Plantability Garden Club
2025-08-20 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-03 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | 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

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Holiday Markets
2025-08-21, 2025-08-22, 2025-08-23, 2025-08-24, 2025-08-25, 2025-08-26, 2025-08-27, 2025-08-28 and 9 more dates | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
CALL FOR ARTISTS: DNWML HOLIDAY MARKETS

APPLY NOW/MORE INFO: tinyurl.com/DNWMLMarket25
Submission deadline: October 12
Join Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston & Dementia Friendly Services for our third annual Holiday Art Market…with TWO OPPORTUNITIES to share your work with the community.
We’re looking for incredible local artists to share and sell their artistic wares with the Washtenaw County community! We will be hosting TWO holiday markets: one in November and one in December. Both will be pop-up style, with set-up and tear-down occurring day-of. This will allow early and last-minute holiday shoppers to find unique gifts for their loved ones.
Open to ALL DISABLED ARTISTS. Juried market with NO table fee.

Acceptable submissions include, but aren’t limited to:

Pottery
Cards
Jewelry
Original drawings Paintings
Art prints
Photographic prints Small sculptures
More!

Market dates:

Saturday, November 15 1:00-4:00pm During/Following Harvest Gathering
Saturday, December 6 1:00-4:00pm

Accepted artists can choose to participate in one or both markets!
Location:
Disability Network WML 3941 Research Park Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734)971-0277
Contact:
Contact Arts & Rec Manager Claire – claire@dnwml.org

Download the Call flyer: Call for Artists HOLIDAY Market Flyer 2025

Disability Pride Art Exhibition
2025-08-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Third Annual Disability Pride Art Exhibition
In This Together: Joy & Interdependence in Disability Culture
Join us for our THIRD Annual Disability Pride Art Exhibition at Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston.
In a time of upheaval, of unrest, of daily uncertainty at best, I asked artists to emphasize the jubilance and support they experience as members of the disability community.
Our rebellious JOY, our laughter, our playfulness, our ability to build local and national systems of INTERDEPENDENCE, to seek camaraderie, and truly connect with one another–those choices are defiant, radical, revolutionary.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a guided tour, please contact: Arts & Recreation Manager, Claire Moore – claire@dnwml.org
EXHIBITION DATES
July 7 – August 15, 2025
Reception July 26 during our Annual ADA Celebration
GALLERY BE
Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston 3941 Research Park Dr | Ann Arbor, MI 48108
HOURS
During business hours | Tuesday – Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm
VIRTUAL EXHIBITION
dnwml.org/dispride25

Studio Be: Guided Sessions (in person)
2025-08-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-04 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.
To receive weekly Art Programming email updates, contact Claire!

Download and print the flyer: Art Program Brochure

Theatre Be: Dancing Through Life
2025-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 | AA Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
Theatre Be: Dancing Through Life in partnership with Ann Arbor Civic Theatre

Come enjoy the first ever public performance DNWML’s Theatre Be, at the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre!
In the magical land of IZ, students are excited to show off their skills at Emerald Talent University, but the Troublemakers have a different focus for the school year…Dancing Through Life!

Saturday, August 23
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
322 W. Ann Street Ann Arbor, MI
Performance: 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Afterglow 3:00 – 3:45 PM

Ticket Sales
Friends & Family – August 8
General Public – August 15
Limited seating. $5 per ticket.

To Purchase Tickers
Email Director Robin Bennett – robin@dnwml.org

Studio Be: Virtual
2025-08-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, Virtual
Studio Be: Virtual

The Zoom version of our popular Art Class. Just as social, fun, and creative as the in-person option! Open studio style: share what you’re working on, get feedback, or just chat all things art (and beyond!)
Zoom link given upon contacting Claire.
To receive weekly Art Programming email updates, contact Claire!
Download the program flyer here: Art Program Brochure

Nature's Nurture
2025-08-26 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

Studio Be: Open Studio (in person)
2025-08-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-03 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

Sweet & Salty Circle
2025-09-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, Virtual
Sweet & Salty Circle
Are you double-stuffed compassion, sandwiched with advocacy and dipped in cheddar flair?
Maybe you’re caramel charisma with a side of salty sass?
Or sweet, crunchy, bold, and beautifully unique?
Any combination is welcome!
Join us this Fall session of Sweet & Salty Circle, where we’ll dive into cookies, candy, chips, and conversation, all through the lens of living
with disability.
Sweet & Salty Circle is a fun and fantastic opportunity to sample new treats and socialize with your peers. Each month, we’ll alternate between sweet and salty snacks to use as our conversation piece. Along the way, we’ll explore seasonal flavors, and we’ll get to reflect on our own personal “flavor profiles” as individuals.

Selected Fridays 11AM-Noon Virtually on Zoom
Upcoming sessions:

Sep. 5 – Salty
Oct. 24 – Sweet
Nov. 21 – Salty
Dec. 19 – Sweet

Registration required.
Contact Anna – anna@dnwml.org to RSVP and get specifics on sweet and salty treat selections for each month
Each participant will be responsible for purchasing their own treats ahead of each session
Sweet and Salty Circle flyer
