Meet us where art invites community
Riverside Arts Center is a must-stop for all who love and value art!
A regional anchor for creative practice and learning, Riverside Arts Center is home to galleries, artist studios and a school that showcases the art of our time and inspires the art of our future.
RAC's Freeark Gallery and Sculpture Garden showcases contemporary art exhibitions, such as radical painting, poetic sculpture, awkward object-making and more. Both the gallery and its sculpture garden can be rented for events too, so you can host your next gathering in a beautiful, art-filled space.
The FlexSpace, another one of RAC'S galleries, hosts exhibitions on artistic exploration. Visit this space to see boundary-pushing work.
Aside from its amazing galleries and rotating artist exhibitions, RAC provides a wonderful outlet for creation with its studio spaces, including a renowned clay studio with stoneware kilns.
Take one of RAC's many unique classes, all led by area artists who are experts in their field. Classes and kids camps change seasonally and there is sure to be something for everyone. From ceramics and pottery to fused glass and painting, there is a class for everyone at RAC.
Check out the schedule for the season’s class offerings or create your own class or workshop experience with the help of the Riverside Arts Center staff!
FUN FACT: The beautiful lobby of the Riverside Town Hall also showcases exhibitions from area artists thanks to a partnership between the community of Riverside and its Arts Center.
Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Be sure to check the schedule for special events.
The center's facilities are available for rent, including the sculpture garden, which is open to everyone, and the clay studio, available for use the use of experienced ceramic artists.
Classes range in price from around $30 to around $300 depending on the duration of the program and the area of study.
The staff and board of directors of the Riverside Arts Center are comprised of artists who live and create here.
When visiting, you're likely to meet a local artist with a passion for nurturing the positive connection between the arts and the community.
The Riverside Arts Center is located at 32 E. Quincy St., just a two-minute walk from the Riverside stop on the BNSF Railway.
