the A2AC Gallery on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, anytime from 11:00am - 2:00pm 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

    Free
  • Jim Rehlin Tribute Showcase

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

    The A2AC Shop's Tribute Showcase celebrates Jim Rehlin’s extraordinary body of work and honors his legacy as a beloved artist and longtime shop contributor. In recognition of Jim's enduring impact on our creative community, all sales from the showcase will directly support the A2AC's mission to foster and uplift artists within our community.