Arts & Culture

Coverage of visual arts, performing arts, cultural events, and artistic entrepreneurs.

A poster for the Paper Paper Art Book Fair in Ann Arbor.

New Ann Arbor art book fair will spotlight small presses and local artists

The Paper Paper Art Book Fair at the CLUSTER Museum in Ann Arbor will feature a few dozen art book vendors.

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Students and staff rehearse a production of "The Little Mermaid" at the Professional Youth Theater of Michigan.
“So many kids want to do this”: Ann Arbor and Ypsi’s youth theater companies prioritize accessibility

The youth theater scene in Washtenaw County is a vibrant and collaborative network, offering young performers a range of opportunities.

Pianist Christian Sands is one of 10 who will play Philip Glass' complete piano etudes at Hill Auditorium.
10 pianists to perform all 20 of Philip Glass’ piano études in Ann Arbor show

A single evening will bring together 10 pianists, 20 short compositions, and a wide spectrum of musical voices.

A still from "Skate Witches" by director Danny Plotnick, who will be the Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti's first visiting filmmaker. "Skate Witches" will have a 40th anniversary screening at the festival on April 18.
Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti returns with first guest filmmaker and new programs

The Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti will return on April 16-18 with a mix of new programming, expanded community partnerships, and a continued emphasis on grassroots filmmaking.

Concept art for a mural at B-Cubed Bakery in Ypsilanti Township.
Residents plan mural for Ypsi Township bakery

Residents of Ypsilanti Township's Gault Village neighborhood plan to show love for locally-owned B-Cubed Bakery by painting a mural on the bakery building.

"Portal to the Imagination" by Rocco Pisto will be featured in the Michigan Water Color Society's upcoming show at the Ann Arbor Art Center.
Michigan Water Color Society to showcase signature members’ work in Ann Arbor exhibition

The Michigan Water Color Society will showcase its members' work in Ann Arbor for the first time in decades in an upcoming exhibition at the Ann Arbor Art Center.

FestiFools founder Mark Tucker at FestiFools 2024.
20 years of FestiFools: Founder Mark Tucker looks back on Ann Arbor’s beloved puppet parade

We chatted with FestiFools founder Mark Tucker about the unlikely origins and enduring spirit of the community puppet parade.

A poster for the "Visceral Soup" exhibit at 22 North Gallery in Ypsilanti.
EMU grad students showcase their art in “Visceral Soup” show in Ypsi

The new art show “Visceral Soup" features work from 11 Eastern Michigan University Master of Fine Arts students working across ceramics, painting, installation, and mixed media.

Director Trevor Zhou in Ann Arbor's Nickels Arcade.
“Ann Arbor” film will explore director’s complex relationship with the city he grew up in

Trevor Zhou's debut feature "Ann Arbor," which begins shooting this spring, is rooted in memory, identity, and the question of who one might have been if life had taken a different path.

25 years of celebrating LGBTQ+ cinema: Ann Arbor Film Festival’s Out Night marks big anniversary

This year marks a major milestone for the Ann Arbor Film Festival’s annual showcase for queer cinema.

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