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!

Escape the cold and enter the hyper-colored world of Hava Gurevich with Organic Fiction in the A2AC Gallery. Grab a coffee from Hyperion Coffee Co., take a seat, and escape the neutrals of the season. Exhibition runs through 1/4/26. Dive further into this exhibition here: https://bit.ly/46DjaEx

Embark on a new creative journey with us today: https://www.annarborartcenter.org/

There's a certain magic in giving something handmade — it's a heartfelt gesture that reflects thoughtfulness and care. Make your next gift memorable by with a purchase at the A2AC Holiday Shop in Downtown #AnnArbor. Browse all ceramic pieces here: https://bit.ly/3XYOxUV

As we wrap up this year, our focus turns to the amazing public artwork in #AnnArbor that we have been fortunate to be involved in. We're proud to have worked w/ 37 artists, paying out more than $200,000 via 10 projects. Thanks to our partners & the Nissons for understanding the value of public art.

Fresh from the kiln, check out these fantastic pieces from our Teen Beginner Clay class! As you prepare for the upcoming holidays, consider our wealth of 2026 Winter Ceramic Classes & Workshops in Downtown #AnnArbor for all skill levels and ages: https://bit.ly/43d69y5

Give the gift of handcrafted charm! Explore stunning local ceramics at the A2AC Holiday Shop right here in Downtown #AnnArbor. Help our creative community thrive while finding the perfect gift for any budget. Start your ceramics shopping list today here: https://bit.ly/4iKE74V

Add an art exhibit to your Christmas shopping, coffee sipping, or simply as a way to escape the cold. We're proud to have Hava Gurevich's art adorn our A2AC Gallery walls this holiday season. Thanks to Current Magazine for the write-up: https://bit.ly/44dNWCh

2026 Winter Art Classes are now open for A2AC Members, w/ registration opening for ALL on Dec. 5. Membership supports more than early access to classes—it helps fund art scholarships, public art, & programs that keep creativity accessible to everyone. Become a member: https://bit.ly/3wokg4I

Warm Thanksgiving wishes from the A2AC. We’re so grateful for the people who fill this place with creativity, curiosity, and connection. The A2AC will be closed Thurs–Sat, but our online shop is ready for anyone wishing to support local artists this Small Business Saturday: https://bit.ly/48oKdDe

Rising above the Huron River is the newest piece of public art in #AnnArbor, Gavin and Kelley Brodin's Guardians of the Huron River, a weathered steel sculpture portraying an abstracted egret, a bird long associated with patience, grace, and the vitality of waterways. https://bit.ly/47PcTWU

Back by popular demand! We've added a third session of fun, festive clay ornament-making to our Winter Workshops line-up! Perfect for all skill levels ages 5 and up. Make that one-of-a-kind holiday keepsake that'll pay off year after year: https://bit.ly/4r7FoXt

Thanks to Concentrate for highlighting some of the latest public art projects in #AnnArbor that our Art in Public program helped bring to life: https://bit.ly/4r7x3TA

Create and connect with your family this holiday at the A2AC. Make gifts, memories, and art with us in bite-sized workshops, perfect for a season already packed with plans. See all workshops here: https://bit.ly/4qXtO0N

Your team brings the people, we provide the space, the materials, and a one-hour guided art project. Then you relax and connect! Inquire about a Team Building event for you and your team in Downtown #AnnArbor here: https://bit.ly/4nWwrgS

Celebrate the season with something small, unique, and full of the holiday spirit. Discover our new, limited-edition ornament collection, featuring handcrafted ornaments by local artists. Available in-store and online — while they last: https://bit.ly/4qIHnkR

Creepin’ it real. Happy Halloween from the A2AC staff!

Calling all budding writers and their grown-ups: dive into story-making with us and Peerbagh author/editor Upasna Kakroo at a special 2-day FREE #A2ACPlayLab workshop in November. Seats are free and filling fast. Sign up now here: https://bit.ly/3X8bUL3

Kick off 2026 with a burst of creativity at our Mini-Winter Art Camps (Dec 29–31) in #AnnArbor! Ages 5–9 get to explore paint, pastels, and festive projects; while ages 9–12 will dive into hand-building clay with snowflake votives, resolution boxes, and more. Register here: https://bit.ly/3SbXgkp

Thx to everyone who celebrated the opening of Hava Gurevich's solo exhibition, Organic Fiction. This colorful celebration of our natural world runs through the end of the year, so make sure to stroll by the next time you're on our end of #AnnArbor, now or through the holidays. https://bit.ly/46DjaEx

Spooky season has arrived, and your home deserves a treat, too. At the A2AC Shop in #AnnArbor, you’ll find eerie, whimsical, and weird creations by local artists, from ceramic ghosts to autumn-inspired paintings. Visit us or explore the full collection of Spooky Weres online: https://bit.ly/4h7GJbL

Creativity is coming to you and your family this holiday, courtesy of the A2AC. In one week, registration opens for a new, exciting batch of Winter Workshops and the return of special 3-day Mini-Winter Art Camps from December 29 to 31. Learn more about our Art Camps: https://bit.ly/3SbXgkp

Join us this Sunday in #AnnArbor for a brand-new 90-minute intergenerational PlayLab workshop. Caregivers and children (ages 7–12) will explore storytelling through movement, improvisation, and creative expression. FREE RSVP: https://bit.ly/42uDl5b Supported by a grant from DTE Energy Foundation

Opening next week in the A2AC Gallery in Downtown #AnnArbor, Organic Fiction: Nature-Inspired Abstract Paintings by Hava Gurevich celebrates the hidden magic woven through the natural world through colorful abstractions inspired by botany, marine life, and microscopic worlds. https://bit.ly/46DjaEx

It's officially spooky season, and if you want to spice up your house like you do your lattes, the A2AC Shop has you covered. Explore our curated collection of eerie, whimsical, and wonderfully weird goods made by local artists, from ceramic ghosts to autumnal paintings here: https://bit.ly/4h7GJbL

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/