Jan Johansen Gallery

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

Upcoming Shows

• Call for Entry – Tell Me a Love Story: May 10, 2025 – May 31, 2025
• Larry Homan – The Color of Dreams: June 7, 2025 – July 5, 2025
• Julie Krahenbuhl and RRAC Plein Air Community 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

Spring Hours (3/10 – 5/31)
Mondays, Tuesdays: 10am – 7pm
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 10am – 3pm
Saturdays 5/17, 5/31: 10am – 3pm
Closed Sundays
Closed Friday, May 23rd through Monday, May 26th

Summer Hours (6/2 – 8/31)
Monday – Friday: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday, June 7th: 12pm – 4pm
Saturdays 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23: 10am – 3pm
Closed Sundays
Closed June 30th – July 6th
Closed Saturdays 6/14, 7/5, 7/19, 8/30

Current Gallery Show: Tell Me a Love Story

The Jan Johansen Gallery of Rumriver Art Center is excited to present our spring call for entry exhibition: Tell Me a Love Story. On Saturday, May 10th from 2 pm – 4 pm the Jan Johansen Gallery will be hosting an opening reception for the show. This is a free event and anyone is welcome to attend.

Inspired by bell hooks’ book All About Love: New Visions and her introspection surrounding love; this show features a curation of over 50 artists expressing the meaning of love in their lives. A vast array of mediums such as printmaking, ceramics, collage, painting, drawing, photography and more are used to convey the featured artist’s interpretations of love. Additionally, artists were asked to explain how their artwork represents their experiences of love. Their written responses will be shown in conjunction with their correlating artworks.

This show aims to foster connections that may have gone un-made and highlight stories that often go untold. As often we exist without hearing about all of the love that is the lives of those who surround us.

This exhibition will be on display in our Jan Johansen Gallery from May 10th, 2025 to May 31st, 2025. The show will move to the Northtown Library on June 2nd, and be exhibited there until August 7th, 2025.

Next Gallery Show: The Color of Dreams

The Rumriver Art Center’s Jan Johansen Gallery is thrilled to present The Color of Dreams which exhibits the work of local emerging Minnesota artist Larry J. Homan. On Saturday, June 7th from 2 pm – 4 pm the Jan Johansen Gallery will be hosting an opening reception for Homan’s show. On Friday, June 13th starting at noon Homan will be providing an artist talk in conjunction with a demonstration of his practice. Individuals are invited to meet the artist on Friday, June 20th between 10 am and 12 pm.
Larry began his artistic journey in high school, becoming a self-taught airbrush artist with over 25 years of experience running his own business until 2019. He specializes in acrylic painting and drawing, utilizing various mediums such as gel pens, watercolor, and ink on paper, with a primary focus on acrylic brush painting on canvas.
Inspired by nature, Larry captures picturesque sunsets, landscapes, and vibrant colors in his work, though he has recently explored black and white pieces using gel pens on black paper. His innovative approach includes applying color to canvas backgrounds before layering scenes with ink and paint pens, resulting in unique effects. This eclectic style reflects his love for experimentation and variety.
In addition to his personal art, Larry has dedicated over 15 years to helping individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia create beautiful paintings through a 1:1 process learned from the Art Without Boundaries Association. The impact of this work on families has been profoundly rewarding, with examples included in this exhibition. He has also taught group painting classes for the past five years at various venues and locations.
Larry also enjoys woodworking, carving, and making coin ring jewelry, learning new techniques through online resources.
This solo show fulfills a long-held dream for Larry to become a recognized artist, both nationally and internationally. While he has received awards for his work, his primary focus remains on personal expression. As he embarks on this new chapter, he looks forward to entering more competitions and sharing his art with a wider audience.
Join us for the opening reception and experience the wonder and joy of Larry J. Homan’s art!
The exhibition will open June 7th and run until July 5th, 2025.

Past Shows