Events

Please bring your Swede, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, Icelanders and their friends (Americans too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work Tuesday October 18th from 5-7 pm + (open till midnight!)

Culture Object Gallery and the American Scandinavian Society have the pleasure of inviting Consul General of Sweden in New York, Camilla Mellander to a private viewing of New Glass from Sweden on Monday, November 14, 2022, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Join us Saturday November 19th to visit the studios of Danish, Norwegian and Swedish artists and curators at ISCP in Brooklyn. We will be met by ISCP Director, Susan Hapgood, […]

Please join The American Scandinavian Society for the return of The Annual Harriet Nilsen Winter Concert, featuring performances by our Cultural Grants Music Awardees and followed by the Opening reception of the Art Awards Exhibition.

Art Awards Exhibition: Abstract Painting, Photography & Sculpture by Tine Lundsfryd and Anne Katrine Senstad. February 3- March 5, 2023. The exhibition features paintings by Tine Lundsfryd, recipient of the third Elfi von Kantzow Alvin Art Award; and Photography and Sculpture by Anne Katrine Senstad, Cultural Grant recipient from Norway.

Art Awards Exhibition: Abstract Painting, Photography & Sculpture by Tine Lundsfryd and Anne Katrine Senstad. February 3- March 5, 2023. The exhibition features paintings by Tine Lundsfryd, recipient of the third Elfi von Kantzow Alvin Art Award; and Photography and Sculpture by Anne Katrine Senstad, Cultural Grant recipient from Norway.

Art Awards Exhibition: Abstract Painting, Photography & Sculpture by Tine Lundsfryd and Anne Katrine Senstad. February 3- March 5, 2023. The exhibition features paintings by Tine Lundsfryd, recipient of the third Elfi von Kantzow Alvin Art Award; and Photography and Sculpture by Anne Katrine Senstad, Cultural Grant recipient from Norway.

The American Scandinavian Society, in collaboration with AFSMK – American Friends of SMK/The National Gallery of Denmark, invite you to an incredible two-part program this April! An exclusive curator-led tour of the exhibition
Beyond the Light - Identity and Place in Nineteenth-Century Danish Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, April 15th, at 10am. Members who join us for the guided tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art are also invited to join us for a concert, two days before at Alice Tully Hall! New York Scandia Symphony’s, “Under Northern Lights” Concert on April 13th at 8pm.

The Consul General of Sweden in New York, H.E. Camilla Mellander, together with SWEA NY and the American Scandinavian Society, welcomes you to join our annual Crayfish Party on August 24, 2023 at 6pm! Limited tickets available, on sale until July 30.

Please stop by to visit our table at the 37th Annual Scandinavian Fest, rain or shine! Scandinavian Fest is an all-day celebration of Scandinavia at its best -- where you'll […]

Welcome to this fall's first "Temakveld", and this evening we are collaborating with the Norwegian Seaman's Church (Sjømannskirken) in New York to bring you a conversation with Svein Erik Falkeid, the project manager for Equinor's Empire Wind project here in the US.

Our monthly happy hours are returning this October 4th? Please bring your Swedes Danes Norwegians Finns Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

In collaboration with FAWN, we invite you to join us on October 19th for a conversation with author, Jyrki Karvinen, about Finland's long road to NATO membership.

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

An annual tradition since 1909, we invite you to join us again to enjoy a truly festive evening at the beautiful Metropolitan Club in New York for our favorite evening […]

An invitation from the Galerie56 and the American Scandinavian Society to attend a private viewing of GARBO TALKS in the presence of the Consul General of Sweden Camilla Mellander.

We invite you to join us to celebrate our 2023 Grant Recipients, listen to select work and presentations from our awardees and honor our long-time outgoing Grant Chair Madelyn Kristoffersson. Hors d'oeuvres and wine reception to follow directly in the Trygve Lie Gallery downstairs. 

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

Join us for a captivating evening and immerse yourself in the intersection of art and craftsmanship as we showcase the works of Norwegian artist Anki King at Carl Hansen & Søn Flagship store Soho, New York, the debut of her work in the United States.

The Åland Society of New York presents in cooperation with American Scandinavian Society and Finnish & American Women’s Network: “Celebration of the 101st anniversary of Ålands Självstyrelsedag/ Autonomy Day - Åland Day June 9.” We invite you to join us for entertainment, refreshments, and raffles on June 9 from 2-4 PM at the Norwegian Seamen's Church in NYC.

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

The Swedish music group Klintetten, together with award winning folkdancers, will be performing their only show in New York City on Thursday, October 3rd! Join us for a music and dance performance, followed by reception. This event is co-sponsored by the American Scandinavian Society and the Vasa Order of America, Lodge Lindbergh #505.

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

Art & Design Tour In the vibrant neighborhood of Greenpoint/ North Brooklyn Saturday Oct 26, 2024  |  2-5pm   Featuring: • Tine Lundsfryd • Bruce Gagnier • Teak New York […]

We invite our members to a private viewing of the exhibition of porcelain wall works and ceramic sculptures by the artists Kirsi Kivivirta and Bente Skjøttgaard.

Join us Saturday November 16th to visit the studios of Danish, Norwegian and Swedish artists and curators at ISCP in Brooklyn. We will meet with visiting Scandinavian artists & curators in their studios- Lotte Nielsen (Denmark), Katrine Elise Agpalza Pedersen (Philippines/Norway), Tora Schultz (Sweden/Denmark), Jens Settergren (Denmark), and Sara Sjölin (Sweden/Switzerland/Denmark). Swedish Sophie Tottie’s work will also be included in ISCP’s 30th anniversary exhibition.

Dear members and to all who have enjoyed our happy hours, we are pleased to let you know that for November, we are having Swedish Holiday Luncheon in partnership with the renowned Björk restaurant. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Swedish holiday traditions and indulge in a culinary journey!