Events
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
July 2018
Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »CANCELED Wonderful Wetlands – Sensational Nature Youth Ed Program
EVENT CANCELED. Wetlands are an important natural resource. They filter water, provide homes for many different animals and are home to beautiful plants. Explore the amazing world of wetlands and learn how you can protect the wetlands near you. 18-ye-07 $8.00/child includes activities and materials. Ages 4-11.
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
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Things with Wings
A family-friendly program featuring crafts, face-painting, butterflies, birds of prey, and more. Free.
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »August 2018
Nature’s Sketchbook – Sensational Nature Youth Ed Program
Nature has always been inspiration for art, sketching and using watercolors help us focus on the beauty and subtle features of the natural world. Come for a relaxed morning of sketching along the trail and create a sketchbook to take home. 18-ye-08. $8.00/child includes activities and materials. Ages 4-11.
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
Find out more »Art Exhibit: On the Wing
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 12, 2018
After years of artistically exploring the human condition, Astrid Monique Padilla has retrained her creative lens on another species to ask “What are the visual narratives underlying the Aves condition?”. In the arts, birds are often decorative--portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphized-- often considered only in relation to people. In “On The Wing: Michigan’s local and migratory birds” Astrid’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. This work was made possible thanks to collaborations with many of Ann Arbor’s local ornithologists,…
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