TONIGHT! Stop by the A2AC for three FREE demonstrations that explore the ways cutting-edge technology is expanding the artist’s toolkit for creation, a partner event of #AnnArbor SPARK's a2Tech360. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4gttemA

Partner Spotlight: #AnnArbor DDA's Elevate Program Public art is so important to downtown life, and we have the Ann Arbor DDA's Elevate program to thank for helping to bring Christian Stanley's Liberty Plaza murals to life. Learn more about the Elevate program here: https://www.a2

Michigan artists: our call for solo and two-person shows in the A2AC Spotlight Gallery is open now through Oct. 17, 2025! This flexible second-floor space in #AnnArbor highlights contemporary craft, painting, printmaking, and illustration. Apply today here: https://bit.ly/spotlight-call-25

Creators, start your engines! Once again, the A2AC is proud to be a partner for Ann Arbor SPARK's #a2Tech360! This year, the A2AC brings you the Demonstration Derby: an evening of FREE tech demonstrations for artists 16+ years. Learn more and register for a2Tech360 here: https://bit.ly/4gttemA

Flex your printmaking skills, or learn brand-new ones, in our collection of Fall Art Classes in Downtown #AnnArbor. Don't miss your opportunity to ink up your creativity this season. Explore all upcoming printmaking classes here: https://bit.ly/3y18Bt4

Have a dream to be successful in 3D art and animation? Try your hand at our brand new digital art courses in #AnnArbor, perfect for adults hoping to pursue a career in 3D design and hobbyists alike. See all of our upcoming digital art classes here: https://bit.ly/3PbBCdz

Discover your artistic aura at this drop-in outside the A2AC in #AnnArbor this Sat. Choose shapes+colors w/ the help of a printmaker, then have a sketch artist capture your energy in a quick portrait—all in under 15 mins. Leave with a one-of-a-kind aura self-portrait! https://bit.ly/41y9QPs

Here's a peek at what's been coming out of our kiln lately. What's your favorite? See all our upcoming ceramic classes here: https://bit.ly/43d69y5

Michigan Contemporary Craft opens tonight at the @a2artcenter.bsky.social! Come see this incredible exhibition and have a Mothfire brew with me tonight, 6-8p. Exhibition runs until October 5. concentratemedia.com/the-art-of-f...

TONIGHT, from 6-8pm in #AnnArbor, join us for the Michigan Contemporary Craft Opening Reception in the A2AC Gallery, a celebration of new and exciting woodworking from instructors and students of the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. https://bit.ly/47aPjUG

Opening next week at the A2AC Gallery in #AnnArbor: Michigan Contemporary Craft, a celebration of new and exciting woodworking from instructors and students of the @sambeaufordwoodworkinginst. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47aPjUG

Create your own Bob Ross-style masterpiece in just one day with our new September workshop in #AnnArbor! Join Ted Simpson, a Certified Bob Ross Instructor, as he guides you through painting Bob Ross’ famous Valley View painting. Enroll here: https://bit.ly/4fJol8I

Melissa Wilson's Resist and Reveal exhibition in the Spotlight Gallery has been extended through September. Wilson uses saltwater copper etching and cyanotype printing to explore resilience, memory, and architecture. Learn more about this striking show here: https://bit.ly/4nZ9A5k

Fall Art Classes in #AnnArbor are now open for ALL! Whether you're diving into new glazes, exploring state-of-the-art computer graphics, printmaking, or building architectural models, our fall lineup is packed with ways to inspire your artistic side. See all upcoming classes here: bit.ly/3eciNDb

Today marks the start of @cstanleycreative.bsky.social's Liberty Plaza murals in #AnnArbor! Presented in partnership with A2's Parks & Recreation and the DDA, these murals will be installed from today through early September, so stop by and see the progress on this encompassing pieces of public art.

