The story of a democratic flourishing of arts and culture in the American Midwest really begins in Stockholm in the 1880s, when a group of radical young artists broke with the long-established Royal Academy of Fine Arts over issues of artistic freedom. These revolutionary artists formed the Artists League in 1886 to organize public exhibitions in Sweden and offer free instruction for anyone who desired to practice art.
In conjunction with the exhibition Art for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America on view at the American Swedish Historical Museum this fall, the Fleisher Art Memorial is offering a one-day immersive workshop that will explore the joys of landscape painting. The day will start with a guided tour of the galleries which will specifically focus on the vibrant landscape paintings in this exhibition. Gathering inspiration from these works, the rest of the day will be spent painting from the veranda of the museum with a stunning view of FDR park.
Join us as we explore colors in our exhibition Art for All! During this program, we will read Color by DK Publishing and learn about the fun of color mixing.
Please pre-register below or pay at the door.
Kids will learn what Midsommar is all about and dance in one of Sweden’s most famous maypole traditions- Fem Små Grodor. Children will also play fun frog games and have a hopping good time!
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Everyone has fun summer traditions and that’s no exception for people in Sweden. This month at Toddler Time we will read the book Summer in Sweden by Anette Henningson and learn about the great outdoor activities families enjoy together. Kids will also get to experience summer favorites like “fishing”, imagination picnic play, and a nature walk.
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All ASHM members are invited to this exclusive discussion. Museum members have the opportunity to socialize, learn about the organization, and get a behind-the-scenes peek at collections and exhibits. This month members will have a discussion with Executive Director Tracey Beck and Assistant Director Lauren Burnham about their travels through Sweden in July. Be sure to attend and be ready to compare and discuss your travel experiences!
Get a taste of Swedish summer at our annual Crayfish Party! Enjoy a buffet of crayfish, Swedish meatballs, potato salad, cheese pie, salads, dessert, and a shot of aquavit outside under our decorated tent. Tickets are $55 for ASHM and SACC Philadelphia members and $65 for non-members. Pre-registration is required by August 16th, space is limited.
This summer, join ASHM for a new family game day on August 7th in partnership with SWEA Philadelphia. Teams of 4-6 people are welcome to enter our first ever femkamp and will participate in games such as; potato sack races, obstacle relays, and a blind treasure hunt. The event is all about fun and friendly competition.
Registration is $35 per team. All aged teams are welcome!
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Smörgåsbeer is back! Spend a gorgeous summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park enjoying regional and international beers alongside Swedish-inspired eats!
SmörgåsBeer party-goers can play trivia and lawn games as well as a traditional Swedish “tipsrunda” or quiz walk through the museum. There is no better way to pass a summer evening than tasting new beers, ciders and more, challenging friends to unique games, and dancing the night away to great music provided by DJ Robert Drake. Amazing prizes will also be raffled throughout the evening.
Be the first to experience the new exhibition Art for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America. The exhibition features paintings and sculptures by Swedish-American artists from the late-19th and early-20th centuries. ASHM Curator, Christopher Malone, will discuss the artwork and history in the exhibition throughout the evening. Come enjoy beautiful impressionist artwork at this free event with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Pre-registration is encouraged.