Current Exhibitions

One Roll at a Time
Michelle Langemeier
05.14.25 - 06.30.25
Bruce H Lien Cultural Café & Gallery
Artist's Reception: June 29 | 4-6pm

Michelle Langemeier’s body of work features handcrafted ceramic dice towers—each one a sculptural homage to the imaginative worlds of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Langemeier began her creative journey in 2004, earning recognition in alternative process photography publications before transitioning to 3D art in 2020. Clay quickly became her medium of choice, offering a bridge between imagination and tangible form.

​Langemeier's work invites players to reconnect with creativity, play, and storytelling. Her dice towers serve as both functional game tools and expressive art objects, reflecting the mystique of untamed forests, mythical beasts, and the surreal landscapes of our inner worlds.

Intro to Handbuilding
Starts June 9 | 5:30-8:30pm

Michelle Langemeier will be leading Introduction to Handbuilding, a 6-week clay course beginning Monday, June 9. Designed for both beginners and intermediate students, the class offers a hands-on exploration of fundamental hand-building techniques like slab and coil construction. Each week, students will complete a unique project while learning key principles of form, balance, and proportion. Alongside developing technical skills, participants will engage in group discussions and critiques, creating a supportive environment for growth, experimentation, and creative expression.

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Your Work Deserves to be Seen.

The Emerging Visual Artists program supports visual artists who are looking to gain experience working with art galleries and exhibiting their works for the first time. RCAC's education staff works with the artist through the entire process, from selecting works, getting critiques, pricing, writing a statement, and creating and promoting the exhibit. Apply to participate!

​Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The RCAC encourages artists to submit proposals for exhibits showcasing their original works of art in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café and Gallery. Through a variety of exhibitions showcasing artists of all different mediums, this program mentors emerging visual artists and assists in increasing their public exposure through the opportunity of a solo exhibition. 

Group shows welcome.
Get your artist friends together and submit a proposal for a group show of up to 5 artists. Each artist should complete an application and indicate that they are applying as part of a group and include the other participating artists names. 

Not quite ready to exhibit? In need of mentorship regarding your art?
​Contact our Education Director to set up a meeting to discuss your goals as an artist.

For more information, please contact: [email protected]

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Past Exhibitions

Work In Progress: Teen Art Studio Exhibition
​​04.03.25 - 04.28.25
Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery

Work in Progress showcases the dedicated work of 26 talented young artists, the second cohort of RCAC’s Teen Art Studio program. From April 3 to April 24, 2025, the Bruce H Lien Cultural Café and Gallery at the Dahl Arts Center will be transformed into a vibrant showcase of youthful creativity. 

For their exhibit of mixed media creations, the Teen Art Studio students have titled their show Work in Progress. While this exhibition marks the culmination of their past eight months of exploration, these young artists recognize that their creative journeys are just beginning. Through this work, they’ve experimented with various materials, techniques, and mediums, discovering where their artistic passions lie. Curated by the students themselves, the exhibition offers hands-on experience in gallery presentation, preparing them for future artistic endeavors.