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Annual Arts & Cultural Guide

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Your guide to arts & culture in the greater Ann Arbor area

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Letter from the President

deb polichPresident/CEO

The Arts Alliance

Welcome! Whether you live here or are visiting, you will find many reasons to enjoy the creative treasures of the greater Ann Arbor area, the place that thousands of artists, artisans, creative organiza-tions and businesses call home. In every corner of Washtenaw County you can discover galleries, theaters, art centers, artisan markets, culinary riches, museums, specialty film theaters, cultural heritage centers, book fairs, fairy doors, festivals of all kinds and so much more. There is something for everyone, literally every day of the year!

The Arts Alliance is pleased to present the 2015 Annual Arts & Cultural Guide. It contains a listing and brief description of The Arts Alliance creative members – artists and creative organizations that keep this region at the top of the list of great places to create, work, live, learn, play and visit. Use the Guide as your resource to discover the vibrant creative sector and explore the varied and unique offerings of every town in Washtenaw County.

We encourage you to visit our members; seek out their creative skills, purchase original artwork that is available at a variety of price points and attend unique and top-quality cultural events. Spend a morning in Ypsilanti visiting its automotive heritage centers, check out Saline’s public art displays, venture to Manchester for a music festival, hop over to Chelsea to grab lunch and visit a gallery, stop by Dexter and hike the

art trail and top off your day in Ann Arbor with a great dinner before heading to any number of music, theater or film events. When your stay ends and you are blissfully remembering every moment spent in the greater Ann Arbor area, begin planning your next creative adventure!

While you enjoy our creative offerings, please consider becoming a member of The Arts Alliance. Our creative sector plays an important role in building and sustaining economic vibrancy in the region by employing a creative workforce, spending money locally, generating revenue for the government and being a cornerstone of tourism. Our members declare publicly their commitment to the value of arts and culture in Washtenaw County.

The Arts Alliance thanks each and every one of its members, as well as every creative sector patron, for investing in the vibrancy of our community.

May every day be a day of creative discovery for everyone in the greater Ann Arbor area!

With warm regards,

[email protected]

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AN ABUNDANCE OF CREATIVITY! The Greater Ann Arbor Area……combines small town charm with big city attractions. [It] connects you with a vibrant art scene and abundant cultural attractions. The city hosts various events and festivals throughout the year. – USA Today

With experimental new art spaces, a thriving gallery scene, and a burgeoning cocktail culture, this Midwestern city offers much more than the typical college-town charms. – New Yorker Magazine

…the sheer energy and the abundance of cultural opportunities, from classical dance performances to bluegrass concerts, makes a visit here a good time… – New York Times


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Arts AllianceVice-chairBRITANY AFFOLTER-CAINE, PH.D.Program DirectorUniversity Research CorridorYpsilanti, MI Resident

TreasurerDAVID ESAU, AIAPrincipalCornerstone DesignAnn Arbor, MI Resident

MERRILL GUERRARealtorThe Charles Reinhart CompanyYpsilanti, MI Resident

SecretaryDONALD HARRISONIndependent Filmmaker7 Cylinders StudioAnn Arbor, MI Resident

ChairMICHAEL L. HENRYConsultant Cavanaugh ConsultingAnn Arbor, MI Resident

DEBBIE LOCKE DANIELPresident/CEOYpsilanti Convention & Visitors BureauBrighton, MI Resident

JAY MULLICKOwner, Mélange Bistro & Managing Partner, PSMI, Inc.Ann Arbor, MI Resident

LIZ PERPICHAdministration & Finance DirectorAnn Arbor SparkAnn Arbor, MI Resident

President/CEODEBRA POLICHArts Alliance & Artrain, Inc.Ann Arbor, MI Residentt

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ALLISON BUCKProgram & Membership [email protected] x707

SHOSHANA HURANDProgram [email protected] x702

RACHEL PARKEProgram & Communications [email protected] x708

STACY VIGUEOffice [email protected] x704

CARRIE GRISHABERPAULA POPANICOLE RIXENASHLEY ROP

Meet the Team

STAFF INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS

A transformative grant in 1993 helped the University Musical Society present its very first Shakespeare residency -

setting the stage for innovative theater programming and educational residencies

at UMS that continue to attract and engage arts audiences today.

It’s one of the many ways we invest in local arts & culture organizations in ways that promote

long-term impact - to ensure our community remains a vibrant place to live, work, learn, and visit.

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ALLY MEMBERS are those who - by being members - publicly support, advocate for and promote arts, culture and creativity in the greater Ann Arbor area. We are sincerely thankful to all members who value our community’s arts and cultural sector and make it possible for The Arts Alliance to serve as the backbone organization for the creative sector.

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Arts Alliance Guest Writer


lyn davidgeStoryteller —

Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild

Before we had a written language, humans had to rely on gestures, paintings and words to tell their stories. No one knows when the first story was told, but we do know that the Storyteller was a member of early communities.

The art of storytelling is kept alive by folks like Lyn Davidge. After retiring from a career in the University of Michigan library system, Lyn took a class in storytelling and began telling with the Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild. Lyn once told a story that consisted of two people who met in the street and didn’t exchange a word. That this story was both entertaining and compelling speaks to Lyn’s talents as a storyteller.

Why is this art important? How do artists increase awareness of storytelling?(Storytelling) has always been about connections. The world is a very disjointed society, and I can’t help but feel that sharing our stories—and what we share about ourselves in our stories—is an important way of reaching out.

The listeners are an important

part of the storytelling process. I have had a variety of insights into myself, into my family…each listener brings something to the storytelling experience and their comments make me realize that there are new thoughts, perspectives, and insights for them as well.

As far as awareness, the (Ann Arbor Storytellers’) Guild is working on that right now! Sometimes, I tell people I’m a storyteller and they don’t understand the concept - they think I go to the library and read to children. However, entities like the Moth (a National Public Radio sponsored event) have brought the idea of storytelling more to the public.

How do you create your stories? What are some things that make a good story?What makes a good told story and a good written story are very much the same thing, but the process is different. I have always liked to write, but that is not how I construct a story. I start by telling the story in my head and then I record it, listen back, and work on it that way. If I can get a version that is close to what I want

to say, I can learn it and it gels when I listen to it.

At a basic level, you want to engage the audience and so you need a clear beginning, middle and end. You also want the story to be about something, although it may not be about the same thing for the teller as the audience. It helps to have a strong element of universality...

Also, it doesn’t have so much to do with delivery, everyone has their own style.

What is your favorite story to tell?My two favorite stories to tell (so far) are called The Picnic and the 12/6 story. The first is about development and the change in a setting from its bucolic beginnings. The 12/6 story is about the Halifax (Nova Scotia) explosion in 1917 and its aftermath.

