Rum River Art Center

"Adding the element of fire has become a great way to add a bit of fun and mystery to my life," says artist Bernadette Chlebeck. Come witness her set artwork on fire, see how the ink moves, and watch how changes color when burning!

Catch Bernadette's demo at 1 PM on Saturday 8/29, then stick around for the opening reception. Find more details on our Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19QLEemPEK/

Summer's not over, but we're already so excited about the fall! Check out the calendar on our website for a complete list of creative experiences. Make this the most artistically-invigorating autumn you've ever had and add these opportunities to your schedule!

Do you find yourself drawn to the unsettling, vacant, familiar, or anything in between? Submit your work to "Liminal," our next call for artwork, for a chance to be featured in our gallery this October! Check out the link in our bio for more details.

https://rumriverart.com/call-for-entry-gallery-show/

Summer will be over before ya know it—don't miss your chance to secure a creative adventure for you or your kiddos!

Aside from a plethora of exciting camps (with morning and afternoon schedules to fit your needs!), we've got a bunch of fun single classes to check out this month. Artists of all ages are sure to find something perfect!

Beyond the art center, you can find us at the City of Ramsey doing $5 Art in the Park, bringing folks together at Anoka Senior Center, and partnering with the Anoka Kindness Rock Garden.

Check out the flyer below + register soon at: https://rumriverart.com/classes/calendar/

One more huge THANK YOU to everyone who made the Two River Art Fair such a success last weekend! Brittany Richards-Ferries captured some incredible shots to immortalize our artists—and even some raffle items, like these kayaks donated by Chad and Linda Niemeyer.

Even after a last-minute relocation to Adrenaline Sports Center, we had an absolute blast bringing our community together with help with our pals at City of Ramsey, Bach to Rock, and the Minnesota Woodturners Association. Our raffle featured such a fun array of items from Connexus Energy, Arrin LaFreniere, Parallel Print, Bunker Beach Water Park - Anoka County Parks, David Schlueter of Minneapolis Antique Appraiser, Allison's Petite Pastries, Ginger Cafe and Kuss Chiropractic. We hope the winners love their new items and experiences!

And of course, we couldn't have done it without our Gold Sponsors Anoka Lions Club, Ramsey Lions Club Minnesota, and an anonymous donor, as well as Bronze Sponsors Parallel Print, R Marketplace, the Anoka Kindness Rock Garden and the Ramsey Community Foundation.

If you missed it... check out our new August class schedule and sign up for your next adventure on our website here! https://rumriverart.com/classes/calendar/

📸 by Ferries Photography

Summer is flying by, and we've loved seeing so much creativity in our camps! From painting community murals to traveling the world through art, our young artists have been exploring new techniques, making friends, and creating incredible projects along the way.

There's still time to join the fun! We have limited space available in these upcoming camps:

July 27–31
• Create and Watch Art from Ghibli (Ages 5–9) | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Mixed Media Mayhem (Ages 5–9) | 1:00–4:00 p.m.

August 3–7
• Sculpture & More (Ages 10–17) | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Watercolor & Mixed Media (Ages 5–9) | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Handbuilt Pottery (Ages 5–9) | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
• D&D Art Adventures (Ages 5–17) | 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Our camps are designed to encourage creativity, build confidence, and provide a welcoming space where kids can explore art, make new friends, and discover what they can create.

Register today before these final spots are gone:
https://rumriverart.com/summer-camps/

Join us in celebrating the creativity of our students!

The 2026 Student Show features artwork created by students of all ages and experience levels, showcasing the talent, growth, and imagination that fill our classrooms throughout the year.

Gallery Reception
Saturday, July 25
2:00–4:00 p.m.

Exhibition Dates
July 25 – August 22, 2026

Jan Johansen Gallery
Rumriver Art Center

Stop by to support our student artists, meet members of our creative community, and enjoy an afternoon of inspiring artwork. We hope to see you there!

Featured Artists:
Anita Cholewa
Barbara Lukins
Jessica Adamec
Nyla Rassler
Kira Haga
Chole Haga
Cindy DeRuyter
Deanna Asp
Dianne Novak
Elizabeth Reiman
Elaine Webster
Sushila Anderson
Joanne Fonseca
Greg Gilborn
Grace Meyer
Elleni Kelcher
Mia Yarmakovich
Kat Bernhoft
Kelly Kastner
Kathleen Kelly
Alysia Coffield
Anika Ingebritson
Quinn Ingebritson
Peyton Vokaty
Laura Kessler
Malea McGinty
Marjorie Lindberg
Erin O'Leary
Michelle Griffith
Jody Herbst
Mary Mohler
Chad Niemeyer
Donna Turner
Shelley Brooks
Teri Spano-Madden
Valerie Scott
Rose Aune
William Ohland

Did you catch Rumriver Art Center's Executive Director, Mak, drawing a one-minute portrait... while riding a Ferris wheel at the County Fair ?

Check out this fun Twin Cities Live feature from the Anoka County Fair:
https://kstp.com/tcl/today-on-twin-cities-live/fair-food-and-fun-in-anoka/

Then come create with us this Sunday at the Anoka County Fair!

Creative Corner Craft Workshop
Clay Wall Hanging Tile Class

Sunday, July 26
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Creative Arts Building | Anoka County Fair

No experience needed! Ages 5+

Create your own decorative clay wall hanging using slab, coil, sculpting, and sgraffito techniques. We'll fire and glaze your piece at Rumriver Art Center, and it will be ready for pickup in approximately three weeks.

We'd love to create with you at the fair! Learn more at: https://www.anokacountyfair.com/p/2026-fair/creative-corner-craft-workshops