Rumriver Art Center Presents a New Art Exhibition Opening in the Jan Johansen Gallery.
Anoka, MN - The Jan Johansen Gallery of Rumriver Art Center is proudly presenting the Rum River Open Studio Artists gallery show “Art In Community.” The Rum River Open Studio Artists is a drawing and painting community, based out of the Rumriver Art Center in Anoka, MN. Their group grew from students in structured classes to a mix of artists, practicing art together. On Saturday, July 12th from 2 - 4 pm there is an opening reception. Individuals are also invited to meet some of the artists on Monday, July 14th from 1 - 3 pm, Wednesday, July 16th from 10 am - 12 pm, and Friday, July 18th from 10 am - 12 pm . All events are at Rumriver Art Center and free to attend.
The Rum River Open Studio Artists come from a variety of backgrounds and experience and all have a passion for creating. This show features work from the members Dianne Novak, Greg Gilborn, Holly Willis, Mark Sawyer, Virginia Sanderson, William Ohland, Linda Boyer, Donna Turner, and Benjamin Suehler.
Doing art in community strengthens each member’s talent and ability to share their artistic eye. This gallery show includes new and past works, showing a wide range of mediums and styles. They have also collaborated on a project, where each artist presents their version of the sailing ship, Hjordis, on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota.
Dianne Novak of the Rum River Open Studio Artists says “Our group is honored to include a memorial to our mentor, Paul T. Boecher, and fellow member, Mona Hughes, both of whom passed in early 2025. Paul founded and taught our group for over eight years and his spirit of creativity and encouragement continues to impact our work and community today. Mona was an expressive artist and an integral part of our group each week. We’re honored to show some of their work alongside our own pieces in this show.”
They are always open and welcoming to fellow artists looking to grow their practice with others, meeting weekly on Wednesday mornings at the Rumriver Art Center or (during the summer) en plein air around the Anoka area. To join, please visit www.rumriverart.com.
This exhibition will be shown in tandem with Whimsy, Nature, and Elegance by Julie Krahenbuhl. The show opens on Saturday, July 12th and runs until Saturday, August 2nd.
Rumriver Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
You may also like the following events from Rum River Art Center:
- This Saturday, 28th June, 12:00 pm, Artist Workshop: Textured Expressions in Nature-Inspired Painting in Anoka
- Next month, 12th July, 02:00 pm, Whimsy, Nature, and Elegance by artist Julie Krahenbuhl in Anoka
- Next month, 12th July, 02:00 pm, Rum River Open Studio Artists gallery show opening: “Art In Community.” in Anoka
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