The Gallery

Mission

To serve the campus and the community as a center for art and a catalyst to support instruction, create a space for learning and aesthetic enjoyment, and promote visual and performing arts at Washtenaw Community College.

Current Exhibit

Student Art Exhibition

Jan 25, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025

The annual Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) Region 3 Student Art Show is a juried, state exhibition of K-12 art by students from Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties. This limited time exhibition features over 150 pieces, including 2-D art from all grade levels and 3-D art from high school students.

MAEA Closing Reception

Please join us Friday, February 28 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for the closing reception of Michigan Art Education Exhibition. Selected winners will move on to a state-wide exhibition at Adrian College.

Pippa R., 2nd Grade
Beacon Elementary
Teacher: Kristin Walters

Upcoming Exhibit(s)

The Magic of Being

March 22 - April 30

Artists Kathrine Bullock, Jamie John, and Juniper Wolfenburger share their experiences through the visual arts. Reception with artist talk on April 12, from 3:00 pm. - 4:00 p.m.

Call for Art!
Strength and Grit: Celebrating the Working Class

Strength and Grit: Celebrating the Working Class is an exhibition dedicated to honoring the resilience, determination, and contributions of the working class. It explores the everyday struggles and triumphs of individuals who form the backbone of society. The exhibition aims to highlight a sense of community, identity and pride that emerge from labor. Strength and Grit invites audiences to reflect on the importance of the working class in shaping our society. Through powerful stories and evocative art, this exhibition aims to inspire admiration and recognition for those who embody resilience and determination in their daily lives.

About the Juror: Rob Todd

Rob Todd graduated in 2008 from Eastern Michigan University with a BFA in sculpture and furniture design. Starting in 2012, he became primarily self-employed as a custom fabricator and furniture-maker, launching his business from a rented office inside the Ann Arbor makerspace, Maker Works. Working in wood, metal, and plastics, Todd has focused his efforts and skills as an artist to provide local businesses and individuals, friends and family with well-crafted furniture, signs, and more. Since late 2023, he has been Chief Fabricator for Flutter & Wow Museum Projects in Ann Arbor.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions are open to all local artists.

All mediums and styles are welcome to apply.

Artists must include their contact information (name, email, phone number) with their submissions.

Each submission must be accompanied by a brief artist statement (maximum 200 words) explaining the inspiration, cultural significance, and context of the artwork.

Because of a wide variety of community groups that visit The Gallery, we only display family-friendly works.

Submission Deadline

The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2025. Selected works will be notified by email on May 12, 2025. Drop off dates May 19 - 23 or by appointment.

Exhibition Dates: June 6 - September 10, 2025

Strength and Grit: Celebrating the Working Class will run from June 6 - September 10 at Washtenaw Community College, The Gallery is in the Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

Reception Date: July 11th 2025 5:30-7:30

Important Notes:

Submitted artwork should be available for display for the duration of the exhibition.
Artists are responsible for transportation and delivery of their artwork to and from the gallery.
Work must be ready to hang or gallery ready.

*if you require special installation beyond the typical gallery hanging system please write a comment in the special request space on the google form.

How to Submit

Fill out a Submission Form.

We look forward to receiving your submissions. For inquiries or further information, please contact thegallery@wccnet.edu.