The Rivoli Arts District - RAD

09/17/2025

✨ New Exhibition ✨
The Rivoli Arts District’s newly opened 4th floor gallery is proud to present:

🎨 Landon Sheely
We Want To Hear the Birds Sing
📅 On view: October 1 – November 30
🥂 Opening Reception: October 3 | 5:30–8 PM

Come experience Sheely’s newest body of work in our vibrant new space.

Classically untrained & foolishly optimistic, Landon Sheely works to hearten the viewer with childlike form & idealism, typically through print, but making common use of any medium that doesn’t require patience or precision, including, generally, anger and hope.

09/16/2025

Wow! Thank you to everyone who made the RAD Grand Opening Celebration so special. On Friday, September 5th, we opened our doors to the public not sure what to expect, and we were blown away by the number of people and positive vibes that walked through the doors. Thank you to the artists for welcoming the public into your studios and chatting with anyone who was interested. Thank you to Brad Pfaff, Jill Billings, and Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey for your wonderful support and for speaking on behalf of our community and the place that art holds within this community.

We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to continue growing with you. Keep an eye out for upcoming events!

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09/15/2025

✨ Adventure awaits! ✨
Calling all young heroes ages 8–15 — join us for beginner-friendly D&D intro sessions with Dusty! 🐉🎲 No experience needed, just imagination and a sense of adventure. Drop-in dates available this fall. Come create your first character and start your journey!

First intro session Saturday, September 20th!

📍The Rivoli Arts District | 123 4th St. N, La Crosse, WI

Register here - https://www.therad.art/fallprogramming

09/09/2025

Join us for Figure Drawing at the RAD tonight!

This fall, Figure Drawing will continue to be the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6-8:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register here-https://tickets.rivoli.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=963826~e3c66030-62d8-4282-9886-16d09f1887f2&epguid=01c7197d-d2f7-4dcb-9d73-4d12e86db3a9&mdy=9/9/2025&

09/05/2025

The RAD Grand Opening Celebration

09/05/2025

Check out another highlight of our building before The RAD Grand Opening Celebration tomorrow! We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.therad.art/rad-grand-opening

The Rivoli Arts District, known as "The RAD," is set to celebrate its grand opening on Friday.

09/03/2025

Check out the Tribune's highlight of The RAD. Learn a little bit about us before you come to our Grand Opening Celebration on Friday and Saturday!

https://www.therad.art/rad-grand-opening

The historic Rivoli Building in La Crosse is opening as the Rivoli Arts District, supporting artists and indie filmmakers. Public workshops and events this weekend welcome the public to its new hosts.

06/12/2025

We were honored to welcome Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff for a tour of the Rivoli Arts District! 🎨
From local art to independent film, we’re proud to share how the Rivoli Arts District is becoming a vibrant home for creative expression in La Crosse.

06/03/2025

✏️ Figure Drawing at the RAD – Updated Summer Schedule! 🎨

We're on a new summer groove—join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday for Figure Drawing at the RAD!

🗓️ Summer 2025 Dates:

June 10 & 24

July 8 & 22

August 12 & 26

visit link to register - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMph4BRrcFYAdhJqfi49JuPwB398AcifA3L7-Y02lJvyFrxg/viewformhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMph4BRrcFYAdhJqfi49JuPwB398AcifA3L7-Y02lJvyFrxg/viewform

05/21/2025

🎨 Week 2 of Figure Drawing Sessions @ the RAD is almost here! ✏️

Join us Wednesday, May 28 from 12–2PM for a relaxed, non-instructional figure drawing session with a live model. Open to RAD tenant artists and guests, ages 18+. Bring your own materials and come ready to draw, grow, and connect with a supportive community of artists at all levels.

🕛 Doors close at 12:15 — don’t be late!
💵 $15/session — cash or PayPal
🔗 Register - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMph4BRrcFYAdhJqfi49JuPwB398AcifA3L7-Y02lJvyFrxg/viewform

05/20/2025

👩‍🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS!🎨

The Mighty River Art Studio Tour is a self-guided studio tour taking place in the Greater La Crosse Area on September 13-14. Art studios and galleries participating in the tour are located in Wisconsin starting in Stoddard to the south, through the neighborhoods of La Crosse, and north to Holmen.

Join the tour and welcome art enthusiasts to your studio! 🔗click link to apply - https://www.mightyriverartstudiotour.com/

Art on image by Colleen Shore

05/14/2025

🎨✏️ Figure Drawing at the RAD! ✏️🎨

Join us for the first of 8 figure drawing sessions open to artists 18+ of all experience levels—beginners, college students, pros, and everyone in between!

🕛 Arrive by 12:00 PM to register and pay
🚪 Doors close at 12:15 PM – don’t be late!
⏱️ 45-minute session ➡️ break at 1:00 PM ➡️ drawing resumes until 2:00 PM

No pressure. No judgment. Just a kind community, a welcoming vibe, and a chance to grow your skills while having fun. 🎉✍️

Bring your materials, bring a friend, and let's draw together! 🧑‍🎨💛
📍RAD – See flyer for full details!
🔗Register - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMph4BRrcFYAdhJqfi49JuPwB398AcifA3L7-Y02lJvyFrxg/viewform