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Exhibitions and Arts and Cultural Programs<br />
(FY <strong>2019</strong>: October 1, 2018 – September 30, <strong>2019</strong>)<br />
Shift: A change in focus or a deeper understanding. The American Swedish Institute’s <strong>2019</strong> theme, Shift, encouraged<br />
members, visitors and guests to see something in a new light or to adjust their previous understanding, especially with the<br />
addition of new information or a change in circumstances. Our exhibitions and programming for the year aimed to shift<br />
perspectives and generate fresh discourse on topics such as the Vikings, Scandinavian craft and the environment.<br />
International Exhibitions<br />
The Vikings Begin — May 17 - October 27, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Refl ect: Bigert & Bergström — March 6 - April 28, <strong>2019</strong><br />
(featuring the Solar Egg Sauna)<br />
Imagine: Surreal Photography by Erik Johansson —<br />
January 24 - April 28, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Gudrun Sjödén: A Colourful Universe —<br />
July 26 - October 28, 2018<br />
Locally Based Exhibitions<br />
Safeguard: Plants, Process and Regeneration — August 14 -<br />
November 3, <strong>2019</strong> (local artists Julie Reneè Benda,<br />
Jess Hirsch and Lisa Philander)<br />
Viking Museum: Football in Minnesota —<br />
May 17 - October 27, <strong>2019</strong> (collaboration with the<br />
Minnesota Vikings Museum)<br />
Kinetic: Danny Saathoff — May 17 - August 4, <strong>2019</strong><br />
(local artist Danny Saathoff)<br />
Response: Climate + Clay — March 23 - May 5, <strong>2019</strong><br />
(local artists Lisa S. Truax, Kip O’Krongly and<br />
Ursula Hargens)<br />
Arts North — February 22 - March 17, <strong>2019</strong><br />
(collaboration with Hopkins Center for the Arts)<br />
Witness: Stuart Klipper — January 25 - March 17, <strong>2019</strong><br />
(local artist Stuart Klipper)<br />
Family Gallery Exhibitions<br />
Wee Thee Vikings — May 17, <strong>2019</strong> - January 17, 2020<br />
European Market Square —<br />
November 10, 2018 - April 28, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Exhibitions Featuring the ASI Collections<br />
Garrison Ceramics Collection — August 14 -<br />
October 27, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Handpicked: Recent Acquisitions — November 10, 2018 -<br />
February 10, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Handmade Holidays — November 10, 2018 -<br />
January 13, <strong>2019</strong>. Czech Republic was guest country,<br />
featured artists Fred Livesay, Beth Homa-Kraus, Beth<br />
Dow, Kjetil Groven, Bill Jaeger, Traudi Bestler, Faith<br />
Clover, Laurie Jacobi, Cecilia Schiller, Catherine and Tom<br />
Latané, Sonja Peterson, Karen Searle, House of Balls,<br />
Chris Eberhardt<br />
Film Screenings<br />
Becoming Astrid<br />
Lost Conquest<br />
Performances<br />
Lucia Concerts<br />
Julglädje<br />
Swede Hollow Staged Readings<br />
Special Events<br />
First Look Exhibition Preview Parties<br />
Midsommar<br />
Julmarknad<br />
Julbords<br />
Lutfi sk<br />
Neighborhood Open House<br />
Winter Solstice Celebration<br />
Kräftskiva — Crayfi sh Party<br />
Cocktails at the Castle<br />
All Over Fika<br />
Youth and Family Focus<br />
Kids at the Castle<br />
Babies at the Castle<br />
Preschool Program<br />
Summer Camps — Pippi, Vikings, Nordic Cooking &<br />
Culture, Swedish Immersion, Handcraft and Preschool<br />
Viking Camp<br />
Birthday Parties<br />
Svenska Skolan<br />
History on a String with Bancroft<br />
Pippi Project with Andersen and Bancroft<br />
Spool Knitting with Andersen and Bancroft<br />
Weekly After School Programs at Whittier and<br />
Bancroft Elementary<br />
Youth & School Tours<br />
Story Swap with Wellstone International High School<br />
Hale Culture Night<br />
Mini Transmission with DJ Jake Rudh<br />
Community Education Spring Event<br />
PICA Spring Sing<br />
PICA Graduation<br />
People Serving People<br />
Monthly Storytime at Center of Excellence<br />
Kaleidoscope<br />
Family Days for Handmade Holidays and The Vikings Begin<br />
Other Programs<br />
Gingerbread<br />
Easter in the Castle<br />
Golden Outdoor Egg Hunt<br />
ASI at Minnesota History Day<br />
Frozen Sing A Long - 600<br />
Swedish Genealogy Workshops<br />
Afternoons at ASI<br />
Summer Lawn Parties<br />
University Day Series<br />
Poets, Writers, Musicians Against the War on the Earth<br />
Workshops and Classes<br />
100 Nordic Handcraft workshops serving 878 people<br />
29 Nordic Table Workshops serving 414 people<br />
137 Language and Culture classes serving 1,139 people<br />
22 Youth Handcraft workshops serving 81 people<br />
Average of 40 students in Svenska Skolan (4-12 years old)<br />
per term (3 terms)<br />
Average of 8 students in Svenska för tonåringar<br />
(13-18 years old) per term (3 terms)<br />
3 Cultivating Nordic Traditions: Teaching Tools Grants<br />
awarded to three teaching artists: Paul Linden, Jess<br />
Hirsch, and Becky Utecht<br />
Kinetic: Danny Saathoff 4
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