Let’s Celebrate!
A community celebration of young voices in our community!
Wednesday, May 7
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
U-M Museum of Art
Hear inspiring stories from young writers, see the art that inspired their writing, and celebrate creative exploration
WHERE
UMMA
(U-M Museum of Art)
525 S. State St
Ann Arbor
WHEN
Wednesday, May 7
5:30 – 7:30pm
GETTING THERE
Free parking near the museum @ Thompson St. parking garage, 500 Thompson St. (after 4:45)
or
Free shuttle from Erickson, YIES, Holmes, and Estabrook (meet in front of your school at 4:45; look for a sign that says “UMMA/826 Event”)
Help 826michigan and the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) celebrate seven years of partnership!
Each year, every third grader in the Ypsilanti Community Schools district gets an in-school visit and a field trip to the art museum at the University of Michigan. The visit includes transformative workshops where we teach Ypsilanti third graders how to “jump into” a piece of art and write about their experience there.
What To Expect
Performances from Ypsilanti Community Schools 3rd grade authors!
Art activities for all ages!
Free Pizza, Veggies, Fruit, and Cookies!
(RSVP for this event is encouraged but not required.)
Transportation Options
Drive and Park: Free parking will be available at the Thompson Street Parking Garage starting at 4:45 p.m.
Three minute walk to the art museum.
Take a Shuttle Bus: We are offering free shuttle buses from Ypsilanti schools directly to the museum. All families are invited to take the shuttle most convenient for them.
Holmes, YIES, Erickson, & Estabrook
Meet in front of your school at 4:45 p.m. (look for a sign that says “UMMA/826 Event”). Buses will leave promptly at 5.
Buses will depart museum at 7:30 p.m. to return to schools