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October 12, 2017

Finnish artist Rita Jokiranta bringing “Beyond Horizons” to Hancock

Finlandia University Gallery will present the work of Finnish visual artist Rita Jokiranta. Beyond Horizons will be on display at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, from October 19 to December 1, 2017.

Exhibit Period: October 19 to December 1 Opening Reception:  Thurs, October 19, 7-8:30 p.m., Artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m.

A production still from the video installation Horizons by Rita Jokiranta (2013-2017)

An opening reception for the public will take place at the [...]

October 4, 2017

Dylan Evans Weiler joins Finlandia’s International School of Art & Design

Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design has welcomed Dylan Evans Weiler as Assistant Professor of Studio Arts/Intermedia. After several years spent living and working in southern California, Houston, Seattle, Portland, Grand Rapids and Interlochen, Weiler is returning to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

“Returning to Michigan has provided the opportunity to reconnect and establish a new sense of place in this natural environment,” said Weiler, who earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts at Northern Michigan University, which [...]

September 26, 2017

Finlandia’s International School of Art & Design brings in 3D printer

Senior graphic design major Zong Deng examines the new 3D printer.

The most innovative design experiences come from utilizing cutting-edge technology, and that’s exactly what students in Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design have at their fingertips with a new 3D printer.

“This will be critical as we advance our aim of adding more 3D elements into the program that we offer,” Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Tom Adolphs said. “The possibilities are endless, which helps [...]

September 25, 2017

Finlandia hosting Studio Days for aspiring artists

Throughout the 2017-18 academic year, Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design will host immersive opportunities for prospective art students to meet staff and students, gain experience as artists, and explore Finlandia’s first-class studio spaces.

“The experience of being an art student at Finlandia is amazing, and we’re proud to share it with prospective students throughout this school year,” said Denise Vandeville, dean of the school. “This will also be a great opportunity for students to gain tips [...]

September 21, 2017

Fall exhibit schedule finalized at Finlandia University Gallery

Events kick off Thursday with opening reception

Finlandia University Gallery has once again lined up an incredible set of Finnish and Finnish American artists for the fall of 2017. The fall schedule kicks off tonight, Thursday, September 21, with a gallery opening for an exhibit of 10 Finnish artists.

“It’s inspiring to work with these artists,” Gallery Director Carrie Flaspohler said. “I learn something new from each artist that exhibits at Finlandia. Our goal for 2017 was to show as many Finnish [...]

September 19, 2017

10 Finnish artists on display at Finlandia University Gallery opening reception Thursday

Moved by Nature, an exhibit of contemporary artists incorporating Finnish folktales and mythologies will feature the work of three Finnish artists; Riitta Ikonen, Taina Kontio and Satu Miettinen. Also on display will be six short films by Finnish filmmakers, Mari Ljokkoi, Leena Lehti, Mia Rantavaara and Sanni Hujanen, Jukka Silokunnas, Elsa Trzaska and Riitta Järvelä .

An opening reception for the public will take place at the gallery on Thursday, September 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with a panel discussion [...]

September 18, 2017

International artists from Rabbit Island Art Residency coming to Finlandia

Artists Martin Schick and Mirko Winkel on Rabbit Island. The two will be hosting an artist talk and workshop at Finlandia University’s campus on Friday, September 22.

Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design is welcoming international artists Martin Schick and Mirko Winkel to campus for an work presentation on Friday, September 22 at 10 a.m. This event is free and open to the public, it will take place in the Jutila Center’s Community [...]

September 15, 2017

Share your story or words of solidarity for survivors of sexual assault

The Finlandia Young Women’s Caucus for Art will give away blank t-shirts for the upcoming Clothesline Project during the Denim & R.A.I.N.N. day event on Thursday, September 21 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Finlandia Hall as part of the It’s On Us event series.

The Young Women’s Caucus for Art drew inspiration from the story behind The Clothesline Project. According to the National Clothesline Project, the movement ”originated in Hyannis, Massachusetts in 1990 when members of Cape Cod’s [...]

September 14, 2017

Photos: Closing reception for Dora Jung’s “Painter in Linen”

On Thursday night, the Finlandia community was introduced to the late Finnish artist Dora Jung by collector Tuomas Sopanen. Sopanen gave a spirited look through Jung’s entire career, from her innovation, to her work through world conflict and eventually into modern minimilsm. The exhibit, titled “Painter in Linen” featured more than 60 textiles and was up from July 27 through Thursday’s closing reception. Enjoy the photos from the event, and notes from Sopanen’s final slide.

Six reasons to admire Dora Jung Beauty [...]

September 12, 2017

Dora Jung closing reception and lecture is Thursday

Finlandia University Gallery, in collaboration with Common Strands International Fiber Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota, is presenting Painter in Linen featuring the work of one of the most consequential textile designers in Finland, Dora Jung (1906-1980). A closing reception for the public will take place at the gallery on Thursday, September 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with a guest lecture by Tuomas Sopanen beginning at 7:15 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

This exhibit [...]

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