Current
Show:
Displaced
Spirit: A Visual Journey
Exhibition Gallery: October 3-November 11, 2008
Displaced Spirit: A Visual Journey seeks to
acknowledge, explore and celebrate the universal
creative spirit that perseveres through war
and genocide. Fourteen Michigan based artists
who have suffered forced displacement from their
homelands either personally, or through the
experience of their parents or grandparents
have been selected by the panel of jurors. Their
work which ranges in mediums from egg tempera
and gold leaf to hand painted ceramic tiles
exemplifies the invincible artistic spirit.
Panel
of Jurors:
* Dr. Hashim Al-Tawil, Professor at the Henry
Ford Community College in Dearborn
* Gloria Pritschet, co-Director of the Gallery
Project in Ann Arbor
* Elise Weisbach a member of the University
of Michigan Museum of Art Friends Board
FRIDAYS
The
Ann Arbor Art Center announces a new series
of art courses called Friday Art Affairs. The
single session courses will be held from 6.30-8.00pm
on Friday evenings throughout the summer If
there is an empty seat, you are welcome.
Designed
for adults looking for a fun, inexpensive, interactive
way to socialize on a Friday after work, this
program encourages creative participation for
people who perhaps haven't had training in art.
They are also designed to serve an audience
who may not be able to commit to
a longer semester course series.
Themes
for the Art Affairs series include Cattin' Around,
Dog Days of Summer, Fiesta Fandango and Sushi
Night. Projects range from painting pre-made
ceramics, to henna tattoos to decorating "green"
reusable shopping bags in conjunction with Green
Fair. Activities will be accompanied by light
snacks to go with the happy hour time.
The
Ann Arbor Art Center, is a non-profit organization
dedicated to engaging the community in the education,
exhibition and exploration of the visual arts.
Founded in 1909, the Ann Arbor Art Center is
Michigan's third oldest arts organization. For
a comprehensive calendar;
additional information or to register, please
visit our website, www.annarborartcenter.org
or contact Director of Programs, Astrid Reed
at 734.994.8004 X114 or email areed@annarborartcenter.org.
Creativity Crash Courses -
a new program offered by the Ann Arbor Art Center
The
Ann Arbor Art Center announces a new series
of adult courses called Creativity Crash Courses.
These 4-day adult workshops will be offered
weekly throughout the summer, Mondays through
Thursdays, from 9:30 - 11:30 am at the 117 W.
Liberty Street location. The 10 week program
will run concurrently with our children's Creativity
Camp.
Creativity Crash Courses are short term daytime
orkshops that offer adults an opportunity to
explore their creative sides in an enjoyable
and relaxed environment while completing a project.
They are suitable for adults of all skill levels.
Courses
in fine arts, craft, design and art appreciation
will be taught by some of the areas most creative
and motivating artists and instructors Specific
topics include European flower design, illustrated
journals, container gardening and interior design.
. For additional information about all of the
Creativity Crash Courses and to register, please
visit our website, www.annarborartcenter.org,
or contact Astrid Reed, Director of Programs
at 734.994.8004 X114 or
areed@annarborartcenter.org
The
Ann Arbor Art Center is a non-profit organization
dedicated to engaging the community in the education,
exhibition, and exploration of the visual arts.
Founded in 1909, the Ann Arbor Art Center is
Michigan’s third oldest arts organization.
117
W. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, 734-994-8004
