Address: 2665 4th Avenue, Anoka, MN, 55303
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Website Rumriver Art Center
Phone (763) 323-8830
Rumriver Art Center is a charming gallery and art studio in Anoka, Minnesota. This north metro non-profit organization offers classes, camps, and community events for artists of all ages — from family and homeschool programs to events for older adults. Classes include a variety of art mediums, including drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor, wheel throwing pottery, hand-built pottery/sculpture, art sketchbook/art history, and mixed media. Many of their classes can be attended as a family or parent-child pair.
The first floor includes a cozy gallery, a cafe, and a small library of art books. There is a studio/classroom on the second floor.
Community events at Rumriver Art Center
The art center offers Free Family Art Days when families can express their creativity with a free themed art class. While Family Art Days are free, reservations are required for these events and donations are appreciated. These classes are best for ages four and up. Besides the Free Family Art Days, look for free art classes through Anoka County Libraries, art fairs, and Art in the Park events.
The art gallery on the first floor, rotates regularly and is open to the public, including opening day shows. Note that the gallery is one small room and we prefer this outing with older kids or with a 1:1 parent/child ratio.
Birthday parties at Rumriver Art Center
Families can throw art themed birthday parties at Rumriver. The party guests will leave with their own art creation (except pottery, which needs to be fired and picked up later). Parties include an art project of your choosing and leave time for cake and refreshments, which you provide.
Find more birthday party ideas like this: Art-Themed Birthday Parties.
Rumriver Art Center classes & camps
Rumriver offers a variety of art classes for students of all ages — both kids and adults. Summer Art Camps for kids are affordably priced and scholarships are available. Find current prices, dates and camp details in our annual Guide to Twin Cities Summer Camps.
More information
- Book a birthday party
- Find classes here
- Find summer camp options here
- Register for Free Family Art Days here
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We would love to hear your thoughts and parental tips. Share your experiences and any information you think other parents would find useful. Leave us a comment below.Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
- Rumriver Free Family Art Day - 05/30/2026 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Rumriver Art Center Summer Camp - 06/08/2026 - 08/28/2026 - SEE TIMES
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
- Rumriver Halloween Special Free Family Art Day - 10/18/2025 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Rumriver Holiday Show & Shop - 11/15/2025 - 12/20/2025 - SEE TIMES
- Rumriver Selfie with Santa (FREE) - 12/06/2025 - SEE TIMES
- Kids Art Fun Night - 02/20/2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Rumriver Woodturning Demos & Exhibit (FREE) - 03/21/2026 - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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