• Sustainable Wrapping: Video Workshop

    Learn the art of sustainable wrapping with Teaching Artist Makilyn Koep. Mak walks you step by step through the ‘Furoshiki’ method, which is a traditional Japanese cloth wrapping. You’ll also learn the reusable ‘Top Knot Bag.’ These methods are not only Earth-Friendly, but unique and beautiful! Mak also highlights embellishments from nature you can use…. Read More

  • Sanjukta Mitra: A closer look into her creative background, inspiring story and powerful artwork! 

    Sanjukta Mitra shares about her creative background, inspiring story and powerful artwork!

  • Introducing Danniella Mortezaee, whose ‘Love Always’ collection is featured in our 21 Step Gallery, Feb. 4 –  Feb. 25, 2023.

    For many people, learning a new skill activates: ‘Imposter Syndrome,’ where you question your ability.  Artist Danniella’s shares her early art apprehension: “I honestly never thought of myself as a creative person and I greatly admired those with the talent. My mom was a naturally inclined artist, she had that borne ability to pick up… Read More

  • Show us Your Face!

    You’re invited to submit your artwork for The Jan Johansen Gallery at Rumriver Art Center for our winter Call for Entry: The Art of the FaceThe Rumriver Art Center invites regional artists of all ages to enter two- and three-dimensional work in any medium (acrylic, watercolor, drawing, mixed-media, photography, pottery, mosaic, fiber, sculpture, etc.) that… Read More

  • Chad Niemeyer: An Exploration of the Temporary Permanence of Us

    Rumriver Art Center Features:  Chad Niemeyer An Exploration of the Temporary Permanence of Us in the Jan Johansen Gallery From January 7 to February 25   Chad’s Artist Statement: “Although themes sometimes emerge, I approach my work deliberately without a theme in mind, choosing instead to capture reality in all its disarray – mundane, beautiful, elegant,… Read More

  • 2021-2022 Mentorship Program Gallery Show – Garden of Artful Delights

    “Garden of Artful Delights”!  Our second mentorship show in the Jan Johansen Gallery.  Our second Mentorship pair from our 2021-2022 Emerging artist mentorship for 55+ program is Franny Hyde and Ann Phillippi.  Their artwork will be shown in the Jan Johansen Gallery opening on Saturday August 13 from 1-3.  It’s been fun watching these two… Read More

  • 2021-22 Mentorship Gallery Show – Snapshots of a Mind Set Free

    As we approach the end of our mentorship year for 2021-2022, we are excited to have two upcoming gallery shows for each of our mentorship pairs.  The first gallery show held in the Jan Johansen Gallery at Rumriver Art Center showcases all the hard work that mentor Cherene Bebeau and mentee Christine Tauer have put… Read More

  • Underwater World of Larry Weinberg

    QCTV featured Rumriver Art Center Director Larry Weinberg’s art making process in their recent The Post program. You can check out the segment.

  • Artist Talk: Animals on Black

    Join Carol Strait as you view a video of her beautuful artwork series, Animals on Black. You will also learn about her art process and inspirations for her work. Her artwork is currently on display in the Rumriver Art Center Gallery. It will be on display until March 27, 2022. Come check it out!

  • Tropical Landscape Project Inspired by the Highwaymen

    Wou Browne takes you step-by-step to draw and paint a tropical landscape inspired by the Highwaymen. Materials Needed: drawing paper, pencil, eraser, and something to add color (colored pencils, watercolors, crayons, markers, etc.).