The RiffRaff Arts Collective, a collective of visual and performing artists, is based in a 10,000 square foot, multi-purpose creative zone. The space features a fine art gallery, artist studios, a live performance venue and recording studio.  Core artists work within the space and show their work in the storefront gallery. The Room Upstairs, a beautifully restored turn of the century ballroom, plays host to weekly music gatherings, experimental theatre, art shows, and a variety of after-school performing arts programs. The Studios on Two area is home to five newly remodeled studio spaces and a spacious gathering area which hosts artist networking groups and meetings. Located in downtown Princeton, West Virginia, the RiffRaff Arts Collective has pumped soul into a neglected turn of the century structure, 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.

Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival

The sixth annual edition of Culturefest will include a full weekend of music and dance performances from Appalachia and around the world, workshops, children's activities, artisan and ethnic import vendors, drum circles, healing arts, fine WV camping and more. The festival takes place at the beautiful Appalachian South Folklife Center in Pipestem, WV, just 15 minutes from The RiffRaff. Lori and Robert of The RRAC are the organizers of the event, and other members of the collective participate in myriad ways. Culturefest represents the pinnacle of the creative year for the RRAC. 

Check out www.culturefestwv.com for more information.

Option 22 is busy performing and recording their newest album "Choose The Music." Check out the video below of O22's performance at Charleston's FestivALL in June.

The album will be recorded right here in the brand spankin' new Audible Art Studios, right here within the RiffRaff Arts Collective. 



Contact Us for In-Studio Time or for a Live Recording in our unique performance venue "The Room Upstairs."

Open Stage Night

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, and Kathleen Coffee. 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.**





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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CALL FOR GALLERY HOURS AND APPOINTMENTS. 304-425-6425.

*The gallery will be open for special events and on various days and times; if you drive by, check our open/closed sign! If you are in the area and wish to see the gallery or have a chat, just call.*

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!

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