Downriver Council For the Arts — Attraction in Wyandotte

When I started doing art five years ago, I never would have imagined that I would be in a position where professional people, with massive skills and education, would look at something I did and say, “This is art.” That is what happened to me at the DCA. No one asked me where I studied or what degrees I held, or tried to tell me that I wasn’t “good enough.” I have made many friends here, who are all happy to share their years of experience, answer endless questions from a noob while not treating you like a noob, treat everyone with kindness and respect, and welcome newcomers with open arms. I have learned more about art just by talking to people here than I could have learned by paying a lot of money for a degree that sadly, probably wouldn’t transfer to “marketable skills.”

Wee K, back in the Stone Age, never imagined ever even being capable of art. Such things were strongly discouraged, being flights of fancy accessible only to the highly privileged, which we were most definitely not. I was taught that only practical, potentially profitable things were worthy of pursuit. So, I never thought to pursue any artistic urges. I have been incredibly fortunate to have the nurture and support of my family and friends and the DCA , which is a truly previous gem in our community, and everyone there who has supported me in my late-in-life creative journey. Thank you all for giving me what I always...

Be aware before booking a party or event here. They took my deposit and then i found out that the elevators would not be working in time for my daughters 1st birthday party on the 3rd floor and there is a hole in the ceiling of the 3rd floor found out from a previous review & obviously did not feel comfortable hosting my daughters party here and the owner was rude and basically told us it wasn’t a hole it was a “rain leak” which in fact is a hole she denied our deposit back and I had to find a different venue, hopefully the $100 goes towards fixing the hole in the ceiling. I will be contacting the city to see if this place is even up to code to be renting out in the first place. Just wanted to warn others though 🙂

** Update to the non professional response back, I called July 20th over a MONTH before MY August 24th event. I will share that screenshot, as I have no reason to lie. I asked if the elevators would be working by then and you said someone would have to be in the basement to bring it up each time someone needed it & when I brought up the hole in the ceiling and asked for the main floor OR our deposit to be refunded and you rudely denied both, again I will be following up with the city, sad excuse for a “non profit”...

I had such a wonderful time at the chamber music concert in the Upstairs Theatre, part of the historic building that is home to the Downriver Council for the Arts! The venue is absolutely beautiful, with its timeless architecture adding a perfect touch of elegance to the amazing performances of flute and harp. The musicians were incredible, weaving intricate melodies that filled the cozy space with serene beauty. The acoustics were spot on, capturing every little detail of the music and creating a truly magical experience. It was an unforgettable afternoon filled with exceptional music, all set in a stunning location. I loved being able to enjoy such a lovely event right in my own...