Join us for this exciting one-day event featuring a broad selection of art books from the extensive collection of artist Martha Armstrong. Starting her collection in London in the sixties, Armstrong developed an impressive library from around the world that has been generously donated to the Friends on her behalf. Hundreds of books from prehistoric to contemporary art for sale 50 to 70% off current retail value. There will be plenty of $2 books as well!

Gather ‘round for an evening of informed and informal talks from a friendly neighborhood expert! We’ll have three speakers, each presenting on a different topic and sharing interesting facts that you never knew you never knew! Past Nerd Nite speakers have led deep dives into topics from the legacy of Louis Pasteur, to the origin of elements, to how a trumpet works, to a dissection of romance novel tropes. So bring a friend, grab a drink, and enjoy an evening among fellow nerds. Be there and be square!

Speakers include:

Gather ‘round for an evening of informed and informal talks from a friendly neighborhood expert! We’ll have three speakers, each presenting on a different topic and sharing interesting facts that you never knew you never knew! Past Nerd Nite speakers have led deep dives into topics from the legacy of Louis Pasteur, to the origin of elements, to how a trumpet works, to a dissection of romance novel tropes. So bring a friend, grab a drink, and enjoy an evening among fellow nerds. Be there and be square!

Speakers include: Emma Thornton-Kolbe, Leanne Su, and Kayla Zochowski.

Acclaimed cartoonist Scott Chantler (Bix, Two Generals) pulls back the curtain on the many creative decisions made by comics artists on every single page in order to tell a story that's clear, meaningful, and engaging. For visual storytellers of all ages and abilities.

This event is part of A2CAF, an annual all-ages Comic Arts Festival!

Stop by and make a button to celebrate A2CAF!

This event is part of A2CAF, an annual all-ages Comic Arts Festival!

Stop by and make a button to celebrate A2CAF!

This event is part of A2CAF, an annual all-ages Comic Arts Festival!

Try out a giant floor loom at AACME! Sit down and learn the basics of weaving with this hands-on demonstration guided by a master weaver.

This event is part of the Ann Arbor Creativity and Making Expo. Find out more here. 

Have your face painted to release your inner tiger, butterfly, or any other kind of creature!

This event is part of A2CAF, an annual all-ages Comic Arts Festival!

Take two quick-thinking artists, add a timer and some audience prompts and you'll get an idea of the joy of Quick Draws. It's improvisational cartooning with lots of cheer and courage brought to you by our A2CAF guest artists. Will there be vegetables... on the moon? Dinosaurs... at the dinner table? Sea monsters... running for president? Watch out for the 5-minute Quick Draw Switcheroo!

This event is part of A2CAF, an annual all-ages Comic Arts Festival!

Have your face painted to release your inner tiger, butterfly, or any other kind of creature!

This event is part of A2CAF, an annual all-ages Comic Arts Festival!