On view through August 2, 2025 at Scandinavia House, Nordic Echoes — Tradition in Contemporary Art is the first major traveling exhibition of contemporary Nordic folk arts and cultural traditions from the Upper Midwest. Featuring 55 works by 24 contemporary artists whose practices are grounded in Nordic traditional skills, the exhibition will showcase the persistence and creativity of these traditions in the U.S. Looking at painting and textile traditions as well as works in wood and metal, Nordic Echoes highlights how variations on traditional themes and innovations have led to the emergence of living, evolving forms, exploring themes of identity and belonging as well as how traditions have been shaped by their U.S.-based environments. The exhibition is accompanied by a range of programming, including artist panels, artist-led workshops, folk concerts, and film screenings.

Prior to select events throughout the exhibition’s run, curator Sally Yerkovich will introduce the exhibition with comments on the artists and their practices, and will be present to chat about the exhibition during self-guided tours of the show. This includes all events during a special “Midsummer Week” from June 14 to 19, in celebration with the holiday’s storied background in Nordic traditions. Curator Chats meet in the Gallery elevator lobby.