You're Invited: JAWS Watch Party – Sunday, February 22 at 4PM

Join us at River's Edge Gallery for a special screening of JAWS on Sunday, February 22nd at 4:00 PM.

Come experience the suspense, the suspenseful soundtrack, and the seaside thrills of this iconic classic on the big screen in a cozy gallery setting. Whether you're a longtime fan or seeing it for the first time, it's the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Artists of every experience are encouraged to come and sketch.

If you missed the BEACH p-ART-y, here is your opportunity to see the current exhibition meet some of the artists and hang out with great people. If you are into quiet movie theatres this is not for you. The Movie will be projected and hooked to Yamaha EMX66m sound system.

Doors at 4pm.

Screening begins promptly at 4:45 PM duration 2hours 20minutes with intermission

River's Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle Ave
BYOB and cups (soda and water available)

there will be some snacks and we will order pizza during a 15 minute intermission

Feel free to bring a friend — just don’t go in the water alone.

We hope to see you there!

Escape the winter and step into the beach! Join us for the 4th Annual BEACH p-ART-y, an immersive art celebration filled with creativity, fun, and coastal vibes. Experience a beach-inspired art installation, incredible artwork, good people, and all-around good energy.

Enjoy beachy flavors in food & drinks, soak in the atmosphere, and celebrate art in a relaxed, joyful setting. Whether you’re an art lover, a beach lover, or just looking for a great night out; all are welcome.

Date: Saturday, January 24th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: River’s Edge Gallery
3024 Biddle Ave, Historic Downtown Wyandotte

Come for the art. Stay for the vibes.

Flip- Flops optional. Good Vibes required. Miss it and hear about it later.

You're Invited: Live Painting with Martine Macdonald
Experience art in motion this December at River’s Edge Gallery in historic Wyandotte, Michigan. Artist Martine Macdonald will be creating new work live in the gallery on the following dates:

• December 3
• December 10
• December 17
Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Visitors are welcome to drop in, watch the creative process unfold, and meet the artist. This is a wonderful opportunity to see original artwork come to life in a warm, vibrant gallery setting along the riverfront.

Location: River’s Edge Gallery, Downtown Wyandotte, MI
We look forward to seeing you there!

Balancing The Feminine

New Works by Martine MacDonald & Corey Scillian

Opening Reception: November 14, 2025 | 6–9 PM
On View: November 14, 2025 – January 6, 2026
Location: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI

About the Exhibition

River’s Edge Gallery is proud to present Balancing The Feminine, a new exhibition featuring multimedia artist Martine MacDonald and sculptor Corey Scillian. Together, their works explore the harmony, tension, and transformative power of feminine energy — its creativity, intuition, vulnerability, and strength.

Through a range of mediums and perspectives, Balancing The Feminine invites viewers to engage with the layered complexities of identity and expression. The exhibition opens with a public reception on Thursday, November 14, from 6–9 PM, with both artists in attendance.

The Artists

Martine MacDonald

Martine MacDonald’s multimedia works blend texture, color, and symbolism to express the quiet power of the feminine experience. Her compositions move between reflection and motion, capturing transformation through balance. MacDonald’s work was recently selected for the Bennett Collection, a renowned assemblage celebrating figurative realist paintings of women by women — though this exhibition expands into her mixed-media explorations.

Corey Scillian

Working in sculptural form, Corey Scillian offers tactile works that embody grounding and resilience. Her sculptures reflect the strength found in stillness and form, often evoking organic and earthen qualities. Scillian served as Chairman of the Board for Detroit’s historic Pewabic Pottery and refined her techniques through mentorship and workshops with artists such as Gloria Frank and Jo Ann Aquinto.

A Conversation in Balance

Together, MacDonald and Scillian create a visual dialogue that explores equilibrium — between chaos and calm, softness and strength, earth and spirit. Balancing The Feminine is an invitation to reflect on how these forces coexist within us all.

