American-Scandinavian Foundation Opens Its 2026–27 Nordic Folk Arts & Cultural Traditions Competition

The American-Scandinavian Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of its 10th annual competition for Nordic Folk Arts & Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan).

Two kinds of awards are available — fellowships for artists and grants for public programs and community projects. Both awards encourage the practice of folk arts and cultures as well as the presentation of these arts to public audiences.

Through these fellowships and grants, the American-Scandinavian Foundation extends its reach beyond New York to foster the perpetuation of Nordic traditional arts and skills in the Upper Midwest, while also promoting cultural exchange between the U.S. and Nordic countries.

The deadline for application is September 15, 2026. For further questions, contact Sally Yerkovich, Director of Educational Exchange & Special Projects, at 212-847-9714 or grants@amscan.org.