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Something to decorate the wall, to please the eye, or to provoke ideas and impressions only possible through a visible medium? Whatever the answer is, you can probably find, it somewhere in town. Although it's not New York or Chicago, Ann Arbor does foster a lively en- vironment for art viewing and ap- preciation. From the opulence of the latest Museum of Art extravaganza to the relative seclusion of a Clare Spitler exhibit, area students and residents have plenty to choose from. Last year's highlights included a very successful Frank Stella show and Jon Carsman's fine exhibit at the Degraff- Forsythe Gallery. The material ranges from fine art to ceramics and other crafts, and includes many opportunities for local artists. "We make an effort to have as much variety as possible," says Marsh Chamberlain, executive director of the Ann Arbor Art Association. The Association features work by many Michigan artists, and also sponsors an annual exhibition of work by local high school students. Although students make up a good percentage of the viewing audience, their purchasing power tends to be rather limited. They "help wear out the car- pet, but that's about it," says Len Gambino, director of the highly- respected DeGraff gallery. "Most students just don't have even $50 to $60 to get something to hang on the wall." Gambino and other exhibitors ap- preciate their student visitors, however. And the University environ- ment attracts a level of talent and ap- preciation rarely found in a community of its size. The following is a brief guide to museums and galleries around Ann Arbor. Each place has a distinctive flavor; each has something to show and something to see. Alice Simsar Gallery (301 N. Main; 665- "Galleries are closing left and right, but we're still very healthy," says Heather Reed, assistant director of this proximal and popular gallery. The gallery's strength in the face of a dif- ficult economy rests with its varied clientele (including a large number of students) and a focus on contemporary artists. The emphasis here is on New York area and west coast work by living sculpters, painters, and printmakers. Also notable is the selection of han- dmade paperwork. John W. Mills' equestrian bronze sculpture exhibit is scheduled to open in October. Ann Arbor Art Association(117 W. Liberty; 994-8004) An Ann Arbor fixture since 1922, this non-profit institution provides an im- portant outlet for Michigan artists and offers attractive works at affordable prices. Actually a combination sales- rental and exhibit gallery, the association has a good selection of "everything from $5 ceramics to $600 paintings," says director Chamberlain. Upcoming events include a Septem- ber soup tureen exhibit (in conjunction with a soup recipe contest) and a acoustically renowned Hill Auditorium. Those three buildings, however, are hard to come by in some cases-especially Crisler Arena, which is run by the athletic department. Athletic events, and sometimes even practices, take priority over concerts. Security precautions start long before the show. MEO looks at the "track record" of bands to see how rough concerts in other towns have been, and determines what sort of crowd to 'expect by looking at which outlets are selling the most tickets, says Gilmartin. From there, a "highly organized and dedicated" group of student volunteers to police the auditoriums on the day of the show. "I'm extremely impressed with the way they handle the concert- goers," Gilmartin says. Considering last year's shake-up in major events, one might expect major changes in the system. But Gilmartin says he expects the pieces to fall back into much the same place as before. "There are no plans on my part to change major events," he sayss. Tickets for major event's shows are sold at the Crisler Arena box office, or at the CTC outlet in the Union on a first come, first served basis. There are dif- ferent limits on the number of tickets that can be purchased are set for shows. . Instead of forcing students to skip class or lose too much sleep, the office uses a sign-up system, instead of lines, to distribute its tickets. Students can usually get on the ticket list the day before the show. Then, they have to check in roughly every two hours until tickets go on sale to keep their position in line. Ule ij £tl c t v r i g Thi s i s RUSH S .>. :. . - ... 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