Open Call for Exhibition at A2AC Gallery

The Ann Arbor Art Center (A2AC) announces an OPEN CALL for artist submissions to Sharing Space, the inaugural exhibition of the A2AC Gallery 2022 Season. Over the last two years, the meaning and feeling of “space” has dramatically shifted for many of us. Whether at home or in public, we have developed new ways to engage with each other, our lived environments, and our own physical (and virtual) presence. Sharing Space invites us to reflect on themes of intimacy, distance, connection, and comfort: How do we think about space and place in times of isolation or transition? How do we make space(s) for ourselves and others? Finally, how can art making and creative expression help us to reimagine our shared spaces and craft more inclusive social environments?  The exhibition (May 19 - July 8, 2022) will coincide with the grand opening of the Art Center’s new 1200 sq. ft. street-level gallery and renovated studio spaces, located in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor.  Sharing Space will be the first of a series of exhibitions that will play a central role in the Art Center’s mission to develop the A2AC Gallery into a shared space for collaboration, encounter, and expression. During the exhibition, the Center will partner with artists to organize related programming designed to invite audience participation, engage local communities, and inspire conversation. Visits to the exhibition will also be featured in the A2AC Gala, an annual event which brings together philanthropists, patrons of the arts, and individuals dedicated to supporting the local arts ecosystem. Honorarium: Accepted artists will be offered an honorarium of $100 to help defray the costs of production and shipping/transportation. The A2AC aims to foster inclusive exhibition opportunities; we will work with accepted artists to locate additional financial support where necessary.