Visual Arts Calendar
STILL SHOWING
The Museum Collects: 20th Century Works on Paper Part II U-M Museum of Art. Representational to abstract nudes, self-portraits and animals (thru 7 Sun). 764-0395
Off-Site Exhibition: A2 Art Center Espresso Royale Caffe, 324 State St. Acrylics and computer-generated works by Michelle A. Hegye (thru 24 Wed). 994-8004 x122
Through the Looking Glass: Sculpture by Fred Sandback U-M Museum of Art. From yarn, realms of space are created (thru 28 Sun). 764-0395
Fiber Art & Photography Exhibit: Kate Pocrass Pierpont Commons Gallery Wall (thru 30 Tue). 764-7544
"In the Absence of Gravity": Sarah Olson Pierpont Commons Gallery Wall (thru Oct. 3). 764-7544
Off-Site Exhibition: A2 Art Center Travis Pointe Country Club, 2829 Travis Pointe Rd. Varied styles and works by A2 women painters (thru Oct. 4). 994-8004 x122
Off-Site Exhibition: A2 Art Center Oasis Hot Tub Center, 2301 S. State. Abstract and figurative lithography by Theresa Sproule (thru Oct. 15) 994-8004 x122
Off-Site Exhibition: A2 Art Center Espresso Royale Caffe, 324 State St., 410 N. Fourth Ave. Digitally edited photographic images of flowers by Christopher Light (thru Oct. 22). 994-8004 x122
1 MONDAY
"In the Good Old Summer Time" Show: Clements Library Turn of the century American photos, brochures, postcards and advertising materials (thru 30 Tue). 764-2347
2 TUESDAY
Annual Artist's Lecture: Arts Group Saline 7 pm, Saline District Library. Kathy Campau will talk about and show her pieced collage quilts. 429-0008
Off-Site Exhibition: A2 Art Center Amer's Delicatessen, 312 S. State. Show TBA. 994-8004 x122
"Red, Yellow, Blue" Show: The Michigan Guild, 118 N. Fourth Ave. Art show featuring works from individuals from Dawn Farms, The Shelter Association Day Program, SAFE House, Ozone House, the language of Light photography workshop, and ArtVentures (thru Oct. 9). 662-3382
3 WEDNESDAY
ArtVideo 12:10 pm, Media Room, U-M Museum of Art. Program: "Man the Measure of All Things." 764-0395
4 THURSDAY
"Margins, Edges & Environments": A2 Art Center 6-8 pm, 117 W. Liberty. Jay Constantine's mixed media and Douglas Bulka's large-scale paintings go on exhibit (thru Oct. 5). 994-8004 x122
ArtVideo 7:30 pm (see 3 Wed)
5 FRIDAY
Off-Site Exhibition: A2 Art Center Michigan Heart & Vascular Inst., St. Joe Hospital complex. Painterly black and white photography of western landscapes (thru Oct. 30). 994-8004 x122
6 SATURDAY
Zeitgeist Coliective Show 10 am-2 pm (gallery hours), 4661 Michigan Ave., Detroit (formerly the Michigan Gallery). Featuring many of our beloved A2 artists. With John Elker, George Graveldinger, Maurice Greenia Jr., Robert Hyde, Jacques Karamanoukian, Eric Mesco, Jim Puntigam, Robert Hanson, Cathy Saman Schneider, Karl Schneider and Vito Valdez. 313-965-9192
7 SUNDAY
First Sundays Free: ArtVentures 1-5 pm, A2 Art Center, 117 W. Liberty. Monthly drop-in art activity centered around a cultural theme. 994-8004
Lecture "Sepphoris in Galilee - New Discoveries & Interpretations": Crosscurrents of Culture 3 pm, Angell Hall, Aud. A. Lecture by Dr. Eric M. Meyers of Duke University's Religion Department and co-curator of the exhibit. 764-9304
Reception "Sepphoris in Galilee": Crosscurrents of Culture 4-6 pm, Kelsey Museum. Artifacts from the archaeological site of Sepphoris and the surrounding region of Galilee. 764-9304
9 TUESDAY
Grandparents Day: ArtVentures 1-5 pm, A2 Art Center, 117 W. Liberty. Hands-on art projects, $2/child. 994-8004
10 WEDNESDAY
ArtVideo 12:10 pm, Media Room, U-M Museum of Art. Program: "Who Were the Israelites?" 764-0395
Off-Site Exhibition: A2 Art Center Espresso Royale Caffe, 640 Packard. Anthropomorphic ceramic and mixed media sculpture by Jodi Rockwell (thru Nov. 5). 994-8004 x122
11 THURSDAY
ArtVideo 7:30 pm (see 10 Wed)
12 FRIDAY
Reception "Margins, Edges & Environments": A2 Art Center 6-8 pm (see 4 Thur)
"The Language of Llght" Show: Lisa Powers & Washtenaw Council for the Arts 6-8 pm, Michigan Guild Gallery, 118 N. 4th Ave 662-3382 (see 17 Wed)
Reception "Forest Forms": Matrix Gallery 6-8 pm, 212 Miller Ave. Abstract relief sculptures from artist Anne Kirby Rubin (thru Oct 12). 663-7775
Reception "Red, Yellow, Blue" Show: The Michigan Guild 6-9 pm. Best of Show award will be presented. (see 2 Tue.)
17 WEDNESDAY
"The Language of Light" Slide Show & Reception: Lisa Powers & Washtenaw Council for the Arts 10am, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Big-screen showing of photo art created by 8 homeless men and 3 homeless women using the "photovoice" workshop technique which was developed by U-M Public Health Prof. Caroline Wang. Photos are used as documents and springboard to dialogue and community change (see pages 11-14). 668-4044
ArtVideo 12:10 pm, Media Room, U-M Museum of Art. Program: "The Hollywood Fashion Machine." 764-0395
Off-Site Exhibition: A2 Art Center Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. Main. Contemporary prints by Nancy Pennel (thru Nov. 12). 994-8004 x122
18 THURSDAY
ArtVideo 7:30 pm (see 17 Wed)
24 WEDNESDAY
Off-Site Exhibition: A2 Art Center Espresso Royale Caffe, 324 State St. Multi-layered paintings that tell stories by Amanda Miller (thru Nov. 19). 994-8004 x122
ArtVideo 12:10 pm, Media Room, U-M Museum of Art. Program: "Joan Mitchell" (abstract painter). 764-0395
Artist Talk: A2 Art Center 7 pm, Workbench Contemporary Furniture, 410 N. Fourth Ave. Meet exhibiting artist. 994-8004 x122
25 THURSDAY
ArtVideo 7:30 pm (see 24 Wed)