Two Rivers Art Fair: Drawn Together

Saturday, July 19th

Join the City of Ramsey and Rumriver Art Center for the Two Rivers Art Fair: Drawn Together! This event will feature local artists, food truck vendors, artist demonstrations, a free art class, AND MORE! Visitors will be able to vote on their favorite artists, with a grand prize for the “People’s Choice Award.”

2026 Call for Exhibition Proposals

Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm on August 22nd, 2025

Rumriver Art Center is inviting regional artists to apply for solo, duo, or group shows in either of our two galleries. We are a community art center, and our core philosophy is ‘process over product,’ and exhibiting a wide variety of artistic practices and disciplines, no matter the technical skill level or how long they have been creating art. Exhibition proposals may be submitted online until 11:59 pm on August 22nd, 2025. It is FREE to apply.

Vitality Arts Older Adults Summer Art Camp

Starting June 16th

The Rumriver Art Center is excited to be partnering with the cities of Anoka and Ramsey to offer some amazing Summer Art Camps for adults at local parks. The cities are providing these parks for the camps because they all have shelters, restrooms and parking.

Kids Summer Art Camp

Rumriver Art Center Summer Art Camps provide a stimulating environment for young artists to grow as creative, unique individuals and to learn how to solve problems visually. Campers get to work on a variety of fun projects and participate in the joys of making art with friends, experimenting with painting, drawing, mixed-media, sculpture, and much more!

Recent News

Art in Community: A Showcase of Rum River Studio Artists

July 7, 2025

Rumriver Art Center is proud to present Art in Community, a new exhibition featuring work from the Rum River Studio Artists. This show highlights a diverse mix of artistic styles, united by the artists strong community and connection. These artists don’t just share a studio—they share inspiration, encouragement, and a passion for growth through art…. Read More

This short video gives you a sneak peek at all the fun happening at Two Rivers Art Fair on Saturday, July 19th!

May 28, 2025

Visit our event page for full details about the Two Rivers Art Fair —including artist sign-up, event schedule, and how to become a sponsor:🔗 rumriverart.com/art-fair

Art That Speaks from the Heart: Judges’ Top Picks

May 5, 2025

Tell Me a Love Story, group gallery show opens in the Jan Johansen Gallery on May 10th. Don’t miss these powerful stories brought to life through stunning artwork. Featuring over 50 artists exploring love in all its forms, this exhibition takes you on an emotional journey through collage, photography, painting, and more. Each artist shares… 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. CLICK ME for more information!

Latest from the Rumriver blog

Preposterous Portraits: The Uncanny Art of Eric Zuccola

Posted on July 7, 2025

Rumriver Art Center’s 21 Step Gallery is proud to present: Preposterous Portraits. Join us for this solo exhibition by Minneapolis-based mixed media artist Eric Zuccola. Known for his uncanny and thought-provoking works, Zuccola blurs the line between traditional portraiture and surreal invention. His portraits depict faces and places that are almost real—but not quite. Join… Read More