We chatted with Detroit-based artist and curator, Jack O. Summers, to talk about his background in the arts as well as how he decided to do a show about the relationship between text and image. His interest in art began in Detroit I had a good beginning with art in the Detroit Public School System,…
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Motawi Spring Preview Sale benefitting the Ann Arbor Art Center
As every Spring Motawi Tileworks is having their Spring Sale Event on Saturday May 6th at their location in 170 Enterprise Drive in Ann Arbor. This year they are having an inaugural Mega Sale Preview event on Friday, May 5th, where they will let in a limited number of shoppers. Only 100 people will get the chance to…
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Q&A With The Curators Of Whipstitch
We caught up with Whipstitch curators, Thea Augustina Eck and Rachel Anna Walker to get their thoughts on the curatorial process, textiles and technology and surprising moments in putting together the show. What’s the story behind this exhibition? Thea: I wanted to do a show at the [Ann Arbor] Art Center that featured new media…
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Aquarium Gallery Installation | March 2017
“In the Rocky Mountains, I wept”, by Jennifer Belair (Detroit) March 26 – April 29, 2017 “This installation pays homage to the great American West through a personal lens. As a born and raised Midwesterner, the Rocky Mountains and western United States struck a special chord. For two summers I have retreated to the magical…
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The Ann Arbor Art Center joins HEARTS FOR ART 2017 #heartsforart
This Valentine’s Day let’s spread the love for art! Join us and other museums across the country to spread the love with Hearts for Art. From Friday, February 10 to Tuesday, February 14, you’re invited to show your love for a favorite work of art from our current exhibition ART NOW: PRINTMAKING by placing a…
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