Summer camp season starts soon at Rumriver Art Center — and many camps are already filling fast!
These June camps still have space available… but spots won’t last long.
Register soon and join us for a creative summer full of art, imagination, and connection! For ages (5-9), (10-17) and featuring: PreK Craft Camp (ages: 3–5) 1:30–3:30pm, June 22-25
Explore camps + register by clicking on our Linktree in our bio, visit: Summer Camp Schedule and Registration Link
In addition to Rumriver Art Center’s 70 summer camps, our sister nonprofit @creativeflowartcenter in Fridley has just released several exciting 2-day summer camps!
Explore creative topics including: Mosaics Painting on Fabric Minnesota Nature Drawing Collage + Mixed Media
…and much more!
These camps are designed to be welcoming, creative, and accessible for a wide range of ages and abilities.
Check out the full schedule by clicking on our Linktree in our bio - visit: Creative Flow Art Center website, and click on their calendar tab.
What do you get when you combine excess art materials + the Anoka Citywide Garage Sale? @cityofanoka
✨ ARTarage Sale!!! ✨
Join Rumriver Art Center for a fun treasure hunt of extra art supplies, materials, creative finds, and more!
Friday, May 15 & Saturday, May 16
10am–3pm
Come dig through creative goodies, stock up on supplies, and support accessible community art programs at the same time. You never know what artistic treasures you’ll find!
⚠️ Scam Alert for Two Rivers Art Fair Artists/Vendors ⚠️
We’ve been made aware of scam emails being sent regarding Two Rivers Art Fair - artist registration.
A quick reminder:
All official communication from Rumriver Art Center will ONLY come from an @rumriverart.com email address. Official art fair communication will come through [email protected]
Please do not respond to suspicious messages regarding booth payments, vendor lists, or event details from other email addresses.
That said… we’re not going to let scammers steal the excitement from this AMAZING community art fair.
Save the date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Artist applications are OPEN NOW!
Deadline to apply: Sunday, May 17 at 11:59pm
Join us for:
90+ artist booths Live musicFood trucks
Free art activities + demos Plein Air Competition
A creative, welcoming day for the whole community
Learn more and apply by clicking on our Linktree in our bio - visit: Two Rivers Art Fair
Some moments stay with us forever—and art helps capture and process the memories.
We’re continuing our artist highlights from What Stays With You, a powerful group exhibition at Rumriver Art Center.
This week’s featured artists:
Kellie Mulcahy.@kelmulart , Kordula Coleman @kordulacolemansculptures , LA Reyes Art, Lilia G @inked.bunnyx , Lisa Carpentier, Liv Bailey @livis._.art , Lisa Marie Barber, Juniper Winn and Kennedy Christensen
Each piece tells a story—of memory, meaning, and the moments that shape us.
Explore the artwork + stories by clicking on our Linktree in our bio - visit: Rumriver Art Center Blog.
Reception and Artist Talk this Saturday! Naturally Curious, a solo exhibition by Minnesota artist and educator Kelly Meyer @kellymeyerart .
Through embroidery, eco-printing, natural dyeing, and handmade paper, Meyer explores sustainability, faith, and the quiet beauty found in cycles of growth, decay, and renewal.
Opening Reception: May 9 | 11 am–1 pm
Artist Talk: May 9 | 1–2 pm
On view April 25 – May 30 in Anoka
Were you part of a class at Rumriver Art Center this past year? We’d love to feature your work in our 2026 Student Show!
This special exhibition celebrates the creativity, growth, and unique voices of our incredible student artists of all ages.
Submit up to 3 pieces
At least 1 piece will be accepted
Open to all ages and students who took a class between January 1st, 2025, and May 1st, 2026
Deadline: June 25 (or when 60 applications are received!)
Exhibition Dates:
July 25 – August 22 at Rumriver Art Center
Traveling to Anoka County Library (Rum River Branch): Aug 24 – Oct 22
Don’t wait—spots are limited!
Apply by clicking on our Linktree in our bio - visit: 2026 Student Gallery Show
Art has a way of bringing powerful memories to life!
We’re continuing our artist highlights from What Stays With You—a moving group exhibition at Rumriver Art Center.
This week's featured artists:
Ellie Privette, Eric Zuccola @uncannyimages , Cole Hoyer-Winfield @artbycolehw , Heather Simon Carlson @heathercarlson_photography , Isamar Jaquez, Janelle Kay Doyle, Emilee Solberg @maree_studios , Jenn Angell @jennxangell , and Joah Bingert
Explore the artwork + stories, by clicking on our Linktree in our bio- visit: Rumriver Art Center Blog.
Save the date!
The Two Rivers Art Fair is back on Saturday, July 18, 2026!
Join us at at The Draw in Ramsey for a full day of art, music, and community—featuring 99 artist booths, free art activities, live entertainment, and more.
Artists: Apply now for a vendor booth
Deadline: May 17
Sponsors: Partner with us to support free community art experiences and connect with 700+ attendees
Learn more by clicking on our Linktree in our bio - visit: Two Rivers Art Fair
Plein Air Artists: Stay tuned—competition details coming soon!
Mark your calendar + invite your friends—this is one you won’t want to miss! This event is co-hosted by the @cityoframseymn Parks and Recreation and Rumriver Art Center
There is still space open in our one-time workshop: Wheel Thrown Pottery Faceted Vessels on Saturday, May 9, 1-3pm. Learn more and register by clicking on our Linktree in our bio - visit: calendar of classes and events.
This adaptable workshop with Comstock will cover throwing and faceting techniques for vessels with geometric faces. If you have ever wondered what this tool is for or been inspired by the work of Guillermo Cueller, Gay Smith, or Hiroshi Toyofuku (pictured respectively), then this workshop is for you!
Open to all students who have tried their hand at the wheel at least once. You will come away with 2 clear-glazed faceted functional vessels that merge the best of wheel and handbuilding techniques as well as a skill you can apply to future mugs, vases, and sculptures.
More powerful stories from 'What Stays With' -Jan Johansen Gallery Exhibit. We'll be highlighting artists each week throughout the exhibit.
Through painting, ceramics, and mixed media, these artists share the moments that have stayed with them.
Featuring Artists:
Chery Day, Ann Moss @annmosscreates , Alyse Alexandra @alysealeart , Cindy Geheren Thurston, Alysia Coffield, Ashley Nicole, Ana Wacker, Anita Cholewa and Ann Wolfe
Take a deeper look and read all of the powerful stories, by clicking on our Linktree in our bio - visit: Rumriver Art Center Blog
Create, connect, and try something new this May. Rumriver Art Center is offering a variety of workshops for all skill levels.
Check it out by clicking on our Linktree in our bio - visit: calendar of classes and events.
