Our Mission...... To be a dynamic organization engaging the community in education, exhibition and exploration of the visual arts. Our Vision..... is to be energized by the diversity of participants, the quality and depth of programs and an informal atmosphere that welcomes everyone. EDUCATION. EXHIBITION. EXPLORATION. Trust us. Alliteration is necessary to encapsulate our portfolio of goods. As the 3rd oldest arts organization in Michigan, the Ann Arbor Art Center strives to engage the community in visual arts by offering: Art creation and appreciation courses Monthly public exhibitions A gallery shop promoting regional artists Outreach programs funding art education for children Special events like WineFest, Friday Affairs, & Birthdays
With such diverse programs, no wonder we attract an eclectic bunch. Ranging from toddlers to seniors, our students choose from more than 250 beginner to advanced level courses using clay, paint, pencil, pastel, metal, fiber, paper, and canvas. Here at the Art Center, we encourage a welcoming community where you can challenge yourself. Sparking creativity for close to a century, the Art Center has grown to include 14 staff members, a team of highly qualified art instructors, hundreds of volunteers, ties to over 300 Michigan artists, and a membership community exceeding 500. As we've grown through the years, our outreach programs have expanded as well. In 2008, over 200 children received tuition grants for a free year of art courses funded by the Art for Kids Scholarship campaign. Bound by an appreciation for art, our participants and contributors support a facility that encourages beginners, promotes Michigan artists, and works passionately to make art training available to all.
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