Author: Kirstin Kasa

  • 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

  • Witness the Wonder of Nature: Enjoy Sandy Adler’s ‘Celebrate Creation’ Gallery Display

    The 21 Step Gallery of Rumriver Art Center proudly presents Celebrate Creation, by artist and educator Sandy Adler. Sandy’s work celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature and life through her realistic oil pastel and watercolor paintings. See the extraordinary in simple scenes, transformed into vibrant masterpieces. Sandy’s meticulous attention to detail and use of… Read More

  • Capturing Larry Weinberg’s Creative Process, Enjoy Two Artist Demo Videos

    To provide a closer look into his creative process, Weinberg offers two video demonstrations. The first, a succinct one-minute video, offers a quick yet impactful overview of his technique. The second, a more in-depth five-minute video, allows viewers to delve deeper into the process that brings his stunning paintings to life.

  • We are thrilled to reveal the winners of the People’s Choice Awards and our Raffle Baskets Winners from the Two Rivers Art Fair! 🏆🎨

    A huge thanks to The City of Ramsey for co-hosting, our dedicated volunteers, Walmart and local business sponsors and all of our incredible Two Rivers Art Fair artists. Your support made this event a huge success! An appreciative SHOUT-OUT to these local businesses for donating items for our Raffle Prizes! Target, Ramsey Bicycle, MaGillycuddy’s, Anoka,… Read More