What are some benefits of being in the Arts Alliance?It has raised my awareness about the arts community in Ann Arbor and given me a wider and more thorough picture of the arts community, its needs, and the economic benefits of having a strong arts community.

PATTI SMITH lives in Ann Arbor with her fiance and pets. By day, she is a special education teacher, but her lifelong dream is to be a writer and she feeds this dream by blogging and writing whenever and wherever possible! Her work has been published in Concentrate, Mitten Brew, I’m a Beer Hound, the Observer and many other local blogs (including her own, www.teacherpatti.com). Her writing focuses on local people, events and history. Patti’s first book, Images of America: Downtown Ann Arbor, will be released by Arcadia Publishers this fall. l

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Source: Americans for the Arts. For more facts on the impact of the creative sector visit ArtsUSA.org.

This infographic is from Mediaplanet’s special insert on arts education and creative careers in the September 19, 2014 issue of USA TODAY. Image Credit: Mediaplanet

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16 Hands ...................................... 107 Cylinders Studio ........................ 10826 Michigan ............................... 10Adesola Akinleye .......................... 10 Ann Arbor Art Center ................... 10Ann Arbor Civic Theatre ............... 10Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild ............ 10Ann Arbor Film Festival ................ 10Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum .... 10Ann Arbor Piano Teachers Guild .. 10The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair - The Original .................................. 11Ann Arbor Summer Festival ......... 11Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra .. 11Ann Arbor Women Artists ........... 11Ann Arbor Young Actors Guild ..... 11Arbor Opera Theater .................... 11The Ark ......................................... 11Art Is In Market ............................ 11Artrain, Inc. .................................. 12Arts in Motion Dance Studio ....... 12Jill Ault .......................................... 12Ruth Bardenstein ......................... 13Daniel J. Barry .............................. 13Boychoir of Ann Arbor ................. 13Burns Park Players ........................ 13Community Music School of Ann Arbor ................................ 13Community Television Network .. 14Cornerstone Design ..................... 14CriticCar Detroit ........................... 14Damian Farrell Design Group, PLLC ...................... 14Dancing Dog Gallery .................... 14Lyn Davidge, Storyteller ............... 15Davis Galleries Landscape Art ...... 15Etcetera ........................................ 15Fedel Creative Services ................ 15FOUND ......................................... 16Joel Geffen Photography.............. 16Ruth Gilmore Langs ...................... 16Janice Glander .............................. 16Barbara A. Goodsitt ..................... 16Great Lakes Performing Artist Association ......................... 16Guy Hollerin’s Local Blues Local Brews ......................... 16Lisa Headings ............................... 17Kristin Hermanson Briegel ........... 17MS Hill Design .............................. 17

Bonnie J. Kay ................................ 17Kerrytown Concert House ........... 17Bill Knudstrup ............................... 17Laila Kujala ................................... 18Leslie Science & Nature CenterLifespan Resources, Inc. ............... 18Felicia Macheske .......................... 18Gregory Mazure ........................... 18Mélange ....................................... 18Michigan Theater ......................... 18Mr. B’s Joybox Express ................. 18National Women’s Caucus for Art, Michigan Chapter ......................... 19Neutral Zone ................................ 19The Penny Seats Theatre Company ........................ 19Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series, University of Michigan ..... 19Performance NetworkVickie Peterson Michalak ............. 19Pioneer Theatre Guild .................. 19Pittsfield Charter Township .......... 20Marcia Polenberg ......................... 20The Potters Guild, Ann Arbor ....... 20Ted Ramsay .................................. 20Dr. Thomas Rosenbaum ............... 20Joan Rosenblum ........................... 21Sarah Ross .................................... 21Dave Sharp ................................... 21James Simpson ............................. 21Patti Smith .................................... 21Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments .................... 21The Studio .................................... 22The Sunday Artisan Market ......... 22Joel Swanson ................................ 22TELLING IT .................................... 22TreeTown Murals ......................... 22trustArt studios ............................ 22UM Duderstadt Center, Gallery ... 22U-M Health System Gifts of Art Program ..................... 23University Musical Society ........... 23 University of Michigan Museum of Art ............................. 23 University of Michigan Museum of Natural History ......... 23Washtenaw County Historical Society- Argus Museum ............... 23Benjamin T. Weatherston ............ 24

“West Huron Sculptors likes the representation that The Arts

Alliance provides for artists across the county.” (Page 24)

16 HANDS

“Birds & Berries Plate” by Dwo Wen Chen

“The Arts Alliance is an invaluable, one-of-a-kind resource that con-

nects artists and arts organizations with the rest of our community. 16 Hands relies on them to stay informed about cultural events

and issues.” (Page 10)

WEST HURON SCULPTORS

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

“All Ages” by Barbara Melnik Carson. West Huron Sculptors:

Y. Aron, B. Carson, M. Meier, R. Ongaro, J. Rosenberg,

S. Robinson-Heaslip, D. White.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

ANN ARBORLeona Webb ................................. 24West Huron Sculptors .................. 24Gordon White .............................. 25Wild Swan Theater ....................... 25WonderFool Productions ............. 25WSG Gallery ................................. 25

CHELSEABallet Chelsea ............................... 13Chelsea Painters ........................... 13Candace Compton Pappas ........... 14Gwyn B. McKay ............................ 18River Raisin Ragtime Revue ......... 20VEO Art Studio ............................. 23

DEXTERArtistica Gallery ............................ 12Dexter Community Band ............. 15Dexter Community Orchestra ...... 15The Encore Musical Theatre Company ........................ 15Denis Lee ...................................... 15Angela Pierro ................................ 19Village of Dexter Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee .................... 23Lynne Whitney ............................. 25

MANCHESTERCultural Art Strings ....................... 14Nancy Feldkamp........................... 16Riverfolk Music & Arts ................. 20

MILANKim Rhoney .................................. 20Leslie Sobel................................... 21

SALINEArt Meets Business ...................... 11Cynthia Baxter Waterworks Photo Arts ............... 13Envisions Design, LTD ................... 15Carol Hanna.................................. 16 klizaDESIGN .................................. 17HSA Remodeling .......................... 17Linda Kortesoja Klenczar .............. 17Jill Stefani Wagner ........................ 21Stone Arch Arts & Events ............. 22Two Twelve Arts Center ............... 22

YPSILANTISusan Badger Booth ..................... 13Mark Ducker ................................. 15

Jayna Eckler .................................. 15FLY Children’s Art Center .............. 16Mike Gould - Laser Artist ............. 16Susan E. McDowell ....................... 18Riverside Arts Center ................... 20Beth J. Steinkellner ....................... 21Washtenaw Community Concert Band ............................... 23Carolyn Weins .............................. 2489.1, WEMU ................................. 24

BEYOND WASHTENAW COUNTYDolores M. Carlson ...................... 13Clinton Arts Center ...................... 13Kristine M. Cravens ...................... 14CultureSource .............................. 14Jeff DiCenzo .................................. 15Marilyn M. Prucka ........................ 20Joanne Scherf ............................... 21M. Zoe Starkweather ................... 21

GREAT LAKES PERFORMING

ARTIST ASSOCIATES

Photo by: Benjamin Weatherstonp Great Lakes Performing Artists Associates

is a non-profit booking agency that represents the finest Great Lakes

musicians as well as connects those musicians to students in order to teach

skills in decision making, teamwork, and creativity through music.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

“The Arts Alliance provides us with the connections and visibility to

enhance our artistic contributions to the community at large.” (Page 16)

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16 HANDS(734) 761-1110 • 16handsgallery.com407 N. Fifth AvenueAnn Arbor, MI 4810416 Hands offers handcrafted treasures; jewelry and fashion accessories, home goods, garden art, and exquisite gifts—heartfelt creations of uncommon beauty and character, often with a touch of whimsy, many using up-cycled materials.

