Jan Johansen Gallery

One issue many new and working artists experience is where to show their work. Our mission is to provide many opportunities and support the artwork of local artists. Gallery spaces bring the community together and creates a greater appreciation for art and conversation. Selected artwork may be available for sale.

Thank you so much to Jan Johansen for your generous donation and for sponsoring our art gallery!

Upcoming Shows

• Holiday Show and Shop: November 16, 2024 – December 21, 2024
• Addie Motzko – Murmurations: January 4, 2025 – February 1, 2025
• Call for Entry – Floral Art: February 8, 2025 – March 1, 2025
• RRAC Teacher’s Show: March 8, 2025 – March 29, 2025
• Nina Robinson: April 5, 2025 – May 3, 2025
• Call for Entry: May 10, 2025 – May 31, 2025
• Larry Homan: June 7, 2025 – July 5, 2025
• Julie Krahenbuhl and RRAC Open Studio Artists: July 12, 2025 – Aug 2, 2025
• Christine Tauer and Cherene Bebeau: August 9, 2025 – September 6, 2025
• Emily Robinson: September 13, 2025 – October 11, 2025
• Call for Entry: October 18, 2025 – November 8, 2025
• Holiday Show and Shop: November 15, 2025 – December 20, 2025

Gallery Hours

Fall Hours (9/30 – 12/21)
Mondays, Tuesdays: 10am – 7pm
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 10am – 3pm
Saturdays, November 16th – December 21st: 10am – 4pm
Closed Sundays
Closed December 22nd – January 1st

Winter Hours (1/2 – 3/6)
Mondays, Tuesdays: 10am – 7pm
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 10am – 3pm
Saturday 1/4: 2pm – 7pm
Saturdays 1/11, 1/18, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 3/29: 10am – 3pm
Closed Sundays

Current Gallery Show: Holiday Show and Shop

Rumriver Art Center is excited to announce our annual Holiday Show and Shop! The Show and Shop will be open in our Jan Johansen gallery and throughout the art center (2665 4th Ave, Suite 103, Anoka). There will be hundreds of unique items available for purchase made by dozens of local artists. The variety of artwork in the Holiday Show and Shop will include textiles, ceramics, art prints, stained glass, paintings, jewelry, and much more. This is a perfect opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind holiday gifts! Check out our Holiday Show and Shop webpage for more information!
Our show and shop opening will take place on Saturday, November 16th from 10am – 4pm.

Next Gallery Show: Murmurations

The Jan Johansen Gallery of Rumriver Art Center is presenting Murmurations by artist Addie Motzko. On Saturday, January 4th from 2pm – 4pm Rumriver Art Center will be hosting an opening for Motzko’s show. Motzko will be providing an Artist Talk on Tuesday, January 7th at 6:30pm where she will speak about her creative process and body of work. Both events are free and the public is invited to attend.

Motzko is an artist in all media specializing in metal sculpture. Her work is influenced by organic shapes that translate themselves into subconscious and abstract forms. She is interested in the contrast between the natural and man made world. For example, how organic shapes can be cut and pounded from pieces of flat steel and welded together to create abstract and organic forms. The steel is a canvas that presents emotions, ideas, thoughts and experiences that translate themselves into a three dimensional work of art. Her work can also be figurative and inspired by real people as well as human qualities that influence and motivate her.

Motzko’s work has been exhibited at Rumriver Art Center, The Robbin Gallery, Hutchinson Sculpture Stroll, Delano Sculpture Park, White Bear Center for the Arts, Plymouth Primavera, Creators Space Gallery, One Division Art Gallery, The Gallery at Zeller Studio, The Solar Arts Building, Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Guild of Metalsmiths and at the University of Minnesota, Morris.

Motzko has experience teaching art as the Welding CoInstructor and Studio Monitor at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts, student teaching Visual Art and Art History at Willmar High School and Minnewaska High School as well as the Art Coordinator at Port City Development Center teaching art to adults with developmental disabilities.

Motzko is the recipient of MN Sculptors Society Best in Show Award 2019, Plymouth Primavera Award of Excellence 2019, Plymouth Primavera Award 2018, Barbara Lund Award Minnetonka Center for the Arts 2013-14, and the Industrial Technology Award Wayzata High School 1994.

The exhibition will open January 4th and run until February 1st, 2025.

Past Shows