Finnish Story Hour

The whole family is welcome to a Finnish Story Hour! The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree”  which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of “The Bookworm”, […]

Finnish Story Hour

The whole family is welcome to a Finnish Story Hour! The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree”  which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of “The Bookworm”, […]

Finnish Story Hour

The whole family is welcome to a Finnish Story Hour! The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree”  which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of “The Bookworm”, […]

Knitting club: Holiday knitting from leftover yarn

Join us for the Knitter’s Club Year-End Edition on December 17th in Elissa auditorium. This special gathering will mark the final meeting of the year and will feature Nordic seasonal treats alongside coffee. You are welcome to continue working on your current projects or gifts, or you can try your hand at creating small festive […]

Music Moment for Babies & Toddlers

Image of a child playing a small guitar or a ukulele

Music Moment for Babies and Toddlers is a 30-40 minute activity aimed for children ages 0 to 6 years old. Inspired by Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, this project is conceived as a series of participatory concerts for children and their parents. The event takes place without words, so it is open to audiences of […]

Winter Trees – What Happens to Trees during Winter?

The whole family is welcome to a collage workshop inspired by winter trees! Trees go dormant or ‘slow down’ for the winter as they sense a shift in levels of daylight. This helps them to become more tolerant of cold temperatures. Most trees lose their leaves but trees with needles-evergreen trees or Christmas trees, keep […]

Kisi gengur laus: puppet theater with a christmas theme.

Kisi gengur laus / “The cat is on the loose”  is a 40-minute-long puppet show where you will encounter the Icelandic Yule Lads, the Christmas cat and more funny characters. The show will be performed with hand puppets and string puppets, with live music from the banjo and harmonica. The show will be in English […]

CIRCULAR CHRISTMAS: Swap market & silk screen printing

Have a circular Christmas this year with the Nordic house and Landvernd! Program: 12:00 – 16:00 Circular Christmas market is open 13:00 – 16:00 Silkprint workshop with BrummBrumm will be open. Christmas swap market: One man’s ”junk” is another man’s treasure! Bring items that you don’t have use for anymore and swap with others. Use […]

Sveriges ambassad i Reykjavik utlyser en tjänst

Sveriges ambassad i Reykjavik utlyser en tjänst som junior handläggare med inriktning på politisk rapportering Sveriges ambassad i Reykjavik utlyser en befattning som lokalanställd junior handläggare med inriktning på politisk rapportering. Befattningen är en heltidstjänst som inleds med tre månaders provanställning. Tillträde så snart som möjligt. Utöver politisk rapportering omfattar tjänsten ansvar för inkommande besök. […]

Is This North?

Photo Artwork by Marja Helander. A view of a factory in Kiruna, Sweden, Smoke rises from several chimneys.

What are the boundaries and delimitations of “The North”? Where do we find the borders of the Arctic? What characterizes those who call the Arctic their home? Is their work always inherently influenced by this connection to a Nordic home? The group exhibition delves into these questions, presenting work by artists from the far-reaching North. […]

How do I draw a story?

The whole family is welcome to a workshop where Elín Elísabet, a visual artist and illustrator, teaches easy methods for starting a story. There will be separate exercises for the youngest and other exercises for older guests, and Elín gives good advice in the process and shares her experience. Elín teaches guests how to create […]

A Tree for each season

The whole family is invited to an experimental workshop at the children’s library that draws inspiration from the different artworks and illustrations at the current exhibition The Tree. The exhibition explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of The Bookworm, a Nordic database of […]

Stories from childhood – let’s write in Icelandic!

How do I turn memories into living stories and poems? Creative writing for multilingual people and those who are learning Icelandic. A three-hour course with Maó Alheimsdóttir. The course is held during the Nordic Literature week and on the Icelandic language day. We celebrate language and diversity by offering workshop by the talented author and […]

Make Your Own Word Leaf!

The whole family is welcome, on The Day of the Icelandic Language, to a workshop where guests learn how to make a simple origami leaf. After making the leaf, write your favorite word in your favorite language and then hang it on the ceiling at the children’s library. By this you will add to the […]

Mamdouh313 – Dj Set

Mamdouh313 will deliver a DJ set blending contemporary electronic dance music with heavybass, disco, baile funk and more, drawing inspiration from West Asia, North Africa, and the Levant. A fusion that promises a genre-defying, borderless musical experience. Mamdouh313 [LB,SE], formerly known as Mamdouh, has been a significant figure in Gothenburg’s arts and music scenes since […]

Latvian Christmas decorations, candle making and poetry!

What are the similarities between Latvian and Icelandic Christmas decorations? The Latvian School in Reykjavik in co-operation with the Nordic house invites families to take part in traditional Latvian Christmas preparation workshops. Typical materials for traditional decorations are all natural. Guests will learn how to make candles out of beeswax and Latvian Christmas tree decorations. […]

Drawing in the air the music in the trees

Theremin workshop for children of all ages The whole family is welcome at the theremin workshop this Saturday at the Nordic house.  In the workshop, children get to know graphic notation and the instrument theremin.  In the first part of the workshop, the children draw their own musical notation and then exchange pictures. In the […]

Symposium: TOWARDS EQUITY IN THE ARTS

We welcome you to a symposium on November 16th, 2024, from 10:00 to 15:00, during Reykjavík Dance Festival. The event will explore equity, diversity, and accessibility in the arts, featuring a keynote speech by Abid Hussain, Director of Diversity at Arts Council England, and a panel discussion by Julian Owusu, Dr. Kristín Loftsdóttir and Miriam […]

