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THE CARNEGIE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

107 N. MAIN ST.

THREE RIVERS, MI 49093

269-273-8882

The Carnegie Center for the Arts is located in historic downtown Three Rivers.  Originally built in 1904 with Carnegie Foundation funds as the public library, the main part of the Carnegie is a beautiful example of early 19th century architecture.  The Monroe Museum was opened as part of the Carnegie Center in 1997.

The Carnegie Center is an art gallery.   Exhibit space is available in the Wong and Armstrong galleries as well as the Monroe Museum and the mezzaine gallery.  Recent exhibits have been the Written Word Illustrated: An Exhibition of Prints from the Saint John’s Bible, the Pen Dragons, the calligraphy guild of Kalamazoo, work from the Kalamazoo Book Arts group, and the 2009 Regional Juried Art Competition.

The Carnegie Center hosts a concert series as a regular feature.  Kennedy’s Kitchen will entertain when St. Patrick’s Day comes around.  In cooperation with the Riviera Theatre in Three Rivers, the KSO came for a holiday concert and will come again for a musical storybook at the Three Rivers Public Library.  Fontana, always a pleasure, will be in town during the summer months.

The Carnegie Center is an education center.  Live Performances are offered to the elementary students, K-5, of St. Joseph County.  Fourth Grade Days of Artistic Awareness are also offered to area schools.  The Summer Full of Art is a highly successful program offered to children ages 3 through teen.  There are also adult classes offered in pottery, water color, pastel, and jewelry making to name a few.

So….The Carnegie Center for the Arts indeed has something for everyone.  Visit our website often to keep updated on the current happenings.

Location:  107 N. Main St., Three Rivers

Phone: 269-273-8882

Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-5:00; Saturday 10:00-3:00.  Closed sunday and Monday.