“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
Exhibits: March 10 – April 10, 2024
3 Exhibits: St. Joseph County Student Art Show, Everyone Has Their Journey, and Graphite Plus Opening Reception Sunday, March 10 1-3pm Gallery Hours Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 5pm (Gallery hours subject to change) [...]
People’s Choice 2024
The Carnegie Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the People's Choice Award for the 2024 Regional Juried Show. We would like to congratulate Dave Jones and his artwork, a watercolor, entitled [...]
Current Exhibits at the Carnegie
All Exhibits Showing March 13 - April 7
Carnegie Updated Information
Carnegie Mission Statement "The Carnegie Center for the Arts is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting personal growth, self-expression, and appreciation of the visual, literary, and performing arts among the people of southwestern Michigan, [...]
Become a Friend of the Carnegie
Are you a member or “Friend of the Carnegie Center for the Arts”? If you are, we thank you! If not, please join us and support your community art center! Your donation will ensure our mission of promoting the arts, for 44 years, in and to our community continues. Please call, 269-273-8882 or email Executive Director Donna Grubbs, donna@trcarnegie.com, for a membership brochure. We sincerely thank our “Friends of the Carnegie” for making all we do possible!