Dhamrades
Collaborative space for radicals to discuss and practice Buddhist teachings (BuddhaDhamma), especially at the intersection of spiritual and political science.
Discussion and 20-minute meditation.
No experience necessary, come as you are!
Figure Drawing
All skills are welcome!
We recommend you bring your preferred drawing utensils and a sketchbook/large drawing pad.
$20 fee to cover the model as well as the space and light refreshments
Dzanc Community Poetry Series - Keith Taylor
Enjoy a reading with renowned local poet and author Keith Taylor.
Keith Taylor is originally from Western Canada, but has lived for the past 50 years in Michigan. For many years, he traveled widely and worked a number of jobs-- a camp-boy for a hunting outfitter in the Yukon, as a dishwasher in southern France, a housepainter in Indiana and Ireland, a freight handler, a teacher, a freelance writer, the co-host of a radio talk show, and as the night attendant at a pinball arcade in California—before settling in Ann Arbor, where he worked in bookstores for many years, then teaching writing at the University of Michigan. He has authored or edited 20 books and chapbooks.
In 2024 he published two books—All the Time You Want: Selected Poems, 1977 – 2017 with Dzanc Books, and What Can the Matter Be? with Wayne State University Press, which was named a 2025 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan and was a finalist for the Foreword/Indies Poetry Book of the Year. His poems, stories, reviews, essays and translations have appeared widely in North America and in Europe. Seven years ago he retired from the University of Michigan, where he taught Creative Writing for 20 years.
Taylor has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs. He was twice named Artist-in-Residence at Isle Royale National Park.
Silent Sustained Reading
A coveted time to simply focus on reading!
Bring your favorite book, snack, or drink, and we will have space to spread out and enjoy reading in the company of others who also love to read. All peoples and ages are welcome.
Collage & Chill
No theme. No agenda. Just collaging.
Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own as well!
Suggested donation of $5
Fiber Arts
Want to meet with other artists who also crochet, knit, embroider, etc?
Join us and be in community as you engage in your work!
Figure Drawing
All skills are welcome!
We recommend you bring your preferred drawing utensils and a sketchbook/large drawing pad.
$20 fee to cover the model as well as the space and light refreshments
Collage & Chill
No theme. No agenda. Just collaging.
Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own as well!
Suggested donation of $5
Figure Drawing
All skills are welcome!
We recommend you bring your preferred drawing utensils and a sketchbook/large drawing pad.
$20 fee to cover the model as well as the space and light refreshments
Collage & Chill
No theme. No agenda. Just collaging.
Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own as well!
Suggested donation of $5
Fiber Arts
Want to meet with other artists who also crochet, knit, embroider, etc?
Join us and be in community as you engage in your work!
Silent Sustained Reading
A coveted time to simply focus on reading!
Bring your favorite book, snack, or drink, and we will have space to spread out and enjoy reading in the company of others who also love to read. All peoples and ages are welcome.
Figure Drawing
All skills are welcome!
We recommend you bring your preferred drawing utensils and a sketchbook/large drawing pad.
$20 fee to cover the model as well as the space and light refreshments
Collage & Chill
No theme. No agenda. Just collaging.
Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own as well!
Suggested donation of $5
Collage & Chill
No theme. No agenda. Just collaging.
Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own as well!
Suggested donation of $5
Guided Group Breathwork
A group session of gentle, connected breathing and breath holds with music, guided by Jackie Miller, certified breathwork facilitator.
Experience the power of activated breath energy and non-ordinary state breathwork, and learning supportive breathing techniques. FREE, donations welcome. For 18 and older only.
For more information: thisbreath.com
Figure Drawing
A special spooky & seasonal edition. All skills are welcome!
We recommend you bring your preferred drawing utensils and a sketchbook/large drawing pad.
$20 fee to cover the model as well as the space and light refreshments
Fiber Arts
Want to meet with other artists who also crochet, knit, embroider, etc?
Join us and be in community as you engage in your work!
Dhamrades
Collaborative space for radicals to discuss and practice Buddhist teachings (BuddhaDhamma), especially at the intersection of spiritual and political science.
Discussion and 20-minute meditation.
No experience necessary, come as you are!
Collage & Chill
No theme. No agenda. Just collaging.
Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own as well!
Suggested donation of $5
Ypsi Photo Walk
A monthly time to connect and create with local photographers. All skill levels and cameras are welcome to participate.
Meet outside Dzanc House (402 S. Huron St,. Ypsilanti MI 48197) and we’ll walk from there.
Silent Sustained Reading
A coveted time to simply focus on reading!
Bring your favorite book, snack, or drink, and we will have space to spread out and enjoy reading in the company of others who also love to read. All peoples and ages are welcome.
Figure Drawing
All skills are welcome!
We recommend you bring your preferred drawing utensils and a sketchbook/large drawing pad.
$10 fee to cover the model as well as the space and light refreshments
Party Animals FUNdraiser!
Party Animals is going to be an event you’re not going to want to miss! For one day only, we will have disco chickens in the gallery for a fun disco and chicken themed celebration.
You can register to be the DJ for 30 minutes and spin vinyl with the help of DJ Batz or simply attend and dance your little heart out! There is a small $10 cover to help with fundraising efforts for all of the work we do at Dzanc House, including accessible art programming as well as free youth and children’s poetry programming!
There will be a best dressed competition for the following three categories:
Disco
Chicken
Disco-Chicken!
So, get ready!
Fiber Arts
Want to meet with other artists who also crochet, knit, embroider, etc?
Join us and be in community as you engage in your work!
Dhamrades
Collaborative space for radicals to discuss and practice Buddhist teachings (BuddhaDhamma), especially at the intersection of spiritual and political science.
Discussion and 20-minute meditation.
No experience necessary, come as you are!
Collage & Chill
No theme. No agenda. Just collaging.
Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own as well!
Suggested donation of $5
Guided Group Breathwork
A group session of gentle, connected breathing and breath holds with music, guided by Jackie Miller, certified breathwork facilitator.
Experience the power of activated breath energy and non-ordinary state breathwork, and learning supportive breathing techniques. FREE, donations welcome. For 18 and older only.
For more information: thisbreath.com
Closing Reception for "Our Streets" | Gallery Exhibition
Opening Reception: Friday, September 5th, 6-9pm
Closing Reception: Friday, September 26th, 6-9pm
Gallery Hours: Saturdays, September 6th, 13th, and 20th from 4-6pm