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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center)

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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
In one week, on Oct. 14, at 6pm, join us for an artist talk with sculptor Christopher Fennell, who will discuss the fabrication process behind his work and the latest installation created for #AnnArbor's new Fire Station 4, “Three Ladder Fire.” bit.ly/4eif2Nq
Sculpture made of stacked canoes outside a building. Text reads: "A2AC Art in Public Event. Artist Talk with Christopher Fennell. Wednesday, October 14, 6-7:30pm, free. A2AC Gallery presented in partnership with the City of Ann Arbor Fire Department.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Have a hauntingly good time this spooky season at our Mask-Making Drop-In this Saturday from 1-4pm in the A2AC Gallery in Downtown #AnnArbor. We provide the materials, you provide your creativity. $5 per mask, while supplies last!
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Urban-Fetti has been given a glow-up by Ann Arbor artist Robin Speth. Our AiP team is putting a renewed focus on maintenance as this award-winning program moves forward, and the LAA Office's beloved installation was due for a touch-up. Stay tuned for updated lighting coming in Dec.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're bringing cocktails, conversation, & creativity together in the A2AC Gallery this Friday! Learn from Mammoth Distilling as they share stories, history, & flavors behind three seasonal cocktails for you to try, with take-home recipes, & optional crafts to enjoy. Tix here: bit.ly/4qOt7Hs
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Sip, create, and connect with the A2AC and Mammoth Distilling at Creative Pours, a new way to support community art. Explore the history and artistry behind iconic cocktails, enjoy three 6-oz cocktails with take-home recipes, and dig into an optional craft. Purchase tix here: bit.ly/4qOt7Hs
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Thanks to Concentrate for helping to spread the word about the upcoming Garden Glass Art Show fundraiser for our Art in Public program. Please consider joining us at the Nisson's on Sunday, September 27, 2026, 12-5pm, at 1227 Lutz in #AnnArbor.
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Ann Arbor artist hosts annual outdoor sale to benefit public art program – Concentrate
Glass artist Larry Nisson hosts an annual sale of his work from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 at his Ann Arbor home.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Join us tonight for the opening of two exhibitions celebrating the incredible world of fiber arts. Catch both the Michigan League of Handweavers' 23rd Biennial Fiber Show and a retrospective of Millie Danielson at the A2AC, with Opening Receptions generously sponsored by O&W.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Tomorrow, stop by the A2AC during Main Street Area #AnnArbor's second annual Street Art Encounter event, and add to our community wall and chalked-up sidewalk. Learn more about the MSAA event here: mainstreetannarbor.org/street-art-e…
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Thanks to Concentrate for shining a spotlight on the 2 new exhibitions opening this Friday. Featuring a wide range of techniques, both the Michigan League of Handweavers 23rd Biennial Fiber Show and The Wonderful World of Millie Danielson showcase what's possible from this storied medium.
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Michigan League of Handweavers' biennial show in Ann Arbor will feature myriad disciplines – Concentrate
From weaving to doll-making, a broad range of craftsmanship will be featured in both exhibitions and public demonstrations at the Michigan League of Handweavers' 23rd Biennial Fiber Show.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Next month, fiber art takes over both the A2AC and Spotlight Galleries with two exciting exhibitions we couldn't be prouder of. Join us for the openings of both on Friday, September 11, from 6-8pm, and discover what magic can be woven with these two extraordinary shows.