7 CYLINDERS STUDIO(734) 560-0824 • 7cylinders.com1155 Rosewood Street, Suite AAnn Arbor, MI 48104Providing long-term strategies for effectively utilizing video, building optimized video channels and producing engaging video content.

826MICHIGAN(734) 761-3463 • 826michigan.org115 E. Liberty StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104826michigan is a writing and tutoring center offering free programs to school-aged students in Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and Detroit.

ADESOLA AKINLEYEdancingstrong.comAnn Arbor, MI Akinleye is a dancer and choreographer.

ANN ARBOR ART CENTER(734) 994-8004 • annarborartcenter.org117 W. Liberty StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104The AAAC is the contemporary forum for visual arts courses, conversations, and collaborations, leveraging the power of the creative process to engage minds, expand perspectives, and inspire growth.

ANN ARBOR CIVIC THEATRE(734) 971-2228 • a2ct.org322 W. Ann St. • Ann Arbor, MI 48104A2CT, since 1929, has been providing opportunities for the members of the community to participate in all aspects of theatre and offers presentation of quality theatre performances.

ANN ARBOR FIBERARTS GUILDannarborfiberarts.orgAnn Arbor, MI Membership group that educates and promotes the fiber arts.

ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL(734) 995-5356aafilmfest.org217 N. First StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104The Ann Arbor Film Festival is the longest- running independent and experimental film festival in North America, established in 1963.

ANN ARBOR HANDS-ON MUSEUM(734) 995-5439 • aahom.org220 E. Ann StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104The mission of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is to inspire people to discover the wonder of science, technology, math, art and engineering.

ANN ARBOR PIANO TEACHERS GUILD(734) 665-5346a2pianoteachers.comAnn Arbor, MI Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild offers professional enrichment for piano teachers, performance and financial aid opportunities for students and teachers, student testing and awards programs, Mostly Music Camp and referrals to teachers.“Being at the intersection of arts

and medicine creates interesting opportunities for art integration into a variety of healing environ-ments. We are constantly devel-oping new creative partnerships,

and some of the best ones pop up unexpectedly. The Arts Alliance’s Creative Connection events allow

us to reach out to artists and share information about exhibition,

performance and collaboration opportunities within the world of healthcare as well as to learn

about others.” (Page 23)

U-M HEALTH SYSTEM GIFTS OF ART PROGRAM

“Little Bear” by Betsy Youngquist is part of Gifts of Art’s visual arts program at

the U-M Health System.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

THE ANN ARBOR STREET ART FAIR - THE ORIGINAL(734) 994-5260artfair.org721 E. Huron Street, Suite 200Ann Arbor, MI 48104The original of the four fairs that comprise the Ann Arbor Art Fair, the Street Art Fair surrounds Burton Tower and is recognized for its high quality work.

ANN ARBOR SUMMER FESTIVAL(734) 994-5999a2sf.org310 Depot Street, Suite 3Ann Arbor, MI 48104A2SF is a three-week multi-arts festival offering ticketed and free events, both indoors and out, featuring music, dance, comedy, film, circus and street arts, and family entertainment.

ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA(734) 994-4801a2so.com220 E. Huron Street, Suite 470Ann Arbor, MI 48104Treasured classics and dazzling contemporary symphonic music for all ages on stage and at area schools, libraries, senior and day care centers by areas top professional musicians.

ANN ARBOR WOMEN ARTISTSannarborwomenartists.org4844 Jackson AvenueAnn Arbor, MI 48103Ann Arbor Women Artists is Washtenaw County’s largest organization for artists, with over 60 years of supporting members creative expression—shows, workshops, critique groups and more.

ANN ARBOR YOUNG ACTORS GUILD(734) 926-5629aayag.orgAnn Arbor, MI The program at YAG encourages creativity in both seasoned and first-time actors. The organization is all inclusive; no cuts are made at auditions. YAG also offers comprehensive year-long workshops.

ARBOR OPERA THEATER(734) 332-9063arboropera.comAnn Arbor, MI 48103Arbor Opera Theater presents fully staged operas and musicals each June with recitals, cabarets and other performances throughout the year. Artists also available for private and outreach functions.

THE ARK(734) 761-1800 • theark.org316 S. Main StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104The Ark is a not for profit, live music venue for contemporary and traditional folk and roots music.

ART MEETS BUSINESS(734) 707-5825 • tinyurl.com/ctuaepp • Saline, MI Art Meets Business is a program to help creative entrepreneurs connect with their markets through business skills development, networking and individual coaching.

ART IS IN MARKET(248) 759-8000 • artisinmarket.comBriarwood Mall - 100 Briarwood Circle #125 • Ann Arbor, MI 48108Established in 2005, with a new location in Ann Arbor as of Sept. 2014, Art Is In Market is home of 200+ Michigan Artists under 4 roofs. Unique market of art & gifts for all occasions.

Help support our magnificent sHrine to tHe arts!

Memberships start at $35 and include great benefits, such as discounted film tickets, bar privileges and free admission to member-only events. Visit micHtHeater.org/membersHip

for details.

jOIN THE mICHIGAN THEATER FAmILY...

bECOMEA MEMbER!

ann arbor’s Downtown center for fine film anD tHe performing arts603 e. liberty st. • (734) 668-tiMe • www.Michtheater.org



ARTISTICA GALLERY(734) 426-1500artisticagallery.net3203 Broad StreetDexter, MI 48130Artistica is a unique shop featuring gifts by Michigan artists. Look for the red door by the village clock in historic downtown Dexter.

ARTRAIN, INC.(734) 747-8300artrainusa.org1100 N. Main Street, Suite 106Ann Arbor, MI 48104Delivering world-class arts and cultural exhibitions and education programs to under-resourced communities. Artrain’s current projects include: CriticCar Detroit, Infinite Mirror, Mr. B’s Joybox Express and Paths to Peace.

