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.
Sängar / Beds – Anna Nordström
The exhibition Beds consists of quilted images and patchwork. Anna Nordström primarily uses patchwork techniques, quilting and embroidery. The traditional approaches are modified and adapted to touch on topics such as work, status, value and (lack of) professionalism.
The exhibition is on display until 12 April 2025
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As in a mirror
The exhibition as in a mirror shows portraits spanning five centuries. Here, women, men and children who lived in or worked for Sweden from Vasatid to today are introduced. The artworks show different ideals of appearance and fashion and are expressions of how ideas about status, social identity and profession have changed over the centuries. The exhibition is on display until 16 March
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How many trees are there in the forest
In Sweden, people have lived in and near the forest ever since the ice lost its grip. More than half of the country’s surface is covered by forest, which has been used for everything from buildings and fuel to paper and clothing. There are many traces of man’s long use of the forest, found in the forest but also in many museum collections.
The exhibition is on display at until 28 September
Jamtli.com
Reagkagujmie – Julia Rensberg
With the exhibition Reagkajgujmie, Julia Rensberg wants to highlight reagka, the lassoing of reindeer antlers, and its central role in reindeer herding.
The exhibition will be on display at Gaaltije until 6June 2025.
Ahlbergshallen
Kristina Nilsdotter
The exhibition is on display until 16 March
Östersunds Konstklubb: Margareth Säterhall and Monica Danielsson Bichsel
The exhibition is on display 22 March – 6 April
Jämtlands Gymnasium Wargentin
The exhibition is on display 22-28 May
Fredrik Karlsson
The exhibition is on display 6-21 September
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
Ingela Nilsson
The exhibition is on display 13-23 March
Ulla-Pia Könönen, Göteborg
The exhibition is on display 3-18 May
Östersunds Kollektiva Grafikverkstad
The exhibition is on display 6-21 September
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.
Here different forms of art forms and artists are mixed for everyone to enjoy. Download the Cityplay app and follow the map to explore the public art gallery located in the city centre. Scan the QR code at each work to find out who is the creator behind the work, etc.
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)
