"Artist of the Month" for August is Motawi Tileworks

The Art Market "Artist of the Month" for August is Motawi Tileworks, based in Ann Arbor Michigan.

The team at Motawi Tileworks is passionate about making great tile. The company was founded in 1992 by Nawal Motawi. Her motto: It's fun to be good (at what you do)!

These tiles have deep, richly glazed designs. They are designed to be displayed on walls, or a small easel.

"Alhambra" - 4"x 4" ceramic tile by Motawi Tileworks ($39)
available in our Online Store

"Atomic Anemone" - 4"x 4" ceramic tile by Motawi Tileworks ($36)
available in our Online Store

"Skylight" - 4"x 8" ceramic tile inspired by a Frank Lloyd Wright design, by Motawi Tileworks ($67)
available in our Online Store

"Mighty Mac" - 4"x 8" ceramic tile by Motawi Tileworks ($60)
available in our Online Store

"Monarch Butterfly" - 4"x 4" ceramic tile by Motawi Tileworks ($37)
available in our Online Store

"Peony Bloom" 4"x 4" ceramic tile by Motawi Tileworks ($40)

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. 

Face masks are now required for vaccinated, and unvaccinated individuals, to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

Visit the Art Market Online Store anytime at: https://www.theartcenter.org/online-store !

Showing Now at Anton Art Center:                             

"Here Comes the Sun!"  June 26 - August 17. Visit us in person or virtually online for a juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. Juried by Richard B. Reeves.

The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors is one of the oldest self-sustaining women's art organizations in the United States, having been founded by Lillian Burk Meeser on February 23, 1903. Its mission since inception has been to quicken interest in art movements of the day, to stimulate high achievement, active work, and mutual helpfulness among members, and to provide encouragement and support for art students. 

The Anton Art Center is proud to present "Artistic Expressions"  July 24 - August 31. This exhibition consists of 44 selected artworks by 21 artists from the Shelby Township Fine Arts Society  (STFAS).  Their inaugural gallery exhibition is juried by Amy Foster.

The Shelby Township Fine Arts Society was founded in 2001. The purpose of the society is to promote, educate and encourage fine art through monthly meetings , workshops, exhibits and demonstrations. 

Coming Soon to Eastpoint courtesy of Anton Art Center:

Join the Anton Art Center in-person on Saturday, August 14 at 6pm, for our August SatARTday: Music and Dance! with a Hustle Class with old and young alumni of Mount Clemens High School. Featuring Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations! This as a free event open to the public with live music and art activities for the kids! We'll be at Kennedy Park in Eastpointe so bring a lawn chair!

Special thanks to our partner for this program, the Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission.​SatARTdays are presented by First State Bank.