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Monthly Archives: July 2018

5 Ways Art Improves Your Thinking

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Creating art has many benefits, but did you know it can even affect your thinking? Check out a few ways we found on how art improves your cognitive function. 1) Art can broaden your perspective.  When you’re able to think creatively it can open you up to finding new solutions you otherwise wouldn't have thought…
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Artists Meet & Greet Speaker: Autumn Aslakson

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Get ready for our July Artists Meet & Greet! This month, Autumn Aslakson will be discussing what you need to know about selling at art fairs. Join us in the  Ann Arbor District Library's multi purpose room on July 25 from 6PM to 8PM! BIO:  I have been making pottery full time since 2009. First, working…
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Straight Up Artist, Olivia Guterson

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Straight Up, the Ann Arbor Art Center's monthly Art Pop-up, is on the road this summer with its 3-part SUMMER FLING series! Mark your calendars for part 2 on Thursday, July 19 as Straight Up visits Ypsi with artist Olivia Rae Guterson. We'll be grooving to live music by DJ Khlonez, doing a free paint-your-own…
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Jan Bogart: Sanctuary Featured Artist

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Jan Bogart has her piece, Sanctuary, currently on display in our 117 Gallery. Check it out from now until July 14. Bio:  Jan Bogart completed a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kansas. Jan relocated to Michigan where her new profession allowed her to complete a B.F.A. in Sculpture at Eastern Michigan University while working as an…
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Jessica Tenbusch: Curator & Artist Feature

Jessica Tenbusch is one of three curators of our exhibition, Sanctuary, along with Ilana Houten and Elize Jekabson.  In addition to being a curator, Tenbusch also has several pieces of her artwork in the show. You can see it from now until July 14, 2018. BIO:  Tenbusch received her BFA in 2011 and MFA in…
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