Exhibition Details

Opening Reception: November 14, 2025 | 6–9 PM
Exhibition Dates: November 14, 2025 – January 6, 2026
Location: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday–Thursday: 1–7 PM
Friday: 1–8 PM
Saturday: 1–6 PM

About River’s Edge Gallery

For more than forty years, River’s Edge Gallery has been a cornerstone of Wyandotte’s creative community, showcasing regional and national artists across a wide range of mediums. The gallery continues to foster connection, conversation, and appreciation for contemporary art in the Metro Detroit / Downriver area.

Closing Reception – Lost N’ Found

A Stylized Look at Our Past

Celebrate the closing reception of Lost N’ Found, a powerful visual journey through America’s lost and nearly forgotten architecture—particularly honoring the heritage of Metro Detroit and beyond. This deeply evocative exhibition by Detroit-based artist SLAW features over 30 original works, capturing everything from weathered factories and abandoned storefronts to vintage diners and iconic civic structures rendered through SLAW’s rich, stylized lens 

What to Expect:

• A personal walk-through with the artist, offering insight into his creative process and inspirations.
  
  

• Original paintings and art prints available for purchase—perfect for collectors and preservation enthusiasts.
  
  

• An immersive setting that invites reflection on memory, decay, and cultural revival.
  
  

• Light refreshments and opportunities to mingle with fellow art lovers and preservation advocates.
  
  

Details:

• 📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
  
  

• 🕕 Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
  
  

• 📍 Location: River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192
  
  

• 🎟 Admission: Free & open to the public
  
  

Why You Should Attend:

• Gain a unique perspective on Detroit’s architectural legacy, broadened by selections from across the nation.
  
  

• Meet the artist in an intimate, engaging environment—ideal for Q&A and deeper exploration.
  
  

• Bring home a piece of the exhibit: original works and fine art prints are available to purchase on-site.
  
  

• Don’t miss this final opportunity to experience the exhibition in full, as it’s the last night you can view the curated collection together in one place.
  
  

Come join us as we honor what once was—and discover what remains through art.

"Lost N’ Found" — SLAW’s Stylized Look at Our Past

River’s Edge Gallery | Wyandotte, MI
Opening Reception: June 28 | 6–10 PM
Artist Event: July 11 | 6 PM during Wyandotte Street Fair

River’s Edge Gallery invites you to experience "Lost N’ Found", the latest exhibition by Detroit-based artist SLAW, offering a bold, stylized exploration of memory, culture, and the visual echoes of our past. Located in the heart of historic Wyandotte, MI, this exhibit reimagines forgotten fragments—pop culture references, found objects, and nostalgic imagery—into vibrant, thought-provoking works of art.

With SLAW’s signature mix of urban edge and emotional resonance, "Lost N’ Found" captures the beauty in what we leave behind—and the meaning we rediscover when we look again.

Join us for the opening night on June 28 from 6–10 PM, and return on July 11 at 6 PM for a one-of-a-kind evening with the artist during the Wyandotte Street Fair. The event will feature live entertainment, curated cocktails, and the warm crackle of classic vinyl records, setting the stage for an unforgettable art experience.

This is more than an exhibition—it’s a celebration of where we’ve been, what we’ve lost, and what we find when we take a closer look.

"Lost N’ Found" — SLAW’s Stylized Look at Our Past

River’s Edge Gallery | Wyandotte, MI
Opening Reception: June 28 | 6–10 PM
Artist Event: July 11 | 6 PM during Wyandotte Street Fair

River’s Edge Gallery invites you to experience "Lost N’ Found", the latest exhibition by Detroit-based artist SLAW, offering a bold, stylized exploration of memory, culture, and the visual echoes of our past. Located in the heart of historic Wyandotte, MI, this exhibit reimagines forgotten fragments—pop culture references, found objects, and nostalgic imagery—into vibrant, thought-provoking works of art.

With SLAW’s signature mix of urban edge and emotional resonance, "Lost N’ Found" captures the beauty in what we leave behind—and the meaning we rediscover when we look again.

Join us for the opening night on June 28 from 6–10 PM, and return on July 11 at 6 PM for a one-of-a-kind evening with the artist during the Wyandotte Street Fair. The event will feature live entertainment, curated cocktails, and the warm crackle of classic vinyl records, setting the stage for an unforgettable art experience.

This is more than an exhibition—it’s a celebration of where we’ve been, what we’ve lost, and what we find when we take a closer look.

