Visual Arts Calendar

visual arts calendar

Continuing Exhibitions

Jodi Rockwell: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location. Espresso Royale Caffe, 640 Packard. Anthropomorphic ceramic and mixed media sculpture (thru 5 Wed). 994-8004x122

"Future Perfect/Future Imperfect": A2 Art Center. Exhibition Gallery, 117 W. Liberty. 75th Annual All-Media Exhibition (thru 9 Sun). 994-8004x122

Nancy Pennel: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location. Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. Main. Contemporary prints (thru 12 Wed). 487-1268

"Twisted Fables" : A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location. Workbench, 410 N. Fourth Ave. Multi-layered paintings that tell stories by Amanda Miller (thru 14 Fri). 994-8004x122

Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals. Art on exhibit and for sale (thru 13 Thu): Paintings by Richard Titlebaum, Univ. Hosp. Lobby, Floor 1; Paintings by A2 Women Painters, Taubman Lobby, North & South, Floor 1; Ceramics by Mark Williams, Taubman Lobby, North, Floor 1; Sculpture by Scott Wilson, Taubman Lobby, South, Floor 1; Photography by Donna Cyrbok, Univ. Hosp. Main Corridor, West, Floor 2; Ceramics from Motawi Tileworks, Cancer Ctr. & Geriatrics Ctr., Main Lobby, Floor B2; Mixed Media by Jack Olds, Cancer Ctr. & Geriatrics Ctr., Lobby, Floor 1. 936-ARTS

"Facing Forward/Looking Back": Matrix Gallery. 212 Miller Ave. A works-in-progress exhibition by U-M Art Prof. Marianetta Porter highlighting the artist's ongoing research into the historical and social impact of slavery on modern American culture (thru 16 Sun). 663-7775

"God's Grandeur--Two Views, with Brush and Lens": Clare Spitler Works of Art. 2-6 pm, Tuesdays (or by appt), 2007 Pauline Ct. Paintings by A. Joseph Barrish and photographs by John Lemeker (thru 25 Tue). 662-8914

A2 Fiber Arts Guild Exhibit: Pierpont Commons Arts. Gallery Wall. Multiple perspectives and treatments of fibr (thru 25 Tue). 764-7544

"Spectator of Life--Works by George Bellows": U-Museum of Art. 525 S. State Lithography works from the Sloan Collection (thru Dec. 4). 764-0395

"Sepphoris in Galilee--Crosscurrents of Culture": Kelsey Museum. 434 S. State. Artifacts from the archaeological site of Sepphoris and the surrounding region of Galilee (thru Dec. 14). 764-9304

Connie Lucas: A2 ArtCenter Exhibitions on Location. Michigan Heart & Vascular Inst., St. Joe Hospital complex. Colorful guache technique of abstract and figurative images (thru Dec. 19). 994-8004x122

"Walking Art Show": Sidney Rosenberg. Environmental folk artist's cloth collages on display at the following locations (thru Jan. 1): Big City Baker, Wooden Spoon, Adam's Garden of Eden, Main St. news. Call for more info. 930-2680

"Fifteen Visions--Books by Contemporary Regional Artists": U-M Museum of Art.  525 S. State St. Featuring mostly Midwestern artists (thru Jan. 4). 764-0395

Early 20th-Century French Photography: U-M Museum of Art. 525 S. State St. (thru Jan. 4). 764-0395

"Paintings, 1958-1978" : U-M Museum of Art. 525 S. State. From Abstract Expressionism to Post-Minimalism; selections from the Lannan Foundation (thru Feb. 1). 764-0395

1 Saturday

"Lost Russia--Photographs by William Craft Brumfield": U-M Museum of Art. Silverprints of neglected and destroyed historic architecture in Russia (thru Jan. 4). 764-0395

2 Sunday

First Sundays Free: ArtVentures. 1-5pm, A2 Art Center, 117 W. Liberty. Monthly drop-in art activity centered around a cultural theme. Nov. celebrates Native American Heritage Month. 994-8004

Free Tour: U-M Museum of Art. 2-3pm, meet at info. desk. Docent-led. Program: "Zippori Live!" (see next listing). 764-0395

"Zippori Live!":Sepphoris in Galilee--Crosscurrents of Culture. 2-5pm, U-M Museum of Art, 525 S. State, and Kelsey Museum, 434 S. State. Fully costumed characters enact dramatic scenes that speak to the life and issues of ancient Galilee. 764-9304

