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    Son of a Birch: It's Popular Again

    05/01/2013

    Kicking off Minnesota Museum Month, the American Swedish Institute today unveiled the name of its #NameThisExhibit: 1200 Birchwood Plaques exhibit. Read More

    Star Tribune: Kitschy birch plaques earn an exhibit at the American Swedish Institute

    04/25/2013

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    Pioneer Press: New birch-board exhibit is kitschy, fun and, so far, nameless

    03/28/2013

    New birch-board exhibit is kitschy, fun and, so far, nameless Read More

Other News

    Wish You Were Here! Kitschy Swedish Exhibit Now Through June 2

    03/18/2013

    As Pablo Picasso once said, “Good taste is a horrible thing.

    Open Call: Artist Call for New Swedish Glass Installation

    02/19/2013

    The American Swedish Institute (ASI) is pursuing an Open Call for an artist, or group of artists, to work with ASI’s permanent collection of glass work as inspiration for a public art installation

    Scott Pollock Joins ASI Staff as Director of Exhibitions, Collections and Programs

    12/17/2012

    In mid-December, Scott Pollock joined ASI’s staff as Director of Exhibitions, Collections and Programs.

    Congratulations to the 2012 ASI Lucia Court

    12/13/2012

    Congratulations to Lara Noren, ASI’s 2012 Lucia; Frances Olson, ASI Lucia Attendant; and Gabriel Cederberg, ASI Head Starboy.

    Now Accepting Vendor Applications for ASI's Julmarknad Handcraft Fair

    09/18/2012

    ASI’s Julmarknad, or Swedish Christmas Market, will take place this year during the first weekend of December—10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 and noon–5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2.

    ASI Video Projects Share Stories

    08/29/2012

    The American Swedish Institute has begun using more short videos as an engaging and accessible method to share stories and experiences with our members and the public.

    Phemonemal Photos Online from ASI's Wallenberg Library & Archives

    08/07/2012

    Among the 10,000 photos in the ASI archives there are some true gems. As of August 1, 2012, the best of these great images are online, thanks to the Minnesota Digital Library.

    Swedish Diplomat and Humanitarian Raoul Wallenberg Honored

    07/30/2012

    Minn. Swedish-American and Jewish Communities Join Together Tuesday to Pay Tribute on 100th Anniversary of Hero’s Birth

    FIKA, the American Swedish Institute's New Café, Opens July 10

    06/11/2012

    FIKA (fee-kuh), a Nordic-inspired café, will be a part of the American Swedish Institute's new Nelson Cultural Center, opening July 10.

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American Swedish Institute  2600 Park Avenue Minneapolis MN 55407
Tel: 612-871-4907 | Contact Info