This Saturday in #AnnArbor, join certified Bob Ross instructor Ted Simpson as he demonstrates the art of putting dreams onto canvas. Watch Simpson recreate a Bob Ross original before your eyes, and learn about upcoming workshops where you can learn how to paint like Bob. bit.ly/3Ji5eX4

Join us tonight from 6-8pm for the Opening Reception of Melissa Wilson's Resist & Reveal exhibition in the Spotlight Gallery on the 2nd floor of the A2AC in Downtown #AnnArbor. bit.ly/4nZ9A5k

On Saturday, July 26, celebrate what makes #AnnArbor special with artist Chelsea O’Hayer and our special Block Printing Drop-In in the A2AC Gallery! Print iconic local landmarks onto totes, paper, or notecards. Prices start at $5 to create your own keepsake! bit.ly/4lM0UOc

Coming this August to the A2AC Spotlight Gallery in #AnnArbor: In Resist and Reveal, Melissa Wilson uses copper etching and cyanotype to reflect on resilience, memory, and the beauty of architecture in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and beyond—honoring what endures through time and change. bit.ly/4nZ9A5k

Come hang out with us TODAY at Paint the Town—a free, block party from 5-9pm in downtown #AnnArbor! It’s the perfect chance to connect with your community before the Art Fair crowds roll in. We'll be out from 5–7pm offering custom buttons inspired by iconic artists. Swing by & get creative!

S 4th Ave has blossomed with art once again, thx to two more A2AC Planters from artist Rick Malt, whose work explores the interplay between line and shape. Take a look next time you stroll through that vibrant shopping area of #AnnArbor. Learn more about Rick and his planters here: bit.ly/4lF9Pk0

There are still a few spots left for Saturday's #AnnArbor Symphony Orchestra Instrument Petting Zoo at our FREE July PlayLab event. Register for one of our two sessions here: www.annarborartcenter.org/event/a2ac-p...

One of Ann Arbor's most fun nights of the year is 6/21, when the @a2artcenter.bsky.social hosts Artini! This downtown cocktail/ mocktail crawl is a fun date night, night out with friends, night out on the town... and it benefits our community art center. #annarbor www.annarborartcenter.org/artini/

Looking for a space to paint in oils or acrylics in #AnnArbor? Join our Summer Open Studios: • $10 members / $15 non-members • No registration required • No instruction but a skilled monitor is there to help • No entry after 7PM • Bring your materials – we'll provide easels & more bit.ly/3Hxq9og

A2AC Mural Walking Tours are back in Downtown #AnnArbor! Discover bold, vibrant murals and the stories behind them in two new Mural Walks from our award-winning Art in Public program. Let’s explore public art together—one mural at a time! Learn more here: www.annarborartcenter.org/events/

Summer Art Classes are here — and A2AC Members get first dibs before registration opens to the public on May 16 at 7am. Memberships support more than classes—they fund art scholarships, public art, & outreach that keep creativity accessible to everyone. Become an A2AC Member here: bit.ly/3wokg4I

Get a head start on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, with our Bloom Fest: Paper Flower Workshop with Nora Fradin (Lilac & Blush) this Saturday, May 10, from 1-3pm, $ 5 per bloom. Learn more here: www.annarborartcenter.org/event/bloom-...

Join us tonight in the Spotlight Gallery from 6-8pm for the Opening Reception of Carrie Vander Veen's Analog or Digital. This beautiful exhibition explores the intersection of technology, nature, and human connection in a rapidly changing world. www.annarborartcenter.org/galleries/sp...

👋 Join us in giving a warm welcome to Amanda Bialk, our new Exhibitions Manager! Amanda will be leading the way in running our gallery spaces—we're excited for the creativity and vision she brings to the team. Say hi to Amanda the next time you see her around our galleries.

Artini is back—and it’s hitting all the right notes! Join us on Saturday, June 21, where #AnnArbor 's top bars and restaurants will shake and stir their take on the most musical martini, inspired by the AADL's Make Music Ann Arbor event. Purchase Tix here: www.annarborartcenter.org/artini/

New in our Garden Goods Shop offerings are pieces from SE Michigan artist Emily Jenkins. Stop into the Shop today in Downtown #AnnArbor to see more of their nature-inspired creations & others from some of our favorite local artists. Shop Emily's Garden Goods here: shop.a2ac.org/shop/emily-j...

Join us tonight in #AnnArbor for the Opening Reception of 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡: 𝙎𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 by artist Sabrina Kliza, who uses glitter and bold color to draw viewers into urgent conversations about climate change, challenging viewers to pause and look beyond the sparkle. Learn more: bit.ly/4ji2Oos

🎨 Spring Art Camps in #AnnArbor wrapped up with big and little artists exploring their creativity in fresh ways. While our Summer Art Camps are full aside from teen camps (parents take note), families in need should look into our camp scholarships: www.annarborartcenter.org/a2ac-art-cam...

