Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston

Call for Art - Disability Pride Art Exhibition
2025-05-30, 2025-05-31, 2025-06-01, 2025-06-02, 2025-06-03, 2025-06-04, 2025-06-05, 2025-06-06 and 2 more dates | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Call for Art – In this Together: Joy & Interdependence in Disability Culture
Join us for our Third Annual Disability Pride Art Exhibition at DNWML.
This year’s exhibition celebrates the beauty of interdependence, the power of community, and the full spectrum of joy within disability culture. We are seeking artwork by disabled artists that reflects the richness of disabled lives – not as isolated stories of struggle or inspiration, but as nuanced and deeply connected, complex, and joyful experiences.
We welcome submissions across all mediums: including visual art, photography, sculpture, video, performance, sound art, mixed media, and more!
Submission deadline: June 8
Exhibition dates July 1 to Aug 15, 2025 during Disability Pride Month at the DNWML Washtenaw Office.
Check out the website (below) for more information and/or to submit a description of your art to consideration in the exhibition.
Check out the flyer: CALL FOR ART Dis Pride 25

DNWML Staff Art Show
2025-06-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-05 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Color Me Impressed!
Artwork by DNMWL staff: Dana DeBord, Rebecca Dooley, Kari Havenaar, Krystina Johnson, Claire Moore, Janeen Mussleman, & Will Purves
Come check out the art Tuesday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm
Reception June 3 from 1p to 2p
Virtual Exhibition & Audio Tour: dnwml.org/staffshow
Check out the flyer: Staff Art Show

Studio Be: Open Studio (in person)
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Studio Be: Open Studio (in person)
Make art and learn about artists and new techniques in a relaxed social environment. Drop-in, open studio style. Try a new material and experiment in the studio alongside your friends.
To receive weekly Art Programming email updates, contact Claire!
Download and print the flyer: Art Program Brochure

!DN! RPG Club
2025-06-04 12:30 - 14:30 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Come Adventuring With Us!
Do you enjoy tabletop role-playing games?
Are you interested in meeting fellow gamers, or perhaps becoming a Games Master (GM) or creating your own RPG content?
Join us twice a monthly for sci-fi and fantasy adventures!
– Drop-in sessions – come once in a while or every time!
– No experience needed
– No materials needed or rules to buy; all materials will be supplied for you
– Ages 18+
Select Wednesdays, 12:30p to 2:30p
In-person session at DNWML – Washtenaw Office
To register, join the mailing list, and/or save a seat in advance contact Will (william@dnwml.org)
Program flyer: RPG Club Flyer

DisScribe Writers Group
2025-06-05 09:30 - 10:45 | Zoom, Virtual
DisScribe Writers Group
Have you always wanted to be a writer?
Are you hoping to improve your writing and editing skills?
Do you need a buddy to keep you on track with your writing goals?
Our open writing group is dedicated to supporting and empowering the creative writing efforts of individuals with disabilities. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, DisScribe offers a welcoming space for sharing ideas, honing your craft, and connecting with fellow writers.
Join us for inspiring workshops, collaborative writing sessions, and valuable feedback that celebrates diverse voices and stories.
Let’s create together!
Download program flyer here: DisScribe Flyer
Specific Thursdays 9:30-10:45am via Zoom
CONTACT/REGISTER
Will – info below

Studio Be: Guided Sessions (in person) SPECIAL
2025-06-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Studio Be: Guided Sessions (in person)
Make art (and friends!) and learn about artists and new techniques in a relaxed social environment. Rotating through different media, we explore materials and processes in a guided manner. No previous experience is necessary. Materials provided.
FOR JUNE: Playing with Watercolor with Guest Facilitator Amy Everett
Learn how to let the paint do its own thing with this unique form of painting!
We’ll start out learning about all the odd quirks that make watercolor paint unique, and then go on to use common household items to create fabulous textures, as well as combining watercolor with other art media to further enhance your art. We’ll be focusing on fun, experimentation and learning new skills each class!
DATES: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: tinyurl.com/StudioBeWatercolor
About the Guest Facilitator Artist
Amy Everett is a lifetime artist and professional graphic designer. Diagnosed with MS in 2006 and finding the Disability Network shortly afterwards, art has always provided a wonderful escape for her. She hopes you’ll enjoy the experimentation process and love the unexpected creations we’ll discover together in this workshop series.
To receive weekly Art Programming email updates, contact Claire!

