Scandinavia House

WOMAN AT WAR | SILVER ANNIVERSARY RESCREENS
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
“A thoughtful and dynamic blend of genres”—On April 1, see Woman at War to continue our Silver Anniversary Rescreens! First screened at Scandinavia House in 2020, this contemporary environmental fable follows one Icelandic woman’s stubborn efforts to be on the right side of history.
Behind the scenes of her quiet routine, the independent 50-year-old Halla leads a double life as a passionate environmental activist. Known to others only by her alias “The Woman of the Mountain,” Halla secretly wages a one-woman-war on the local aluminium industry. As Halla’s actions grow bolder, from petty vandalism to outright industrial sabotage, she succeeds in pausing the negotiations between the Icelandic government and the corporation building a new aluminium smelter in the mountains.
But right as she begins planning her biggest and boldest operation yet, she receives an unexpected letter that changes everything: her application to adopt a child has finally been accepted, and a little girl is waiting for her in Ukraine. As Halla prepares to abandon her role as saboteur and savior of the Highlands to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother, she decides to plot one final attack to deal the aluminium industry a crippling blow.
“Deftly centralizes a profound humanity…” (Variety)
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This program has been supported by the Monika and Charles Heimbold Fund for Exhibitions and Programs.

EASTER PRIX-FIXE AT BJÖRK CAFE & BISTRO
2026-04-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-04 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Björk Cafe & Bistro at Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Celebrate Easter Nordic-style at Björk Café & Bistro! Prix-fixe specials throughout Easter weekend will include family-style appetizers featuring three types of herring, gravlax with honey mustard, and egg with shrimp salad; a range of entrees including roasted lamb loin, seafood casserole, and spring baked beets; and a dessert plate with Scandinavian sweets. Drink specials include wine, aquavit and beer. ASF Members receive a 10-percent discount; book now to guarantee seating!
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NORDIC BOOK CLUB ONLINE | OUT OF THE BLUE: NEW SHORT FICTION FROM ICELAND
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! Nordic Book Club meets monthly via Zoom to discuss contemporary literature in translation. On April 7, 2026, in coordination with our upcoming West Nordic art exhibition Inside Voices, Outside Light, we’ll be discussing Out of the Blue: New Short Fiction from Iceland, edited by Helen Mitsios.
This extraordinary collection, the first anthology of Icelandic short fiction published in English translation, features work by twenty of Iceland’s most popular and celebrated living authors—including Andri Snær Magnason, Jón Kalman Stefánsson, Kristín Ómarsdóttir, and Auður Jónsdóttir—granddaughter of Halldór Laxness, who won the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Celebrated in Europe and Scandinavia but less known in the English-speaking world, these writers traverse realms of darkness and light that will be familiar to readers who have fallen under the spell of Scandinavian fiction. While uniquely Icelandic in topography and tenor, with a touch of the island’s supernatural charm, the stories traffic in the enduring and universal complexities of human nature. Here is a fictional universe where the ghosts of Vikings and spirits tread, volcanoes grumble underfoot, and writers trip the Northern Lights fantastic across the landscape of the Icelandic imagination.

Out of the Blue is available in paperback and e-book from University of Minnesota Press and from Barnes and Noble and other retailers.