ARTS IN MOTION DANCE STUDIO(734) 222-6246artsinmotion.net6175 Jackson Road, Suite BAnn Arbor, MI 48104Our mission is to provide quality dance training to students of all ages and levels with an emphasis on self-expression, musicality and artistic integrity.

JILL AULT(734) 665-4601jillault.comAnn Arbor, MI Ault makes transparent quilts of pieced and layered silk organza, often hand-dyed and working from a water theme, celebrating its transparent and shifting color.

www.TheAnnArborArtFair.com

ONE EVENT. FOUR FAIRS.

Comprised of four, award-winning, juried art fairs, this renowned event transforms Ann Arbor into an impressive outdoor art gallery showcasing the best in fi ne art and fi ne crafts.

July 15-18, 2015

“The Clinton Arts Center is striving to be where art meets community. The Arts Alliance is an important

part of community and connection for us.” (Page 13)

CLINTON ARTS CENTER

The Clinton Arts Center is home to studio artists, community

artists and students.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT BALLET CHELSEA(734) 475-3070 • balletchelsea.org1050 S. Main Street • Chelsea, MI 48118Formerly known as Youth Dance Theatre, Ballet Chelsea provides superior dance education and training in ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, ballroom and highland step for ages 3 to adults. Yoga, pilates, and conditioning classes are also offered.

RUTH BARDENSTEINruthbardenstein.com • Ann Arbor, MI Bardenstein’s work includes installation, book art, collage, typography, assemblage and graphic drawings which explore the connections and relationships across scientific, mathematical and artistic disciplines.

DANIEL J. BARRY(734) 355-5433 • danieljbarry.com614 Riverview Drive • Ann Arbor, MI 48104Barry creates fine art oil paintings. CYNTHIA BAXTER-WATERWORKS PHOTO ARTS(734) 678-56194475 Saline Waterworks RoadSaline, MI 48176Baxter has been creating through incor-porating photography into other art media since 2005.

SUSAN BADGER BOOTH(734) 487-1883emich.edu306 King Hall • Ypsilanti, MI 48197Director of the Arts & Entertainment Management/Arts Administration Program at Eastern Michigan University.

BOYCHOIR OF ANN ARBOR(734) 663-5377 • aaboychoir.org1100 N. Main Street, Suite 215Ann Arbor, MI 48104The Boychoir of Ann Arbor offers choral music education and performance opportunities for boys who like to sing and provides choral music performance for our community.

BURNS PARK PLAYERSburnsparkplayers.orgAnn Arbor, MI Community theater for adults in the Burns Park Elementary School area that produces one musical a year and gives profits back to the public schools. They will be producing Singing in the Rain for early 2015.

DOLORES M. CARLSON(248) 624-9132dolorescarlsonart.comNovi, MI Carlson works in acrylics, oils and collages to create abstracts as well as landscapes and portraits. She also does decorative paintings and murals.

CHELSEA PAINTERSchelseapainters.comChelsea, MI Chelsea Painters is a group of talented 2-D artists striving for excellence and who are actively involved in the regional art community. Chelsea Painters host an art fair the first weekend of June.

CLINTON ARTS CENTER(517) 456-5145clintonartscenter.org127 W. Michigan AvenueClinton, MI 49236The Clinton Arts Center offers classes in clay, glass, all painting media, design and color theory, pencil and sculpture. The center is a place where community and art come together.

COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL OF ANN ARBOR(734) 213-2000CMSa2.org1289 Jewett AvenueAnn Arbor, MI 48104Community Music School (formerly known as Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts) provides educational opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

“People grow through interaction. The Arts Alliance generously cre-ates events to promote those. As an artist, I’m really pleased to be part of these efforts.” (Page 16)

JOEL GEFFEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographic artist Joel Geffen shown with one of his most popular images,

“Liquid Sunshine.”

“With the lack of support that the visual arts receive locally it is very important to have the Art Alliance as a resource for artists.” (Page 17)

BILL KNUDSTRUP

“My Cherie Amour”

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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COMMUNITY TELEVISION NETWORK (CTN)(734) 794-6150a2gov.org/departments/communications/ctn2805 S. Industrial Highway, Suite 200 • Ann Arbor, MI 48104Community Television Network provides multimedia resources and programming to serve diverse public interests and strengthen the fabric of the Ann Arbor community.

CANDACE COMPTON PAPPAS(734) 475-6059 • comptonpappas.comWorking in both 2D and 3D, Pappas intertwines her paintings and sculptures using cement, plaster, wax, acrylics, inks, tar and oils.

CORNERSTONE DESIGN(734) 663-7580 • cdiarchitects.com310 Depot Street, Suite 2 • Ann Arbor, MI 48104Creative, responsive architectural services for commercial, non-profit, and multi-family projects, including new construction, renovations and additions. Also residential accessibility projects through our subsidiary, Michigan Accessible Homes.

KRISTINE M. CRAVENSetsy.com/shop/kriscravenspotteryBrooklyn, MI Cravens is a studio potter coming from a fashion design background. She utilizes design elements rather than more traditional glazes, with finishes that often resemble fabric.

CRITICCAR DETROIT(734) 747-8300criticcar.orgc/o Artrain, Inc.1100 North Main, Suite 106Ann Arbor, MI 48104An arts journalism project, CriticCar Detroit interviews participants at arts & cultural experiences to gather reviews and share these voices through social media.

CULTURAL ART STRINGS(734) 223-6876culturalartstrings.orgManchester, MI 48158A division of the Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization, CAS provides string music education for the youth of Manchester. CAS offerings include: private lessons, group classes, summer day camps, quarterly benefit concerts and community outreach concerts.

CULTURESOURCE(313) 831-1151culturesource.org2727 Second Avenue, Suite 147Detroit, MI 48201A professional association of arts and culture nonprofits in seven counties of southeastern Michigan. CultureSource connects audiences to culture, and helps nonprofit organizations to thrive!

DAMIAN FARRELL DESIGN GROUP, PLLC(734) 998-1331dfdgonline.com359 Metty Drive, Suite 4AAnn Arbor, MI 48103Damian Farrell Design Group is an internationally renowned, award-winning architectural firm with a keen interest in creating sustainable living spaces that are healthy; physically, emotionally and spiritually.

DANCING DOG GALLERY(734) 531-6565 • dancingdoggallery.biz302 E. Liberty StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104A fine art gallery in downtown Ann Arbor showing work mainly by local artists including fine art, jewelry, glass, prints and cards. Close to restaurants, theaters and ample parking.

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GREAT CITIES HAVE GREAT PERFORMANCES.

ANN ARBOR IS NO EXCEPTION.

UMS brings over 70 professional music, theater, and dance performances to Ann Arbor

each season. Whether it’s date night, re-connecting with friends, or just taking a

well-deserved break from the everyday, UMS invites you to experience the very best the

world has to offer, right in your own backyard.

