Textile Truths: Nina Martine Robinson’s Powerful Art Exposes the Realities of Masking
The Jan Johansen Gallery at Rumriver Art Center invites you to experience mask/UNmask, a thought-provoking exhibition by textile artist Nina Robinson. Join us for the opening reception on April 5th from 2–4 PM. Then, on April 12th at 3 PM, Robinson will share her creative journey and demonstrate her unique sewing techniques in an artist… Read More
The Art of Soft Pastels: Exploring Light, Color, and Emotion with Art Jacobs
Art Jacobs is a pastel artist who invites viewers to experience nature’s beauty through vivid soft pastel colors and expressive artwork. His artwork pulls viewers into the stunning colors and details of landscapes and still lifes. View the e-gallery brochure below to learn about Art and enjoy his captivating artwork. Join us for: Pastel Images –… Read More
Exciting News! Our new Fridley location officially has a name—and an incredible director to lead the way!
🎉 Please welcome Emily Robinson, Director of Creative Flow Art Center. 🎉 We can’t wait to see Creative Flow Art Center thrive in Fridley! While Rumriver Art Center’s main location remains in the historic Old Milk Factory in Anoka, we’re thrilled to expand into the incredible Fridley community—an area full of creativity and possibility. “With… Read More
Turning Adversity into Art, Featuring Artist: Jena Rivard
A Story of Resilience and ReinventionJena Rivard’s gallery show: It’s Made From WHAT??? invites us into a personal story of resilience and reinvention. Join us at the 21 Step Gallery to witness how Jena takes personal trials and transforms them into creative expression. Come experience It’s Made From WHAT??? and explore the world of repurposed… Read More
Creating Light Amidst the Darkness: The Transformative Art of Angie Renee
The 21 Step Gallery at Rumriver Art Center presents “Inked, Ripped, Glued: The Process of Creating Light Within the Dark”, an intimate and thought-provoking exhibition by artist Angie Renee. Through layers of ink, torn paper, and intuitive assembly, Angie uses art to sift through emotions and reflect on the world’s challenges. In creating art, she… Read More
Forced Witness: Laura Hanson’s Bold Exploration of Resilience Through Art
The 21 Step Gallery at Rumriver Art Center presents: Forced Witness, an evocative exhibition by local artist Laura Hanson. This collection delves into themes of resilience, adversity, and humanity’s shared experiences during pivotal moments in history. Hanson’s mixed media works explore the global health crisis and social unrest. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on… Read More
Sculpting Stories and Emotion in Steel: Addie Motzko’s Murmurations
The Jan Johansen Gallery at Rumriver Art Center is thrilled to present Murmurations, a captivating exhibition by artist Addie Motzko. Specializing in metal sculpture, Motzko’s work transforms steel into dynamic, organic, and abstract forms. Her creations evoke emotion, thought, and human experience through intricate three-dimensional artistry. Join us For: Murmurations Show Opening: Saturday, January 4th,… Read More
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/
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