Welcome to the
Rivoli Arts Building
Where Artists Thrive and Community Connects with Creativity
The Rivoli Arts Building is La Crosse's home for working artists—a vibrant creative ecosystem housed in the historic Rivoli Building in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. We're not just providing studio space; we're creating an economic environment where artists can make a living from their craft while making art accessible and visible to our community.
The Artists of the RAB
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Upcoming Events
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First Fridays
July 3rd | 5:00-8:00 PM
Join us on the first Friday of every month from 5–8 PM for an evening of creativity and community! Explore over 20 artist studios throughout the Rivoli Arts Building, where you can browse new art shows, support local artists by purchasing their work, and chat directly with them about their creative process.
Opening Reception in the new 205 Gallery –
Populus/Populace: Letters from the Cottonwood by Srna DabikjFree and open to the public.
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Dappled Light by Eva Black
411 Gallery | June 5 – July 31
Dappled Light is a collection of works that explores the spectrum of despair. Through expressive marks, vivid colors, and an honest reflection of the artist’s inner world, it’s a raw look at how embracing complex emotions creates more space for light.
On show at the Rivoli Arts Building, the work invites the viewer to experience the interconnection of visual and emotional spectrums, from dark to light.
Free and open to the public.
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Populus/Populace: Letters from the Cottonwood by Srna Dabikj
205 Gallery | July 3 – August 23
A photography show, Populus/Populace: Letters from the Cottonwood invites you to immerse yourself in a tale of nature and human connection featuring the giant old cottonwood tree in Myrick Park.
Free and open to the public.
Painting by Elayne Stevens