• Sneak Peek: Check out this behind the scenes video on our Charcoal Portraits Course

    Teaching Artist Sanjukta Mitra helps her students learn techniques to create stunning charcoal portraits. 

  • Which Hwy 10 Anoka roads are open and closed? This May 2023 overview map should help.

    Spring has sprung which means the second year of construction is in full swing on the Hwy 10 work zone in Anoka. There have been a lot of traffic shifts, road and ramp closures these past few weeks. It’s not always easy to visualize what’s open and what’s closed. This map shows the current traffic… Read More

  • 2023 North Artists Studio Crawl

    The North Artists Studio Crawl is an annual self-guided driving tour of artists’ studios in the northern metro area of the Twin Cities. Admission to the studios is free. Some studios feature live demonstrations, and there’s art for sale at all. The 2023 crawl dates are Saturday, May 6th and Sunday, May 7st, 10am to… Read More

  • Hwy 10 weekend closure March 17-20

    Ferry Street Closed over Highway 10 Ferry St. at Hwy 10 closed March 17 through fall 2023 Major work on the Hwy 10 Anoka road reconstruction project will soon resume for the second year. The first traffic impact will be a full weekend closure of Hwy 10, and the closure of Ferry St. at Hwy… Read More

  • 100 Day Project

    Give your 2023 creative goals a powerful boost!Rumriver Art Center’s 100 Day Project began Monday, January 16, but you can still join and enjoy the benefits. Engaging in this program gives you: accountability, community and encouragement to hit your goals. Request to join our free Facebook Group to participate: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1530790537368969

  • Rumriver Art Center is Looking for Board Members

    Rumriver Art Center is looking for individuals like you to join our Board of Directors or serve as a Board Committee member. As a Board/Committee Member, you will help us chart our future with the community. You don’t have to be an artist…just an art enthusiast. We are looking for individuals from a variety of… Read More

  • Gallery Show Opening, ‘Love Always’ Featuring Artist: Danniella Mortezaee

    Love Always will remain in the 21 Step Gallery through February 25, 2023. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:30-3 and select Saturdays. Check out https://rumriverart.com/21-step-gallery/ for the most up to date information.

  • Winter Weather Closing

    Due to the incoming weather, Rumriver Art Center is closing at 3pm today, Wednesday 12/21. We will remain closed Thursday 12/22 and Friday 12/23. Stay safe everyone!

  • Holiday Hours

    Please take note of our holiday hours if you need to stop in to pick up pottery or check out the Holiday Show and Shop! Office Hours this weekMonday 12/19 – Wednesday 12/21, 9:30am – 3:00pm (enter through our main entrance, suite 103)Thursday 12/22, 8:30am – 1:00pm (enter through our main entrance, suite 103) Additional… Read More

  • 2023 Summer Camp Registration is Open!

    Rumriver Art Center is offering over 50 Kids Summer Art Camps in 2023. The 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… Read More