Author: Kirstin Kasa

  • 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

  • Discover the World Through Art: Visions of the World by Larry Weinberg

    Visions of the World focuses on Weinberg’s artistic immersion into locations he has traveled to throughout his lifetime. This series of paintings draws inspiration from the landscapes of Andalusia, Spain, underwater scenes from Isla Mujeres, and harbor life in Margot, St. Martin. Weinberg’s work captures the essence of these environments through the interplay of light, sounds, smells, and textures.

  • Immerse Yourself in Inspiration, with Artist Jerry Jorgenrud’s ‘Spiritus’ Gallery Show

    We are thrilled to invite you to Jerry Jorgenrud’s ‘Spiritus’ gallery show. This captivating exhibition highlights the paintings of Jerry Jorgenrud, an artist whose work explores the profound connections between point, line, and movement. Discover the beauty and inspiration of ‘Spiritus.’ We invite you to join us for our upcoming events featuring Jerry Jorgenrud’s ‘Spiritus’… Read More

  • “Rock and Rollerskate”: Rachel Coyne’s Artistic Tribute to Skating Culture

    “Rock and Rollerskate” captures the vibrant colors, exhilarating freedom, and sheer fun of roller skating. The paintings evoke the nostalgia of 60’s-80’s skating rinks, filled with awesome music and young love. Take an artistic trip down memory lane, rekindling memories and sharing stories. This captivating show will be on display through July 3, 2024. We… Read More

  • Rumriver Art Center is Honored as a Top Art Studio by Minnesota Parent Family Favorite Awards

    Your incredible support and creativity made this possible! Thank you for being an essential part of our community! Check out the creative magic happening at Rumriver Art Center (Video Below). To view the Family Favorites list, click over to: https://www.minnesotaparent.com/familyfavorites/ Visit the Rumriver Art Center Calendar to plan your next creative adventure!

  • 🎨 Exciting News! 🎨

    We are deeply grateful to have been awarded the Flexible Support Grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. This grant enables us to offer accessible art classes and activities. This support is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the… Read More

  • Exploring Nature’s Canvas: MaryLeah Marshall’s Season Inspired Art

    Journey through the seasons with MaryLeah Marshall’s captivating paintings as your guide. In this blog, we delve into her paintings that capture the rhythms of nature. We hope you’ll join us for these upcoming events featuring: MaryLeah Marshall, Themes from Nature: A Collection. Located in the 21 Step Gallery at Rumriver Art Center. Show Opening: Saturday, May 18,… Read More

  • From Brave New Ventures to Masterpieces, ‘It’s Never Too Late to be an Artist’ Showcase

    Prepare to be inspired by Dianne Luckett’s remarkable exhibition, “It’s Never Too Late to Be an Artist,” at Rumriver Art Center. Luckett proves that the path to artistic fulfillment is without a deadline. We hope you’ll join us for these upcoming events featuring: Dianne Luckett, It’s Never Too Late to be an Artist. Located in the Jan… Read More