Washtenaw Arts

This series focuses on arts and culture in Washtenaw County. It is made possible by the Ann Arbor Art Center, Destination Ann Arbor, Larry and Lucie Nisson, the University of Michigan Arts Initiative, and the University Musical Society.

A performance of "Dimanche."

Actors and puppets depict the end of the world in Belgian performance coming to Ann Arbor

"Dimanche" uses puppetry, mime, video, and multiple kinds of theater to tell the everyday story of the end of the world.

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble.
Detroit music icon Don Was to kick off tour with new Pan-Detroit Ensemble in Ann Arbor

Detroit bassist and producer Don Was will kick off the "Groove in the Face of Adversity" tour with his newest group, the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, on Jan. 9 and 10 at Ann Arbor’s Blue LLama Jazz Club.

Schmaltz performs at North Star Lounge in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor “modern klezmer” band Schmaltz tackles first album after years of live shows

After several years of regular gigging, Schmaltz's members decided to replicate a live environment while recording their first studio album.

Artists Krista Skytta and Avery Williamson in front of their mural at Mitchell Elementary School in Ann Arbor.
Local artists’ project engages community in painting 10 murals across Ann Arbor and Ypsi

Artists Avery Williamson and Krista Skytta have collaborated on 10 community mural painting projects since April.

Creative Washtenaw Executive Director Chloe Crowther.
Q&A: New Creative Washtenaw director seeks to strengthen collaboration, data collection in arts community

We chatted with Creative Washtenaw Executive Director Chloe Crowther about her vision for her organization and Washtenaw County's arts scene.

Christian Stanley's new mural at Liberty Plaza in Ann Arbor.
3 new public art installations in Ann Arbor and the stories behind them

We chatted with the artists behind three new Ann Arbor public art installations to learn about the background and creative process behind them.

Forge Theater Collaborative Community and Studio Space.
New collaborative theater space in Ann Arbor offers cabaret-style stage for rent

Forge Theater Collaborative Community and Studio Space offers a small-stage, cabaret-style theater open for community members producing their own works.

Cartoons of U.S. presidents by Pat Oliphant.
Documentary on Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist set for Ann Arbor premiere and director Q&A

A new documentary traces the life and work of cartoonist Pat Oliphant, "with all his human frailties … and spectacular career," in director Bill Banowsky’s words.

The Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra rehearses.
National Endowment for the Arts cuts have big repercussions for Washtenaw County arts

Washtenaw County arts institutions are responding to widespread NEA grant cuts and rescissions this year after President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the agency.

Visual artists of Michigan music scene take spotlight in event organized by Ann Arbor photographer

Organizer Chuck Marshall describes his upcoming event as “a showcase for the visual artists in Michigan music,” including poster artists, concert photographers, album cover artists, and more.

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