Give to the Max Day 2020

I had no idea what a life changing place the Rum River Arts Center would be for me when an acquaintance told me about the fun class she was taking last summer. In the midst of covid, I knew I needed something to keep my mind focused on the positive things in life and I enrolled in a hand built pottery class. The scholarships available made it possible for me to try out something that I had always wanted to do. I quickly renewed my passion for art and loved my first class! I have taken several different classes since, all online due to covid this year, and it has been truly the best thing I could have done! The instructors are excellent and the variety of courses offered make it really difficult for me to decide what I want to learn next. As a student in the Vitality Arts program, My love for art has been rekindled and I am enjoying the connections that are being made in my RRAC community!  I am so grateful for the dedicated and passionate people that work hard to create a such a rich learning environment. 

Would give 10 stars if I could. This is the first google review I’ve ever left and felt compelled because this is just such an amazing place for in person or virtual classes for families/kids/etc. My family always leaves feeling accomplished, refreshed and that we have learned many new things...both artistic skills as well as art history. I’ve not found anything else like it and we drive 30 miles to attend a class when we can.

Great virtual art classes that have helped keep me sane throughout this Covid pandemic! I’ll forever be grateful to RRAC for continually scheduling these courses free of charge and providing a great opportunity to let the creativity flow!

If you think you don’t have an artistic bone in your body, check out this place. Everyone on staff is most welcoming and encouraging. You will find yourself becoming more confident and enjoying creating art.

My daughter loves art and RRAC has provided her with instruction and inspiration. The most recent class she took was on-line. She is pretty skeptical of on-line classes, but it's art, which she loves, so I thought I would give it a try. She created three pieces of beautiful artwork in an hour and was delighted. I loved it so much, I asked her to teach me, which also reinforced her learning. I love my artwork, too! This class sparked a lot of joy in my daughter, which is the best gift I could ask for. Thank you!

Rumriver Art Center has been a welcoming life line during this unprecedented time. One of very few Art Centers to offer quality engaging virtual classes taught by knowledgeable and skilled artists of their craft. A broad range of mediums offered for kids to adults of all skill levels. I commend the art centers team’s dedication and foresight in recognizing the need within their community and the world for virtual art classes. The majority of US art centers and councils cancelled classes until further notice. Not Rumriver! The way we live ours lives has changed and they embraced the change and went virtual with their classes. I can not express enough how they have made a positive impact in my life daily during this time of isolation.