Date: March 15
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: River's Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI

Come mingle with the artists, explore their works, and gain insight into the creative process behind the pieces on display. Whether you're a long-time art lover or just curious, this event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the vibrant art community that we are proud to be a part of for the last 45 years..

Light refreshments will be served.

Find us on facebook and instagram and we look forward to celebrating art with you!

Join us for an INTERVIEW (5pm) with artists Nora Chapa Mendoza & Laurie Psarianos about their latest exhibition “Family Affair”. The Gooder Guys (a local art podcast with Jeremy Hansen & Tony Miello) are excited to be able to have the opportunity to talk with Nora & Laurie about their journey from the Texas/Mexico border, growing an artist and the trials and tribulations cresting a sustainable career in Metro Detroit;.

Doors - 4pm

Interview - 5pm-6pm

Meet & Greet with the artists with refreshments and sweets treats - 6-9pm

“Family Affair” The inaugural mother & daughter exhibition 

of Nora Chapa Mendoza & her daughter Laurie Psarianos

At River’s Edge Gallery, October 18 - November 8

OPENING RECEPTION- October 18th, 6-9pm

 River’s Edge Gallery is pleased to present “Family Affair” featuring Nora Chapa Mendoza and Laurie Psarianos. 

“Family Affair” will showcase their first mother/daughter at River’s Edge Gallery from October 18th to November 8th. It promises to be a unique celebration of their artistic collaboration. The multidisciplinary works by the Mendoza & Psarianos will convey their rich artistic journeys and captivate the senses.

Nora Chapa Mendoza (born 1932) is a prominent Metro Detroit artist whose outstanding career enhances the countless projects, causes and institutions edifying Chicano-Indigenous pride, American Southwestern roots. Nora’s determination in the advancement of causes near to her heart: civil rights, fair labor practices, and heritage.

To name all of Mendoza’s achievements and contributions are overwhelming to say the least, the reason She was named the 2024 Kresge Eminent artist.

Laurie Psarianos (born 1956) born in Highland Park, Michigan. The art career of her mother Nora Chapa Mendoza influenced her unwavering passion for the arts  which is the true love of her world where music is a close second where Psarianos has carved out a career and business Psarianos Violins Ltd. “I have a very lucky balance between art and music!!!!!”

Please join us October 18th 6-9pm for a unique evening of a mother & daughter for “Family Affair”. Meet the Artists, Refreshments & hors d’oeuvres will be served, Live music with 2 cellos River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle ave Wyandotte, MI, 48192

This is a celebration of Gib Rose. If you were around downtown Wyandotte for the many decades that Gib was as the owner of Chelsea Men’s wear and The Willow Tree you have a memory of him. May have been as simple as the guy who never passed up a piece of litter on the street, the guy that walked with such determination but always with a smile or the guy that was a great ambassador for Wyandotte . He was a great mentor to me and I was so lucky to have him as my landlord and friend. I would not have made it these 45 years without his kindness. Stop in for a toast to Gib. - Patt Slack owner, River’s Edge Gallery

As part of the celebration for Gib Rose and the mural which was created by Jeremy E Hansen a limited edition print of “GIB” is being released.

Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served

OPENING DAY

I’ve been a baseball fan all of my life. As a child, my grandfather would take me to

New York Mets games every summer. We would sit in the mezzanine section of

Shea Stadium and I’d watch Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, John Sterns, Lee Mazzilli

and the rest of the Mets. My grandpa taught me how to keep score. I grew up

rooting for the Mets, thru the bad times of the 1970’s and celebrating with them

during the great times in the 1980’s. As I grew older, my love for baseball also

grew. Any chance I could, I would make trips to the Baseball Hall of Fame and take

in the history of the game.

I love baseball

As an artist, my focus had been as an illustrator. Creating fine art was not

something that I thought to even attempt, until meeting Pat and Jeremy here at

the gallery about fifteen years ago. Jeremy was always encouraging me to

explore my artistic side more and it’s been something I have been doing for a

while now. If you have seen my work through the years, here at River’s Edge, you

know my work has always had a different feel and theme.

