Author: Kirstin Kasa
Free Holiday Tutorial: Learn to Draw a Bear and Bird in a Winter Wonderland
It has been an incredible year of creativity and community at Rumriver Art Center. Enjoy this free gift of artistic cheer – with drawing instructions from Larry Weinberg. To plan your creative and thriving 2025, we’ve got several exciting workshops and multi-week courses starting in January! Check out our compete calendar at: https://rumriverart.com/calendar/
Thank You for Your Incredible Support on Give to the Max!!!
Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised over $20,000 (and counting!) during Give to the Max Day! Your support means the world to us and ensures we can continue sharing the joy and healing power of art with our community. You’re not just supporting art—you’re building community, spreading joy, and changing lives. From all of us at Rumriver Art Center,… Read More
Thank You, Central MN Arts Board for the Legacy Funded Grant!
With this support, adults can explore the joys of art all while connecting through creativity. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Central MN Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Rumriver Art Center is deeply grateful for the opportunity to… Read More
Art for All: Accessible Arts Funding Grant Expands Creative Access in Our Community
We’re thrilled to announce that Rumriver Art Center received the: Accessible Arts Funding Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. With this support, we’re able to bring creative opportunities to more people in our community. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks… Read More
Gallery Sponsor Video Feature: Random Hippie’s Walls Burst with Creative Murals!
We’re thrilled to share a new video celebrating the stunning mural work by talented artists at Random Hippie, our current 21 Step Gallery Sponsor! Each artist brought their unique style to life, creating a mural masterpiece! Every mural captures a piece of the inspiring story, ‘Live Your Dreams,’ with colors and creativity flowing seamlessly together… Read More
Emma Ahart’s Visceral: A Journey of Self-Expression at 21 Step Gallery
Join us at the 21 Step Gallery of Rumriver Art Center for the opening of Visceral by Emma Ahart, on October 12th from 2 pm – 4 pm. Through her bold use of color and emotional themes, Ahart’s acrylic works explore self-perception, relationships, and beginnings and endings. With personal symbolism and intense imagery, this exhibition… Read More
Exciting Announcement: Rumriver Art Center Wins Connexus Energy Foundation Charity Donation!
Thanks to your votes and support, we’ve received a generous $1,500 to continue bringing creativity and art to our amazing community. A huge thank you to the Connexus Energy FoundationSM for their generosity, and to everyone who submitted their votes for us! Together, we make a difference through art.
Your 1-Minute Vote Could Win RRAC $1,500; Connexus Energy’s September: Your Community. Your Choice
With 1 minute of your time, you can vote for Rumriver Art Center and contribute to a more creative and vibrant community. Every vote counts! Thank you Connexus for this incredible opportunity! The Connexus Energy FoundationSM will donate $1,500 to the non-profit with the most submissions in September, and Rumriver Art Center is nominated! We… Read More
Animal Encounter: Artist Carol Collins Brings the “Wonderful World of Fur and Feathers” to Life
Rumriver Art Center is thrilled to present Wonderful World of Fur and Feathers, a stunning gallery collection of animal portraits by artist Carol Collins. Featuring 30 vivid oil paintings, the show highlights the artist’s love for animals and her mastery of light and color. The exhibition opens on September 14th with a 2 pm –… Read More
From Service to Sculpture: Mary’s Creative Journey to Honoring Women Veterans
Rumriver Art Center is excited to introduce Mary Horgan, an artist whose creativity is infused into every aspect of her life’s journey. Recently, she was honored to design and implement a public memorial commemorating the invaluable role of ‘Female Soldiers.’ This tribute holds personal significance, reflecting Mary’s own life journey. Mary Horgan’s desire to create… Read More