In celebration with community members, the City of Duluth invites the media and public to an event to honor Duluth-born civil rights activist Ethel Ray Nance.
The Tale of the Firefox
Learn about the tale that inspired the Nordic Center’s new logo…the Fire Fox!
Tulips and Roses – an exposé about Swedish Folk Art
Ulla-Karin Warberg, curator at the Nordiska Museet in Stockholm and a lecturer at Uppsala University in Sweden. will use the folk art patterns as a starting point to show how they were adapted and used in different parts of Sweden.
History of 17. Mai
Learn the history of the 17th of May celebration in Norway!
885: Norway becomes an independent, unified kingdom under Harald Hårfagre (Harald Hairfair)
Swedish Princess Cake Family Fun!
Join in the fun of the Swedish Princess Cake Exhibition with these kid-friendly activities you can do at home!
A Brief History of Rosemaling
Decorative painting was practiced in Europe for centuries, but the style called Rosemaling is a unique Norwegian expression of it. It is also a relatively young artistic genre not taking off till the mid 1700’s.
Rosemaling exhibit on display at Nordic Center
VIDEO: New art is on display at the Nordic Center in Duluth, featuring the works of Tara Austin.