Creating art is something that I am passionate about, but combining my love for

art with my love for baseball had not occurred to me, until last summer. My wife

and I have started traveling to watch games with the ultimate goal of visiting

every Major League Baseball stadium. It was during one of these trips, while

taking a tour of Progressive Field in Cleveland, that inspiration struck. While

walking through the press level, a photo of a baseball glove caught my attention.

I stood and stared at it for a bit.

It was just a glove. No background. Not on the field. Just by itself.

I thought there was something iconic about presenting the tools of baseball, in

such a manner. I wanted to try and capture that feeling with these paintings.

This collection transports me to the sights, sounds, smells of the game and the

comfort of being at the ballpark. I hope you enjoy my homage to America’s

favorite pastime.

Play ball!

Gooder Guys interview Martine MacDonald & Corey Scillian on their latest show Doing What We Want.

December 14th 6pm Wyandottes very own Gooder Guys comprised of “two artists who aren’t from here” Jeremy Hansen (Vancouver) and Tony Miello (Brooklyn) will be interviewing Corey and Martine in front of a live audience.

Doing What We Want is the final show of the year at River’s Edge (more about the show HERE) and the Gooder Guys have wanted to do a live podcast with the gallery for a while and Martin MacDonald and Corey Scillian have graciously accepted the invitation to talk about their art careers and the current exhibition.

So please join us for an evening of entertainment, education and fun December 14th at 6pm. The interview will last 30-45 minutes, followed with a meet the artists, vinyl sets , ornament painting and holiday cheer! There will be sweet treats and refreshments for the aults and the kids.

If you missed our Holiday open house on December 18th, here is your chance to come celebrate the new year with us!

Expect to enjoy THREE Floors of original artworks, open artists studios on the 3rd floor, great music on our wheels of steel (bring your own vinyl, wink), summer time fun in January, a sandbox & of course GREAT people.

Bring your vinyl and be the dj for a couple of songs!

BEACH STYLE ATTIRE IS ENCOURAGED!

Summer themed cocktails!

Beach Picnic style spread!

Stop in and say Hi! We look forward to seeing you!

Tis the season to see old friends make new ones do something different with your family spin some records support local businesses buy original gifts and be jolly fa la la la la la la la la laaaaaaaaaa

It’s going to be a lovely time. Drop in say hi, bring your vinyl. Come enjoy the season with us!

Special thanks to Jay Ray’s BBQ, Joe’s Hamburgers, H2O seafood for providing the tasties!

Thanks to the Coffee Lounge for bringing coffee and Tricon services corp and Evertidy Janitorial Services for providing the sound equipment for our record players.

The art studios on the 3rd floor will be open and a very special Wish Rocket “launch” will take place at 7:30. This ceramic rocket created artist Corey Scillian is raedy to take wishes to the stratosphere. We are taking wishes now until Saturady the 17th 7:20pm.

Dark Voices

featuring the macabre works of Tony Miello

River’s Edge Gallery

3024 Biddle Ave Wyandotte MI

opening reception - January 21, 7-10pm

on display January 21 until February 13

Tony Miello, originally from Brooklyn, New York, lives in Wyandotte Michigan and works as a freelance illustrator and cartoonist. Miello has spent the last twenty five years working with and on independent comics and gained a loyal fan base as the creator of the comic strip GAPO the Clown, which started as a web strip and is now published as a comic book with the third book on the horizon.

 Tony has worked on licensed properties for Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics and LucasFilms and was commissioned by the city of Wyandotte to create the official Wyandotte art fair “Art” in 2014 co-founded Rocket Ink Studios which publishes graphic novels and art books of original and licensed material.

Tony Miello’s 1st solo exhibition in fine art was in 2018 at River’s Edge Gallery where he has continued to display his work and has garnered national and international collectors. His last series of macabre paintings were featured in Germany at the ANRA Kunstlerhaus Lottstetten in their latest show REBMEVON. 

New additions to the Macabre Series will be on display at River’s Edge Gallery Jan 21st - February 13th. Mr Miello says he has been fascinated by macabre imagery since his youth, enjoying classic horror films with his father. The inspiration derives from their stories with that  element of surprise and how the power of imagination coalesces the wonder of earlier basic special effects before the digital age.