Congratulations to Shoplifter / Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir
Congratulations to Shoplifter for receiving the 5th Elfi von Kantzow Alvin Art Award, which is awarded to a woman visual artist with outstanding talent, vision and perseverance with strong ties to one of the 5 Nordic countries.
Events
The American Scandinavian Society of New York is a Pan-Scandinavian membership organization devoted to bringing educational, artistic and musical events with a Nordic character to the Greater New York Area. We host a variety of types of events throughout the year in order to make New York City a home away from home, where we celebrate and share our cultural heritage, and distinguished aspects of our history and current trends.
Cultural Grants
The American Scandinavian Society of New York strives to enhance awareness and appreciation of Scandinavian culture by supporting both performing and non-performing artists of all ages with ties to Scandinavia via its Cultural Grant program.
About Us
Since 1908, the American Scandinavian Society has been promoting and celebrating the cultural and intellectual ties between the people of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the US. We exist solely for and through its members and for the cultural and educational events it provides.
Membership
The American Scandinavian Society enthusiastically welcomes your interest and participation in our organization. Membership is open to all who are interested in our mission, programs and activities. Your dues will help our Society carry out its work, and entitle you to discounted admission at many of our events. The purpose of the Society is to promote and strengthen the cultural, educational and intellectual relations between the United States and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
Support our Mission
We are a not-for-profit organization which relies heavily on the support of its members and donors. Your tax-deductible donation to our society will make it possible for us to continue fulfilling our mission to promote Scandinavian art and culture in the greater New York Area.