Downriver Council for the Arts

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Where creativity meets opportunity! Advocating and promoting the arts in Southeast Michigan.
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Working closely with community-based arts organizations, service clubs, municipal governments, schools and social agencies, the DCA:

Provides volunteer, educational and professional development opportunities

Supports the wide-range of cultural activities Downriver

Assists in the development and implementation of arts programming

Works collaboratively with local schools and agencies to insure equal access and opportunities

Promotes the recognition of art and culture as a primary contributor to economic development and the quality of life

Offers employment opportunities to artists/educators

Salutes outstanding corporate and individual contributions to the arts

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. Please visit their pages to understand the importance of state government investment and the impact of public funding on the arts in our community.

10/30/2026

Feel the music. Feel the art. 🎧💙

When you become a DCA member, you’re helping young creators explore their passions and giving our community more moments like this—immersed, inspired, and connected through the arts. Your membership keeps creativity alive across Downriver. Ready to support the next generation of artists? 👉 https://loom.ly/PpYazGY

10/26/2026

Every work of art begins with an idea. Join us as we learn what fuels creativity, influences work, and transforms inspiration into art. Take a peek behind the canvas in this latest Artist Spotlight interview. Meet DCA member artist Gloria Pridemore - a talented storyteller who lets us in on her creative process. https://loom.ly/zmGQLQk

10/23/2026

If you’ve ever wondered why art feels so essential, this video puts it into words. 🖼️
Greg shares a beautifully grounded reflection on creativity, culture, and the “mythology” that art helps us build together. He also gives a heartfelt shoutout to the Downriver Council for the Arts for elevating local voices and strengthening community identity. Take a few minutes—you’ll walk away inspired. 🎬 Watch now: https://loom.ly/7oO7a5g

Behind every piece of art is a story waiting to be told. In this se...

10/22/2026

Today at 6pm! Artists are invited to join us in-person for sketching, drawing, painting and rendering from a live clothed model. $5 for DCA Members, $10 for non-members. Payable on day of session. Free for students ages 14-22. https://loom.ly/wuAu_A8

10/22/2026

🎻 THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL VIOLIN CONCERT.
Dixon’s Violin is coming to the DCA! A 5-string electric violin. Live looping. Improvisation. One musician creating an entire musical world right in front of you. Dixon has performed more than 1,000 concerts across North America and is known for creating an unforgettable one-man symphony. https://loom.ly/k_JgTzE

November 14, 2026
Downriver Council for the Arts
Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:00 PM

Get your tickets before they sell out! https://loom.ly/Gh8Q-wo

We have all experienced so much loss in the past two year. It has l...

10/21/2026

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Did you know you can support the Downriver Council for the Arts just by shopping at Kroger? It’s easy when you enroll in Kroger Community Rewards®! Kroger will contribute a portion of your purchases to the DCA... at no cost to you.

Register your Krogrer Plus card. Select our organization - Type in: Downriver Council for the Arts #90936

We appreciate your support! https://loom.ly/b0egE_k

10/20/2026

Artists are invited to join us in-person for sketching, drawing, painting and rendering from a live clothed model. Next session is 10/22. $5 for DCA Members, $10 for non-members. Payable on day of session. Free for students ages 14-22. https://loom.ly/wuAu_A8

10/19/2026

Call for art!
Carnival: A Timeless slice of Americana
The Downriver Council for the Arts invites artists using all mediums to submit works for Carnival, a vibrant exhibition capturing the charm, nostalgia, and everyday magic of hometown fairs. From the glow of ferris wheels against a summer sky to the crunch of corn dogs and powdered-sugar smiles, we’re seeking artwork that celebrates the sights, sounds, memories, and hidden stories of neighborhood and small-town carnivals. Think midway lights, rickety rides, stuffed animals won at games of chance, elephant ears, the thrill, the color, the celebration of community—all through your artistic lens. Look for themes like memory, Americana, fleeting moments, and community. Whether your artwork captures the joy, the nostalgia, the quirky charm, or the hidden grit of carnival life, we want to see how you celebrate this!

Deadline to enter is Dec. 1 - https://loom.ly/749tAeg

10/18/2026

The Downriver Council for the Arts is introducing a new songwriters program with FREE songwriting workshops for students 12-18 years old! Students will learn comprehensive introduction to songwriting, including: Song analysis, lyric writing, improvisation, applied music theory, finding and developing song ideas, building melodies, rhythm, and chordal support‍, writing for your instrument and songwriting circles. No previous music training is required, and full scholarships are available to cover the cost of all materials, including a musical instrument (depending on need and availability).

For more info and registration: https://loom.ly/yosPjdY

10/17/2026

Acanthus Art Society presents
Altered Book Workshop - Mini Books and Pockets
Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am - 1pm

Using techniques such as collage, painting, drawing, folding, layering, and embellishment, transform an ordinary book into a mixed media work of art. Whether you create a visual journal, storytelling piece, sculptural artwork, or simply experiment with new techniques, this encourages creativity, imagination, and exploration. No prior experience is necessary. $5 MEMBERS (Acanthus and DCA) | $10 NON-MEMBERS

Drop-in. All materials provided, but you are welcome to bring your own book and special ephemera.

https://loom.ly/ZdN-cAs

Address

81 Chestnut Street
Wyandotte, MI
48192

Telephone

+17347200671

Website

http://www.downriverarts.org/

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