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KEEPING IT WEIRD: CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF YPSILANITI GREATNESS

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...

Garage Sale

Garage Sale

Visit Our Garage Sale      We're cleaning up and clearing out our facilities this summer to make room for more programming to thrive! We have acquired an eclectic assortment of artwork and other treasures that can become yours. Your donation or winning...

Letter from Elizabeth Warren, Executive Director

Letter from Elizabeth Warren, Executive Director

Dear friends of RAC,               , When I wrote to you in December of 2022, I had been at Riverside Arts Center for just over a month, full of nervous excitement and hope. We have accomplished so much since then, and there is so much on the horizon to look forward...

Call for Art- Exhibition Proposals

Riverside Arts Center (RAC) is looking for exhibition proposals for September, 2025. This includes solo shows, groups of artists, guilds, and collectives.

Call for Art- Anything but… Canvas

Call for Art: Anything But… Canvas – A Mixed Media Exhibition
Venue: Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Exhibition Dates: October 16, 2024-November 17, 2024

Call for Art- Solstitium: The Sun Stands Still

Call for Art: Solstitium: The Sun Stands Still
Exhibition Dates: December 5 – January 12
Mixed-media exhibition

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.

INNOVATIVE EXHIBITIONS

We hold 6 – 8 exhibitions a year in our gallery. We strive to present a wide diversity of art, from students, to professionals. See what’s current on exhibiton and what’s coming next! 

CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR ALL

Riverside Arts Center is a hub of creative activity with something for everybody. See a play or performance. Take a class or come to an Ypsi Fine Arts Club gathering!

SPACE TO WORK IN

We offer affordable creative space for you to teach, perform, or create at Riverside Arts Center. Rent our artists studios, theater that seats 155, a light-filled dance studio, and more. Rent space at RAC today!

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