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LONG GOOD THURSDAY
2026-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
“Heartwarming… a great accomplishment”—On April 8, see Long Good Thursday, Finnish director Mika Kaurismaki‘s fourth installment of the rollicking Grump film series!
Set in the lush days of a Finnish summer, Long Good Thursday is a gentle comedy of growing older and of accepting the never-ending possibility of finding joy. Finnish comedy star Heikki Kinnunen plays an aging, stubborn farmer intent on finishing his life in the home he shared with his late wife. Much to his surprise, he finds himself smitten with a free-spirited artist, called Saimi, who is intent on using him as a model for her photography.
His sons are skeptical– even jealous –of their father, and don’t trust Saimi’s intentions. Who knows, maybe she’s after his inheritance? Family meetings, misunderstandings, swimming in the moonlight, and sleepless nights show that the power of love can pierce through even the oldest of flannel shirts.
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RACHMANINOFF’S PIANO CONCERTO WITH PER TENGSTRAND
2026-04-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Join us on April 9 for our final installment of a special concert series celebrating 25 years of Music on Park Avenue, the acclaimed performance series curated by Swedish pianist Per Tengstrand that has been with Scandinavia House since its inauguration in 2000. In honor of Scandinavia House’s silver anniversary year, Tengstrand has presented a program of chamber music performances featuring distinguished guest musicians.
The most popular piano concerto ever written, played in a way you never heard before! For the final performance of the series, Per Tengstrand will be joined by students from Princeton University for a version of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor arranged for piano and string quartet. We will also hear all of the string players in solo pieces by J.S. Bach, César Franck and York Bowen.
Thanks to a generous loan by Victor Borge’s grandson Finn, concerts will be performed on Victor Borge’s personal Steinway piano.

THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF SEA LEVEL CHANGE
2026-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
The Columbia Climate School and Scandinavia House invite you to a reception and conversation on sea level change.

Changes to the world’s ice sheets and sea levels are reshaping the places we call home. From flooding and intensifying storm surge risks in New York City to dramatic shifts along the coasts of Greenland and the Nordic region, rising and falling seas deeply affect our infrastructure and cherished landscapes.
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, the Columbia Climate School’s powerhouse research hub, is at the forefront of tracking sea level change. Its scientists study the past to understand long-term climate patterns and make accurate projections for the future, providing essential insights for coastal planning, policy, risk assessment, and community preparedness.
In this special Earth Month program, Scandinavia House is proud to partner with the Columbia Climate School to bring this research directly to you. We invite you to join us, bring your questions, and engage with leading earth and climate experts, Lamont Professor Jacky Austermann and Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson.

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SUDDEN OUTBURSTS OF EMOTIONS
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
“An insightful, compassionate, and witty debut”—On April 8, see Sudden Outbursts of Emotions, a tender dramedy about the complexities of modern love and mid-life crises!
Travel agent Jane (Iina Kuustonen) lives a comfortable, stable yuppie existence in Helsinki with Mikki (Riku Nieminen), her theatre-actor boyfriend of 10 years. While their sex life appears active and content on the surface, Jane is thrown for a loop when Mikki suggests trying an “open relationship” to spice things up. Jane is initially resistant but eventually agrees to attend an exclusive sex-positive weekend retreat, where the 40-ish couple can explore other romantic pursuits. While Mikki wanders off, Jane bumps into Valma (Laura Malmivaara), a free-spirited woman and veteran of the polyamorous lifestyle, who encourages Jane to explore hidden facets of her love language. As their bond deepens, Jane finds herself navigating unfamiliar territory—desire, jealousy, and self-discovery—while her once-stable life begins to unravel. What began as an experiment in freedom becomes a profound turning point that challenges everything Jane thought she knew about relationships.
This debut feature from Finnish TV writer/director Paula Korva, could be called a “rom-dramedy” for its skillful depiction of the awkwardness, excitement, and befuddlement felt by newbies to the 3D chess game of polyamory. Korva treats her characters with grace and humor, allowing them room to evolve gradually in this modern spin on the joys and absurdities of gender-fluid dating.
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CURATOR WALKTHROUGH - INSIDE VOICES, OUTSIDE LIGHT
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
Join us on Saturday, April 18th for an Opening Day Celebration for Inside Voices, Outside Light: Perspectives on West Nordic Art at Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America. The show will be on view through June 20, 2026.
A group exhibition featuring 21 contemporary artists from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and Norway, Inside Voices, Outside Light highlights the unique perspective of these North Atlantic territories, who share cultural and historical ties while each possessing distinct identities and communities. With works ranging across photography, paintings, textiles, film, and sculpture, including three site-specific installations, the exhibition also showcases the diversity and complexity of the region.
In this free 30-45 minute guided tour led by Emily Stoddart, ASF’s Manager of Exhibitions & Community Programs — and curator of the exhibition — you’ll learn about the artists in this exhibition and their works.
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INSIDE VOICES, OUTSIDE LIGHT OPENING CELEBRATION | ARTIST PANEL, THE GREEN LAND SCREENING & BOOK LAUNCH
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
On April 18, in celebration of the opening of Inside Voices, Outside Light, join us for an Opening Celebration featuring a screening of the film The Green Land, Greenlandic artist Inuk Silis Høegh’s land art work centered on his homeland’s staggering nature and its contested future; a book launch of co-curator Kinna Poulsen’s AT EYE LEVEL, a treatise on 21st-century contemporary art of the Faroe Islands; followed by a panel discussion with exhibition artists Hansina Iversen and Jóhan Martin Christiansen, moderated by co-curators Kinna Poulsen and Emily Stoddart.
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The Green Land—2:00 PM
See a presentation of The Green Land, the Greenlandic artist Inuk Silis Høegh’s staggeringly beautiful Land Art work about his country’s monumental nature at a time when it is undergoing change. The rugged mountains, deep fjords, majestic ice and lush lowlands all take center stage as Silis Høegh intervenes, rearranges, applies colour and adds smoke in an effort to question for how long the Arctic nature will remain untouched. (34 min, no dialogue)