4 Tuesday

"Artists Among Us" Lecture Series: Arts Group, Saline 7pm, Saline District Library, Brecon Room. Lecture presentation of Lisa Reed's computer-to-video drawings and paintings. 729-0008

5 Wednesday

ArtVideo 12:10pm, Media Room, U-M Museum of Art. Program: "Accademia Gallery, Venice." 764-0395

6 Thursday

"Torn Veils": The Gypsy Cafe 6pm- midnight, 214 N. 4th Ave. Photography exhibition opening and multi-media celebration (video, poetry, music and dance). 996-2405

ArtVideo 7:30pm (see 5 Wed)

8 Saturday

"New Eyes for Ancient Gods--Yoruba Orisa in Contemporary ARt": New Art LEague/U-M Museum of Art 11am, Morris Lawrence Bldg, Washtenaw Community College. Works by 16 African-American artists inspired by Western African Yoruba aesthetic traditions. Some of the artists will talk about their work (thru Dec. 19). 764-0395

9 Sunday

"Zippori Live!": Sepphoris in Galilee--Crosscurrents of Culture 2-5pm (see 2 Sun)

"Lost Russia" Lecture: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. William Craft Brumfield talks about his photography. 764-0395

Free Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3pm, meet at info. desk. Docent-led. Program: "Fifteen Visions." 764-0395

11 Tuesday

Grandparents Day: ArtVentures 1-5pm, A2 Art Center, 117 W. Liberty. Hands-on art projects for grandparents and the little ones, $2/child. 994-8004

12 Wednesday

ArtVideo 12:10pm, Media Room, U-M Museum of Art. Program: "Centre George Pompidou, Paris." 764-0395

13 Thursday

Muslim Student Association Exhibit: Pierpont Commons Arts Atrium Gallery. Calligraphy, wood carvings and crylic paintings in recognition of Islamic Awareness Week (thru 14 Fri). 764-7544

Gallery Talk: U-M Museum of Art 1-2pm. Topic: "Spectator of Life--Works by George Bellows" echibition. 764-0395

ArtVideo 7:30pm (see 12 Wed)

16 Sunday 

"Zippori Live!": Sepphoris in Galilee 2-5pm (see 2 Sun)

Free Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3pm, meet at information desk. Docent-led. Program: "Lost Russia." 764-0395

17 Monday

Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals Art on exhibit and for sale (thru Jan. 8): Paintings by Neil Frankenhauser, Univ. Hosp. Lobby, Floor 1; Snowflakes by Thomas Clark, Taubman Lobby, North, Floor 1; Sculpture and jewelry by Jesse Richards, Taubman Lobby, North, Floor 1; Saline Public Schools student works, Taubman Lobby, South, Floor 1; Watercolors by Susan Falcone, Univ. Hosp. Main Corridor, West, Floor 2; Ceramics by Ed Gray, Cancer Ctr. & Geriatrics Ctr., Main Lobby, Floor B2; Paintings by Gladys Shirley, Cancer Ctr. & Geriatrics Ctr., Lobby, Floor 1. 936-ARTS

19 Wednesday

ArtVideo 12:10pm, Media Room, U-M Museum of Art Program: "Hermitage, St. Petersburg." 764-0395

20 Thursday

ArtVideo 7:30pm (see 19 Wed)

21 Friday

Opening Reception "Near and Far": Matrix Gallery 6-8pm, 212 Miller Ave. Landscape paintings by Lauren Kingsley (thru Dec. 21). 663-7775

22 Saturday

Holiday Gifts 1997: A2 Art Center regular center hours, 117 W. Liberty. Featuring local and regional artists (thru Dec. 28). 994-8004

Holiday Gift-Making Workshop: A2 Art Center 1-4:30pm, 117 W. Liberty. Kids ages 6-12 will make necklaces, bracelets or pins, and personalized photo albums/scrapbooks. Pre-register 994-8004

23 Sunday

"Zippori Live!": Sepphoris in Galilee--Crosscurrents of Culture 2-5pm (see 2 Sun)

Free Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3pm, meet at information desk. Docent-led. Program: "George Bellows." 764-0395

The Tea Ceremony: U-M Museum of Art 3pm, Japanese Gallery. Discussion follows, $3 donation. 764-0395

26 Wednesday

ArtVideo 12:10pm, Media Room, U-M Museum of Art. Program: "National Gallery, Washington, D.C." 764-0395

30 Sunday

Free Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3pm, meet at information desk. Docent-led. Program: "Fifteen Visions." 764-0395

Send items for the December VISUAL ARTS Calendar by Nov. 15 to : AGENDA. 220 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104.