The Ann Arbor Art Center is a 501c3 non-profit community arts organization with a downtown gallery located in the historic Walker Building at 117 West Liberty in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan.
MISSION
Since 1909 the Ann Arbor Art Center has been sparking creativity in people of all ages and artistic abilities. Our mission:
“to be a contemporary forum for the visual arts through education, exploration, collaboration and exhibition, and to engage minds, expand perspectives and inspire growth in students of all ages, teachers, artists and the community.”
Through innovative programming, provocative exhibitions, wide-ranging learning courses, and a gallery shop offering handmade artworks, the Art Center engages over 60,000 people annually in exploring the arts.
HISTORY
Established in 1909 as the Ann Arbor Art Association, this vibrant and enduring visual arts organization has served to enrich the lives of countless community members in a wide variety of ways through the years. Follow the link below to learn more about the history of the Art Center and the milestones in its ongoing development through our historical timeline.
Web site: http://annarborartcenter.org
Marie Klopf is the president and CEO.
Marie’s management experience and education are well suited to lead the Art Center to effectively accomplish its mission. In 2005 she founded iSupplyCon where she provided strategic advisory and business development services to a variety of businesses throughout Michigan. She has a masters in Administration and a Bachelors of Science in Engineering.
Summer camps
https://www.annarborartcenter.org/education/creativity-camps/
Year-round art classes for children and adults
https://www.annarborartcenter.org/education/upcoming-classes/
Board of directors
As of February, 2020
CHAIR
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JPAUL DIXON
Senior Vice President, Hylant Insurance
VICE-CHAIRS
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PETER BAKER
Creative Director, Duo Security
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ANNE COOPER
Sr. Director, Principal Gifts, Retired, UMHS
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ADAM LINKNER
Attorney, Hooper Hathaway
TREASURER
DOUGLAS GROSS
CFP, Branch Manager, Raymond James
SECRETARY
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NAKIA JOHNSON
Senior Manager Global Customer Care, Google
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Directors
TOM BRAY
Converging Technologies Consultant, University of Michigan
JUSTIN HERRICK
Entrepreneur and Restaurant Owner
CHRISLAN FULLER MANUEL
Artist
LISA SAUVE
Principal & Co-Founder, Synecdoche Design Studio
ELLIE SERRAS
Community Leader
JIM SIMPSON
Director of Product Management, DUO Security
ROBIN SUTER
Community Leader
MICHAEL WATTS
Co-Founder/Managing Director, HOOK Studios
YUJIA ZHOU
Manager, Investment and Reliability Strategy, Distribution Operations, DTE Energy
