The Rialto also routinely presents Georgia State University School of Music performances, the annual National Black Arts Festival, and many others.

The Rialto continued to operate throughout the Depression, and at one point even claimed to have the largest electric sign south of New York City above its marquee.

[citation needed] Interior renovations included a larger lobby to handle patrons; box office facilities; ADA-accessible improvements; a new stage with a proscenium; an orchestra pit; and 833 new seats.

The series regularly transforms the Rialto lobby and mezzanine into an exhibition space for projects organized by Comer Art Advisory.

Recent years have highlighted the work of Charles H. Nelson, Jr., Alejandro Aguilera, Ruth Laxson, Matt Haffner, among other local, national, and international artists.

[citation needed] The Rialto Center annually presents the "Pioneer Award,"[4] honoring arts leaders in the Atlanta community.