• Drumroll Please… We’ve Got an Exciting Executive Leadership Announcement!

    We’re thrilled to announce Makilyn (Mak) Koep as the new Executive Director of Rumriver Art Center, beginning January 1, 2024. Mak began at Rumriver Art Center in 2020 as a volunteer. She quickly became a revered Teaching Artist, Community Director and essential part of Rumriver Art Center. Her creative ideas and innovative leadership will steer… Read More

  • Welcome! Here’s our updated office hours.

    Our office hours are a great time to: * Visit the Jan Johansen and 21 Step gallery exhibits * Receive assistance with registrations or payments * Pick up your completed pottery pieces * Check out a book from our Art Library Or, stop in to take a deep breath of the artfully enriched air

  • Artarage Sale

    Support Rumriver Art Center by coming to our first Artarage Sale – a great way to buy art supplies for you or someone you know at the price you want to pay! All donations from the Artarage Sale will go towards our Give to the Max goal of $25,000. What is the Artarage Sale?A donation… Read More

  • Your Chance to Make an Impact Today!

    Early Giving for Give to the Max began on Nov. 1, 2023. Your donation ensures we remain a thriving community art hub. Our mission has always been to “Welcome All” to experience art opportunities that are affordable, inspiring and therapeutic.

  • 2023 Halloween Coloring Contest Winners

    Congratulations to our 2023 Coloring Contest winners – Quinn in the 5-8 age group category and Emma in the 9-12 age group category! Click the link to see our Facebook post with the winners being announced by Harold, the coloring sheet artist. https://fb.watch/o12wh2UxO0/

  • 2023 Fall Office Hours

    * Visit the Jan Johansen and 21 Step gallery exhibits * Receive assistance with registrations or payments * Pick up your completed pottery pieces * Purchase gifts at the Holiday Show and Shop. (Show opens 11/18, more details coming soon!) Or, stop in to take a deep breath of the artfully enriched air

  • Elmcrest Art Fair – Thank You!

    A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Art Fair Community!We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made our Art Fair an unforgettable success!

  • Long term closure of eastbound Hwy 10 ramp to 7th Avenue

    Eastbound Hwy 10 ramp to Ferry Street closes this weekend, June 16-19Please remember the eastbound Hwy 10 ramp to Ferry St. will be closed from 10 p.m. Fri, June 16 through 5 a.m. Mon, June 19 for pipe work. Drivers will need to use one of the detour routes over the weekend to avoid the… Read More

  • Unveiling Infinite Creativity: Introducing Kenya Letourneau

    My artistic style is unique and varied, with inspiration coming from everything around me. Whether it’s my children, food, nature, or other people, my work is a reflection of my imaginative spirit. I like to think outside the box, and my pieces often blur the lines between different artistic styles, ranging from realistic impressionism to… Read More

  • Rumriver Art Center Voted 2nd Place Best Art Studio

    Minnesota Parent put out a survey that included Rumriver Art Center as one of the options for Best Art Studio and our fans spoke up! You voted us into 2nd place – THANK YOU! Check out the article below. Minnesota Parents Share Their Family Favorites! During January 2023, Minnesota Parents voted for their family’s favorite… Read More