Tickets on Sale Now. Explore the full 2014-2015 line-up at ums.org.

LYN DAVIDGE, STORYTELLER(734) 769-6982 • Ann Arbor, MI Storytelling programs for grown ups featuring original, real-life stories to entertain, inspire and surprise. Available to service and social organizations, senior center, church groups and private events.Learn more about Lyn on page 6.

DAVIS GALLERIES LANDSCAPE ART(734) 277-9293 • davisgalleries.comAnn Arbor, MI Steve Davis is an Ann Arbor Artist who paints primarily plein air paintings. He is a member of the Michigan Plein Air Painters.

DEXTER COMMUNITY BAND(734) 426-2734dextercommunityband.orgDexter, MI The Dexter Community Band is an all volunteer community concert band.

DEXTER COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA(734) 726-0070dextercommunityorchestra.orgDexter, MI Musicial group in Dexter dedicated to cultural enrichment through live symphonic music. Dexter Community Orchestra offers a place for volunteer musicians to play and for individuals and families to experience the magic of live classical music.

JEFF DICENZOAdrian, MI DiCenzo is a keyboard player with knowledge of sound equipment, event production and dance bands.

MARK DUCKER(307) 321-7690 • ypsi24.comYpsilanti, MI Ducker is an independent media producer, arts event developer, video storyteller, and director of YPSI 24-Hour Film Shootout.

JAYNA ECKLERjaynaart.com • Ypsilanti, MI Eckler creates with water color, inks and other mixed media concentrating on a central theme of motion within.

THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY(734) 268-6200theencoretheatre.org3126 Broad StreetDexter, MI 48130Professional musical theatre creating quality, original theatrical productions utilizing a unique mixture of Broadway and local talent of all levels, while engaging and entertaining a wide spectrum of the surrounding communities.

ENVISIONS DESIGN, LTD(734) 429-9999Saline, MINonprofit planning, museum design and development.

ETCETERA(734) 665-4573etcetera-sings.orgAnn Arbor, MI Singin’ and Swingin’ the Standards! Etcetera’s four-part vocals and stylized choreography—delivered with a dash of humor—add pizzazz to any special occasion!

FEDEL CREATIVE SERVICES(734) 478-7207mikesscratchpadd.wordpress.comAnn Arbor, MI Fedel is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, improv and graphic artist that is especially interested in public outreach and education around themes of adult ADHD, relationships and sexuality.

“Arts Alliance is an important cultural vector in the Ann Arbor

area. Through this organiza-tion artists find opportunities to connect with the public, and the sense of place here is enriched. The culture of our community

is buttressed by the presence of The Arts Alliance by its consistent support for creativity and art in

everyday life.” (Page 13)

DANIEL J. BARRY

“Vintage Main Street” painting by Daniel J. Barry. For examples of

more work visit danieljbarry.com

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

“Membership with the Arts Alliance helps give me further exposure

outside of Dexter.” (Page 15)

DENIS LEE

“Spice Collector” Oil Painting by Denis Lee. See more at DenisCLee.com

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NANCY FELDKAMPManchester, MI Feldkamp’s watercolor paintings are distinctively modern with abstract effects showing sheep forms in colorful compositions.

FLY CHILDREN’S ART CENTER(734) 217-2228flyartcenter.org40 N. Huron StreetYpsilanti, MI 48197FLY is a non-profit that provides meaningful art experiences to youth in Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

FOUND(734) 302-3060foundgallery.com407 N. Fifth AvenueAnn Arbor, MI 48104Find a creative mix of vintage treasures, jewelry & art from recycled materials and unique gifts at FOUND.

JOEL GEFFEN PHOTOGRAPHY(734) 904-9632Ann Arbor, MI The creation of abstract & close-up fine art. Finding the magical in the mundane.

RUTH GILMORE LANGSruthgilmorelangs.comAnn Arbor, MI Langs is an abstract painter.

JANICE GLANDER(734) 846-4258Ann Arbor, MI Glander creates paintings, drawings, fiber arts and mosaic art.

BARBARA A. GOODSITT(734) 662-6671 • barbaragoodsittstudio.comAnn Arbor, MIGoodsitt is president of Ann Arbor Women Artists. She teaches colored pencil techniques at Washtenaw Community College and with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Exhibits with and member of the Colored Pencil Society of America.

MIKE GOULD - LASER ARTIST(734) 904-0659mikegouldlaserartiStreetcom • illuminatuslightshow.com6415 Crane Road • Ypsilanti, MI 48197Mike Gould is an Ann Arbor area laser artist. He creates kinetic light sculptures, hand-building them from laser diodes, surplus aluminum, plumbing parts and tuna cans.

GREAT LAKES PERFORMING ARTIST ASSOCIATES(734) 665-4029greatlakespaa.org415 N. Fourth AvenueAnn Arbor, MI 48104Developing artists and audiences for the live performing arts in Great Lakes communities.

GUY HOLLERIN’S LOCAL BLUES LOCAL BREWS(734) 769-4323 • hiannarbor.com 3600 Plymouth Rd. (Inside Holiday Inn) • Ann Arbor, MI 48105Local Blues Local Brews featuring live blues music and dancing every Saturday 8pm to midnight.

CAROL HANNAcarolhanna.comSaline, MI Hanna interprets bird songs in paintings by using a visual language that represents the color of the birds and the notes of their songs.

CELEBRATING OUR 30th ANNIVERSARY SEASON

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Bolcom and Morris

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LISA HEADINGS(734) 546-5298Ann Arbor, MI Headings is an avid art explorer who experiments with a variety of media and techniques.

KRISTIN HERMANSON BRIEGEL(734) 994-3097krishermanson.blogspot.comAnn Arbor, MI Hermanson works in a semi surrealistic style inspired by current happenings in life and/or in society, creating paintings based on Tangiers, MC and Detroit, MI.

MS HILL DESIGN(734) 662-1329Ann Arbor, MI 48103Martha Hill is an artist, gardener, researcher, business-owner, water color painter, creator of flower gardens and functional sculptures.

HSA REMODELING(734) 944-3337 • hsa-remodel.com199 W. Michigan Avenue • Saline, MI 48176HSA Remodeling designs creative solutions for homes to solve the owners’ concerns with appearance and functionality.

BONNIE J. KAY(734) 996-8601portfoliosforartists.com/bonniekayAnn Arbor, MI Handweaver of clothing and accessories, home furnishing and wall art.

KERRYTOWN CONCERT HOUSE(734) 769-2999 • kerrytownconcerthouse.com415 North Fourth Avenue • Ann Arbor, MI 48104Kerrytown Concert House (KCH) is focused on community engagement and bringing fine artists and audiences together. An intimate 110-seat venue, KCH is home to diverse musical styles, has a rotating art gallery and hosts recitals, meetings and events.