Download and print the flyer: Playing with Watercolor flyer (1)

Theatre BE - Mini Session
2025-06-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Join Theatre Be as we laugh and learn together!
We’ll be spending each week in this mini session playing theatre games, exploring scene building and improv, and expressing ourselves through acting. We’ll have a supportive and friendly environment where the rules are simple: BE yourself and BE encouraging!
There will NOT be a performance in the mini session; instead we will be having and end of session party for our company!
Every Thursday from May 1 to June 5. June 5th will be the End-of-Session Party
Ages 14+ and all abilities welcome.
No registration required
Program Flyer:Theatre Be Mini Session

Movie Club
2025-06-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, Virtual
Watch a movie, then chat with folks! Join DNWML Movie Club!
How does it work? Each month, watch a planned movie on your own time, and then we get together virtually to talk about it and have some fun! It’s that easy! Movie club sessions include trivia, thought-provoking questions, and laughter.
Monthly on Mondays
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Zoom
Date range: May 19 through August 11, 2025
Anna will let you know the movie to watch for each club meeting.

Plantability Garden Club
2025-06-11 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-06-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Come grow with us!
Our Plantability Gardening Club, led by passionate Master Gardener trainee, Maiyah, invites our nature-loving community members to enjoy the outdoors, explore different plant types, and lean hands-on plant care in a supportive, inclusive environment. Whether you’re new to gardening or already have a green thumb, this is a great way to connect with nature, build skills, and cultivate community
What to bring
To stay comfortable and prepared, please bring:
– A water bottle
– Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
– Weather-appropriate clothing
– Gardening gloves, if you have them
All experience levels are welcome.
Let’s grow something beautiful together!
Check out the program flyer: Plantability Flyer

Sweet Circle Oreos & Candy Club
2025-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, Virtual
Join us for the spring/summer session of Sweet Circle, where we’ll talk cookies, candy, and living with disability.
Sweet Circle is s fun and fantastic opportunity to sample new candy adn cookie flavors and socialize with your peers. Using Oreos and candy as our conversation piece, we will discuss our opinions on seasonal varieties while considering our own personal flavor profiles as individuals.
– Are you double-stuffed compassion, sandwiched with advocacy cookies?
– Maybe you’re dipped in caramel charisma and sprinkled with anxiety?
– Maybe you’re sweet and salty?
– Any combination is welcome!
Each participant will be responsible for purchasing their own candy and cookies for each session
Meet virtually (via Zoom) on the 2nd Friday of each month from 11a to 12p
– May 9
– June 13
– July 11
– August 8
Contact Anna (see info below) to RSVP and get specifics on candy and cookie selections for each month.
Check out the program flyer: Sweet Circle flyer

Theatre BE - Summer 2025
2025-06-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-06-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Let’s create, rehearse, and enjoy theatre magic together!
There will theatre games, script-writing, costume design, singing, dancing, and friendship, ending with an exciting performance opportunity!
We’ll be partnering with the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, where you’ll get to take part in a performance for an audience of friends and the general public. Join us for a special summertime session!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please indicate on registration form whether or not you plan to participate in the final performance. See “website” below for link.

Every Thursday from June 19 to August 14. Breaks on July 3 and July 10.
Dress Rehearsal at the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre: Thursday August 21 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Performance at the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre: Saturday August 23, Matinee Time TBD
Ages 14+ and all abilities welcome.
Program Flyer: Theatre Be Summer 2025 flyer

Nature's Nurture
2025-06-24 12:30 - 14:00 | Zoom, Virtual
Grow with us and discover nature’s benefits with Nature Nurture!
We’ll be cultivating curiosity with this seasonal appreciation of nature.

Collaborative exploration
Gardening and horticulture learning opportunities & experiences
Peer discussions

Virtual meetings on the last Tuesday of the month from 12:30pm to 2pm.
All inclusive, 18+ audience.
Registration required, see (website) link below
Download & print the flyer: Nature’s Nurture flyer
