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Riverside Arts Center is excited to bring a robust season
of exhibitions to Ypsilanti.
This September starts with a smash with the opening of two exhibitions: “Layered Conversations,” our Artist in Residence exhibition, and the Washtenaw Community College Faculty Exhibition. Join us September 6th from 5-7 for the opening receptions for both shows.
We currently have two calls for art open for this year’s gallery season: “Anything But… Canvas,” and “Solstitum: The Sun Stands Still.” Visit our website for more information and to apply!
Riverside’s Holiday Art Fair returns this November! We are currently accepting applications for vendors for this year. Visit our website for more information and to apply!
This year, we are proud to partner with Washtenaw Community College, Ypsilanti Community Schools, and the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County to bring you art reflective of our beautiful community.
Current Exhibitions
Anything But… Canvas. Juried Exhibition.
Anything But... Canvas Juried Exhibition About the showThe Anything but… exhibition is the first in the annual “Anything but…” series curated at RAC. This exhibition series asks artists to omit various prominent art materials. This show challenges both artists...
2024 – 2025 Gallery Season
september: layered conversations: artist in residence exhibition
9/6/24 — 10/4/24, off center, opening reception: 9/6/24, 5 – 7pm
september: washtenaw community college faculty exhibition
9/6/24 — 10/7/24, north gallery, opening reception: 9/6/24, 5 – 7pm
october: anything but… canvas, juried exhibition
10/18/24 — 11/17/24, north gallery, reception: 11/1/24, 5 – 7pm
nonvember: RIVERSIDE’s Holiday Art Fair
11/23/24, 10am – 6pm, 11/24/24 10am – 4pm, suggested donation: $1
december: solstitium: the sun stands still, juried exhibition
12/6/24 — 1/12/25, north gallery, reception: 12/6/24, 5 – 7pm
call for art currently open – click here to learn more and to apply.
january/february: Black history month exhibition, organized by the African American cultural and historical museum of washtenaw county
details tbd
march: riverside’s 30 anniversary invitational
3/7/25 — 4/11/25, north gallery, reception: 3/7/25, 5 – 7pm
april: riverside’s ypsi fine arts club group exhibition
4/18/25 — 5/16/25, north gallery, reception: 5/2/25, 5 – 7pm
may: ypsilanti community schools partnered exhibition
5/23/25 — 6/15/25, north gallery, reception: 6/6/25, 5 – 7pm
PAST EXHIBITIONS
Drawn: a Contemporary Drawing exhibition
April 12 – May 10. This is Riverside’s love letter to the creative practice of drawing. This show highlights the varied drawing-based mediums and how artists have been incorporating drawing into their creative practice in new, innovative, and experimental ways.
Gather: An Ypsi Fine Art Club Exhibition
March 1st – April 5th. Twice a month Riverside’s Ypsi Fine Arts Club gathers to share their art with each other, exchange ideas, ask questions, and grow in community. Join Riverside as we celebrate the work of YFAC.
“Where do we go from here” A Black History Month Exhibition
January 19th – February 23rd. Experience and celebrate the rich tapestry of artitic expression at this event showcasing the incredible talents of local African-American artists in Washtenaw County. Immerse yourself in a captivating display of prints, paintings, illustrations, and digital works.
KEEPING IT WEIRD: CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF YPSILANITI GREATNESS
About the showKeeping it Weird: Celebrating 200 Years of Ypsilanti Greatness" is a vibrant tapestry of local artistic expression. In curating this show, I wanted to assemble a collection that truly embodies the eclectic and diverse spirit of Ypsilanti. This exhibition...
Y Art: A YCS STUDENT EXHIBITION
About the showJoin Riverside Arts Center and Ypsilanti Community Schools as we celebrate the opening of this special exhibition: Y ART: YCS Student Exhibition. Experience the fabulous and creative work of YCS’s students. All gallery events are FREE but we encourage...
Why We Can’t Wait: Black Artists exhibition
Please join us for a celebration of Black/African American culture, celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and local artists.
Read it Again
Presented in the Off CenterAbout the show“Reimagination of Children's Book Covers,” will run March - May 2022, with the opening in conjunction with March Reading Month. This exhibition will be juried by Riverside Arts Center’s gallery committee. Both ammiture and...
Embrace: The Black Experience
Join us as we uplift love, courage, resilience, health and the stories and experiences of Black life. Designed by and with the community.
Insecurity: Not enough again
Am I enough? Will there be enough?