Art exhibitions
Art Exhibitions in Östersund. A pleasant way to pass the time? A way to awaken creativity? Provocation? We all relate to art differently. Aren’t we lucky that art is flourishing in Östersund? Take part of the art exhibitions guide below, for some new arty experiences.
Livet Designat – hur design förändrar tanken och förbättrar livet
Life Designed – how design changes thinking and improves life
The exhibition shows examples of the wealth of products produced during the period from 1960 onwards. Hiring designers for product design is linked to the rise of industrialism and after the Second World War production accelerated and industrial design became an established profession. Creating attractive products became important and in the 1960s the Swedish economy was booming. An important factor in this success was the high quality of Swedish design. More and more companies hired designers and industrial designers in their product development and to create a credible corporate identity. The exhibition contains around 200 objects from the Nationalmuseum
The exhibition is on display 16 April 2025 – 15 November 2026
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Beloved Basket
The exhibition Beloved Basket is dedicated to one of the world’s oldest crafts. Baskets can be found in most places on earth and have accompanied humankind for thousands of years. The exhibition showcases a wide variety of baskets, materials, and basket-weaving techniques from different parts of Sweden and the county.
The exhibition is on display from 23 November 2025 to 22 March 2026.
Gaskelaante – Gränsland
Here, digital storytelling, people, and cultural landscapes come together in an experimental exhibition unlike any other. The exhibition highlights how climate change is affecting traditions and cultural heritage. With the help of XR glasses, you can explore the Sámi cultural heritage and the cultural landscape of Hansmyra.
The exhibition will be on display at Gaaltije from 11 October 2025 to 28 March 2026.
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Bengt Lindström
Using thick layers of oil paint, Bengt Lindström created intense paintings with bold brushstrokes and an almost sculptural surface.
The exhibition will be on display November 5, 2025 to August 16, 2026.
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Topophilia
In a time when many have lost the direct relationship with the land, Topophilia invites us to rediscover what it means to live in harmony with the landscapes. The word topophilia, “love of place”, describes the deep connection between people and the lands that carry our stories. In her knitted textiles and woodworks, Tilda Johansson embodies this bond – a dialogue between body, memory and place.
The exhibition runs until January 16, 2026
Gaaltije.se
Ahlbergshallen
Östersunds kollektiva grafikverkstad: Anna Fors, Odd Larsson & Kersti Grönlund
The exhibition is on display 29 Novemer – 14 December
Ahlbergshallen opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday 12-4 PM during exhibitions
Östersund City Museum is open:
Autumn / Winter time: Saturdays at 12.00 – 15.00
Summer time: June-August, weekdays from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m
Härke Konstcentrum Frösön
Emil Hasselberg, Dals Långed
The exhibition is on display 8 – 23 November
Mary Olsson, Ystad
The exhibition is on display 29 november – 14 December
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 12-4 PM
OTHER EXHIBITIONS
#Färgstänk – Art & Culture project
An art and culture project in Östersunds city center under the name # FÄRGSTÄNK. The idea is to be able to gather all the different cultural genres under one and the same name with the aim of giving a little color in everyday life in the city – big and small! Among other things electrical cabinets is decorated with inspiring motifs from local artists.
Art on electrical cabinets
Along Prästgatan there are ten electrical cabinets decorated with inspiring motifs from local artists.
An arty walk – Campus
Take a walk at Campus Östersund, here are works of art by, among others, Lars-Olof Loeld and Pia Nixholm.
See more information over art exhibitions here in the event calendar (Swedish)