KLIZADESIGN(734) 478-0771 • klizadesign.comSaline, MI klizaDESIGN provides graphic and web design services ranging from brochures to WordPress websites and more. klizaDESIGN can take care of all your design needs!

BILL KNUDSTRUP(734) 276-2032302 E. Liberty StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104A member of Ann Arbor’s new Dancing Dog Gallery, Knudstrup creates colorful oil paintings focusing on the relationship of one person to another.

LINDA KORTESOJA KLENCZAR(734) 645-8839 • lindaklenczar.comSaline, MI Klenczar uses pure pigment pastels, flowing watercolors and acrylics, painting plein air landscapes and cityscapes. These are a few of her favorite things!

http://www.annarborwomenartists.org/

all artists welcome

Ann Arbor Women Artists is one ofWashtenaw County’s largest and most vital organizations for visual artists.

Our monthly speakers programs are free and open to the public. Members partici-pate in many exhibitions, life drawing studios, critique groups, holiday arts & craft shows, and more. Join us!

- Visit our website - http://www.annarborwomenartists.org/

Want to see your information listed here? Become a member! For more information check out page 27.

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LAILA KUJALA(734) 834-4857lailakujala.comAnn Arbor, MI Kujala creates acrylic paintings, digital art and linoleum prints. The primary theme of her work is mostly peace and love.

LESLIE SCIENCE & NATURE CENTER(734) 997-1553lesliesnc.org1831 Traver RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48105Through innovative science-based educational programs for individuals and groups, Leslie Science & Nature Center educates and inspires children & adults to discover, understand and respect their natural environment.

LIFESPAN RESOURCES, INC.(734) 663-98911212 Roosevelt CourtAnn Arbor, MI 48104Lifespan Resources, Inc. promotes cooperation between generations through the visual arts.

FELICIA MACHESKEAnn Arbor, MI Macheske is an artist working in pastel, oil, acrylic and mosaic. Her art comes from her desire to explore and understand the natural world.

GREGORY MAZURE(734) 645-5635Ann Arbor, MI Mazure is a member of IATSE 395 and a lighting designer.

SUSAN E. MCDOWELL(734) 528-0644suemcd.com • Ypsilanti, MIMcDowell is a commission-

based fused and engraved glass artist.

GWYN B. MCKAY(734) 761-3254gwynmckay.wordpress.comChelsea, MI Artist from Chelsea, MI

MÉLANGE (734) 222-0202melangebistro.com312 S. Main StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104Mélange, centrally located in downtown Ann Arbor, offers a menu with an American metropolitan interpretation of European and Asian cuisines and an extensive wine list. Mélange is also available for catering.

MICHIGAN THEATER(734) 668-TIME (8397)michtheater.orgcinetopiafestival.org603 E. Liberty StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104Ann Arbor’s premiere center for fine film and the performing arts for more than 85 years.

MR. B’S JOYBOX EXPRESS(734) 747-8300joyboxexpress.comc/o Artrain, Inc.1100 N. Main Street, Suite 106Ann Arbor, MI 48104Mr. B’s Joybox Express is a 501(c)3 created by jazz and blues pianist and amateur athlete Mark “Mr. B” Braun to increase awareness of the positive effects of arts and athletics and raise funds for local charitable organizations.

NATIONAL WOMEN’S CAUCUS FOR ART, MICHIGAN CHAPTER(734) 645-9024nationalwca.org; miwca.wordpress.comAnn Arbor, MI 48104WCA Michigan is the local chapter of a national networking organization for women in the arts.

NEUTRAL ZONE(734) 214-9995neutral-zone.org310 E. Washington StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104The Neutral Zone is a diverse, youth-driven teen center dedicated to promoting personal growth through artistic expression, community leadership and the exchange of ideas.

THE PENNY SEATS THEATRE COMPANY(734) 975-0971pennyseats.org2720 White Oak Dr.Ann Arbor, MI 48103The Penny Seats Theatre Company performs outside at Ann Arbor’s West Park every summer and, in partnership with local Ann Arbor businesses, creates a variety of theatrical experiences year-round.

PENNY STAMPS DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN(734) 764-3464stamps.umich.edu/stamps2000 Bonisteel BoulevardAnn Arbor, MI 48109The Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series brings artists and designers to Ann Arbor to conduct public lectures. All programs take place on Thursdays at the historic Michigan Theater and are free of charge and open to the public.

PERFORMANCE NETWORK THEATRE(734) 663-0681pntheatre.org120 E. HuronAnn Arbor, MI 48104Award-winning, professional, regional producing, nonprofit theatre in Ann Arbor with a subscription season of established/new works. Holiday and youth programming, Northern Writers Project and Dark Night programs. A cultural destination.

VICKIE PETERSON MICHALAK(734) 761-4504annarborwomenartists.orgAnn Arbor, MIWith a printmaking background, Michalak’s work includes digital photography and graphic collage enhanced with screen printing,drawing and mixed media. Member of Ann Arbor Women Artists.

ANGELA PIERRO(734) 276-6441angelapierro.comDexter, MI Pierro’s work is inspired by a memory or visceral response to an experience, reflected through the exploration of colour and abstraction. Her work is in private collections in Canada and the U.S.

PIONEER THEATRE GUILD(734) 395-0041ptguild.orgc/o Pioneer High School601 W. Stadium BoulevardAnn Arbor, MI 48103PTG is an extracurricular theater organization committed to theatre arts education and training. Serving +200 Ann Arbor Public School students, students from U-M’s Musical Theatre program and area professionals direct, choreograph and supervise the 4-5 shows presented each year.

“The Encore strives to enhance the support of the arts through-

out Washtenaw County and beyond, and with the wonderful efforts of the Arts Alliance, musi-

cal theatre as well as all forms of art will continue to grow and

thrive. The Encore is proud to be a member of the Arts Alliance.”

(Page 15)

THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

The Encore’s Production of Les Miserables played 5 straight weeks

to sold out audiences, bringing 3100+ visits to Dexter and Washtenaw

County, supporting the economic growth of the community and employing local professionals.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

“Art is in everything; auto design, interior design, architecture, product

design, theater, music, visual arts, etc. All is created.” (Page 17)

LINDA KORTESOJA KLENCZAR

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Structures have infinite interest: reflections, textures, shapes and meaning.


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PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP(734) 822-2112 • pittsfield-mi.gov6201 W. Michigan AvenueAnn Arbor, MI 48108Pittsfield Townships Master Plan incorporates an arts and culture component into the overall community vision— recognizing the importance of arts and culture to the community’s character.

MARCIA POLENBERG(734) 327-1084 • Ann Arbor, MIFigurative ceramic sculptor and painter, Polenberg creates animal, portraits and abstract works at Studio 524, her home on the Old West Side of Ann Arbor.

