Visual Arts Calendar
Continuing Exhibitions
"Living Spaces": zoom gallery 212 Miller Ave. An exhibition of paintings, drawings and nstallation by Yvette Amstelveen, Sarah McKenzie and Jodie Shotwell exploring personal, sociological and cultural associations of "the home," (thru 9 Sun). 747-9944
Traditions in Clay: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. Chinese ceramics from the permanent collection (thru 9 Sun). 764-0395
Jim Isakson: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. Main. Paintings (thru 13 Thu). 994-8004
The National League Stadiums: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. The photography of Jim Dow (thru Sep. 2). 764-0395
Sam Nadon-Nichols: A2 Art Center Exhibitions on Location Amer's Deli, 312 S. State. Landscapes and abstracted seascapes (thru Sep.8). 994-8004
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
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 Schirmer 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
African Arts: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. Objects of Power, Knowledge and Mediation (thru the calendar year, closing date TBA). 764-0395
American Visions: U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. Nineteenth-Century American Paintings (thru the calendar year, closing date TBA). 764-0395
Flora and Art Work: U-M Museum of Art Matthei Botanical Gardens. Sculptures by contemporary artists from the Great Lakes region in various locations at the Botanical Gardens (thru 1999). 998-7061
1 Saturday
"Images from Three Continents": A2 District Library 343 S. Fifth Ave, Third Floor. Photography by Ann O'Hagan (thru 31 Mon). 327-4200
"The Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival": A2 District Library 343 S. Fifth Ave, lower level glass cases. A display of memorabilia as a tribute to the Festival (thru 31 Mon). 327-4200
"The Art of Promotional Posters": A2 District Library 343 S. Fifth Ave, Third Floor. Display of a wide range of posters used to promote many cultural events in Washtenaw County (thru 31 Mon). 327-4200
"Read Up a Storm": A2 District Library 343 S. Fifth Ave, Youth Dept. display cases. A display of stormy items to remind you of the Summer Reading Game theme "Read Up a Storm" (thru 31 Mon). 327-4200
21st Annual Dixboro Fair and 5th Annual Artisans on the Green: Dixboro United Methodist Church 11am-6pm. Dixboro Village Green, Plymouth Rd. Juried arts and crafts, live music, an ice cream social with homemade pies, Beanie Baby Walks, clowns and children's games provide entertainment for all ages. 761-5068
After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight, 802 Monroe. Art reception, open mie, a live interview with an arts performer, and SongCause, $5/sliding scale. 662-5189
2 Sunday
First Sundays Free: ArtVentures noon-5 pm, A2 Art Center, 117 W. Liberty. Hands-on art projects for children 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 x116
3 Monday
Photography by Tyler Hewitt: Pierpont Commons Gallery Wall, 2101 Bonisteel Blvd., N. Campus (thru 28 Fri). 764-7544
4 Tuesday
"A Dedicated Season": Clare Spitier Works of Art 2007 Pauline Ct. Selected works from the season's six exhibits (thru 25 Tue). 662-8914
5 Wednesday
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State, Media Room. "Paul Cézanne." 764-0395
8 Saturday
Baseball Day at the Museum of Art: UM Museum of Art 3-5 pm, 525 S. State. This Family Day consists of a baseball stadium photograph scavenger hunt, baseball art projects and a chance to meet members of the U-M baseball team, as well as a performance of music, dance and theater about the great American pastime; free, but donations welcome. 764-0395
After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight (see 1 Sat)
12 Wednesday
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State, Media Room. "René Magritte." 764-0395
15 Saturday
After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight (see 1 Sat)
19 Wednesday
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State, Media Room. "Georgia O'Keeffe." 764-0395
22 Saturday
"Dreamscapes - The Surrealist Impulse": U-M Museum of Art 525 S. State. Paintings, prints and drawings by Adolph Gottlieb, Theodoros Stamos, Stanley William Hayter, Gerome Kamrowski, Kay Sage and other artists (thru Oct.25). 764-0395
After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight (see 1 Sat)
23 Sunday
Japanese Tea Ceremony: U-M Museum of Art 3 pm, Japanese Gallery. Discussion follows, free ($3 suggested donation). 764-0395
26 Wednesday
ArtVideo: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State, Media Room. "Thomas Hart Benton." 764-0395
29 Saturday
After Hours: Guild House 10 pm-midnight (see 1 Sat)
OPPORTUNITIES
Free Photography Contest Open to Area Residents The International Library of Photography is pleased to announce that over $100,000 in prizes will be awarded this year in the International Open Amateur Photography Contest. The deadline for the contest is Aug. 31, 1998. The contest is open to everyone and entry is free.
To enter, send ONE photograph in ONLY ONE of the following categories: People, Animals, Nature, Action, Humor, Portraiture, or Other. The photo must be a color or black-and-white print (unmounted), 8" x 10" or smaller. All entries must include the photographer's name and address on the back, as well as the category and the title of the photo. Photos cannot be returned. Photographs should be sent to: The International Library of Photography, Surte 350-9001, 10045 Red Run Blvd., Owing Mills, MD 21117. Entries must be postmarked by August 31, 1998.