A2AC Social 4-Part Immersive Fundraiser
Friday, March 15, 2024
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BOTH SESSIONS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!
Friday, March 15, 2024
2 Hours, 4 Experiences, 4 Cocktails & Bites
Grab your friends and escape the cold at the Ann Arbor Art Center on Friday, March 15, 2024, for our second annual A2AC Social four-part immersive fundraiser!
Four art experiences commissioned from local artists, custom cocktails created by our friends at the Ann Arbor Distilling Company, and delicious small plates come together for an immersive night out.
Upon arrival, you and your friends will be assigned a host for the evening who will guide you from studio to studio, where you’ll enjoy a drink and a bite inspired by the art in the space.
EVENT DETAILS
Sessions Times
SESSION 1: 5 PM – 7:15 PM – SOLD OUT
SESSION 2: 8 PM – 10:15 PM – SOLD OUT
Tickets
$75 Per Person
(Yes, you CAN purchase a group of tickets, and we will keep your group together!)
Please note that all attendees must be 21 years old by
March 15, 2024, to participate.
Questions? Email Rachel: rderocher@annarborartcenter.org
FAQ
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HOW DO I REGISTER?
Ticket sales open on Wednesday, January 17, for A2AC Members and Friday, January 19, for everyone. Not a member? Register here!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY $75 REGISTRATION?
Your ticket includes:
- Admission to the A2AC Social, a fundraiser for the Ann Arbor Art Center
- Four unique, immersive art experiences
- Four custom-created cocktails from the Ann Arbor Distilling Co.
- Four bites that pair with the cocktails
- A fun night out in downtown Ann Arbor with your friends
WHEN DO I PICK UP MY TICKET?
There are no tickets to pick up. You simply arrive at the Art Center ready to enjoy your evening! *Please note that because alcohol is being served at this event, you do need to show a valid form of ID to prove you are 21 or up at check-in.
The time you arrive depends on the session you registered for:
- Session 1 begins at 5:00 pm; check-in begins at 4:45 pm
- Session 2 begins at 8:00 pm; check-in begins at 7:45 pm
CAN I PICK UP MY FRIEND’S A2AC SOCIAL TICKETS?
No, due to the nature of the event, we must see the ID of each participant.
HOW DOES THIS EVENT WORK? WHAT’S THE NIGHT LOOK LIKE?
When you arrive at the A2AC, you’ll be assigned a group and a starting point. Each group will consist of approximately 25 individuals, and two members from the A2AC team will serve as your guides. At 10 minutes past the hour, your designated A2AC guide will lead you to your initial experience, and the fun begins!
SESSION 1:
| Time (mins.) | Action |
| 5:00 – 5:10 | Check-in and event overview |
| 5:10 – 5:30 | First Experience |
| 5:30 – 5:40 | Transition |
| 5:40 – 6:00 | Second Experience |
| 6:00 – 6:10 | Transition |
| 6:10 – 6:30 | Third Experience |
| 6:30 – 6:40 | Transition |
| 6:40 – 7:00 | Final Experience |
| 7:00 – 7:10 | Wrap Up |
SESSION 2:
| Time (mins.) | Action |
| 8:00 – 8:10 | Check-in and event overview |
| 8:10 – 8:30 | First Experience |
| 8:30 – 8:40 | Transition |
| 8:40 – 9:00 | Second Experience |
| 9:00 – 9:10 | Transition |
| 9:10 – 9:30 | Third Experience |
| 9:30 – 9:40 | Transition |
| 9:40 – 10:00 | Final Experience |
| 10:00 – 10:10 | Wrap Up |
WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE/AFTER THE EVENT?
Make it a night out in downtown Ann Arbor! We recommend checking out one of our neighbor restaurants for drinks and dinner; a few favorites of the team:
IS MY TICKET REFUNDABLE OR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Tickets are non-refundable, and 65% of your ticket purchase is tax-deductible to the A2AC, a visual arts 501(c)3 non-profit organization. If you cannot attend, you can transfer your ticket to a friend, or in early March, your ticket cost will become a 100% tax-deductible donation to the A2AC, and we will send you a gift receipt for your records.
WILL THE FOOD AND DRINKS BE GLUTEN-FREE?
We strongly encourage our food and beverage partners to keep food sensitivities and allergies in mind when creating the cocktails and bites. Ingredients for all food and beverages served will be available on-site for review.
ARTISTS
CLAY EXPERIENCE
“Besides working at the Art Center, I am a sculptor and am currently working on a new series, returning to my roots in figurative work and combining it with my more recent work in ceramics. There is nothing so magical to me as seeing an idea of a figure in my mind and watching it take shape in front of me. The work I create is all about that connection between people, compassion, and understanding even when no words are said.”
“I am primarily a ceramic artist. However, I am also a sculptor, a painter, and a woodworker. When I create, I sketch my idea quickly and immediately proceed with the material, clay, or paint. I work better when I organically create rather than draft out the entire idea or process.”
DANCE PERFORMANCE
“This piece celebrates the joy of moving and sharing space with fellow movers. Some elements of this work are set while others will change and evolve with each run. The dancers fully embrace the possibilities of this specific space and event to give the audience a lively, thoughtful, one-of-a-kind movement experience.”
PUTT-R-ROUND POP-UP ARCADE
Putt-R-Round is the work of two Ypsilanti artists and minigolf enthusiasts, Jef Jenkins and Jade Weber. In 2022, after an inspiring previous year of non-stop minigolf course exploration, Jef was promoted to create a putt pool table to get them through the winter months. He began brainstorming additional game ideas and Jade was struck with the idea of a carnival-style arcade setup. By spring 2023, they had a traveling putt arcade to share with the world.
“Our goal in Putt-R-Round is to make interactive art that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and ability levels. Challenging our skills and trying new things in the presence of other people can be daunting, but it can also be a joyful, hilarious, and entertaining experience.”
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