Main Gallery: Views
Featuring landscape artworks that capture the beauty, variety and feeling of the world around us.
Exhibit Run: Exhibit Run: May 28 - June 20, 2026
Call for art - Annual Members Show!Deadline to enter: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 by 8pm
From Dr. Kimberly Copeland:
DOWNRIVER, YOU DID IT! 🎉😭
Just a few weeks ago, we came to you with a heavy heart and an urgent plea to help save the Downriver Council for the Arts. To be honest, we were embarrassed to admit how close we were to losing our home. But you didn’t judge us; you stood by us.
Because of your overwhelming generosity, WE MET OUR INITIAL FUNDING GOAL! Rent is being caught up, our doors are staying open, and the arts are ALIVE in our community! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
The incredible news doesn't stop there. We are deeply honored to announce that 100 Women Who Care Downriver voted to make the DCA their recipient charity for their June meeting! Their collective impact is a massive lifeline that is helping us completely restructure for long-term stability.
Because the momentum is with us, we are officially raising our emergency campaign goal to $15,000. Every dollar raised above our rent arrears goes directly into a sustainability reserve fund so the DCA never faces this kind of emergency again.
We want to celebrate this milestone together, so please join us for a special Open House on Thursday, June 25th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM right here at the DCA. Come see your impact in action, meet our board, tour the space you saved, enjoy some art, and let us thank you in person.
Also, make sure to save the date this August 13th for a fundraising celebration and silent auction! It will be packed with incredible local art and experiences. Details are coming soon, but you won't want to miss it.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for proving that Downriver takes care of its own. We can't wait to celebrate with you on June 25th!
Keep the momentum going. Help out by clicking on the image or here: https://bit.ly/4dj9qCN
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!
gift shop
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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