“The object of art is to give life shape.”

Three Rivers Carnegie Center
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 for the Arts indeed has something for everyone! Visit our website often to keep updated on the current happenings.
News and Events
Summer Full of Art-2022
The Carnegie Center for the Arts is excited to bring back, Summer Full of Art! We will be offering a diverse class schedule and the brochures will be available soon. This program will be offered [...]
Celebration of the Visual Arts – 2022
Three Rivers Community Schools, Immaculate Conception Catholic School, and the Carnegie Center for the Arts invite you to a "Celebration of the Visual Arts". Our annual showcase of the creative talents of young 5's [...]
Current Exhibits at the Carnegie
All Exhibits Showing March 13 - April 7
2022 Regional Juried Show People’s Choice Award
This was the 2022 Regional Juried Show People’s Choice Award titled: “Tangled Up In Blue” a pastel, by artist Kathleen Mills Wheat. The Carnegie Center for the Arts congratulates Kathleen and extends a [...]
2022 Regional Juried Arts Juror’s Statement
To Mark, thank you for being our 2022 juror. You were wonderful and we were delighted to have you here! JUROR'S STATEMENT Whenever I am asked to judge a show, I am always happy [...]