🪴☀️The wait is over! Spring has Sprung, and so has our Exclusive Garden Goods Drop! Discover a handpicked selection of garden goods from local artists, available Online TODAY and in-person in the A2AC Shop April 14th. 🌷 Explore our Garden Goods offerings here: shop.a2ac.org/garden-goods

We have two new A2AC Murals in to debut in the @destinationa2.bsky.social offices in Downtown #AnnArbor! 1/4

⏳ It's the last week to visit Varied Vessel: A Tribute to its Many Forms and Mediums in the A2AC Spotlight Gallery. Browse dozens of functional and sculptural forms from over 50 regional artists. See it in person or visit the Online Shop to see every piece: bit.ly/varied-vesse... 🏺

In addition to hosting their special Off the Screen! exhibition (opening this Friday!), we're happy to be a community partner for the 63rd AAFF. Use code A2AC63 for $4 off our partnered program: Films in Competition 10 on 3/29, at 3pm in the Michigan Theater Screening Room. Tix here: aafilmfest.org

Join us in the A2AC Gallery on March 21 for the Opening Reception of Off the Screen!, an exhibition from the 63rd Ann Arbor Film Festival, with opening refreshments provided by Dominick's and Big City Small World Bakery. FEATURING Yazmin Dababneh Paul Echeverria Maddie Shubeck bit.ly/3DreOEN

⏳ We’re in the final stretch! The A2AC Social Fundraiser is happening in just a few days, with just a *couple* of tickets remaining for the 2nd session! 🎟️ 🎨 Secure your spot now and get ready for an experience-packed night of art, cocktails, and creativity! www.annarborartcenter.org/a2ac-social/

TONIGHT from 6-8pm, join us for the Varied Vessel Opening Reception in the Spotlight Gallery on the 2nd floor of the A2AC in #AnnArbor. From the familiar to the fantastic, Varied Vessel explores the limitless creativity behind functional & sculptural forms. www.annarborartcenter.org/galleries/sp...

This Sunday, from 1-3pm. join us for a free Youth Art Month: Movable 2-D Characters & Collaborative Stop-Motion Animation Drop-In, where you are welcome to design, create, and animate your own unique, movable, 2D characters who will come to life in a collaborative stop-motion animation.

This Friday, March 7, join us for the Opening Reception of Varied Vessel: A Tribute to its Many Forms and Mediums in the A2AC Spotlight Gallery on the second floor of the A2AC in Downtown #AnnArbor. Learn more here: bit.ly/3F6iQ5R

Don't let financial issues prevent your kids from experiencing the transformational power of art! Apply for a Spring or Summer Art Camp Scholarship and unlock a new world of creative expression for your child. Learn more here: www.annarborartcenter.org/a2ac-art-cam...

Bring a friend, grab a drink, and join us at LIVE on Thursday, March 13 for Nerd Nite! Doors open at 6:30 PM, talks start at 7 PM and, as always, there’s no cover charge. → aadl.org/node/634399

🎲 The A2AC is proud to present a brand new series of classes designed to personalize your RPG campaign experience! 🐉 Registration is now open for classes featuring resin gaming dice design, 3D-printed figurines, storytelling for gaming masters, and more. Register today: bit.ly/3XfUTiC

A thriving community needs allies, and Venue’s sponsorship of Quinn Faylor at A2AC Social proudly shows support for queer representation in our community's arts. Thx to Venue for supporting a night filled w/ experiences, cocktails, bites, & community. 🎟️: www.annarborartcenter.org/a2ac-social/

Pics from our Galentine's Day Make a Bookmark Drop-In collab with @aadl.org. Thx to everyone who dropped in and made the perfect Valentine's gift for the book lovers in their lives.

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#AnnArbor wouldn't be the same without @zingermans.bsky.social. We're so thankful they are a Friend Sponsor for this year's A2AC Social fundraiser. 🎟️ Grab your tix to A2AC Social, and don't miss a night filled with experiences, cocktails, bites, & community: www.annarborartcenter.org/a2ac-social/

👋 Please welcome Gillian Donoghue, our new Ceramics Studio Tech, who is working hard to make our studios enjoyable for all ceramic students. 🏺 Say hi to Gillian the next time you see her around our ceramic studios.