Events

Himmeli, ceiling mobiles, were originally created in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Estonia, and functioned as good luck charms that were hung from the ceiling in homes to ensure good crops and the fertility of fields. This exhibition and programming at the Nordic Center explores the ancient craft tradition as well as it's survival. This exhibit opens April 9 and can be viewed virtually through May 1. Mary Erickson and Alison Aune will share their knowledge and skills of this artistic tradition at the Nordic Center through a virtual exhibition with UMD art education student himmelis, Zoom lectures and himmeli workshops.