Book Launch & Artist Panel—3:00 PM
Faroese artists Hansina Iversen and Jóhan Martin Christiansen will be joined by exhibition co-curators Kinna Poulsen and Emily Stoddart for a discussion on their works in Inside Voices, Outside Light, on view in the Scandinavia House Galleries through June 20.
This will also mark the launch of Kinna Poulsen’s new book AT EYE LEVEL, an exploration of 21st century Faroese contemporary art. In his poem “Onkran morgun” (Some morning) by Jóanes Nielsen, from the poetry collection Brúgvar av svongum orðum frá byrjanini av øldini from 2003, he states that everything fixed will loosen, and this depiction captures the very essence of this era so full of opportunities whilst also marked by threats and shifts, which in varying ways have changed our ways of living and thinking – also in terms of art. This work sets out with a long essay on significant societal and cultural events that have come to characterise the 21st century both locally and internationally. This is then followed by a description of artistic pioneers – old as well as young – whose influence has carried on well into our time, as well as artistic turning points that have moved us forward. The book concludes with a thorough analysis of the art of over fifty artists and includes an epilogue that sums up significant movements as well as the era itself.

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SOLD OUT — NORTHERN PATTERNS: LEARN TRADITIONAL ARCTIC BEADING DETAILS
2026-04-21 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-28 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:30 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
*Please note: this workshop is now sold out.*
This hands-on workshop draws inspiration from the work of master bone carver Inna Eilyuvna Iadne, whose intricate sculptures and jewelry reflect the cultural depth and artistic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Yamal. Participants will explore Northern ornamental traditions through beadweaving, translating symbolic patterns and storytelling elements into contemporary wearable art.
Through guided practice, attendees will learn 1 to 3 beadweaving techniques and create an original jewelry piece such as earrings, a bracelet, or a pendant. Along the way, they will gain insight into the symbolism, composition, and cultural context that inform Northern decorative arts, as seen in Iadne’s meticulous attention to detail and narrative craftsmanship.
The workshop aims to develop artistic taste, strengthen compositional thinking, and equip participants with the skills to independently design and create meaningful handmade pieces that connect traditional heritage with modern expression.

