American Swedish Institute

Programs: Exhibitions: asi hosted 4 major exhibits in fy17 and six smaller, short-term or off-site exhibits. Asi's exhibits range in themes from swedish and nordic arts, craft, history and contemporary life, often developed in conjunction with local partnering organizations and artist as well as the swedish embassy and nordic heritage museums. One of the major exhibit experiences is the 33-room turnblad mansion and its annual nordic christmas displays representing displays for the five nordic countries. Visitor and volunteer services: visitor services staff schedule group tours of the mansion, and handle the reception, registration and admission functions for asi. Volunteers assist in every aspect of asi operations. In fy 2017, approximately 190 individuals volunteered almost 13,000 hours working throughout the organization. Collections: asi maintains material collections and library and archives collections. The goal of asi's collections is to reflect the cultures of sweden and swedish america and to provide resources for research for asi staff, scholars and the public.

the american swedish institute creates and presents educational activities for life-long learning. Programs and exhibits are developed using an audience driven process; matching mission and strategic goals to interests and behaviors of our audiences. Asi is one of five hub organizations identified by the swedish embassy to partner on cultural and business programs and events. Adult programs include swedish and finnish language classes; craft, foodways, folk art, and culture workshops; as well as lectures, tours, exhibit openings, concerts and special events. Youth and family programs offer activities for preschoolers through college students. Programs include svenska skolan swedish language classes for children, craft workshops for youth, seasonal youth and family activities, community programs (at asi and outreach in schools), after-school programs and camps. Asi also incorporates children/family activities for all major exhibits.

cultural enterprises include three units: the museum store, fika cafe and slate and stone catering, and facility rentals. The museum store and fika cafe are located in the nelson cultural center and are museum enhancing visitor amenities. The museum store sells traditional and modern nordic items relating to the museum, programs and exhibits. Fika cafe features new nordic cuisine as well as traditional swedish menu items. The facilities rental unit coordinates space rentals in the nelson cultural center, the turnblad mansion as well as outdoor spaces for those desiring an exclusive group experience here at asi.