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WA: Nordic Utopia?

National Nordic Museum Seattle, Washington

"Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century," illuminates the untold story of African American visual and performing artists who sought new possibilities, inspiration, and environments in the Nordic countries […]

ME: Vaino Kola Art Exhibit

Zillman Art Museum Bangor, Maine

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, OR

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, […]

CO: Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

Finlandia Foundation of Colorado is hosting a table at this family-friendly, three-day celebration of Nordic culture in Golden. Check the website for hours.

OH: Seeking Sisu: From Finland, With Love

An exhibition by Gwen Putz, a printmaking student exploring her family's Finnish/Karelian heritage. It is a part of the Cleveland Institute of Art Creativity Works program. Check with the museum on its hours.

CA: Sauna Design Workshop

Finnish American Home Association Sonoma, CA, United States

Discover the authentic Finnish sauna experience and learn about sauna design and construction from Lassi A. Liikkanen, in Sonoma.

PA: Finnish Settlers Monument Ceremony

Crozer Park Chester, PA, United States

This annual event honors the historically significant monument, sculpted by Wäinö Aaltonen, was given by the Finnish Government to the people of the United States in 1938 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Finns’ arrival in America. It is located at Crozer Park, 1150 Concord Ave, Chester, PA 19013. You will find the location […]

NY: Scandinavian Music Festival

Fort Tryon Park Manhattan, NY, United States

CONCERTO ON THE GRASS features the Scandia Chamber Orchestr performing Sibelius and works by other Nordic composers.

MI: Ryijy Weaving Workshop

Jutila Center Hancock, MI

Learn how to weave a Finnish ryijy rug! With their plush, textured surface made from tufts of yarn, they’re as enjoyable to touch as they are to view. Students will use the traditional loom-woven method to create an approximately 12” square sample of their own design for use as a wall hanging. Topics covered will […]