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NORDIC KNIT-IN | ADULT CRAFTS WITH HILARY SNELL
2026-04-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
On April 25, join us for a day-long Nordic Knit-In with Scandinavia House’s veteran knitter Hilary Snell! We will provide participants with a relaxed and warm environment for beginning, continuing or finishing up a craft of your choosing. You bring your materials and create whatever you want. Knitting, crocheting, painting, drawing, finger knitting, embroidery, whatever sparks your creativity— we welcome you!
Participants are encouraged to drop in and stay for a minute or stay for hours — and create, create, create — alongside other crafters. Children over 5 are welcome with supervision. BYOY = Bring Your Own Yarn (or your own art supplies). We will provide limited art supplies.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Hilary Snell, a longtime visitor services staff member of Scandinavia House, is of English, Scottish, and Irish descent, and loves everything about Nordic culture. She was taught to knit by her grandmother and mother when she was eight years old and took it up again in her late 20s, and has been knitting ever since. She enjoys sharing her love of the craft and of fiber arts in general. See her work at: https://www.instagram.com/lockwoodknits/
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DREAMS
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
“An intensely compelling story about first love”—On April 29th, see DREAMS, Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud’s third installment of the widely acclaimed Oslo Trilogy and winner of the Golden Bear at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival!
17-year-old Johanne drifts and daydreams like any teenager, until one day her restlessness morphs into all-consuming passion for her charismatic French teacher, Johanna. From her vulnerable yet never maudlin inner monologue, to her frank confessions to her poet grandmother and over-curious mother, to nuanced scenes of intimacy with Johanna, Haugerud paints a complex, endearing, and intoxicating portrait of youthful infatuation and self-discovery, laced with the lightest touch of moral inquiry.
“It sweeps you up, assuredly and indeed dreamily… The film’s precise juxtapositions of sight and sound produce brilliant flashes of insight…and a cumulatively seductive, almost musical flow.” (Justin Chang, The New Yorker)
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KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® | (MORE) MUSIC OF JOY AND PEACE
2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns this fall for his ever-popular Keyboard Conversations® series at Scandinavia House. Each evening comprises an informal commentary on the music and its composers, a full performance of each work, and a short Q & A session. The engaging format both makes friends of classical music and enriches the listening experience for avid music lovers.
In tonight’s program, Mr. Siegel’s season closes with the uplifting, soothing music of J.S. Bach, Edvard Grieg, Robert Schumann, Gioachino Rossini, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Thanks to a generous loan by Victor Borge’s grandson Finn, concerts will be performed on Victor Borge’s personal Steinway piano.

ALL THE FRETS ALL THE TIME: LEARN THE FRETTED DULCIMER
2026-05-02 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-05-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Discover the beauty and simplicity of the fretted dulcimer in this engaging, hands-on instrument workshop led by musician, writer, and folklorist Nils Caspersson. Rooted in Swedish tradition and influenced by 19th-century Scandinavian-American design, the fretted dulcimer features a distinctive hourglass shape, diatonic fret pattern, elegant scroll, and heart-shaped sound holes. Historically connected to instruments such as the Moraharpa, Hummel, and Psalmodikon, it likely made its way to America with Scandinavian immigrants traveling along the Erie Canal prior to the Civil War.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of dulcimer playing in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment in two Saturday workshops! No prior musical experience is necessary.
Workshop 1 (90 minutes):
• Introduction to tuning (D-A-D)
• Basic strumming techniques
• Play your first tune within minutes
• Learn a traditional Swedish fiddle tune, “Malberg’s Polska” (printed music provided)
• Understanding the dulcimer’s fret pattern
• Practice time and preparation tips for the next session
• Q&A
Workshop 2 (90 minutes):
• Playing with a wooden noter
• Introduction to harmonics
• Learn familiar tunes including “This Land Is Your Land” and “Winter Wonderland”
• Chord techniques with “Josephine’s Waltz”
• Basics of improvisation
• Exploring CAD tuning
• Instrument care and maintenance
• Q&A
Participants should bring their own fretted dulcimer tuned to D-A-D. A limited number of instruments will be available for those new to the instrument. Come experience how quickly and joyfully you can begin making music!

