A2AC PlayLab: Exploring Dance with Marly Spieser-Scheider – Ages 3-6

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

In this workshop, caregivers and their child will learn about the elements of dance as they physically explore time, space, and energy. We will also consider the relationship between our minds and our bodies and explore how our movement can tell stories and communicate our emotions. We will think about our bodies in relationship to other people and learn to Continue Reading

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A2AC PlayLab: Exploring Dance with Marly Spieser-Scheider – Ages 7-12

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

In this workshop, caregivers and their child will learn about the elements of dance as they physically explore time, space, and energy. We will also consider the relationship between our minds and our bodies and explore how our movement can tell stories and communicate our emotions. We will think about our bodies in relationship to other people and learn to Continue Reading

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Off the Screen! 63rd AAFF Opening Reception

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

Join us for the Opening Reception of the 2025 Off the Screen! exhibition in participation with the 63rd installment of the Ann Arbor Film Festival, the oldest avant-garde and experimental film festival in North America. Featuring work from Yazmin Dababneh, Paul Echeverria, and Maddie Shubeck, this exhibition includes a darkened gallery experience and moving images. Refreshments provided by Big City Continue Reading

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Youth Art Month: Movable 2-D Characters & Collaborative Stop-Motion Animation Drop-In

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

The Ann Arbor Art Center invites you to the A2AC Gallery to get creative, collaborate, and celebrate Youth Art Month! All ages are welcome to design, create, and animate their own unique, movable, 2D characters who will come to life in a collaborative stop-motion animation. Whether you're a young artist, or just young at heart, drop by and get creative Continue Reading

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Youth Art Month: Recycled Material Sculptures Drop-In

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

Join us in celebrating Youth Art Month with a creative, eco-friendly twist! The Ann Arbor Art Center invites artists of all ages to our Gallery for a free drop-in event focused on recycled material sculptures. With a wide variety of materials to utilize, participants will have the opportunity to design and craft one-of-a-kind sculptures. While you're in downtown Ann Arbor, Continue Reading

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Valentine’s Day Card Drop-in

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

Dive into the spirit of love and creativity as you design your very own heartfelt cards using a variety of provided materials at our free Valentine's Day Card Drop-In this Friday from 12-3pm in the A2AC Gallery. Whether you want to express your affection to a partner, a friend, or a family member, this is the perfect opportunity to let Continue Reading

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Galentine’s Day: Make a Bookmark Drop-In

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

The Ann Arbor Art Center is excited to welcome folks into our A2AC Gallery for Main Street Ann Arbor's annual Galentine's Day 2025! This year, the A2AC is partnering with the Ann Arbor District Library to bring you a bookish drop-in event on this joyous occasion. Stop into the A2AC Gallery on Saturday, February 8th, anytime from 1:00-5:00 pm and Continue Reading

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MLK Day Drop-In Event

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

Drop into the A2AC Gallery on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, anytime from 11:00am - 2:00pm for a meaningful and creative art activity celebrating community and connection! Using a variety of materials, participants will have access to everything they need to design and create a quilt square that reflects what they love and value about community. Individual Continue Reading

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Jim Rehlin Tribute Showcase

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

The A2AC Shop's Tribute Showcase celebrates Jim Rehlin’s extraordinary body of work and honors his legacy as a beloved artist and longtime shop contributor. In recognition of Jim's enduring impact on our creative community, all sales from the showcase will directly support the A2AC's mission to foster and uplift artists within our community.

Luminary Drop-In

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

Bring the family to the A2AC and design your own paper luminary to bring home or place on Liberty St. during Midnight Madness. We provide the supplies–you provide the creativity! While supplies last! Presented in collaboration with

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A2AC Author Series: Our Love Will Change the World

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

The 2024 A2AC Author Series finalizes with our December 5th author reading featuring Cal Freeman, Scott Beal, Brittany Rogers, Rebecca Biber, Kelly Hoppenjans, and Monica Rico, funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This event is followed by a Q&A. FEATURING SCOTT BEAL REBECCA BIBER CAL FREEMAN KELLY HOPPENJANS MONICA RICO BRITTANY Continue Reading

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Our Love Will Change the World Opening Reception

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

Join us for a trip through three decades of music through the work of prolific SE Michigan photographer Doug Coombe.

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