Mankato Free Press (June 22, 2021) — Mankato Area Foundation and two area historical societies are collaborating to honor the life and works of a painter known for her landscapes and local scenes, and to recognize the aesthetic and philanthropic legacy she’s left for area residents.
Saturday has been designated Marian Anderson Day by local cities and counties. The 10:30 a.m. unveiling of a sculpture commissioned in her honor will highlight the celebration.
Anderson died Jan. 26 at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato. She was 84.