Call for Art: Holiday Ornaments

Calls for Art

The A2AC Shop is excited to announce our Holiday Ornament Open Call! We’re seeking original, handcrafted ornaments from artists to feature in our annual A2AC Holiday Shop. Imaginative ornaments in all styles and mediums are welcome. Whether you work in ceramics, textiles, wood, paper, or something unique, we want you to apply! What We’re Looking For: Deadline to Submit: September 6th, 2025 Continue Reading

Fall Art Classes Open for Members

Education Term Launches

Fall into art with the help of the A2AC! A brand-new session of Art Classes is coming your way! Open for A2AC Members on Wednesday, August 13, at 7am. Open for ALL on Friday, August 15, at 7am.

A2AC Murals: Social District Wall Crawl

Art in Public

✨ NUMBER OF ATTENDEES: 5-20 people ⏰ DURATION: 1 hour 🎟️ PRICE: $10 per person, Attendees must be 21 + years old  WALL CRAWL: Join us for our A2AC Murals tour, where we will guide you through downtown Ann Arbor to see and speak about many of the vibrant artworks in the urban landscape!  We’ll begin in front of the Continue Reading

$10

Fall Art Classes Open for ALL

Education Term Launches

Fall into art with the help of the A2AC! A brand-new session of Art Classes is coming your way! Open for A2AC Members on Wednesday, August 13, at 7am. Open for ALL on Friday, August 15, at 7am.

A2AC Murals:  Family Friendly Stroll Tour

Art in Public

✨ NUMBER OF ATTENDEES: 5-20 people ⏰ DURATION: 45 minutes 🎟️ PRICE: $10 per person, free for attendees 5 years old and under ABOUT THE STROLL TOUR: Join us for our A2AC Murals tour, where we will guide you through downtown Ann Arbor to see and speak about many of the vibrant artworks in the urban landscape! The tour will Continue Reading

$10

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

Summer Open Studio: Figure Drawing (Nude)

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

Join us for a figure drawing open studio, where artists of all levels can explore their creativity through live figure drawing. Whether you're looking to hone your skills or simply enjoy a relaxing session of creative expression, our drop-in events offer the perfect opportunity to practice in a supportive environment. Figure drawing drop-ins will take place on the fourth Tuesday Continue Reading

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

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

A2Tech360: Demonstration Derby

A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Drop-In Workshop

Creators, start your engines! Once again, the Ann Arbor Art Center is proud to be a partner of Ann Arbor Spark's a2Tech360! This year, the A2AC brings you the Demonstration Derby: an evening of exploring the ways cutting-edge technology is expanding the artist's toolkit for creation. Over the course of three hours, three experienced artists will run demonstrations on a Continue Reading

Free