James R Desana Center for Arts and Culture

The Center is located at 81 Chestnut in the heart of Downtown Wyandotte. The architecture of the building, constructed in 1911, represents the splendor of a different era: a time when Wyandotte exemplified our region’s entrance into America’s industrial boom. The structure was built by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, an internationally recognized fraternal service organization. In 1943, the building was bought by the Fraternal Order of Free and Accepted Masons. The Masons remained in the building for over 50 years, continuing the Odd Fellows’ tradition of community service and good fellowship. The building was purchased by the City of Wyandotte in 2008 under the tenure of then Mayor James R. DeSana. The intention was to preserve its rich history and redevelop it as a cultural facility. To that end, it became the home of the Downriver Council for the Arts in 2010.

Need space for your event? The Center has rental space in its lower gallery, upper gallery, classroom, and auditorium. There are also four studios for rent as well. The Center is a great location for meetings, workshops, graduations, showers and much more. For more information, please call 734-720-0671 or visit the DCA's website at www.downriverarts.org