Reviews
Ian Bigham
★★★☆☆ a year ago
Michael Brzozowski
★★★★★ a year ago
Denise Bolduc
★★★★★ a year ago
Ang M
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” organization.
★☆☆☆☆ Edited a year ago
Erin Davis
This is a beautiful building whose history shows in its architecture! The owner is very nice and accommodating too. I had my bridal shower there recently, and everyone commented on how immaculate the building was! Plenty of parking across the street.
I found out they have gallery shows, concerts, and art classes too. This really is a diamond in the rough!
★★★★★ a year ago
Alyssa S
Beautiful building with so much to offer! So many different classes being offered to young children and adults. I love stopping in and looking at all the different type of art that the little gift shop has too…but my favorite part of the whole building is the beautiful theater. It truly is a piece of art itself. It’s a great place to host bridal showers and parties for bigger groups as well as the gallery if a smaller space is needed. Overall, the space is beautiful and brings so much to downriver and surrounding cities. Definitely worth a drop in!
★★★★★ a year ago
Mr Gus
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 neighborhood!
★★★★★ a year ago
danwallaceorg
It really enjoyable venue with nice people and great sound!
★★★★★ a year ago
Peter Keliher
Was Really cool though the building needs repair but acoustics were nice
★★★★★ a year ago
Veronica Brumbaugh
★★★★★ a year ago
Suzy Silvestre
Had the pleasure of catering and planning a wedding here. Great space in a great location. Lots of room to do different things. Older building with not much upkeep, would plan on investing a bit to make the space ready for a wedding. Staff was great to work with. - Chive Catering & Events
★★★★★ a year ago
Elizabeth Burns
They have lots of activities you can do. Check them out!
★★★★☆ 11 months ago
Wanda Crossman
★★★★★ 10 months ago
Robert Harris
Great place for community to meet, local artists to be seen and work. Director was kind and took time to explain all facets of council that is housed in a historical Masons bldg.
★★★★★ 10 months ago
Matthew Slocum
★★★★★ 8 months ago
Rex in the D #2015
Took a painting class from January to June this year and loved it. Taking a break for the summer but I will definitely be back in the fall! Everyone there is amazing to work with, nothing bad to say!!
★★★★★ 7 months ago
Karen Schaeffer
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 should have had.
★★★★★ 6 months ago
Donna Gonzalez
Great place to learn all things art!
★★★★★ 2 months ago
