Sylvsmidja Lecture + Reception

913 East Franklin Avenue,Minneapolis MN 55404

22 December, 2021

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Norwegian bunad jeweler and silversmith, Sylvsmidja, returns to Norway House! Join us in celebration of their recent gallery exhibit. Sylvsmidja ReceptionSylvsmidja (pronounced “sool-smia") is the largest producer of silver for the Norwegian National costume—the bunad. It was founded in 1940 and has 65 employees. In addition to bunad silver, they also produce a jewelry line that is rooted in Norwegian traditions and nature—Spor. Norway House recently hosted an exhibit featuring their bunad silver, jewelry from their contemporary line Spor, the history of the bunad, and the history of Sylvsmidja. These events are in celebration of the exhibit. Register for the lecture, reception, or BOTH! Presentation: Sylvsmidja—Superior Craftsmanship since 19405:00 p.m.Anne Kari Salbu (Board of Directors and Owner at Sylvsmidja) and Trond Syversen, (Director of Administration), will present on the founding and history of Sylvsmidja, as well as discuss the origins of sølje in Norway and how that has inspired generations of goldsmiths at Sylvsmidja to produce quality and attractive pieces for celebration and everyday wear. Reception—Norway House Members Exclusive!6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Join Sylvsmidja and Norway House to celebrate the "Sylvsmidja—Superior Craftsmanship since 1940" exhibit which closed on Sunday, November 7th. Mingle with other Norway House members at this special member's event while browsing and shopping the latest Sylvsmidja fashions—and meet the team from Sylvsmidja all the way from Voss, Norway! Light hors d'oeuvres will be served and drinks will be available for purchase at Norway House's café. Select jewelry pieces will be given away as door prizes, along with "goodie bags" at the door on a first-come-first-served basis (while supplies last). In addition, purchase a ticket ($20/ticket) for your chance to win the Agnus Dei Pendant/Dalar in oxidized silver with guided leaves (approx. value $500 USD) during a raffle at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Norway House by Sylvsmidja. This is a free, exclusive event for Norway House members. NORWAY HOUSE CONNECTS THE UNITED STATES WITH CONTEMPORARY NORWAY THROUGHARTS | BUSINESS | CULTURE As the window to contemporary Norway, Norway House is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that partners with businesses, organizations, and the community to celebrate a shared heritage. Norway House is a destination for the community with over 40,000 visitors annually. The big, blue Albert Quie Education Center opened its doors at 913 Franklin Ave, Minneapolis in May of 2015, strategically adjacent to Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in the Ventura Village neighborhood. The location boasts a rich and diverse residential history.  Through our programs—which include the Galleri at Norway House, Minnesota Peace Initiative, and the Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota—you can experience contemporary art, design, and music. Visitors can engage in discussion about important topics that share links to Norway and the global community.  We serve not only as a center for our programming, but also as a convening space and resource for our business and non-profit partners, locally and globally. In 2017, Norway House was honored with a gift of $5 million in matching grants from the State of Minnesota to expand the current Norway House campus around the entire block. Together, with Mindekirken, The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, this block will solidify it's status as the cultural center for Norwegians in America.