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CRAFT YOUR OWN AQUAVIT: A NORDIC EXPERIENCE
2026-05-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Join us to create your own customized aquavit blend for this year’s Midsummer! On May 2, Scandinavia House and Björk Cafe & Bistro will present a special learning, crafting and tasting event in collaboration with Spritmuseumet in Stockholm, Sweden. Participants will learn about the Nordic spirit’s history—including its origins, evolving flavor profiles and traditions—through a video developed by Spritmuseumet. Following the introduction, participants will be able to combine ingredients to create their own unique blend, using ingredients ranging from citrus and/or lingonberry, to juniper and elderflower, to spices such as cumin, dill and star anis, ginger or even BonBon candy! Björk will complement the experience with a selection of upcoming spring/summer menu items, along with a few traditional Scandinavian classics. Following the program, each custom blend can be steeped at home in time to drink at Midsummer.
Please note that the registration deadline for this event is April 30.
Participants must bring:
-A 375 ml bottle of vodka (or non-alcoholic vodka) of your choice
*Ticketholders receive a 10% discount on bottles purchased from 1936 Wine & Spirits, located at 65 E. 34th St. near Scandinavia House.
Björk will supply:
-All materials for the infusion (citrus peels, juniper, dried spices, elderflower, St. John’s wort, dill, cumin, star anis, berries, ginger, BonBon candy)
-Tea bags for the infusion
-Custom bottles for the finished product
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THE FIRST LADY NEXT DOOR WITH ELIZA REID
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
On May 5, join us for a talk on The First Lady Next Door with author Eliza Reid!
In early 2016, Eliza Reid’s biggest daily goals were modest but meaningful: showering without one of her four kids bursting into the bathroom, juggling clients without dropping a deadline, and growing the writers’ retreat she was building from scratch. What wasn’t onher bingo card? That her husband—a bookish, cardigan-wearing history professor—would run for president of Iceland… and, seven weeks later, actually win.
Suddenly, Canadian-born Eliza was catapulted into a new life as first lady of her adopted country with the eyes of a nation watching her every move—as someone’s wife. Absent an instruction manual (she googled how to curtsy before meeting the queen of Denmark), she decided to do what she’d always done: figure it out on her own terms. Part fish out of water story and part fairy tale, The First Lady Next Door takes readers from rural Ontario to Timbuktu, and from the White House to Buckingham Palace. Eliza shows how embracing authenticity in all its messiness can becomeyour greatest strength, even when the world expects polished perfection. After all, our everyday moments are what create the road map for making the unexpected count.
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GALLERY TOURS | INSIDE VOICES, OUTSIDE LIGHT
2026-05-06 17:30 - 18:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
On view from April 18 to June 20th, 2026 at Scandinavia House, Inside Voices, Outside Light is a group exhibition featuring 21 contemporary artists from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and Norway. The show highlights the unique perspective of these North Atlantic territories, who share cultural and historic ties while each possessing distinct identities and communities. With works ranging across photography, paintings, textiles, film, and sculpture, including three site-specific installations, the exhibition also showcases the diversity and complexity of the region.
In these guided tours, led by Emily Stoddart, ASF’s Manager of Exhibitions and Community Programs, and the curator of the exhibition, and Eve O’Shea, ASF’s Exhibitions and Cultural Programs Assistant, learn about the artists in this exhibition and their work.
These free, 30-minute public tours meet in the Gallery elevator lobby. Gallery tours are subject to change; please check with the Scandinavia House front desk or email info@amscan.org.
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THE SQUARE | SILVER ANNIVERSARY RESCREENS
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
On May 6, see The Square to wrap up our series of Silver Anniversary Rescreens! First screened at Scandinavia House in 2018, this gripping sociological suspense story by director Ruben Östlund dives into the ethics of moral responsibility, privilege, and media sensationalism.

Christian is the respected curator of a contemporary art museum, a divorced but devoted father of two, who drives an electric car and supports good causes. His next exhibition, “The Square,” is an installation that invites passersby to altruistic deeds, reminding them of their role as responsible human beings. But sometimes it’s difficult to live up to your own ideas: When Christian’s phone is stolen, his foolish response drags him into a shameful situation. And when the museum’s PR agency creates an unexpected campaign for “The Square,” the overblown reaction from the public sends Christian, as well as the museum, into an existential crisis.

The Square was shortlisted for the 2017 Oscars as the Best Foreign Language Film nominee. It has received numerous distinctions since its premiere, including six awards at the European Film Awards, including Best European Film; and the Palme D’Or Winner at the Cannes Film Festival, 2017.
“Ruben Östlund’s sprawling and daringly surreal satire The Square turns a contemporary art museum into a city-state of bizarre, dysfunctional and Ballardian strangeness… It sets out to make your jaw drop. And it succeeds.” —Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“[Östlund] creates suspense in a new-fangled way, turning the space between people into an alarming existential battleground.” —Owen Gleiberman, Variety

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This program has been supported by the Monika and Charles Heimbold Fund for Exhibitions and Programs.

