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A2AC AUTHOR SERIES: WE ARE HERE BECAUSE YOU WERE THERE

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

Join us at the next A2AC Author series for a morning of Asian-American food-inspired writing! Drawing from their East Asian culture's culinary traditions, six writers read excerpts from their published work while responding to the current A2AC Gallery's show titled We are here because you were there. featuring Shannon Daniels Grace Han A. H. Kim Hanna Kim Kyunghee Kim Michelle Continue Reading

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Baker 2 Baker: Two Asian American Bakers on Food, Identity, and Community

Ann Arbor District Library 343 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Local Asian-American bakery owners Grace Han of Porch Bakery and Rachel Liu Martindale of Milk and Honey will lead a conversation and demonstration about Asian-American cooking and baking, touching on themes of process, community-building, and identity.

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Curator/Artist Talk

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Join us for a special Curator/Artist talk for the A2AC Gallery show We Are Here because you were there, moderated by University of Michigan's LSA Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies professor Manan Desai. Dive deeper into how each artist approaches their studio practice as well as how they relate to the expansive, diverse narratives being told about Asian-American experiences in the Continue Reading

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Winter Workshops Open for Registration

Get your creative juices flowing this winter with our exciting lineup of art workshops! 🎨🌬️ Join us on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 7am to secure your spot. Don't let the winter blues dampen your artistic spirit – mark your calendars now!

Halloween Coloring Contest

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

After Main Street's Downtown Ann Arbor Trick-or-Treater Parade, bring the kiddos to the A2AC Gallery for a spook-tastic Halloween Coloring Contest, featuring a coloring sheet by A2AC Shop artist Sophia Zhou! The winner will receive a “Young Artist Box” filled with fun artmaking supplies. This programming is part of Main Street Ann Arbor’s Downtown Ann Arbor Trick-or-Treating event. presented by

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A2AC Holiday Shop Opening Reception

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

Join us for the launch of the 2023 A2AC Holiday Shop! Sip on cider as you shop artwork created by Michigan-based artists, including jewelry, framed and unframed paintings, printmaking, illustrations, ceramics, glass, and textiles. Get first dibs on handmade ornaments explicitly made for the A2AC Holiday Shop by a few of our favorite Michigan artists. The A2AC Shop will be Continue Reading

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Radical Reptiles with Leslie Science Center

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Meet some Radical Reptiles in the A2AC Gallery! Leslie Science Center brings their cool creatures and storytelling event to the A2AC Gallery. Best for ages 2-6 years of age with their caregivers. This programming is a part of the A2AC Kinfolk Series, a free, week-long event series hosted in the A2AC Gallery for young people and their caregivers, featuring storytimes, Continue Reading

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Arabic Storytime with Hadil Ghoneim

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Join us for Arabic storytime with author Hadil Ghoneim! Listen to beautiful stories from various Arabic cultures, create a craft project, and learn more about Arabic cultural traditions. Best for babies through 7 years of age. This programming is a part of the A2AC Kinfolk Series, a free, week-long event series hosted in the A2AC Gallery for young people and Continue Reading

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Harvest Stories with Laura Raynor

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The A2AC Gallery hosts Ann Arbor's beloved storyteller Laura Raynor for a special themed storytime featuring "Harvest Stories." Join us for a morning of puppets, movement, and autumn fun. Best for babies through 6 years of age with their caregivers. This programming is a part of the A2AC Kinfolk Series, a free, week-long event series hosted in the A2AC Gallery Continue Reading

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Storytime Yoga with Marbear Yoga

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Storytime Yoga blends yoga, books, and art together in one fun-filled event! Marisa Lind of Marbear Yoga brings her special program to A2AC Gallery, teaching age-appropriate yoga poses, breathing, and fun mindfulness activities to wee folks! Leave with a whole new set of poses and activities you can do at home with your child! This workshop is best for 2-5 Continue Reading

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Yoga and Movement with Marbear Yoga

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Kids yoga in an art gallery? Join Marisa Lind of Marbear Yoga in the A2AC Gallery for this special yoga workshop for kids ages 8-10 years. Learn age appropriate yoga poses, breathing and mindfulness techniques and leave with new ways to move in this free workshop! This programming is a part of the A2AC Kinfolk Series, a free, week-long event Continue Reading

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Japanese Sing-a-long with Momo Sensei

A2AC Gallery 117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Get ready to sing and move in the A2AC Gallery! Join Japanese music teacher, Momo Sensei, as she leads kids and families in this special bi-lingual Japanese/English event. Listen as she reads a Japanese/English story and leave with new songs and movements that you can do at home. This event is best for babies through 5 years of age and Continue Reading

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