THE POTTERS GUILD, ANN ARBOR(734) 663-4970 • pottersguild.net201 Hill Street • Ann Arbor, MI 48104The Potters Guild is a cooperative non-profit organization comprising over fifty members. The Guild holds two sales per year at the studio and participates in the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair.

MARILYN M. PRUCKA(734) 755-4860marilynprucka.sharepoint.comMonroe, MI Prucka is a visual artist working in fiberarts, printmaking and mixed media.

TED RAMSAY(734) 327-1084 • tedramsay.comAnn Arbor, MI Ramsay is a figurative painter and handmade paper artist maintaining a studio in Scio Township.

KIM RHONEY(734) 255-0731 • www.kimrhoney.com18415 Mead Road • Milan, MI 48160Rhoney works in oil paint using both painting knives and brushes to create contemporary impressionist works. Rhoney’s studio is located on her family’s rural homestead where she paints what she grows from flowers to chickens to farm fields.

RIVER RAISIN RAGTIME REVUEragtimeband.orgChelsea, MI Internationally recognized ragtime orchestra committed to performing and preserving outstanding American music. River Raisin Ragtime Revue’s fun interactive concerts and educational workshops include exciting music and engaging history.

RIVERFOLK MUSIC & ARTS(734) 223-6876 • riverfolkarts.orgManchester, MI Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization’s mission is to engage the community in music and arts experiences, which nurture creativity and promote cultural diversity. Includes Cultural Art Strings (a youth strings education program) and Manchester Gazebo Concerts (free summer music series).

RIVERSIDE ARTS CENTER(734) 480-2787 • riversidearts.org76 N. Huron Street • Ypsilanti, MI 48197Riverside Arts Center is a multipurpose cultural arts venue providing performance, exhibit, studio and reception space for artists and arts and cultural organizations.

DR. THOMAS ROSENBAUM(734) 395-3305 • trosenbaum.com1952 S. Industrial, Suite C & DAnn Arbor, MI 48104Rosenbaum is an artist and clinical psychologist who loves to paint and draw. Rosenbaum’s work is exhibited at local venues including the Dexter Library.

“The Arts Alliance has provided excellent networking, support

and exposure which has greatly contributed to launching the

studio. At a time when it is dif-ficult for artists and art venues to survive, it is immensely helpful, and they have a really caring, hardworking staff.” (Page 22)

TRUSTART STUDIOS

trustArt studios is a versatile work and exhibition space for artists.

“Etcetera is delighted to be part of the Arts Alliance! The exposure we receive in the Annual Arts and

Cultural Guide is the best marketing we could ask for, and we are happy to support an organization that is the hub of arts and culture in the

local area.” (Page 15)

ETCETERA

A lively octet performing stylized musical revues from the American Songbook...plus a few surprises!

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

JOAN ROSENBLUM(734) 769-0312joanrosenblum.comAnn Arbor, MI Rosenblum is an abstract artist creating colorfield paintings in pastels and oils.

SARAH ROSS(734) 645-5333Ann Arbor, MI Ross is a printmaker with a studio at trustArt Studios in Ann Arbor.

JOANNE SCHERF(248) 544-9394joannescherf.comHuntington Woods, MI Scherf is an international award-winning visual explorer of contemplative imagery.

DAVE SHARP(734) 945-6926davesharp.comAnn Arbor, MISharp is a bassist, composer, and band leader for Dave Sharp’s Secret 7 and Dave Sharp Worlds Trio. Sharp is also the music educator and director of the Jazz and Blues program at Ann Arbor Music Center.

JAMES SIMPSONAnn Arbor, MI Simpson is a glassblower and art enthusiast!

PATTI SMITHteacherpatti.comAnn Arbor, MI Smith is a writer who writes about history, beer, Ann Arbor and its people.Check out Smith’s article on page 6.

LESLIE SOBEL(734) 497-3018 • lesliesobel.comMilan, MI Visual artist doing abstracted landscapes and environmentally-focused art.

M. ZOE STARKWEATHER(248) 245-5276Grand Blanc, MI Starkweather is a writer of grants, short stories, poems and plays, and one of the founding members of the American Tolkien Society.

STEARNS COLLECTION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS(734) 936-28911100 Baits DriveAnn Arbor, MI 48109This collection, comprising well over 2,400 pieces, is one of the most important global instrumental collections in North America, housing instruments from cultures on six continents.

JILL STEFANI WAGNERwww.jillwagnerart.comSaline, MIWagner is a professional watercolor, pastel and oil artist fascinated with light, shadow, form and color, creating landscapes, seascapes, portraits and commissions.

BETH J. STEINKELLNERYpsilanti, MI Steinkellner is an artist and educator specializing in drawing, painting and printmaking.

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STONE ARCH ARTS & EVENTS(734) 429-4221117 S. Ann Arbor Street • Saline, MI 48176Stone Arch Arts & Events is the historic venue for memorable occasions and art.

THE STUDIOTheStudioA2.com1952 S. Industrial Avenue, Suite C & DAnn Arbor, MI 48104The Studio is a retail location with 2400 sq. ft. of gallery, workshop and studio space for artists and budding artists in the community.

THE SUNDAY ARTISAN MARKET(734) 913-9622 • artisanmarket.org315 Detroit Street • Ann Arbor, MI 48107The Sunday Artisan Market is located in the historic Kerrytown District. Open April through December, 11am to 4pm, it offers unique, hand-made arts and crafts. With over 50 artisans, there’s something for everyone!

JOEL SWANSON(734) 330-1521 • joelswansonstudio.comAnn Arbor, MISwanson creates paintings and drawings.

TELLING IT(734) 649-3118lsa.umich.edu/tellingitUniversity of MichiganLSA Residential College-East Quadrangle701 E. University Avenue, Suite 1801Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1245Recognized as an exemplary community-based program for underserved children and youth grades K-12, TELLING IT employs innovative approaches to boost scholastic confidence by using the healing aspect of the arts in concert with evidenced-based educational and social work practices.

TREETOWN MURALStreetownmurals.comAnn Arbor, MI TreeTown Murals (TTM) is a mural & mosaic arts company, specializing in custom & participatory projects for businesses, communities, personal spaces, schools and centers.

TRUSTART STUDIOS(734) 253-2551trustartstudios.com7885 Jackson Road, Suite 1 • Ann Arbor, MI 48103trustArt studios is a creative center and rental space designed to provide a flexible work and learning environment suitable for a variety of creative endeavors. The studio includes private artist studios, a shared ceramic studio and a multipurpose area, which can be used for exhibits or other events.

TWO TWELVE ARTS CENTER(734) 944-2787twotwelvearts.org216 W. Michigan Avenue • Saline, MI 48176Two Twelve Arts Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts center that provides a creative hub for visual & performing arts. Two Twelve also provides theatrical opportunities in their production company, From Around Here Productions.

