Illuminating Illustrations Exhibition

Minnesota children's book illustrators bring stories to life, creating beautiful images that build characters, define settings, and engage readers and viewers of all ages. This art exhibit shares the work of five illustrators working in different media from across the state: Jennifer A. Bell, Christopheraaron Deanes, Emiko Rainbow, Lauren Stringer, and Jordan Sundberg. The exhibition Illuminating Illustrations is on view in Gallery Three through Saturday, November 7, 2026. Anderson Center galleries are open Wednesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Featured image is by Jordan Sundberg from the children's book Northwoods Lullaby, written by Mary Casanova and published by the University of Minnesota Press (2026). Image below by Lauren Stringer, author and illustrator of the book Yellow Time, published by Beach Lane Books/Simon and Schuster (2016). Related events Saturday, October 17: Exhibition Reception, 2 - 4 p.m. in the gallery Venue and Accessibility Illuminating Illustrations is in Gallery Three. Anderson Center Galleries are FREE to the public (donations welcome). Gallery Three is on the first (main) floor of the main building and is at-grade. The floors are tile. Bench seating is available in the gallery. Anderson Center has designated handicap parking spaces associated with the main entrance. If you have questions about the accessibility of Anderson Center facilities or programs, please contact us! [email protected] or 651-388-2009. Our Sponsors Free admission to the Anderson Center galleries is made possible in part through support from the Xcel Energy Foundation. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through an Operating Support Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.