“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
Exhibit: Celebration of the Visual Arts, April 28th – May 16th, 2024
Three Rivers Community Schools 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 through 12th [...]
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, [...]