Shoptalk: Ann-Christin Kongsness

Ann-Christin Kongsness (she/her) is a Norwegian dancer, choreographer, writer, teacher and drag king based in Oslo. Her work manifests as performances, workshops, lectures, conversations, drag shows, texts and publications. She is also the editor for the anthology CHOREOGRAPHY, which has been published in three editions. In recent years her work has gained a more explicit […]

Green Producers Club: CO2 Emissions in Cultural Production

Welcome to the upcoming Green Producers Club (GPC) meeting, where representatives from Norway, Denmark and Iceland will gather to discuss sustainability in the creative industries. The event is being held in partnership with Nordic House Reykjavik, and will feature updates, case studies, and presentations on green initiatives and is open to everyone. Please RSVP by […]

Eight Projects To Think About Non-Human Worlds

Eight Projects To Think About Non-Human Worlds: A Conversation Between Design Practitioners Who Use Objects As Tools Of Investigation.  Designers Johanna Seelemann and Fiona Raby are brought together through Forecast’s mentorship program, participating in the ninth edition of the Berlin-led live arts platform. Under a broader theme called Paradoxical Imaginings — Ideas and Objects, they […]

Symposium: Visual Literacy

Image of a woman showing the a book to a few kids in the library in the Nordic House

The Nordic House welcomes you to the Symposium Visual Literacy. In an increasingly visual world, the ability to interpret and create meaning from images is essential across disciplines. Join us for 4 short presentations that highlight different aspects of visual literacy. Gitte Wille the director of Nordisk kulturkontakt presents Bokslukaran, a Nordic project to promote reading […]

Music from around the world! – Concerts for babies & toddlers

December is a special time when multiple celebrations take place around the world. Families and children are invited to a unique interactive concert to sing, play, and celebrate the end of the year with music from around the globe. The program includes solstice chants, Icelandic and Latin-American songs, and more. We’ll explore the music and stories […]

The whole family is welcome to a Swedish Singing – & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

The whole family is welcome to a Swedish Singing – & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

The whole family is welcome to a Swedish Singing – & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

The whole family is welcome to a Swedish Singing – & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

The whole family is welcome to a Swedish Singing – & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

Information on Demos grant program: Funding for civil Society

Would you like to know more about the opportunities for civil society organizations to apply for funding for Nordic collaboration projects? Do you perhaps work for an organization that wants to create networks and collaborate across borders? Then it’s a good idea to participate in the information session about Demos, the Nordic Council of Ministers’ […]

The whole family is welcome to a Norwegian Singing & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

The whole family is welcome to a Norwegian Singing & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

The whole family is welcome to a Norwegian Singing & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

The whole family is welcome to a Norwegian Singing & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

The whole family is welcome to a Norwegian Singing & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

The whole family is welcome to a Norwegian Singing & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

The whole family is welcome to a Norwegian Singing & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

Winter Workshop: Mikki Mouse and art in the trees

Children aged 8-12 are invited to a two-day creative course for curious kids at The Nordic House during the primary school winter break. In the course we will explore The exhibition OPEN HOUSE and the sculptures that are now in the outdoor area of ​​The Nordic House by the artist Helgi Valdimarsson, which show Mickey […]

Playful Art!

Whole family is welcome to a workshop focusing on the sculptures outside Nordic house, connected to the new exhibition OPEN. The sculptures are by artist Helgi Valdimarsson which showcase different forms, persons, figures and phenomenon such as Mickey Mouse, a heart and a famous hero from the sagas. To start with take a clip board […]

Concert and talk with SUPERCOIL – Pink Ribbon

In cooperation with BRCA Iceland and The Icelandic Cancer Society, Nordic House invites for a talk and concert with SUPERCOIL. Before for the concert begins there will be a short welcome speech from The Icelandic Cancer Society and followed by a panel talk lead by Amalie Guldberg Thomsen, who is a philosophy student and intern […]

The whole family is welcome to a Swedish Singing – & Story Hour!

A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]

Open House: welcome to the opening of HEAD2HEAD Reykjavík

Welcome to the opening of HEAD2HEAD Reykjavík hosted by Open House Artists: Chrysanthi Koumianaki Fanis Kafantaris Hlökk Þrastardóttir Helgi Valdimarsson Eiríkur Páll Sveinsson Open is both a studio and an artist-run exhibition space managed by Arnar Ásgeirsson, Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir, Una Margrét Árnadóttir and Örn Alexander Ámundasson. We have five solo exhibitions and about five events […]

Open House

The artist-run exhibition space Open has taken over the Nordic House with the exhibition OPEN HOUSE, which is part of the Greek-Icelandic cultural festival HEAD2HEAD. When Open was kindly invited to participate in HEAD2HEAD with access to the Nordic House, an idea came to life that had been on Open’s agenda before it lost its […]

What does life in a climate neutral society look like?

The Nordic Council of Ministers is organizing a series of events across the Nordic region this year, together with various partners, where the goal is to shed light on future visions of a climate neutral society. At these events we bring together young activists, experts and decision-makers, to discuss what a good and environmentally friendly […]

Goldsmiths for 100 years: Gitte Bjørn

Gitte Bjørn’s exhibition invites viewers into a thoughtful exploration of the human experience, deeply intertwined with the body and its myriad forms. Since starting her artistic journey in 1993, Gitte has evolved from creating primarily jewellery to producing compelling objects and corpus works, all while maintaining a profound connection to her love for shaping metal. […]

Danish Story Hour

The whole family is welcome to a Danish Story Hour. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree”  – which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part […]

Danish story hour

The whole family is welcome to a Danish Story Hour The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree”  which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of The Bookworm, a Nordic database […]

Danish story hour

The whole family is welcome to a Danish Story Hour The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree”  which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of The Bookworm, a Nordic database […]

Danish story hour

The whole family is welcome to a Danish Story Hour The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree”  which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of The Bookworm, a Nordic database […]