Visual Arts Calendar

visual arts calendar

Medical Illustration: Pierpont Commons Atrium Gallery, 1201 Bonisteel Blvd., N. Campus. Exhibition of works by students of U-M's Medical Illustration Program (thru 6 Fri). 764-7544

Connie Lucus: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Mich. Heart & Vascular Inst., St Joseph Hosp. Watercolors and gouaches (thru 6 Fri). 994-8004

"His Work My Work": Detroit Focus Satellite Exhibition 10 am-9 pm M-F, Johanson Charles Gallery, 1345 Division (Eastern Market), Detroit. Works by Peter Dunn and Nicolas van Krijdt (thru 7 Sat). 313-567-8638

"Speaking Volumes in Forms": A2 Art Center Gallery 117 W. Liberty. Ceramics by John and Susanne Stephenson (thru 8 Sun). 994-8004

Steve Shellenberger: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Oasis Gardens, 2301 S. State. Woodcuts (thru 13 Fri). 994-8004

Louie Long & Jack Kenny: The Fourth Avenue Gallery 7-11 pm Fri & Sat, 3-7 pm Sun, 210 S. Fourth Ave. Paintings and photographs (thru 28 Sat). 888-8344-ART

Simone OeSousa: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. Main (thru Mar. 4). 994-8004

Susan Crawley: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Espresso Royale Caffe, 640 Packard. Watercolors focusing on technology (thru Mar. 5). 994-8004

Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals Art on exhibit and for sale (thru Mar. 5): Mixed media by Clarissa Johnson, Univ. Hosp. Lobby, Floor 1 ; Paintings by Mireille B. Ripley, Taubman Lobby, North, Floor 1 ; African Sculpture collection of Dudley Moore, Taubman Lobby, North, Floor 1; Ann Arbor Public Schools student works, Taubman Lobby, South, Floor 1 ; Photography by Sherry Hayne , 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

Cheryl Rice: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Amer's Cafe, 312 S. State. Polaroid transfers (thru Mar. 9). 9948004

Sam Nadon-Nichols: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Afundi's Cafe, 304 S. Ashley. Topographical landscapes (thru Mar. 10). 994-8004

Ann Wisnom: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Espresso Royale Caffe, 324 S. State. Monotypes and prints (thru Mar. 11). 994-8004

"Monet at Vetheuil-The Turning Point": U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. Exhibition of 12 paintings by Claude Monet f rom the yearsi 878-1 881 when he lived with his family in the riverside town of Vétheuil, west of Paris (thru Mar. 15). Admission: $6$3 U-M staff & faculty (free to U-M students and children under 1 2). 764-0395

Robert Colarossi: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Workbench, 410 N. Fourth Ave. "Provocative, subliminally surreal paintings" (thru Mar. 16). 994-8004 " Dust-Shaped Photographs of African-American Men": U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. Exhibition of 15 photographs by former news photographer Don Camp. Part of UMMA's observance of Martin Luther King Day (thru Apr. 19). 764-0395

1 SUNDAY

First Sundays Free: ArtVentures noon-5 pm, A2 Art Center, 117 W. Liberty. Monthly drop-in art activity centered around a cultural theme. Feb. features the art of Korea with hands-on art projects. ArtVentures is also open Fri 1-6 pm, and Sat 10 am-6 pm. Cost when accompanied by a parent, including materials and instructions, is $4. Drop-off cost (ages 5 and up) s $6 hour (2-hour time limit). 994-8004

Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3 pm, meet at info. desk. Docent-led. Program: "Monetat Vétheuil-The Turning Point." Call for ticket info. and expanded tour schedule. 764-0395

Reception-" New Paintings": Clare Spitier Works of Art 3-6 pm, 2007 Pauline Ct. Opening of exhibition of abstract paintings by Marilyn McDonald (thru Maren 24). 662-8914

2 MONDAY

Ed Stopke - "Prelude to Sculpture": A2 District Library 343 S. 5th Ave., Multi-Purpose Room. Three-dimensional collages from found objects (thru 28 Sat). 327-4510

African-American Dolls: A2 District Library 343 S. 5th Ave., Youth Dept. In celebration of African-American History Month (thru 28 Sat). 327-4510

3 TUESDAY

"Pursuing a Reflective Image": The Michigan Guild Gallery M-F, 9 am-5 pm, 118 N. Fourth Ave. Show of works by members of the A2 Art Teachers & Alumni Assoc. (thru Mar. 1). 662-3382

4 WEDNESDAY

ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 530 S. State, Media Room. Program: "Portrait of American Impressionism." 764-0395

5 THURSDAY

ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 7:30 pm (see 4 Wed)

"The Choreography of Geography": U-M Museum of Art 8 pm, Power Center. Featuring "North of Here," a new dance composition by Jessica Fogel inspired by the Monet exhibit at UMMA. Call for ticket info. 764-0450

6 FRIDAY

Mary Sue Compton: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Mich. Heart & Vascular Inst., St Joseph Hosp. Watercolors of the Italian countryside (thru March 27). 994-8004

