Rosemount Area Arts Council
Visual Fine Arts
The Rosemount Area Arts Council promotes the visual arts in several ways. The work of local artists is on display in the Steeple Center Art Gallery and in a display case on the 2nd floor.
RAAC partners with Friends of The Robert Trail Library to display student artwork during the school year at the Library.
RAAC also sponsors an annual photo contest during ArtBlast.
In addition, various receptions are held to introduce the artists and celebrate their work.
RAAC Steeple Center Gallery
The Rosemount Area Arts Council manages the Art Gallery in the halls of the Steeple Center.
This gallery is free and open to the public during business hours of The Steeple Center.
Contact us at rosemountarts@gmail.com for more information.
Stop by and wander the halls with a free cup of coffee or tea and take in the work of local artists and photographers.
Monday--Thursday from 8:30am--3:30pm and Friday from 8:30am--12:00pm
Currently on Display - Paintings by Joe Sharbono
An Artist Reception was held for Joe on
Wednesday, September 2, 6:30 - 8 pm
Though Joe Sharbono is fairly new to painting. He sees the world in a very unique, whimsical, fun way. He is heavily influenced by music, folk art, the funny papers, pop-art, retro cinema, the punk movement, pop culture, Minnesota, his family and the people around him. Joe hopes to share some of that through his art with you. This exhibit will include acrylic paintings, small wire sculptures and repurposed item art.
Fiber Arts
PHD/UFO
(Projects Half Done/Unfinished Objects)
Specializing in creating works of art in various fiber mediums. The types of work involve quilting, embroidery, wool work, needlepoint, cross stitch, hardanger, knitting, crocheting, crewel, wool felting, and any other types of fiber art.
Participants work on their projects while learning from others. There is ample time to show their finished work, get feedback and of course, to socialize.
There is no fee to join the group, and everyone is welcome to join and bring their PHD/UFO’s.
SPACE IS LIMITED so please contact Jean Crewson before attending at 952-994-1480 or jccrewson@gmail.com
The group meets Thursdays at The Steeple Center from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., in Room 202.
The Rosemount Area Arts Council is proud to partner with The Friends of the Robert Trail Library to present Student Art Exhibitions at the Dakota County Robert Trail Library.
For school year 2026-27 we are featuring a different local school every month.
The public is welcome! The Student Artist recognition program is one of the longest running programs in the history of RAAC.
School Teacher Display dates
Rosemount Middle School Rachel Gotti Oct 26 - Nov 22
East Lake Katri Hanson Nov 23 - Dec 20
Red Pine Sara O'Neal Dec 21 - Jan 17
St. Joseph's Jessica Rodenwald Jan 19 - Feb 14
Shannon Park Michelle Constine Feb 16 - Mar 14
Diamond Path Candace Anthony-Cazanave Mar 15 - Apr 11
Emerald Trail Ann Batkiewicz Apr 12 - May 9
Rosemount Elementary Karin Farrington May 10 - June 3