River Arts Inc. (RAI) was formed in 1997 and in 1998 became a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that served as the capital fundraising organization for the Sauk Prairie community’s River Arts Center. When that charge was complete in 2000, the organization restructured itself as an arts presenter. River Arts Inc. produces an annual performance series in the 500-seat Mainstage Theatre and 200-seat Leola Hall black box Theatre in the River Arts Center, as well as curates multiple art exhibits in the 1700-square-foot River Arts Center gallery. The organization moved its administrative and ticketing office to the River Arts on Water Gallery in 2011. River Arts on Water is a beautiful space on the banks of the Wisconsin
River in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, which was officially purchased in 2017 with the help of community support. Devoted to the cultural and ecological vitality of the community, it is a retail gallery featuring local artists, house concert venue, and gathering place operated by River Arts Inc.
River Arts Inc. Performing Arts
The River Arts Inc. 2024-2025 performing arts series features a wide variety of musical genres presented at the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center Mainstage Theatre, Leola Hall, and River Arts on Water Gallery House Concert venues. Between local and touring, tribute and original music, classical, and popular hits, you’ll be sure to find performances that fit you and your family’s interests.
River Arts Inc. Visual Arts
The River Arts Inc. exhibition programming is located in both the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center and the River Arts on Water Gallery. The River Arts on Water Gallery focuses on local artists within a 40-mile radius, while the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center curates work from artists worldwide. The River Arts on Water Gallery also hosts over 30 adult and youth art classes.
River Arts Inc. Community Events
River Arts Inc. hosts a number of community events and fundraisers annually, such as the Prairie du Sac Night Market and Cow Chip Arts and Crafts Fair. These free events combine art vendors, music, and food. In addition to our annual Dueling Pianos fundraiser at the Dorf Haus. This season we’ve added Steppin' Out For the Arts which is a night of line-dancing at Vintage Brewing Company. Tickets on sale soon!