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Michigan League of Handweavers' biennial show in Ann Arbor will feature myriad disciplines – Concentrate
From weaving to doll-making, a broad range of craftsmanship will be featured in both exhibitions and public demonstrations at the Michigan League of Handweavers' 23rd Biennial Fiber Show.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
TONIGHT! Join us at 7pm for a special Artist Talk with Catching Fireflies artists and sisters DaJaniere and Gyona Rice, where they will walk through their artistic practice, inspiration, and highlight their favorite works.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Thanks to Luca for sharing such a positive experience from a recent team-building activity. Learn more about how our tailored Team Building offerings can help you and your team here: www.annarborartcenter.org/team-buil…
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We're in the last few days of Quinn Faylor's How We Hold exhibition in the A2AC Gallery. Come visit 10am-7pm or click the link below to see what pieces are still available, from prints to sculptures, mobiles to original mixed media. How We Hold in the A2AC Shop: bit.ly/4qEppAq
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
A2AC Fall Art Classes are now open for registration! Check out our brand-new lineup of classes, from clay workshops to beginning & continuing courses, plus weaving, sketching, color theory, jewelry, & more. See all upcoming classes here: www.annarborartcenter.org/education…
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
2026 Fall Art Classes are now open for A2AC Members, with registration expanding to the public on Aug. 21, at 7am. Thx to our incredible members, we can offer one-of-a-kind visual art experiences that inspire artists, students, and the entire community. Become a member here: bit.ly/3wokg4I
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Artists, check out our new Open Call for Artists: Holiday Ornaments artist opportunity. Whether you work in ceramics, textiles, wood, paper, or something unique, we want you to apply! Learn more about our active calls here: www.annarborartcenter.org/galleries…
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The A2AC is bringing PBR art to the Alley Bar in #AnnArbor, and we want to see what you've got! Sell your art, win cool prizes provided by PBR, and be a part of a cool, throwback show at one of our favorite neighborhood spots: www.annarborartcenter.org/galleries…
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Fall Art Classes open for A2AC Members on Weds, August 19. Memberships deliver more than just early access to classes—they help fund art scholarships, public art, and programs that keep creativity accessible to everyone. Learn more here: www.annarborartcenter.org/get-invol…
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We're excited to partner w/ Michigan Theater for Nude Noir: A Celebration of the Human Form on 8/29/26. Feat. a night of burlesque, aerial performances, & a little figure drawing from us, you won't want to miss this. Save $ w/ a BOGO "Burlesque GA" ticket w/ code NOIR50: shorturl.at/17nb0
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
TONIGHT from 6-8pm, join us in the A2AC Spotlight Gallery in Downtown #AnnArbor for the Opening Reception of the Rice Sisters' Catching Fireflies: What We Held Onto exhibition, a mixed-media fiber arts/printmaking show by DaJaniere and Gyona Rice. Learn more here: bit.ly/4xrRDR4
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
🚨 NEW CALL FOR ART 🚨 #AnnArbor, the A2AC bringing the PBART Show back to the Alley Bar in partnership with O&W, and you're invited! $10 submission fee (covers up to five pieces). Learn more: bit.ly/4xg9s5p Pictures from the 2018 installment.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
August is HERE, and the A2AC is here to keep you creative & engaged as the temps rise. Starting with today's Pride Carnival, keep the Art Center in mind as you navigate vacations, back-to-school prep, & lake trips, if you're lucky. See all events here: www.annarborartcenter.org/events
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This Saturday, during #AnnArborPride, stop by the A2AC for our Pride Craft Carnival drop-in event. Print a bandana, build a worry stone, or just make a button! Come explore, create, and get inspired while celebrating your community! Allies welcome. Learn more: bit.ly/4hDNd4L
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Wanting a little more out of a typical ceramic workshop? Try out our hybrid Block-Printed Ceramic Dinnerware 2-week course. Make your own hand-built ceramic dishes in the first week, then return the week after to print custom designs using relief printmaking. Enroll here: bit.ly/3Rtdxnr
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Just one more week to check out Teddy Keeling's Identity Passport exhibition in the Spotlight Gallery! Featuring risograph prints & small-press zines exploring queer identity, Identity Passport is open during Art Fair: Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm, then closed along with the A2AC this Sun.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
TODAY! Celebrate Pride with an afternoon of community and creativity at the A2AC as you hand-build your own ceramic mug under the guidance of our talented instructors. No experience needed, only a willingness to get a little muddy and make something uniquely yours!
