THE FUTURE HOME

FOR CREATIVITY

IN WESTFIELD

The Rialto Center for Creativity will be a gathering place and creative space for distinctive live performances, cultural conversations, and hands-on learning.

COMING FALL 2028

OUR MISSION

To foster a vibrant environment where creativity is cultivated, artistic expression is celebrated, and individuals are empowered to explore and share their creative potential.

Watch this video to learn about our vision for the Rialto.

SPOTLIGHT SERIES FEATURED EVENTS

Events
KEEPING TIME WITH A DRUMMING SENSATION: LUCY RITTER
Dec 18
KEEPING TIME WITH A DRUMMING SENSATION: LUCY RITTER
BREAKING NEWS COMES TO THE RIALTO: MIKE EMANUEL
Jan 15
BREAKING NEWS COMES TO THE RIALTO: MIKE EMANUEL
WRITING, PERFORMING, REPORTING, OH MY!: MARC ACITO
Feb 12
WRITING, PERFORMING, REPORTING, OH MY!: MARC ACITO

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Why Do Good Deeds Feel Good?
Why Do Good Deeds Feel Good?

During this season of giving, we looked into why volunteering, donating, and supporting causes isn’t just good for others – it also makes you feel good.  A team of Canadian and American psychology and business experts investigated whether spending money on others can reliably increase happiness. After reviewing 15 experiments on the topic, they reached a conclusion: it does.

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The Rialto’s Next Act
The Rialto’s Next Act

Every town has a long-standing institution, something that's been around for so long it's embedded in a place's collective memory. For Westfield, it's the Rialto. The town’s oldest entertainment venue has changed dramatically over the last century, yet one thing has remained constant: its importance and legacy in connecting Westfield residents to creativity and each other. Read about the Rialto’s storied history from grand movie palace to local cinema, shutting its doors, and reopening as a center for creativity.