Regional Arts

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Essay | The Root River Anthology: Five Years Later

Regional writer and performing artist Catherine Glynn reflects on the process of producing a radio play during Covid-19 in this 2025 essay.

A musician wearing glasses and a plaid shirt plays an acoustic guitar on stage inside a warm, wood-paneled venue. He faces an audience of older adults seated at small tables, listening closely under soft string lights.

Celebrating Creativity!

A photo gallery of Root River Current’s recent celebration of regional arts and artists featured in stories published in 2025.

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Celebrating Regional Arts & Artists – Again!

Check out Root River Current’s 2025 review of Regional Arts & Artists included in this year’s reporting on arts and culture in Southeast Minnesota.

Artist standing beside a series of framed black-and-white linocut prints on a dark gray gallery wall. The artist wears a deep red silk shirt and striped pants, smiling with arms crossed. The prints feature expressive portraits and detailed hands, showing strong linework and emotional realism. Exhibition lighting highlights both the artwork and the artist’s face.

Profile | Printmaking with Heart: Kelly Ristau’s Artistic Journey

Delia Bell profiles Minnesota artist Kelly Ristau, whose bold printmaking explores intimacy, identity and healing through art rooted in rural life and community.

Two women stand in an art studio with pottery and paintings in the background.

“I’m A Dramaturg” | One Artist’s Unique Journey

Steve Harris shares the story of a Lanesboro Arts’ artist-in-residence who has unique training in theatre arts and dramaturgy.

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