The RiffRaff Arts Collective

The RiffRaff Arts Collective, a collective of visual and performing artists, is based in a multi-purpose creative zone in downtown Princeton, West Virginia. Three buildings feature two fine art galleries, artist studios, a live performance venue, a recording studio and a music school, and major expansion is on the horizon. The Room Upstairs, a beautifully restored turn of the century ballroom, plays host to monthly music gatherings, experimental theatre, art shows, and performing arts programs. Core artists live and work in and around the space and offer services ranging from graphic design and custom photography to multitrack recording and instrument repair. The Studios on Two area is home to five newly remodeled studio spaces and a spacious gathering area. Stages Music School provides music instruction with an emphasis on fostering a love and appreciation for the arts. Located in downtown Princeton, West Virginia, the RiffRaff Arts Collective has pumped soul into neglected turn of the century structures, and is breathing life back into a once depressed downtown area. With new businesses sprouting up all over Mercer Street, there is hope for a bright and prosperous renaissance in this small West Virginia town.

March 27-April 3 is ALL TOGETHER ARTS WEEK in Mercer County!
The RiffRaff Arts Collective will be participating in and hosting events throughout the week. Check out
www.alltogetherarts.com
for a schedule of events and more information about this colorful celebration of the arts!

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Option 22 is busy performing and recording their newest album "Choose The Music" in the Brand Spankin' New AUDIBLE ART STUDIOS, located in The Room Upstairs here inside The RiffRaff.

Studio Time Is Now Available. Contact Robert @ 304-425-6425.
www.audibleartstudios.com

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The Newest Edition to the The RiffRaff Arts Collective and the Downtown Arts Movement is

INSPIRE- An Eclectic Experience

featuring the works of Ryan and Roxie Marsh: original designs consisting of over 100 reproducible sculpture designs and Over 100 print designs of original paintings.

These talented artists, who were married this past September at Culturefest, re-located their business from Gatlinburg, TN to work within the cooperative downtown arts community. Check out their work at:

www.myspace.com/3rdIproductions and on facebook.com

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Stages Music School

Stages provides music instruction with an emphasis on fostering a love and appreciation for the arts. Students are encouraged to create freely and expressively in a positive, safe, and stimulating environment. Private and group lessons are offered for reasonable rates with scholarhips available.

Miss Behavin'

one of Stages Music School's feature bands

Find Out More At
www.stagesmusicschool.com

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Gallery of The RiffRaff Arts Collective

The RiffRaff Arts Collective's retail gallery sits on the corner of 9th and Mercer Streets. It houses the works of resident artists and other regional artists. Currently the gallery features photography, paintings, mixed media works, pottery, blown glass and stained glass. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover!

Call 304-425-6425 for info. and hours.

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In The Room Upstairs:

The first Monday of every month from 7-11pm is Open Stage Night in The Room Upstairs. All ages and styles are welcome. Poetry, dance, and music of any genre are encouraged. Expect to hear RiffRaff regulars like Option 22, the Captain Lazerblast Band, Briddy & The Buzz, Kathleen Coffee and Melissa McKinney. The Room Upstairs turns into a wide open creative space, with markers and crayons for drawing and all kinds of opportunity for artistic and musical conversation and collaboration. A donation of $3 for non-performers and 2$ for those performing is asked to help defray operating costs. **This is a family event, so please censor your material accordingly.**

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Contemporary Dance Group

This is an open group which explores contemporary dance and creates original works for performance. Anyone wishing to explore dance is welcome. FREE. Call 425-6425 for days and times.

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Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival is the creative pinnacle of the year for The RiffRaff Arts Collective.
Presented by LLyniuM entertainment, the core of The R.R.A.C., the event is coming upon its 7th year.
Culturefest 2009 was an unforgettable weekend, with over 25 music and dance performances, workshops, artisan vendors, a kids' village, community art and much more. Visit www.culturefestwv.com to find out more about this enriching cultural experience that takes place annually in Southern West Virginia, and

Make plans to attend
Culturefest 2010 : September 9-12.

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