Special Programming

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Paint and Pour Landscape

with Tayleen Theisen

May 17th, 2026

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Paint and Pour Landscape

Join us for a paint and pour class inspired by the paintings of Shirley VanBenschoten. A fine arts graduate of Siena Heights University she resided in Tecumseh and was president of the Lenawee Council for the Visual Arts when it became the Adrian Center for the Arts.Using acrylic paint mixed with pour medium you will create an abstracted landscape. This class is perfect for those who love nature and thinking outside the box.Shirley’s paintings will be on display in the ACA’s Gallery May 3rd-31st

Date: Sunday May 17, 2-4 pm

 Ages 13 and up

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Embellished Boxes

June 16th, 2026

$40 More Info

Embellished Boxes

In conjunction with Claudia Wallace’s exhibit “Embellished Boxes” at the Adrian District Library she will teach a class on collage. Using a wealth of provided materials and both paper ephemera and small objects you bring you will create a tag and begin transforming a cigar box into a place to keep your treasures. Glues, adding color, painting, and content inspired by words or phrases in addition to material choices will be addressed.

Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Adrian District Library

143 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221

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Starry Starry Night Fundraiser

June 18th, 2026

$100 More Info

Step into a night where creativity shines as brightly as the stars. Starry Starry Night for the Arts is an enchanting fundraising evening inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic masterpiece—celebrating imagination, community, and the transformative power of the arts. Join us beneath a swirl of lights as we raise vital support for programs that spark inspiration, nurture artists of all ages, and keep our creative community thriving.

 

Thursday, June 18th 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm