Exhibits
AIA Huron Valley Chapter 50th Anniversary Exhibit
Saturday May 2, 2015: 9:00am to
Thursday June 11, 2015
Malletts Creek Branch: Exhibits
Public Event
Nerd Nite Ann Arbor presented by AADL at LIVE 102 S First St.
Thursday September 17, 2015: 7:00pm to
9:30pm
LIVE (102 S 1st Street)
Adults.
Blog Post
Diego & Frida
by manz
From now through mid-July the Detroit Institute of Arts is hosting the exhibition Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Detroit. The exhibit focuses on their lives and work before Detroit, during Detroit, and after Detroit. Diego and Frida spent 1932-1933 in Detroit, where Diego worked on the Detroit Industry murals that are painted on the walls of the DIA. The work is amazing, as is the exhibit. Here’s a sneak peek of the magic if you haven’t been yet.
There’s been a lot of buzz about this exhibit and the artists are popping up all over the place, particularly Frida. Feeling inspired for more? Take a peek at the Caldecott Honor picture book Viva Frida!. There are also many other books and DVDs on Diego and Frida in the AADL collection, including the exhibit catalog that’s on order, and the visual book Diego Rivera: The Detroit Industry Murals.
Exhibits
Artist Nancy Thayer Discusses The Drawing And Painting Arts and Presents Awards for the Ann Arbor Women Artists Fall 2015 Exhibit
Friday October 23, 2015: 6:30pm to
8:45pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Blog Post
Home: a work of art for children and adults
by eapearce
The concept of “home” has meant a lot of different things to people over the ages and is still unique for each one of us today. Artist Carson Ellis makes her solo debut with a beautiful picture book, titled simply Home, that explores the meaning and concept of home. A snail shell, a covered wagon, an igloo, a castle surrounded by a moat… all are or have been home to something or someone at a given point in time. Ellis even weaves in fantastical homes: fairy houses, boots, and more are included in this wonderful book. In some of the mythical houses, Ellis does not include a description of who lives there, but instead asks readers to imagine what sort of creature they think would be suited to the structure. The clever combination of traditional, non-traditional, and fanciful homes will inspire children (and adults!) to think of “home” in a new way.
You may recognize Ellis’ work: she is the illustrator of the Wildwood series and the artist for the band The Decemberists. You can visit her website to see more of her awesome talent!
Film & Video Events
Oscar-Nominated Documentary 'Finding Vivian Maier'
Wednesday May 6, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Exhibits
Ann Arbor Women Artists’ 2015 Spring Exhibit
Monday March 16, 2015: 10:00am to
Wednesday April 29, 2015
Malletts Creek Branch: Exhibits
Exhibits
Curriculum of Color: Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor Annual Student Art Exhibition
Wednesday March 4, 2015: 9:00am to
Monday April 13, 2015
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room Exhibit, Downtown Library: Lower Level Display Cases, Downtown Library: 3rd Floor Exhibit
Blog Post
Call for Entries from Gifts of Art
by monkk
As one of the first and most comprehensive arts in healthcare programs nationwide, Gifts of Art brings the world of art & music to the University of Michigan Health System. The exhibit program is designed to enhance the health system’s environment of care and help calm and bring comfort to patients, visitors and staff. All Gifts of Art programs are intended to assist and complement the healing process and reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with a healthcare setting. Gifts of Art is currently accepting proposals for the September 2015 – September 2016 exhibition year. Individual artists or art organizations may apply. The galleries display both 2-D wall mounted art and 3-D works in display cases. Submissions may be made online or by mail. Submission deadline is May 15, 2015. Questions? Call (734) 936-ARTS (2787) or email GiftsofArt@umich.edu or kmtalley@umich.edu.
Blog Post
Draw Paint Print like the Great Artists
by PizzaPuppy
With Draw Paint Print like the Great Artists, you can learn different art styles alongside your favorite artists throughout history! In this beautiful and fascinating book, the reader is introduced to more than 30 different famous artists and their works. From there, the book introduces each artist's favorite art techniques, and provides creative projects designed by the author in order to hone your newfound art skills. All of the activities include easy instructions and the activities themselves are both inspiring and a lot of fun!
With aesthetically pleasing content and formatting, Draw Paint Print like the Great Artists encourages artists of all ages and skill sets while leaving enough room for creativity and growth. For more information on these famous artists, look for An Eye for Art: Focusing on Great Artists and Their Work and Look Closer: Art Masterpieces Through the Ages.