Opening Reception - " Pursuing a Reflective Image": The Michigan Guild Gallery 7-9 pm (see 3 Tue)

7 SATURDAY

"Monet and the Cultural and Social Milieu of Impressionism": U-M Museum of Art 9 am-4:30 pm, Angell Hall, Aud. A. Symposium in conjunction with the Monet exhibit at UMMA. Reception at the Museum to follow. 764-0395

"A Taste of Monet": U-M Museum of Art 7 pm, Mich. League, Hussey Room. Dinner theater presentation in conjunction with the Monet exhibit at UMMA, $40. Reservations 647-7463

After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight, 802 Monroe. Art reception, open mic, a live interview with an arts performer and SongCause, $5 sliding scale. 662-5189

8 SUNDAY

Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3 pm (see 1 Sun) "A Taste of Monet": U-M Museum of Art 6 pm (see 7 Sat)

9 MONDAY 

Organization of African-American Students in Architecture & Urban Planning Exhibition: Pierpont Commons Atrium Gallery, 1201 Bonisteel Blvd., N. Campus. Exhibition of renderings and models in conjunction with "The Environmental Semester, Rethinking the Relationship" (thru 25 Wed). 764-7544

11 WEDNESDAY

ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 530 S. State, Media Room. Program: "China: The Great Cultural Mix." 764-0395

12 THURSDAY

"Exquisite Corpse": A2 Art Center Exhibition Gallery 117 W. Liberty. Groups of artists from U-M, EMU, the Center for Creative Studies, Cranbrook as well as established independent professional artists will display "exquisite corpses" for silent auction to benefit the A2 Art Center (thru Mar. 15). An "exquisite corpse" is made when three to four artists each draw a different part of a single body (not knowing what the others have drawn). The "game" was invented by the Surrealists in the early 1900s and played in the informal atmosphere of parfors and Parisian cafes. Free "Equisite Corpse" kits are available from the Espresso Royale Caffés on Main St. and Packard beginning Feb. 1. (see also related events in this Calendar). 994-8004

ArtVideo 7:30 pm (see 11 Wed)

14 SATURDAY

"Adventures in Collecting Folk Art": New Art League U-M Museum of Art 11 am, UMMA, 530 S. State, Media Room. With Harriet and Daniel Fusfeld, collectors of outsider and folk art . 764-0395

After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight (see 7 Sat)

15 SUNDAY

"Exquisite Corpse" Event: A2 Art Center 2 pm, Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. Main St. Learn about the mixed media game originally played by Surrealist artists (see 12 Thu). With art instructor Julie Edwards. 994-8004

Sunday Tour U-M Museum of Art 2-3 pm (see 1 Sun)

18 WEDNESDAY

ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:1 0 pm, 530 S. State, Media Room. Program: "Landscape Pleasure," a video about Frenen landscape painters. 764-0395

Artist's Way Café: A2 Art Center 7-9 pm, Jewelry Studio, 220 Felch St. Drop-in gathering for creative people based on Julia Cameron's book, The Artist s Way," $7. Helen 665-0409

"The Exquisite Corpse in Context": A2 Art Center Gallery Lecture Series 7 pm, 117 W. Liberty. With Richard Rubenfeld, EMU Prof. of Art History. Discussion of the broader issues of Surrealism and the "Exquisite Corpse" (see 12 Thu). 994-8004

19 THURSDAY

Art Video: A2 District Library 7 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave, Multi-Purpose Room. Showing of "Stories of Illumination and Growth - John Biggers' Hampton Murals," which features the prominent African-American artist. 327-4510

ArtVideo 7:30 pm (see 18 Wed)

After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight (see 7 Sat)

21 SATURDAY

"Exquisite Corpse" Workshop for Families: A2 Art Center 1-4 pm, 117 W. Liberty. Play the fun, mixed media game originally played by Surrealist artists (see 12 Thu). All materials provided, $5 person. Registration required. 994-8004

22 SUNDAY

"Surrealism in Literature": A2 Art Center "Exquisite Corpse" Exhibition 1 pm, Borders Books, 61 2 E. Liberty. With U-M English Prof. Enoch Brater (see 12 Thu). 994-8004

Sunday Tour: U-M Museum of Art 2-3 pm (see 1 Sun)

23 MONDAY

Anne Breiholz & Lynn Grammatico: Pierpont Commons Gallery Wall, 1201 Bonisteel Blvd., N. Campus. Landscapes, window boxes and florals (thru Mar. 13). 764-7544

25 WEDNESDAY

ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 530 S. State, Media Room. Program: "Berthe Morisot: The Forgotten Impressionist." 764-0395

26 THURSDAY

"Dissecting the Exquisite Corpse": A2 Art Center Gallery Lecture Series 7 pm, 117 W. Liberty. With a local Prof. of Art History. Discussion of Surrealism and its present day incarnations (see 12 Thu). 994-8004

ArtVideo 7:30 pm (see 25 Wed)

28 SATURDAY

After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight (see 7 Sat)