ANN ARBOR ART CENTER

We’ve put together a list of events, activities and gift ideas happening around Ann Arbor so you can show mom how much you care.

A new performance center is coming to A2AC in downtown Ann Arbor.

Community members are invited to attend a double gallery opening at Ann Arbor Art Center on Friday.

The downtown organization has announced that it has revamped its annual wintertime fundraiser to now include 4 different studios and food and drink pairings.

“Jenn’s broad ties in our community, her solid track record of fundraising for a range of nonprofit organizations, her ability to build partnerships, and her passion for ensuring Ann Arbor is a vibrant, cultural destination made her the stand-out candidate for this role,” said A2AC board of directors chair Anne Cooper in a release.

The Ann Arbor Art Center is offering adult and family-friendly winter workshops.

“Urban-Fetti” has bright, confetti-like stripes and dots of neon color that draw in passersby.

The tours will educate participants about the various murals around the downtown area and the artists who created them.

Artists from the Midwest Great Lakes Region are invited to submit their work to A2AC's 100th All Media exhibition.

See how 13 muralists approach the artistic process as a new exhibition at the Ann Arbor Art Center.

Know a leader with an eye for art and creativity? Put them forward as the Ann Arbor Art Center’s next executive director.

Browse the all ages offerings of classes and workshops at the Ann Arbor Art Center this summer.

The A2AC Gallery will kick off its inaugural 2022 exhibition on May 20.

The downtown nonprofit is accepting applications from new artists who want to sell their art in the 117 W. Liberty St. gallery shop.

As part of the Art Center’s Capital Expansion Campaign, the newly launched “The Home Stretch” funding campaign aims to raise $72,166 by April 15.

Until Sunday, March 6, proceeds from the purchase of pre-prepared art kits, ArtBoxes, will go towards gifts to Wonderfool Productions and Peace Neighborhood Center.

Annual Ann Arbor Art Center's Artini competition to return with two ways to enjoy cocktails for a cause.

The Ann Arbor Art Center is offering a wide variety of art classes this winter.

Get a sneak peek of Ann Arbor Art Center’s brand new space on Friday, Nov. 12.

The Ann Arbor Art Center is seeking artists to take part in its holiday sale.

See what's on tap at the Ann Arbor Art Center this fall.

Building on the success of the 2020 A2AC Murals project, the Art Center’s new campaign, A2AC Art in Public, aims to raise $50,000.

The Ann Arbor Art Center is looking for artists, architects, designers and engineers for its new alleyway mural project.

Father’s Day is Sunday. Support Ann Arbor businesses while showing the person you call “dad” why they’re the best.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Have a young artist in the family? Registration for in-person summer camps at Ann Arbor Art Center will open on Wednesday, February 24. Five-day summer camps will take place from July 12 to August 27. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, camps will be limited to 10 people, including art center staff and camp volunteers, according to the art center’s camp website. AdThose in need of scholarships should contact Ann Arbor Art Center education coordinator Chelsea O’Hayer by sending an email to cohayer@annarborartcenter.org.

Looking to support the arts while tasting some new cocktail recipes? The Ann Arbor Center is hosting their 13th Annual Martini Fundraiser and now you can bring the fun home with you. Artini-At-Home used to allow the community to roam around Ann Arbor and try different cocktails, but to keep everyone safe this year you can try your cocktail in the comfort of your home. Each cocktail was inspired by a mural that is in Ann Arbor. Once you have the cocktails you can go online and vote for the best one!

The Ann Arbor Art Center softly reopened on June 30, 2020 after closing its doors to the public in March. Photo courtesy of the Ann Arbor Art Center. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Join the Ann Arbor Art Center in celebrating art and its yearly cocktail competition, but from the comfort of home. Unlike previous events, the entire fundraiser and cocktail competition will be done online. Each will work with Ann Arbor Distilling Co., who is making and canning each cocktail, to reflect drinks inspired by Ann Arbor Art Center’s A2AC Murals project.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Get into the spirit of giving with Ann Arbor Distilling Company’s new canned cocktails. Here’s how it works:Humane Society of Huron Valley, Ann Arbor Art Center, Ele’s Place and Ann Arbor Film Festival each have their own unique drink. Mindbender was created with the Ann Arbor Film Festival, which will host its annual experimental film festival in March. (Ann Arbor Distilling Company)As of now, Ann Arbor Distilling Company plans to offer the cocktails through the holiday season, according to Fox. Order a four-pack (or two) of the new cocktails on the Ann Arbor Distilling Company website.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It’s that time of year when families and friends are shopping for their loved ones (and their 2020 pod). This year, shoppers are looking for gifts that are comforting, come from the heart and support local businesses. Here are 4 Ann Arbor gift ideas:FOR THE COFFEE FIENDAnn Arbor has become synonymous with locally-owned and operated coffee shops, many of which use their own roasts. Take a look at festive tiles from Motawi Tileworks, ceramics and mixed media sculptures from the Gutman Gallery or paintings and prints from the Ann Arbor Art Center. Order specialty canned cocktails from The Last Word, Michigan-made whiskey from Ann Arbor Distilling Company, craft beer from HOMES or four-packs of mead from Bløm Meadworks.

ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Art Center is bringing back its distance learning initiatives after the success of its first-ever virtual art camp over the summer. Registration is now open for three new online art camps for Ann Arbor Public Schools' fall, winter and mid-winter breaks. Its fall camp has an autumn theme, its winter camp has a New Year’s theme and its mid-winter camp’s theme is jungle explorers. According to the Ann Arbor Art Center’s website, each three-day virtual camp includes:3 Virtual Art Camp sessions featuring 1 project per session. ArtBoxes will contain most supplies needed for the virtual art camp projects.

The Ann Arbor Art Center has opened up registration for its fall schedule of virtual art classes. Classes and workshops range from creative collage creation to botanical illustrations to Gouache painting and are intended for aspiring artists of all ages. Intro to WatercolorWednesdays, Oct. 21 - Dec. 2Participants will learn about mixing, color theory and perspective among other things. Acrylic Painting for BeginnersThursdays, Oct. 22 - Dec. 3Community members new to acrylic painting will learn the foundations of painting, tone, shading and techniques. Painting with TextureThursdays, Nov. 19 - Dec. 17A 4-week class, students will explore incorporating texture into their painting by experimenting with techniques.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Look up while passing by the Ann Arbor Art Centers Walker Carriage Works Building to see a bright orange, fedora-wearing figure. The newest addition to the art centers latest A2AC Murals project, the figures installation is part of the Man in the City International Sculpture Project. The Ann Arbor installation encourages passersby to discover the citys skylines and historic buildings. The bright figures also help to engage youth in workshops about project visualization that the Ann Arbor Art Center intends to be a part of once it is possible. The Ann Arbor Art Center is at 117 W. Liberty St.Related: Ann Arbor Art Center launches crowdfunding campaign for mural project

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been hard on local businesses, but it has also impacted Ann Arbor community members. Here are four ways to treat yourself while supporting Ann Arbor businesses:Take a classIf you are refreshed by new knowledge, improve a skill or learn something new with a virtual class. If youre looking for something active, Ann Arbor Rec & Ed, Ann Arbor YMCA and many area gyms and fitness studios offer online classes. Main Street Ann Arbor made a list of Main Street stores that are offering gift cards if you dont know where to start. Related: Here are 4 cider mills near Ann Arbor to put you in the fall spirit

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor Art Center has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund a new project creating a series of murals to downtown Ann Arbor. The A2AC Murals project would create a series of up to 10 highly visible murals over the next five months. We know that right now, our communities have many social and financial concerns, said Ann Arbor Art Center President and CEO Marie Klopf in a statement. The Ann Arbor Art Center has worked to bring murals to Ann Arbor before. For a list of intended mural locations and more information about A2AC Murals visit the Patronicity page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Today, the Ann Arbor Art Center quietly reopened its doors after being closed to the public since March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Those visiting the downtown art hub will be allowed in the 117 Gallery Shop on the first floor of the building between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. However, visitors will notice changes the art center has implemented, which are intended to keep staff and patrons safe. The art center will continue to offer contactless curbside pick up of items in its online shop. The Ann Arbor Art Center is at 117 W. Liberty St. Like what youre reading?

ANN ARBOR With in-personal summer camps canceled, the Ann Arbor Art Center has created a set of online workshops and classes for artists of all ages and interests. The workshops and classes range in price from $25 to $255 and may require additional supplies, which are listed through each event page. The two-day class is designed for adults and requires painters to use acrylic paints and other supplies. Using various paints, pencils and brushes, adult painters will learn basic techniques of watercolor painting. Related: With in-person summer camps canceled, Ann Arbor Art Center announces virtual art camp

With school and summer camps canceled, parents are facing the new challenge of keeping kids entertained at home. Ann Arbor Art Center has something that can help. They have created a new subscription box that will keep kids entertained and allow them to explore their creativity. You cant cancel creativity. Thats what Marie Klopf, President and CEO of the Ann Arbor Arts Center, told Tati Amare. She joined Tati via Skype from her home to talk about the three different subscription art boxes Ann Arbor Art Center is offering.

ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor Art Center has announced the cancellation of its in-person summer programming due to federal and state guidelines surrounding the coronavirus. In lieu of in-person art camps, the Art Center has launched ArtBox: Summer Camp Edition. ArtBox Summer Camp Edition flyer. (Ann Arbor Art Center)Registration is now open for the 3-day virtual art camp sessions. On June 3, the next five Camp Edition ArtBoxes and their corresponding virtual camp sessions will be posted on the Art Centers website.

The 2019 Art & Brew will be on Oct.10 in Ann Arbor. Credit | Max PixelANN ARBOR, Mich. - This Ann Arbor pub crawl is for those who like a bit of beer with their art, or art with their beer. On Oct. 10, the annual Art & Brew fundraiser for the Ann Arbor Art Center will take place all over downtown Ann Arbor. A beer crawl and friendly competition, local restaurants and beer venues will each offer food and wine pairings for Art & Brew crawlers. Participating venuesArbor Brewing CompanyAvalon Caf and Kitchenand Kitchen Blm MeadworksThe Circ BarBar Conor O'Neill'sO'Neill's The GrottoHaymaker Public HousePretzel BellSava'sAbout the Ann Arbor Art CenterFor 109 years, the Ann Arbor Art Center has been sparking creativity in people of all ages and artistic abilities.

Beginning Aug. 2, the Ann Arbor Art Center will present a new exhibit highlighting instructor skills.