• Allow Joel Springer’s Paintings to Immerse you Into A Palette of Stories

    Joel’s paintings have a way of extracting the essence of aged buildings and the landscapes they call home. We invite you to open your senses to these paintings and experience the stories they share. We hope you’ll join us for these upcoming events featuring: Joel Springer, Finding my Voice. Located in the 21 Step Gallery… Read More

  • Come and Experience Art Woven with Intricate Patterns, Colors and Details.

    Join us as we dive into the world of Color and Weave, where every thread has a purpose and every detail sparks curiosity. This Gallery show celebrates the beauty of woven art. We hope you’ll join us for these upcoming events featuring: The Rum River Handweavers Guild, Color and Weave. Located in the Jan Johansen… Read More

  • Spring Painting: A Fun and Freeing Art Project for All Art Levels

    Celebrate the season of renewal and growth by diving into this delightful spring art project. The techniques used encourage you to practice letting go of ‘perfectionistic’ tendencies. Here’s a video tutorial, that requires minimal art materials. Materials You’ll Need: Instructions in a Nutshell: Remember, the key to this project is to let go of perfection… Read More

  • Behind the Canvas: Exploring the World of Margarita Stantchevski

    “My art is my voice, a powerful interpretation of my deepest thoughts, hidden emotions, and strongest desire.”

  • A Celebration of Three Generations of Creative Expression in one Gallery Space

    We hope you’ll join us for these upcoming events featuring: Generations, Located in the Jan Johansen Gallery at Rumriver Art Center. Show Opening: Feb 10, 2pm-4pm Meet the Artist: Feb 15, 11:30am-1:30pm Artist Talk: Feb 16, 6:15 pm 2665 4th AvenueSuite 102, 103, 108 & 201Anoka MN 55303info@rumriverart.com763.323.8830 Learn more about about gallery events at:

  • We’re thrilled to unveil Makilyn ‘Mak’ Koep as the new Rumriver Art Center Executive Director.

    Those familiar with Mak’s creative leadership at Rumriver Art Center can attest to her captivating and creative impact. We’re thrilled to welcome her as our new Executive Director and envision RRAC’s exciting future ahead. To delve deeper into her introduction – we invite you to grab a cup of coffee/tea and enjoy this personal message… Read More

  • We’re Thankful for you! Create a Picasso Turkey Art Project – Step-by-Step Guide

    Enjoy these step by step directions to create a Picasso-inspired Turkey.

  • Britt Maki’s gallery artwork encourages us to slow down, find beauty in everything, and celebrate the connection between science and art.

    Step into a world where time slows and nature’s beauty emerges through Britt Maki’s oil paintings. “Don’t Be Hasty” invites you to explore Minnesota’s forests, wildlife, and the intricate details often overlooked.

  • Looking to Turn your Love of Art into a Profitable Business? Here’s how to Start.

    If you’re like me, you’ve dreamed of making a living from your art since you were a child, but turning that dream into reality is quite possibly one of the bumpiest roads I’ve traveled. There is a lot of uncertainty and mysticism when it comes to a creative career. There is no guarantee that it will work as you hope, or even work at all, but that comes with every career path. Planning a career in the arts is a courageous pursuit, but I’m here to help demystify the process and help you strategically move toward your dream. 

  • Introducing the People’s Choice Award Winners. Discover the ‘Homes’ that Inspired Their Artwork.

    ‘Home is Where Your Heart Is’ gallery show hosted captivating artwork that evokes the essence of home and the emotions it holds for each of us. Our gallery audience voted for the artwork and representation of ‘Home’ that most resonated with them. Here are the people’s choice award winners, and their inspiring stories of what… Read More