WATER-BASED PAINTING
2026-05-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
This adult workshop series offers a gentle introduction to the tactile qualities of materials such as paper, pastel, paint, graphite, and ink. Open to all levels, including new students, the series focuses on exploration, play, and the process of making rather than finished outcomes. Participants will experiment with a range of techniques across sessions, including acrylic and watercolor painting, pastel work, ink practices, drawing with graphite and charcoal, and creating sculptural forms from paper, while also engaging with relevant art history and contemporary art. Each class invites a meditative and attentive approach, encouraging students to discover inspiration from both inner and outer worlds. Sessions conclude with supportive group reflections that honor each participant’s process and discoveries. As part of the experience, students will also explore the 3rd floor gallery exhibition “Inside Voices, Outside Light: Perspectives on West Nordic Art.”
In this course, students will explore and experiment with water-based colored paint and water using brushes on paper.

The series can be taken as a full progression or as individual classes, with participation limited to 12 students aged 20 and above.

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BEGINNERS' KNITTING WITH HILARY SNELL
2026-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Learn the knitting basics in a workshop led by Scandinavia House’s veteran knitter Hilary Snell!
The long-term benefits of knitting are widely recognized. Once you know the basics, knitting can create what’s called a “flow state,” similar to meditation. Knitting uses both sides of the brain, making it a healthy way to focus while also stretching your brain muscles. And there are only two stitches in knitting — by combining those, you can create hundreds of designs and patterns!
In this class designed for those who have never knit before, or beginners who would like to practice their stitches, you’ll learn to cast on, knit and purl. After learning these skills, you’ll be able to practice independently to make any projects you wish. Participants should bring size 9 US straight needles and some worsted weight yarn — we’ll provide a safe and friendly atmosphere to learn a new life-long skill!
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NORDIC BOOK CLUB ONLINE | THE SCHOOL OF NIGHT
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! Nordic Book Club meets monthly via Zoom to discuss contemporary literature in translation. On May 12, 2026, in coordination with our West Nordic art exhibition Inside Voices, Outside Light, we’ll be discussing The School of Night by Karl Ove Knausgård.
Kristian Hadeland, young and ambitious, has moved to London to study photography; he knows that he and his art are destined for more. His family never understood him, and his fellow photography students bore him. But when he meets Hans, an eccentric Dutch artist, the future he yearns for becomes possible—as long as he is willing to sacrifice everything and stop at nothing. Twenty-four years later, Kristian sees his dreams come to fruition when a major retrospective of his work is held in New York City. As his past catches up to him, Kristian’s world begins to crumble. Success comes at a price, but is he prepared to pay it?
In a thrilling twist on Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, Karl Ove Knausgaard masterfully spins a cautionary tale about the lengths that we will go to achieve success—and how far we are willing to fall. His most daring and macabre novel yet, The School of Night is an indelible tale about dark temptations and moral depravity, and what we forget when we bargain with the devil.
The School of Night is available in paperback and e-book from Penguin Random House and from Bookshop.org and other retailers.

