Registration is open!

Winter 2025 Multi-Week Classes

Classes begin the week of January 13th.

Registration is open for our Winter 2025 Multi-Week Classes for both kids and adults! You can find the class schedules and registration on the following pages on our website:

Vitality Arts Older Adults Classes

School Age Kids and Homeschool Classes

Pottery Classes

February Call for Entry: Floral Art

Submissions due January 9th, 2025 by 11:59 pm

Rumriver Art Center invites artists to submit their work for our upcoming Floral Art exhibition. This show will celebrate the beauty, diversity, and symbolism of flowers in art. We encourage artists to explore any aspect of florals—whether it’s a close-up study of a single bloom, an abstract interpretation, or an exploration of flowers in cultural, environmental, or emotional contexts. All interpretations of the theme are welcome. This exhibition will showcase a variety of artistic expressions, from traditional to contemporary, all inspired by the enchanting world of florals. Florals in all art mediums are welcome such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more. We look forward to celebrating the art of florals with you!
This exhibition will be on display in our Jan Johansen Gallery from February 8th to March 1st 2025. Artists must submit their applications by January 9th, 2025 by 11:59 pm to be considered for a spot in the show.

Art-A-Thon 2025

Friday, March 7th – Saturday, march 8th

Art is more than a creative outlet—it’s a lifeline that connects, empowers, and inspires people from all walks of life. At Rumriver Art Center, we’re committed to removing barriers to make art accessible for everyone in our community. Kicking off Friday, March 7th with our first ever Gala – “Hats off to Art, Accessibility and Growth!” and continuing with special classes, artist demonstrations and gallery openings on Saturday. Come to the art center, be creative, and have some fun all in support of your local artists and community center.

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2025 Rumriver Art Center 100 Day Project

Beginning Monday, January 20th

The Rumriver Art Center’s 100 Day Project is an opportunity for us as an artist community to create together for 100 days and post our creations on our own private Facebook page. By posting daily or weekly, you have a community of other artists who can share in your artistic process, struggles, and successes. This is a way to have a goal of creating every day, to see where your idea will go, to build community, to see what others are doing, and to inspire each other.

Recent news

December 19, 2024

Winter Weather Policy Reminder

Safety is our first priority in extreme weather. The safety of all students is the first priority when determining if Rumriver Art Center should stay open in extreme weather. If we cancel a class, we will give participants either a refund or credit to use on any other class. As soon as the decision has… Read More

November 25, 2024

Thank You for Your Incredible Support on Give to the Max!!!

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised over $20,000 (and counting!) during Give to the Max Day! Your support means the world to us and ensures we can continue sharing the joy and healing power of art with our community. You’re not just supporting art—you’re building community, spreading joy, and changing lives. From all of us at Rumriver Art Center,… Read More

November 25, 2024

Thank You, Central MN Arts Board for the Legacy Funded Grant!

With this support, adults can explore the joys of art all while connecting through creativity. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Central MN Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Rumriver Art Center is deeply grateful for the opportunity to… Read More

How do I get to Rumriver Art Center and where do I enter for my class?

We have many studio spaces and entrances here at Rumriver Art Center and it can be confusing to figure out which door you need to enter from! Click to check out our Contact, Hours & Directions page to see pictures of the entrances and info on how to get to Rumriver Art Center.

Latest from the Rumriver blog

Forced Witness: Laura Hanson’s Bold Exploration of Resilience Through Art

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The 21 Step Gallery at Rumriver Art Center presents: Forced Witness, an evocative exhibition by local artist Laura Hanson. This collection delves into themes of resilience, adversity, and humanity’s shared experiences during pivotal moments in history. Hanson’s mixed media works explore the global health crisis and social unrest. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on… Read More