Ann Arbor Art Center
About
Community Art Center with Youth Programs in Downtown Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor Art Center has served the Ann Arbor arts community for over a century, offering classes, camps, exhibitions, and events for all ages. Youth programming runs year-round across drawing, painting, and ceramics.
Programs for Ages 3 and Up
Classes and camps cover multiple mediums in age-appropriate formats. Programs include:
- PlayLab (ages 3-12, free drop-in workshops with caregiver)
- Family Friday Classes (ages 5+, weekly 90-min sessions)
- Clay Together (ages 5+, Sunday morning multi-week series)
- Youth Creativity Camps and Youth Clay Camps (spring break and summer)
- Teen Camps (separate track for older students)
What's Included
- All materials provided for classes and camps
- Camp scholarships available
- Art parties available for private bookings
Experience
Programs are organized by age and skill level, from toddler drop-in sessions to structured multi-week clay courses. The center's downtown location makes it a consistent hub for arts education in Ann Arbor.