Main Gallery: Open Road
freedom on the open road - Exploring the wild beauty of nature and the untamed spirit of travel.
Exhibit Run: August 6 - September 3, 2026
Call for art! Recovery & Resilience: Deadline: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 by 8pm
We are closed for Summer Shutdown August 24-29, 2026.
The arts center and office are open during these hours: Tuesdays: 9am–8pm, Wednesdays: 12pm–2:30pm, Thursdays: 12pm–8pm, Saturdays: 9am–2:30pm. We are also open during many special events throughout the week and weekend!
Beautiful one-of-a-kind sewn fiber art gifts from local artist Laura Taylor. Each one is impeccable and unique!
Pouch with small wallet (abstract) - $18 - approximately 7” tall x 9” wide x 2” deep (small wallet is not attached)
Pouch with small wallet (geometric greens, blues) - $15 - approximately 6.5” tall x 7.5” wide x 2” deep (small wallet is not attached)
Travel tote (organic greens, blues) - $15 - approximately 7” tall x 8” wide x 2” deep (small wallet is not attached)
Bags (paper cloth and fabric ) - $25 each - approximately 11” tall x 9” wide x 4” deep
Quilted Bag Large (browns, wines) - $25 - approximately 11.5” tall x 13” wide x 4”deep - SOLD
Quilted Oven Mitt - $5 - approximately 12” x 5”
Potholder - $5 - quilted on one side, terry on the other - approximately 7” square
Hairsticks - $4 each
Shipping, curbside assistance, and delivery to local areas are all available.
Purchasing this digital gift card creates a unique code. The gift card recipient can enter this code at checkout to subtract the gift card value from their order total.
This gift card expires 12/31/20.
If using in person at the Downriver Council for the Arts, you must print out your certificate and show it at time of purchase.
Pottery by Michigan artist Bill Schahfer.
Shipping, curbside assistance, and delivery to local areas are all available.
Whimsical creatures invented by Detroit recycling welder extraordinaire, Dennis Sabotowich.
Shipping, curbside assistance, and delivery to local areas are all available. These sculptures may require extra shipping costs. We will contact you regarding shipping.
Wear Your Support with Pride! Support the Downriver Council for the Arts and Michigan by snagging a one-of-a-kind t-shirt featuring original artwork created and donated by DCA member artists. Every shirt is more than just a piece of clothing—it’s a statement of community, creativity, and local pride.
100% of proceeds, after production costs, go directly to funding our non-profit arts programming, helping us keep the arts thriving in Downriver. Grab yours today and wear your love for the arts!
Designed by DCA Executive Director and Artist, Erin Suess. To see what she's up to, visit www.erinsuess.com.
The tri-blend fabric creates a vintage, fitted look. And extreme durability makes this t-shirt withstand repeated washings and still remain super comfortable.
• 50% polyester, 25% combed ring-spun cotton, 25% rayon
• Fabric weight: 3.4 oz/yd² (115.3 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk for extra durability
• Regular fit
• Side-seamed construction
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Big Mitten Linocuts
Nature | Whimsy | Love
A small printmaking studio that hard-carves and hand-prints fine art as multiple originals. Each signed print has its own unique look, dependent on ink, saturation and chatter pickup. Limited edition, numbered prints, matted and ready to frame. Packaged in clear sleeves. By Michigan artist, Betsy Steckler.
Square prints are 8” x8”. Rectangle prints are 10”x8”.
Shipping, curbside assistance, and delivery to local areas are all available.
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