Art in Community by the Rum River Open Studio Artists

The Rum River Open Studio Artists come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences 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.

The 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 the group for over eight years and his spirit of creativity and encouragement continues to impact their work and community today. Mona was an expressive artist and an integral part of the group each week.

The opening reception will be held in the Jan Johansen Gallery at Rumriver Art Center - 2665 4th Ave, Suite 103, Anoka (Old Milk Factory)

Gallery Hours:
Monday-Thursday from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm.

Artwork Featured in banner image (left to right, top to bottom):

• Seeing Red on a Grey Morning - William Ohland
• Kavanaugh Moments - Holly Willis
• Boundary Waters Team - Greg Gilborn
• Untitled - Donna Turner
• Refreshing Drink - Mark Sawyer
• Marshland Birches - Dianne Novak
• Are You Talking to Me? - Dianne Novak
• Lakeview - Holly Willis
• Wetland - Virginia Sanderson
• Fletcher Peace - Holly Willis
• Hjordis - Linda Boyer
• Fall Afternoon - Virginia Sanderson
• recycle! - Benjamin Suehler