Main Gallery: Call for art! Views
Featuring landscape artworks that capture the beauty, variety and feeling of the world around us.
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 6-8pm
Deadline to enter: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 by 8pm
From Dr. Kimberly Copeland:
It’s hard to post this. As the Board President of the Downriver Council for the Arts, I usually spend my time sharing the incredible work of our local artists. But today, I have to share a much harder truth: The DCA is in a funding emergency. We are behind on our rent, and we are at risk of losing our home. It is humbling to admit we’ve reached this point. Rent on the arts center has been increasing every year and the operational costs for a building this size are daunting. Changes to federal and state funding policies have caused delays in the support available to local and regional arts nonprofits. The arts funding landscape has shifted, but our commitment to this community outweighs our pride.
The DCA has deep roots in the downriver community, and our impact is felt here through community events and partnerships, support for artists, professional development opportunities, and low-cost creative education for every age. We believe Downriver needs a place where creativity lives, and we aren’t ready to let our doors close after almost 50 years of service.
We need to raise $10,000 immediately to keep our space and build our rent fund. Whether it’s $5 or $500, every bit helps us keep the doors open. This amount will see us through while our Board of Directors move forward with our strategic plan for the future.
How to help: Click on the image or click 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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