Gallery Space

Chalkboard sign on lawn in front of a porch. Reads: "Bellies of Beasts, a solo exhibition by Janet Nelson, opening reception today, 6-9 PM."

The Space

Bright room with two wicker armchairs, white cushions, a standing lamp, light curtains, and a hardwood floor.
Living room with hardwood floor, stone fireplace, wicker chairs, and a rug; dining room visible through doorway.
Interior of a room with two wicker chairs, a wooden tripod lamp in between, and windows with sheer curtains. Art prints are hanging in the windows.

Curated Events and Programming

Happenings

Thank you everyone for coming out today for Sarah’s fabulous workshop! We believe everyone had such beautiful take aways 🙏 Thank you for sharing and practicing presence with observations and drawing. . Stay tuned for more exciting offerings!
Join us, Thursday the 24th, from 6 to 8:30 pm, to discover the magic of combining poetry and collage with the Risograph. You will leave with your own collection of unique, hand-crafted prints that tell your story in a way words alone cannot. . . . #r

Calls for Artwork

Visit out our Instagram page @dzanc_house for information on upcoming exhibitions and calls for artwork.

Past Exhibitions

Ypsi, What’s Your Story? Exhibition

January 10–January 31, 2025

About: A celebration of the power of storytelling through poetry, essays, and the visual arts.

Featured Artists: Amanda May Moore, Ariel Mallett, Emily Marinaro, Emily Mills, Emma Rae Humphrey, Erika Ventura, Gamila Elshobary, JD Green, Jerri Lynn, Jo Tek, Kelz, Lauren Massenrant, Mady Cantrell, Mahsa Khazeni, Mason Ostby, Nathan Emmet, Sandee Rodriguez, Sierra Powdhar, Sonya Luna, Steve Leggett

Two people viewing colorful artwork in a gallery, featuring a painting of a person with numbers surrounding it and another piece with a rainbow and stars.
Two people viewing framed artworks on a gallery wall.
A person taking a photo of a surreal painting featuring a large skeleton, birds, and clouds over a cityscape. Another artwork with a silhouette and star patterns is displayed nearby.
Two people standing in an art gallery discussing paintings of insects on the wall.
Two women smiling in front of a skeleton painting at an art gallery, with one woman wearing glasses and a patterned green dress, the other in a sweater and jeans.
Person sitting on a stool reading a book in a gallery with artwork on the walls and a large framed piece on the floor.

Andrea Lozano’s Solo Exhibition

December 15, 2024–January 5, 2025

About: Lozano is known for her traveling practice of urban sketching. Much of her work includes scenes of Ann Arbor and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

A woman in a purple sweater holding an artwork in an art gallery setting with framed pictures on the wall.
Two people looking at and pointing to framed artwork on a wall.
Two people in a room; one is holding a notebook, the other gesturing while standing on a wooden floor.
Two people standing in front of a fireplace, viewing a book or document. Several paintings hang on the wall above the fireplace, and an empty dining area is visible in the background.
Four people standing indoors, one holding an open sketchbook with drawings.
Two people standing in front of framed artwork on a wall, smiling, with one wearing a purple sweater and the other in a black cardigan.

Janet Nelson’s “Bellies of Beasts” Solo Exhibition

October 5, 2024–November 30, 2024

Artist’s Statement: Daydreams can lead to new realities. New realities can lead to unknown possibilities, paths, moons, goons and creatures.

There’s nothing to hide from in a day dream. Light pours in from all angles and you get out of your own way. Guided by your longing stomach, you eat the dream like a snack.

Three abstract paintings with black backgrounds hang on a beige wall. The artworks feature vibrant patterns and shapes in blue, red, and other colors. Each painting is mounted using wooden strips and hooks.
A person in a sweater and patterned pants looks at three paintings on a wall.
Person photographing abstract wall art with a smartphone
Three people standing and talking in a room with wooden flooring, near a desk and a window with curtains.

Current Exhibition

If you are interested in visiting out our gallery exhibition outside of our opening and closing receptions, please email gallery@dzancbooks.org to schedule an appointment.