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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, […]

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.

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 […]

MI Finnish Language Class

Finnish American Heritge Center Hancock, MI

Welcome to our interactive Finnish language sessions designed to teach you the fundamentals of Finnish. The sessions will be engaging, involving group activities and plenty of speaking exercises. Participants will be grouped based on their levels and skills, with the instructor considering individual abilities and requirements. The main aim is to enjoy learning the language, […]

OR: Finnish Conversation Group

Nordia House

Join us for a Finnish Conversation Group organized by Nordic Northwest and Finlandia Foundation's Columbia-Pacific Chapter. Whether you are fluent or just beginning this is your chance to meet and talk with others, hear the language and learn about Finnish culture, traditions, nature and modern life. Third Monday of each month.

ONLINE: Reconnecting to My Finnish Roots

Join Finnish-American artist Heather Hietala In Conversation with Finlandia Art Gallery Director Carrie Vander Veen as they discuss Heather's Finnish heritage and its impact on her creative process. Heather’s exhibition "Evolution" was on display at the Finlandia Art Gallery through June 5. Register at link below:

MA: Community Orchestra

Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

Bring a picnic and enjoy the open rehearsals by the Fitchburg State University Community Orchestra at the Saima Park Paviliion. June 4, 11, 18, 25 (weather permitting).

MI: Finnish Language Class

Finnish American Heritge Center Hancock, MI

Welcome to our interactive Finnish language sessions designed to teach you the fundamentals of Finnish. The sessions will be engaging, involving group activities and plenty of speaking exercises. Participants will be grouped based on their levels and skills, with the instructor considering individual abilities and requirements. The main aim is to enjoy learning the language, […]