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.

Audiences enjoy a virtual reality performance by the Philharmonia Orchestra of London.

Ann Arbor audiences can join Philharmonia Orchestra of London onstage via virtual reality

When the Philharmonia Orchestra of London visits Ann Arbor next week, it’ll not only offer audiences the chance to enjoy a performance by a renowned symphony orchestra, but also the chance to join that orchestra — at least virtually.

A promotional image for Dead Media Day at the Ann Arbor District Library.
“Dead Media,” from arcade games to typewriters, to take spotlight in Ann Arbor library event

Attendees at Dead Media Day can explore vintage TVs, VHS tapes, audio cassettes, film, cameras, video games, and more.

The interior of the new CLUSTER Museum in Ann Arbor.
New nonprofit arts exhibition space to open in downtown Ann Arbor

CLUSTER Museum, a new exhibition space for contemporary literary and visual arts, will open Oct. 3 at 307 N. Main St. in Ann Arbor.

"Dry Summer" actor Brian Cox; director Brittany Connors; and actors Laura Mandernack, Sarah Burcon, and Nick Smathers.
“Dry Summer”: Playwright says forthcoming production is “a love letter to Ann Arbor”

Theatre Nova will stage Ann Arbor native Robert Axelrod's play "Dry Summer" Oct. 10-Nov. 2. Learn more:

The John and Susanne Stephenson Ceramic Sculpture Garden.
Renowned Ann Arbor ceramicists’ sculpture garden to open to the public for free special event

John and Susanne Stephenson's artistic legacy will be displayed in "The Complete Collection Unveiled," a free special event Oct. 10-11.

Larry Nisson's backyard garden in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor glass artist to host sale benefiting public art

Ann Arbor glass artist and philanthropist Larry Nisson will host an art show and sale in his backyard garden on Sept. 21, with all proceeds benefiting the Ann Arbor Art Center's Art in Public program.

A performance by Ballet Chelsea.
Ballet Chelsea celebrates 30th anniversary while grappling with financial challenges

As Ballet Chelsea marks its 30th anniversary, the school and performing company faces an ongoing decline in students and federal funding cuts.

Former WEMU-FM Music Director Linda Yohn.
WEMU at 60: How Ypsi’s public radio station became a Washtenaw County musical institution

Ypsi's WEMU-FM is a rarity: a community-oriented radio station that plays over 75 hours of jazz and blues a week. Here's how its format and sound came to be.

Armando Covarrubias works on a piece that will be featured in "Michigan Contemporary Craft" at the Ann Arbor Art Center.
The art of furniture: Ann Arbor exhibit spotlights Adrian woodworking school’s grads

The Adrian-based Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute has teamed up with the Ann Arbor Art Center to highlight furniture as art in an exhibit running Aug. 29-Oct. 5.

John Cameron Mitchell performs at Hill Auditorium in 2019.
As federal arts funding dwindles, challenges of bringing major acts to Washtenaw County grow

Some of Ann Arbor's most prominent arts presenters are facing a financial balancing act as federal support for the arts continues to shrink.

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