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The A2AC is currently seeking submissions for curators, group shows, solo or two-person shows from Michigan artists, as well as artists for Spooky “Weres” in the Shop! Stay tuned for even more calls coming in August! Learn more: www.annarborartcenter.org/galleries…
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
On view in the A2AC Gallery through August 26, Quinn Faylor's How We Hold, a striking mixed media exhibition filled with color, structure, and abstraction. Visit it this summer in beautiful Downtown #AnnArbor.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Mammoth Distilling through our new event series, Creative Pours. Explore the history, flavor, and creativity of three mixed drinks while casually delving into an optional mixed media craft from the A2AC. Tix: tinyurl.com/creative-pours
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This Friday, pair your green thumb w/ some creativity w/ a Painted Prism Planters workshop. Treat your plants to a stylish, unique home by using colorful underglazes to paint bold, bright designs in your choice of colors. www.annarborartcenter.org/portfolio…
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This Friday, spend an evening creating a pair of hand-built rainbow ceramic tumblers in a relaxed, inclusive studio. LGBTQ+ community and allies welcome. We'll provide the clay, tools, and guidance. You bring yourself! Enroll today: bit.ly/44dN3JG
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
While most Pride events are wrapping up this month, we still have a packed summer of queer-friendly programming still ahead at the A2AC! Stop by for a dose of creativity, whether it's a drop-in, workshop, or one of our two current exhibitions. Allies welcome!
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Artini is in ONE WEEK! On June 20, support local venues and local art at #AnnArbor's long-running Cocktail Crawl for a Cause. Buy your tickets today, and know that your ticket helps support community art all year long! www.annarborartcenter.org/artini
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Join us tonight from 6-8pm for the Opening Receptions in Downtown #AnnArbor of two exciting exhibitions that explore identity as an evolving process shaped by memory, relationships, and connection. Come, be inspired, and congratulate Quinn Faylor and Teddy Keeling on their excellent work!
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Thanks, Micah Brown, for sharing your thoughts on your time at the A2AC. It's always sad to see one of our community members move on, but we're so happy to give them a creative hub while they are here. Safe travels, Micah, and say hi the next time you're around our neck of #AnnArbor.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Hot days. Cool projects. From ceramics to Family Fridays, PRIDE workshops, and more–there's a little something for everyone at the A2AC in #AnnArbor this summer. Check out all of our new art class offerings here: www.annarborartcenter.org/education…
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Summer Art Classes are now open for A2AC Members. Not only do our members get early access to classes before registration opens to all on May 15, but it also helps fund art scholarships, public art, & programs that keep creativity accessible to everyone. Become a member today: bit.ly/3wokg4I
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
TODAY, stop into the A2AC Gallery in #AnnArbor from 1-4pm for a special Mother's Day Prints/Cards Drop-In. Make your one-of-a-kind card or print, designed by you for that special mom, friend, or someone in your life. Prints: $5 | Cards: $7
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This May at the A2AC
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Thanks to Current Magazine for spotlighting Michigan Water Color Society's 4th Signature Member Exhibition in the A2AC Gallery. We're so happy to be the home of this exceptional exhibition featuring some of the best #watercolor artists in our great state. bit.ly/4mZvOUU
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See the Work of Contemporary Water Colorists for Free Through May 26 - Current Magazine
Some of the best of Michigan's contemporary water colorists officially arrived in Ann Arbor on Friday, April 17. The new show at the Ann Arbor Arts Center should not be confused with the annual show that the Michigan Watercolor Society puts on every yea...
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Check out these cool student pieces from a recent Resin Gaming Dice Workshop. More art classes and workshops are heading your way SOON with our upcoming Summer Term, dropping May 13 for A2AC Members, and May 15 for ALL. We can't wait to see what you make with us!
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thanks so much to Rachael for sharing your time with the A2AC.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Prolific #AnnArbor artist Margaret Parker passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026. Read more about her life and diverse breadth of work including sculpture, graphic design, public art, and more, per A2 Observer here: annarborobserver.com/margaret-parker
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Margaret Parker - Ann Arbor Observer
Margaret Parker, an artist known for her paintings, murals, prints, sculptures, public art installations, and poetry, passed away peacefully in her home.
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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: www.annarborartcenter.org/artini
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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: bit.ly/4tBA1A2
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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: bit.ly/thrown-together-s3-april-11
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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: bit.ly/4ceLdwD
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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: bit.ly/4bJ3HE4
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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 bit.ly/4rKPZGF
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A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) @a2artcenter.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
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: bit.ly/3y2cSMs
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