The Art Center does a great job of making art casual, getting people to embrace art – to not be afraid of it – and of just being there for people. They do good, high-end exhibits, they bring in experimental artists, and they sell art, but in a way that everyone can feel comfortable with.
The Ann Arbor Art Center
117 W. Liberty Street
Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
Tel: 734-994-8004 X101
Fax: 734-994-3610
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The Art Center is located at 117 West Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our home is the historic Walker Building, a former carriage factory
that we proudly and carefully preserve and have renovated to include exhibition galleries, retail space and five instructional studios.
The galleries and studios are open daily for your enjoyment. Public hours: Monday - Saturday,11-6 PM, and Sundays 12 - 5:00 PM.
About the Ann Arbor Art Center
Founded in 1909, the Ann Arbor Art Center's mission is to be a dynamic organization, engaging the community in the education, exhibition and exploration of the visual arts. It is the only organization in Ann Arbor that offers hands-on art education, art appreciation programs, and exhibitions all in one facility. It is committed to breaking through economic, social and physical barriers. We offer outreach programs, tuition grants and programs for all ages and abilities to provide easy access to the arts for everyone.
Directions to the Art Center
From M14
The Art Center is located 1/2 block west of the corner of Main and Liberty Streets. From M14, exit for Ann Arbor, which becomes N. Main Street. Drive approximately 1 mile to Liberty Street and turn right; FOR PARKING, DO NOT turn on Liberty, but continue on Main to William Street. Make a right on William and a right on Ashley Street. The parking lot on your right is directly behind the Art Center. If you are a member and are taking a course or making a purchase in the Gallery Shop, we will validate your parking.
From I-94
Exit at Ann Arbor-Saline Road and head north. This road becomes South Main Street. Continue north, past the University of Michigan football stadium, into downtown. Turn left on William Street and right on Ashley. The parking lot on your right is directly behind the Art Center.
