Visual Arts Calendar

visual arts calendar

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS

Gifts of Art: U-M Hospitals Art on exhibit and for sale (thru 23 Thu): Paintings by Dorothy S. Rutkowski, Univ. Hosp. Lobby, Floor 1; Watercolors by Ann Rea, Taubman Lobby, North, Floor 1; Ceramics by Alicia Conger, Taubman Lobby, North, Floor 1; Mixed Media by the Pontiac Oakland Society of Artists, Taubman Lobby, South, Floor 1; Watercolors by Debra Jean Goldern, Univ. Hosp. Main Corridor, West, Floor 2; Mixed Media Book Covers by Sharon Wysocki, Cancer Ctr. & Geriatrics Ctr. Main Lobby, Floor B2; Photography by Robert R. Wilson, Cancer Ctr. & Geriatrics Ctr., Lobby, Floor 1. 936-ARTS

"Through the Eyes of a Child ": A2 Art Center 117 W. Liberty. Artists respond to children's artwork (thru 26 Sun). 994-8004

Joseph DeLuca: Clare Spitier Works of Art 2007 Pauline Ct. "From Portugal With Love: works on paper, 1997-1998" (thru 28 Tue). 662-8914

Traditions in Clay: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. Chinese ceramics from the permanent collection (thru Aug. 9). 764-0395

Jim lsakson: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. Main. Paintings (thru Aug.13). 994-8004

The National League Stadiums: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. The photography of Jim Dow (thru Sept. 2). 764-0395

African Arts: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. Objects of Power, Knowledge & Mediation (thru summer). 764-0395

American Visions: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. Nineteenth-Century American Paintings (thru the summer, closing date TBA). 764-0395

1 WEDNESDAY

Flora and Art Work: U-M Museum of Art Matthei Botanical Gardens. Beginning this month, sculptures by contemporary artists from the Great Lakes region will be displayed at the Botanical Gardens. 998-7061

ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State, Media Room. "Eugene Delacroix." 764-0395

Photographs by Brian Wu: A2 District Library library hours, 343 S. Fifth Ave. (thru 31 Sun). 327-4200

3 FRIDAY

"Recent Work": Kerrytown Concert House 415 N.Fourth Ave. Acrylic paintings by Julie Karabenick (thru 31 Fri). 769-2999

4 SATURDAY

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

5 SUNDAY

First Sundays Free:ArtVentures noon 5 pm, A2 Art Center, 117 W. Liberty. Hands-on art projects centered around a cultural theme. ArtVentures is also open Tue-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) is $6/hour (2-hour time limit). 994-8004 x 116

7 TUESDAY

Sam Nadon-Nichols: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Amer's Deli, 312 S. State. Landscapes and abstracted seascapes (thru Sep. 8). 994-8004

"Artists Among Us" Lecture Series: Arts Group Saline 7 pm, Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd., Saline. Saline artist Torn Venner presents slides documenting his bi-annual art program in France. 429-5450

8 WEDNESDAY

ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State, Media Room. "Vincent Van Gogh." 764-0395

9 THURSDAY

"Recent Work"- Reception for the Artist Kerrytown Concert House 5-7 pm (see 3 Fri)

10 FRIDAY

"Living Spaces" Opening Reception: zoom gallery 6-9 pm, 212 Miller Ave. An exhibition of paintings, drawings and installation by Yvette Amstelveen, Sarah McKenzie and Jodie Shotwell exploring personal, sociological and cultural associations of "the home," (thru Aug. 9). 747-9944

11 SATURDAY

"Thinking of 100 Years - Historical and Cultural Notes from Filipinos and Filipino Americans in Ann Arbor": A2 District Library library hours, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Featured will be original objects of historical and cultural value that reflect how individuals view 100 years of Filipino history (thru 31 Sun). 327-4200

After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight (see 4 Sat)

12 SUNDAY

Meet the Artisit Sam Nadon-Nichols: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location 4-7 pm (see 7 Tue)

15 WEDNESDAY

ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State, Media Room. "Edgar Degas " 764-0395

18 SATURDAY

After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight (see 4 Sat)

22 WEDNESDAY

ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State, Media Room. "Georges Seurat." 764-0395

Jack Olds: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location St. Joseph Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, 5325 Elliot Dr., Suite 109. Mixed media (thru Sep.18). 994-8004

25 SATURDAY

After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight (see 4 Sat)

26 SUNDAY

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

27 MONDAY

Gifts of Art U-M Hospitals Art on exhibit and for sale (thru Sep. 24): Medical Philately, collection of Dr. Jacob Shanberge, Univ. Hosp. Lobby, Floor 1; Photography by Todd Reed, Taubman Lobby, North, Floor 1; Nature Enamels by Norman Brumm, Taubman Lobby, North, Floor 1; Hand Altered Photos by Cynthia Davis, Taubman Lobby, South, Floor 1; Sculpture by Jean Adwani, Taubman Lobby, South, Floor 1; Paintings by Laurie Schimner Carpenter. Univ. Hosp. Main Corridor, West, Floor 2; Sculpture, Center for Creative Studies, Cancer Ctr. & Geriatrics Ctr. Main Lobby, Floor B2; Photography by Howard Garrett, Cancer Ctr. & Geriatrics Ctr., Lobby, Floor 1. 936-ARTS

29 WEDNESDAY ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State, Media Room. "Pablo Picasso." 764-0395