Ann Arbor Art Center

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.