Tix are now available for 2026 Artini Cocktail Crawl & Fundraiser! Join us on June 20 for custom cocktails + mocktails from your favorite local spots in #AnnArbor. Taste, explore, and vote for your favorite w/ every ticket supporting local art: https://www.annarborartcenter.org/artini/
Opening tomorrow with a reception next week, the A2AC Gallery in #AnnArbor is proud to host the Michigan Water Color Society's 4th Signature Exhibition, featuring thirty-three of the MWCS' Signature artists. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4tBA1A2
We've added a third session of our Thrown Together 7-week ceramic course, taking place from April 11 to June 6, giving adults, parents, and caregivers, along with their children, the opportunity to learn to throw simple forms on the pottery wheel: https://bit.ly/thrown-together-s3-april-11
PlayLab, our free workshops for kids and caregivers in #AnnArbor, is BACK! In this upcoming April edition, we re-team with past A2AC Social and PlayLab guest artist Marly Spieser-Schneider for a set of free dance workshops for caregivers and kids aged 3-12!
Register here: https://bit.ly/4ceLdwD
Congratulations to A2AC Planters' artists Bill Burgard and Rick Malt for winning one of the five 2025 Golden Paintbrush awards from The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission, celebrating artwork that enriches daily life across #AnnArbor.
Read all about it here: https://bit.ly/4bJ3HE4
The Barton-Bandemer tunnel at night is truly a sight to see!
Design: Tatum Lorway
Fabrication: Detroit Metal Elements
Presented by: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission | Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation
Made possible by the Lucie and Larry Art in Public Program
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This April, join us for a playful and interactive PlayLab where attendees will dive into the world of dance! Led by Marly Spieser-Schneider, caregivers and kids will explore ways to use time, space, and energy to work together to create a unique dance. Register for FREE today: https://bit.ly/3y2cSMs
Stop by the A2AC Gallery window this week to see the quilt made by our community at this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Free Drop-In event back in January. Thanks to Blick Art Materials, which generously provided select materials for this year's free drop-in event.
Come join our team! The A2AC is now hiring multiple positions, including a Director of Education, a host of Spring & Summer Camp positions, and a rolling call for instructors. If you have a passion for the arts & serving our creative community, you may be a good fit. https://bit.ly/49vAv0q
Spring Art Classes in #AnnArbor are now open for registration! From ceramic favorites to low commitment workshops, date nights, family classics, painting staples, and more, the A2AC is here to help you get your mind off the world and into a healthier, creative mindset. https://bit.ly/3eciNDb
Spring Art Classes are now available for A2AC Members, who receive early access to class launches–in this case, a 2-day head start to register for classes before they open up to the public this Friday, Feb. 20. Learn more and become a member today here: https://bit.ly/3wokg4I
404: ACCOUNTABILITY NOT FOUND: Satirical Paintings of Bright Ackwerh closes Wednesday, February 18, in the Spotlight Gallery. Visit it today, and get a glimpse into the scathingly humorous lens of lived experiences in contemporary Africa from one of Ghana's premier satirists.
TODAY! Drop into the A2AC Gallery in Downtown #AnnArbor from 11am-2pm and make your own heart-shaped accordion cards using a variety of provided materials! Gather the little ones for a delightful adventure, or sneak away during your lunch break for a quick escape!
Registration for 2026 Spring Art Classes in #AnnArbor opens next week! Members get early registration access, with classes opening on Wednesday, Feb. 18, instead of Friday, Feb. 20, when they go on sale to the general public. Become or renew your membership today:
https://bit.ly/3wokg4I
The City of #AnnArbor is seeking bronze artists or teams to design, fabricate, and install a bronze sculpture of Kathy Kozachenko, the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to office in the United States.
Deadline: March 8, 2026
Budget: Up to $75K
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Mr7uxi
A2AC Social, our night out with art, drinks, and purpose, just got a little more exciting! We're pleased to announce our first Artist Spotlight–none other than Sarah Nisbett, who's delighted countless strangers with her portrait sketches.
Purchase your tix today: https://bit.ly/4qXQJZt
From lamps to ceramics, woodworking to glass, portraits, printmaking, and more, Skill Share celebrates the talent that helps make the A2AC so special. Check out our Instructor and Staff Showcase in the Downtown #AnnArbor before it closes on February 15, 2026.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49KeQVk
Thanks to Concentrate for taking the time to spotlight our free PlayLab events for kids and caregivers in #AnnArbor. While this month's PlayLab event is now full, keep your eyes out for our next session coming in April.
A2AC Spring and Summer Camps are NOW OPEN for registration! Although the initial rush has passed, families can still find available spots, along with waitlists for those interested. See what weeks are right for you here: www.annarborartcenter.org/a2ac-art-camps-about-our...
🎂 117 years of art, right here in #AnnArbor.
From early exhibitions and lectures to the classes, shows, and events you know today, each chapter reflects the people who showed up.
Join us in celebrating our birthday today, and thank you for being part of what comes next.
In today's Kiln Report, two extraordinary ceramic chickens from student Mariya Odnopozova. From the cute sculpts to the impressive glazes (the flower feet 😭), Mariya's creations were a hit last week in our studios and rightly deserve a mention here.
#AnnArbor Families - keep this Friday, January 23, on your radar for the rollout of our Spring and Summer Art Camps for ages 5-17. Before registration opens, learn about our system, refund & transfer policies, and more. Come Friday at 7am, you'll be glad that you did! https://bit.ly/3SbXgkp
We know it’s chilly outside but the A2AC Gallery will be warm and buzzing with creativity at our Martin Luther King Jr. Day Free Drop-In. Stop by anytime from 11 to 3 for a cozy quilt-making session that celebrates community and connection: https://bit.ly/4qVgQjz
Portrait of Bright Ackwerh.
Satirical painting of African and world leaders in a rowboat.
Ghanaian painter Bright Ackwerh welcomes audiences into "a paradoxical space where laughter collides with discomfort," writes curator Alice Korkor Ebeheakey.
"404: Accountability Not Found" is at @a2artcenter.bsky.social
thru Feb. 18 with an opening reception on Jan. 16.
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Last night, our small but mighty staff gathered to celebrate another year at the A2AC. As we head into our 117th year, we would like to thank each and every one of you - you who make our community so vibrant. We hope you feel welcome here, and can't wait to see you the next time you drop by.
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Drop by the A2AC Gallery in #AnnArbor on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, anytime from 11-3pm and help create a quilt with us that reflects what you love and value about our community. Add this free event to your calendar here: https://bit.ly/4qVgQjz
Summer will be here before you know it, and so will our Summer Art Camps in #AnnArbor! Starting today, get a sneak peek at our 2026 Spring and Summer Art Camps, including Teen Camps, Creativity Camps, and Clay Camps here: https://bit.ly/3SbXgkp
Join us Wednesday evening for our first weekly Winter Open Studio: Figure Drawing session, where artists of all levels can explore their creativity through live figure drawing.
Learn more about this series of drop-ins here: https://bit.ly/49DRGjv
Now Hiring: Director of Education
Lead the A2AC's education programs in #AnnArbor for youth, teens, and adults, working closely with staff and community partners to shape meaningful, accessible learning experiences.
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/496W2PV
Happy New Year, everyone! Thank you for being a part of our wonderfully creative community. It's you who make us what we are. Here are some cute snowpeople from a recent workshop. We can't wait to see what you come up with in 2026!
