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ME: Vaino Kola Art Exhibit

Zillman Art Museum Bangor

Living Here Feels Like I am In My Homeland, Finland features paintings and works on paper by Finnish-born artist Vaino Kola. After serving as a professor at Wheaton College in Massachusetts […]

OR: Tree People/Puiden Kansa

World Forestry Center Portland

World Forestry Center presents Tree People, an exhibition by Finnish photographers Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo. This exhibition braids forest mythology with an almost forgotten treasure trove of customs and beliefs, portraying the sacred connection between people and trees in Finnish folk culture. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tove Jansson Day / Finnish Art Day

August 9 is the birthdate of author and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001). This Flag Day also recognizes Finnish Art. She is known for the Moomins; learn more at link below.