# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Life Up North by artist Lauren Russell - Artist Talk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Rumriver Art Center Presents a New Art Exhibition Opening in the 21 Step Gallery.

Anoka, MN - The 21 Step Gallery of Rumriver Art Center is excited to announce the opening of a new art exhibition; Life Up North by artist Lauren Russell. Russell is an emerging artist who is currently studying Studio Art and Art History at St. Olaf College. While she enjoys exploring a variety of artistic mediums, she finds gouache painting to be especially inspiring.

Life Up North is Lauren’s first solo exhibition, celebrating the beauty and character of Northern Minnesota. Through a series of expressive paintings, she captures the region’s natural landscapes, changing seasons, and cherished family memories. Vibrant colors and intentional brushwork invite viewers to immerse themselves in each scene and experience a personal connection to the places depicted. Through this collection, Lauren hopes to share the unique beauty and enduring spirit of Minnesota’s North.

Life Up North will be on view from July 25 through August 22, 2026. An opening reception with the artist will be held on July 25, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: We are located in a very old building, there are no elevators or escalators. The only way into the 21 Step Gallery is to climb up 18 stairs. We are continuously exploring options to make this gallery more accessible for everyone.

Rumriver Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anoka/life-up-north-by-artist-lauren-russell-artist-talk/200030349119121
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Anoka
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2665 4th Ave, suites 102, 103, 108 and 201, Anoka, MN, United States, Minnesota 55303
- **lat**: 45.20648
- **long**: -93.38575
- **full address**: 2665 4th Ave, suites 102, 103, 108 and 201, Anoka, MN, United States, Minnesota 55303

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Life Up North by artist Lauren Russell - Artist Talk being held?
  - **A:** Life Up North by artist Lauren Russell - Artist Talk takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 2665 4th Ave, suites 102, 103, 108 and 201, Anoka, MN, United States, Minnesota 55303.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Life Up North by artist Lauren Russell - Artist Talk?
  - **A:** Life Up North by artist Lauren Russell - Artist Talk is organized by Rum River Art Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Life Up North by artist Lauren Russell - Artist Talk is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Anoka, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Life Up North by artist Lauren Russell - Artist Talk sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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