U-M DUDERSTADT CENTER, GALLERY(734) 763-06062281 Bonisteel Boulevard • Ann Arbor, MI 48109The U-M Duderstadt Center, Gallery exhibits a wide range of creative talents from within the University. Gallery Hours Monday-Friday: Noon-6pm, Sunday: 1-5pm, during the school year.

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U-M HEALTH SYSTEM GIFTS OF ART PROGRAM(734) 936-ARTS (2787) • med.umich.edu/goa300 N. Ingalls Street • Room NI5E06Ann Arbor, MI 48109Gifts of Art brings the world of art and music to the U-M Health System, including exhibit galleries, concerts, bedside art & music and more.

UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY (UMS)(734) 764-2538ums.org; umslobby.org; umsrewind.orgBurton Memorial Tower881 N. University Avenue • Ann Arbor, MI 48109UMS brings an exceptional collection of talent, creativity, performance and passion in the world-class performing arts to engage, educate, transform and connect individuals with uncommon experiences.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MUSEUM OF ART (UMMA)(734) 764-0395umma.umich.edu525 S. State StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48109-1354One of the country’s finest university art museums; UMMA’s world-renowned collection spans many media from historical to contemporary. Free admission.Tuesday - Saturday: 11am-5pm, Sunday: 12-5pm.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY(734) 763-4190 • ummnh.org1109 Geddes Avenue • Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079The Museum has displays of dinosaur and mastodon skeletons, pterosaurs, whales and other fossils, a planetarium and exhibits on Michigan wildlife, anthropology and geology.

VEO ART STUDIO(734) 417-6326veoartstudio.com114 N. Main Street, Suite 8Chelsea, MI 48118VEO Art Studio is a working art studio offering classes, open studio and inspiration.

VILLAGE OF DEXTER ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE COMMITTEE(734) 426-8303Dextermi.gov/arts8140 Main StreetDexter, MI 48130The Village of Dexter Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee supports public art and art activities in Dexter.

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND(734) 252-9221 • wccband.orgYpsilanti, MI A 70 member adult recreational band in its 36th season of providing its members, concert audiences and area communities with quality musical concert band experiences.

WASHTENAW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - ARGUS MUSEUM(734) 769-0070arborwiki.org/argus_museum252 W. William StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48103The Argus museum, under the umbrella of the Washtenaw County Historical Society, features products manufactured by Argus Cameras Inc., and preserves the company’s history by displaying its significant impact on photography, military equipment and Ann Arbor.

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BENJAMIN T. WEATHERSTON(734) 657-7570benjaminweatherston.com313 S. State Street • Ann Arbor, MI 48104Commercial/Editorial Photographer

LEONA WEBB(734) 904-4612leonawebbphotography.comAnn Arbor, MI Award-winning black and white and color photographer. Webb specializes in unusual compositions including: architecture, classic cars, boats, landscapes, industrial furniture and people.

CAROLYN WEINS(734) 717-4308 • carolynweins.comYpsilanti, MIPrimarily a pastel landscape artist, Carolyn also does some artwork in mixed media, acrylic and collage.

89.1, WEMU(734) 487-2229wemu.org426 King Hall- EMUYpsilanti, MI 48197Public radio from Eastern Michigan Uni-versity. Featuring jazz and blues, NPR and local news.

WEST HURON SCULPTORS(734) 646-1865westhuronsculptors.com416 West Huron StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48103The seven members of Ann Arbor’s sculp-tors collective create figurative, portrait and narrative sculpture in a variety of styles, techniques and materials. Commis-sions are welcome.

“Mélange Bistro and Mélange Ca-tering is proud to share in the mis-sion of the Arts Alliance: to make culture and creativity available to

all.” (Page 18)

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GORDON WHITE(734) 332-8967Ann Arbor, MI 48103White is an independent writer and an AEA stage manager with expe-rience organizing non-profit volunteers, events, fundraising, theatre production and advertising sales.

LYNNE WHITNEYDexter, MI Whitney paints oil on canvas; skyscapes, landscapes and other natu-ral phenomena.

WILD SWAN THEATER(734) 995-0530www.wildswantheater.org6175 Jackson Road, Suite BAnn Arbor, MI 48103Delighting family audiences since 1980 with professional, imagi-native performances that blend storytelling, movement and music into magical, accessible experiences. Wild Swan The-ater also offers theater classes and camps.

WONDERFOOL PRODUCTIONS(734) 763-7550 • wonderfoolproductions.orgAnn Arbor, MI WonderFool Productions engages communities in dynamic, educa-tional, collaborative and entertaining public art experiences, and foolishness! Producers of FoolMoon and FestiFools in early April.

WSG GALLERY(734) 761-2287 • wsg-art.com306 S. Main StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104WSG Gallery is an artist-owned fine art gallery in downtown Ann Arbor.

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The Arts Alliance ... advocates for and supports the Creative Sector in Washtenaw County – arts and

cultural organizations, creative individuals and businesses – to ensure that our region

remains a great place to create, live, work, learn, play and visit.

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What we do

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How to become a member

CREATIVE SECTOR MEMBERSHIPS – As a creative individual, organizaton and/or business member you will receive these great incentives:

• Supporting advocacy, facilitation and guidance for Washtenaw’s Creative Sector.• Basic listing and discount on advertising in The Annual Arts & Cultural Guide.• Opportunity to host Creative Connections at your venue.• Additional discounts and promotional opportunities at Arts Alliance events and conferences.

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CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS – Individuals who work within the creative sector producing art & cultural works.

4 $35 (First time member/students) 4 $50 (Continuing member)

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ARTS & CULTURAL, CREATIVE ORGANIZATIONS/BUSINESSES – Organizations/businesses in the creative sector.

4 $50 (Revenue $49,999 or less) 4 $250 (Revenue $750,000 - $1.49M) 4 $100 (Revenue $50,000 - $249,999) 4 $350 (Revenue $1.5M +) 4 $175 (Revenue $250,000 - $749,999)

ALLY MEMBERSHIPS – Ally members are individuals or businesses who understand the significance of arts & culture to our community and support the cause to advocate for and promote arts, culture and creativity in Washtenaw County! Ally members are listed in The Annual Arts & Cultural Guide and receive the same incentives available to Creative Sector Members.

For more information or to become a member contact: 734.213.2733 or [email protected] or visit A3Arts.org

4 $50: Red4 $100: Orange4 $250: Yellow4 $500: Green

4 $1,000: Blue4 $2,500: Indigo4 $5,000: Violet4 $10,000: Purple

Arts Alliance

You have an opportun ity to partner with many creative organizations and individuals in Washtenaw County to express and support the importance of arts and culture in our community by becoming a member of The Arts Alliance. A strong community of members like you keep this vital sector alive and thriving!

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