Norwegian Crafts at Tromsø Open: Panel Conversation and Artist Presentations at Kysten Studios

As part of the opening of Tromsø Open, Norwegian Crafts joins Tromsø Open and Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum for an evening event on the role of crafts' in society. 2025 is the 50th anniversary of the Norwegian Association for Craft Artists, Norwegian Crafts' founder. This event aims to shine a spotlight on some of the ways craft and craft artists engage with community and society at large.

The event will take place at Kysten atelierfelleskap in Tromsø, Friday 17 October, 18:00–19:15.

PROGRAMME:

• Welcome and brief introduction by Tromsø Open and Norwegian Crafts
• Artist presentations by Marit Ellisiv Landsend and Marsil Andjelov Al-Mahamid
• Panel discussion on the role of craft in society, led by Charis Gullickson, Chief Curator at Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum

The event is free admission. The event will be in Norwegian.
Facebook event here.

Illustration courtesy of Tromsø Open