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PIANO VIRTUOSO MŪZA RUBACKYTĖ IN CONCERT
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Join us on May 12 for an unforgettable evening with world-renowned piano virtuoso Mūza Rubackytė, as we celebrate 250 years of American independence, 100 years of the Consulate General of Lithuania in New York, and the enduring strategic and cultural partnership between Lithuania and the United States.
In this special program, Mūza Rubackytė will bring to life works by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, Lithuania’s iconic composer and painter; Raminta Šerkšnytė, one of the country’s leading contemporary composers; and Leonard Godowsky, a Lithuanian-born musician who achieved international acclaim in the United States and was celebrated among the giants of classical music.
Audiences will also enjoy interpretations of classical masterpieces by Claude Debussy and Franz Liszt, creating an evening that bridges past and present, Lithuania and the United States, tradition and innovation.
Tickets to this event must be reserved in advance online.
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LOVE
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
“Utterly enrapturing”—On May 13th, see LOVE, Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud’s first installment of the widely acclaimed Oslo Trilogy!
An ambitious trilogy from Norwegian novelist/filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud, LOVE–SEX–DREAMS are three distinct feature films linked by their themes of nontraditional intimacy, but need not be seen in any particular order. LOVE focuses on two colleagues at an Oslo hospital — Marianne, a straight (and straitlaced) doctor, and Tor, a gay male nurse. Both single, they cross paths by chance after hours and confide in each other: Marianne confesses her desire to be more adventurous and open in her encounters with men; Tor shares his fatigue with Grindr hook-ups. Their conversations form the heart of exploration of desire and emotional fulfillment.
“Dag Johan Haugerud’s gently humanistic drama is one of those films that feels akin to a prism, refracting its theme into the array of colors it contains…it’s so beautiful that you want to just keep dwelling in its world.” (Alissa Wilkinson, The New York Times)
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NEXT IN NORDIC AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE: RESILIENCE MEETS WELLBEING
2026-05-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Reflecting on Nordic design’s pivotal role in Modernism in America during the 20th century, we turn again to the Nordic tradition for its resilient building strategies for climate action and wellbeing that offer tools for today and into the future. The four-part architecture series Nordic American Connections: Conversations on Architecture and Design engages contemporary Nordic and American architects and designers, highlighting their sustainable design approaches with an emphasis on award-winning projects that shape the American landscape.
The fourth panel of the series, marking Scandinavia House’s 25th Anniversary, will close the series with contemporary Nordic American architects focusing on the challenges they face as designers in a rapidly changing environment—AI and technology, economic volatility, climate vulnerability—and what’s next for future practice.
These design leaders will highlight their firms’ approaches to innovation, research and collaboration, and cross-cultural influences used in their work. They will share strategies embodied in Nordic design for resilience and wellbeing: use of mass timber and natural materials, alternative methods of construction, community building and ‘complete design’.
Participants include Daniel Baumann, Principal and Design Director at Henning Larsen; Bjarke Ingels, founder of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group; and Ingalill Wahlroos-Ritter, Director of Architecture for Communities Los Angeles (ACLA). The program will be moderated by Susan Chin of DesignConnects.
The panel is organized by ASF with Susan Chin in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects New York, and American Institute of Architects Continental Europe.
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AIANY Continuing Education Credits are approved for this session; attendees receive 1.5 Learning Units | 1.5 HSW credits. To receive the credits, please ask to sign the AIANY student form at check-in.

REPORTING FROM GREENLAND | DISCUSSION WITH JEFFREY GETTLEMAN
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Join us for a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and global correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman on his experiences reporting in Greenland over the past year for The New York Times, including his on-the-ground impressions and insights into the complex dynamic between competing global interests.
A global correspondent specializing in conflict and crisis, Gettleman has written for The New York Times for over two decades, reporting on topics ranging from the famine in Somalia, to terrorism in Iraq, to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Beginning in early 2025, his correspondence has focused on the Nordic region, most prominently on unfolding events in Greenland. Since then, he has reported on topics including the Greenlandic response to threats of the U.S. acquisition, political counteractions by Denmark and implications for NATO, as well as how the situation has affected everyday life in Kalaallit Nunaat.
The discussion will take place via Zoom; advance registration recommended.
BIO
Jeffrey Gettleman is London-based international correspondent for The New York Times, covering global events. He previously served as the New York Times East Africa bureau chief from 2006-2017 and South Asia bureau chief from 2018-22. A global correspondent specializing in conflict and crisis, he has reported on topics ranging from the famine in Somalia to terrorism in Iraq, and has recently the war in Ukraine, with journalistic honors including three Polk Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 2012. He previously worked for The Los Angeles Times and the St. Petersburg Times and has also written for National Geographic, The New York Review of Books and GQ. He is the author of the memoir Love, Africa.
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