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THE HANDMADE Report to the Community FY 2018
Table of Contents Board of Trustees (FY 2018)
OFFICERS Brad Engdahl
Mission, Vision, Values 3 Dean Erickson, Chair Barbara Linell Glaser, Ed.D.
Helen Bergren, Vice Chair Mary Dee Hicks
A Message from Bruce Karstadt, Herbert (Ted) Johnson, Secretary Diane Hofstede
ASI President / CEO 4 Russ Michaletz, Treasurer Joe Hognander
Laurie L. Holmquist
Exhibitions and Arts and TRUSTEES Laurie Jacobi
Cultural Programs 5 Margaret Adamek Beth Lundquist Jones Kim Simonsson Cocktails at the Castle Ingegerd Råman
Dr. Philip Anderson Alexander Källebo
Exhibitions — Handmade Inspiration 6-7
Rod Anderson John Litell
M issio n
Collections 8-9 Aimee Richcreek Baxter Elizabeth Olson
Karl Benson Veronika Torarp
Our Neighborhood 10-11 Michael Bjornberg Linda Wallenberg
Cultural Programming 12-13
Dr. David Carlson
Includes any Trustee who served
The American Swedish Institute is a gathering place for all people to share experiences around
Terri Carlson
See Yourself at ASI 14-15
during all or a portion of FY 2018 themes of culture, migration, the environment and the arts, informed by enduring links to Sweden.
ASI Clubs, Affiliates and Partners 16-18
Management & Lead Staff (current)
Annual Donor List
Life Members
19-21
22-23
Bruce Karstadt, President & CEO Rick Sellen, Retail Manager
V isio n
Peggy Korsmo-Kennon, Chief Operating Christiana Stolpestad, Director of The American Swedish Institute will be a leading museum and cultural center of international
Heritage Society Members 24 Officer Development & Membership reputation which invites all people to gather to connect their pasts to their shared future, to
Lori Doehne, Director of Finance Naomi Crocker, Executive &
Serving Our Mission —
Volunteer Recognition 25 Consular Services Coordinator
understand their heritage in relation to others, and to discover their role as neighbors and global
Ingrid Nyholm-Lange, Director of
Experience Mike Palmer, Facilities Manager
citizens. Vibrant, ongoing ties to Sweden will illuminate and inspire all these endeavors.
ASI at a Glance 26
Karen Nelson, Communications & Whitney Winslow, Human
Sources of Funds and Expenditures
V a lu e s
for Core Mission Support and Capital Marketing Manager Resources Manager
Projects FY 2018* 27
Photo credits include: Jon Dahlin, Karen Nelson, Paul Crosby The American Swedish Institute is commited to the following principles:
COVER: Sculpture Distaff Slöjdivism by Jögge Sundqvist
Stewardship: We embrace the legacy of Stewardship given to us in the Turnblad Mansion,
our collections and our diverse community.
Hospitality: We invest in our role as a welcoming place for all people and develop authentic
relationships with communities local, national and international.
Learning: We create transformational learning experiences by providing a platform for reflection,
participation, collaboration and the exchange of ideas.
Innovation: We create beautiful spaces, innovative programs and outstanding services, in the
entrepreneurial spirit of Swan J. Turnblad.
Sustainability: We incorporate values of social responsibility into our programs, facilities and
operations that sustain the well-being of our organization, community and the environment.
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A Message from Bruce Karstadt, Exhibitions and Arts and Cultural Programs
ASI President / CEO (FY 2018 — October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018)
The American Swedish Institute (ASI) is a gathering place for all people to come together in ways that enable International Exhibitions, Osher and Turnblad Galleries Cloudberries: A Week of Swedish Song
them to share and be enriched by stories of heritage, craft and the arts — a vision which informs and directs our The Handmade Nordic Accordion: Music and Poems in a Scandinavian Mood
CraftBOWL ( Ingegerd Råman, Bertil Vallien, Jögge Sundqvist) Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag Celebrates 20 Years!
work and service to our community. In that spirit, ASI presented a series of related exhibitions and programs in Swede Hollow: Reading of the Stage Play
101 Bowls
2018 under the theme The Handmade — a twelve-month celebration of craft, its traditions and influences, with The Fantastical Worlds of Kim Simonsson Special Events
the help of artists, designers and craftspeople from this region and the Nordic countries. Gudrun Sjödén — A Colourful Universe Midsommar
ASI Collection Exhibitions Julmarknad
In recent years, ASI has established a prominent profile as an international organization that bridges our Handpicked: Recent Acquistions Neighborhood Open House
community’s interests in crafts, arts and design with some of the Nordic region’s greatest practitioners. Of course, craft has long been Community Exhibitions Winter Solstice Celebration
an area of interest for ASI, especially in keeping alive Swedish and Nordic folk traditions for current and future generations. Our collections Fest — Merry Mansion Great Makers Exchange
Skål! Scandinavian Spirits Kräftskiva — Crayfish Party
have great depth and offer exceptional resources (particularly in glass, textiles and wood) for discovering examples of Swedish and Cocktails at the Castle
Lake Country Pastel Society
Swedish-American craft and workmanship. In another sense, we’ve always celebrated the handmade through the preservation and ASI Staff Art Exhibition: Manuscript Easter in the Castle
interpretation of the most significant object in our collection, the historic Turnblad Mansion. The Mansion is filled with splendid wonders Arts North First Look Exhibition Preview Parties
Jul: Swedish American Traditions Book Launch
attributable to the careful work of many skilled craftspeople. Verne Anderson + Cecilia Schiller
Tia Keo: Three Sixty Five Youth and Family Focus
We drew upon that profile last year by focusing on those who create through the alchemy of hand, mind and heart — as exemplified by Paintings by Gertrud Anderberg Kids at the Castle
artisans from the Nordic region as well as those who call Minnesota (or the upper Midwest or “the north”) home. International guest artists
Alison Aune & Kirsten Aune: Colors from the North Summer Camps – Pippi, Vikings, Nordic Cooking & Culture
Handmade Holidays: Nordic Holidays Birthday Parties
in the past year included Ingegerd Råman (ceramics and glass), Bertil Vallien (glass), Jögge Sundqvist (wood), Kim Simonsson Gingerbread House Making
Family Gallery Exhibitions
(ceramic sculpture) and Gudrun Sjödén (fashion and design). Ulla’s Bakery Svenska Skolan
Tom’s Christmas Fish På Gång
One of our exhibitions, CraftBOWL, offered a fascinating exploration of vessels and the simple bowl form made possible by loans from Lilla Lag
Film Screenings
different individuals and organizations with ASI links. 101 Bowls (indeed there were 101 of them!) came to us from many local artists, The Spoon, The Bowl and The Knife Other Programs
Sweden, Seattle and all points in between. This remarkable display served as a visual archive that gave testimony to ASI’s early roots in craft Frozen in Film Series: Arctic Superstar, A Holy Mess, ASI at Minnesota History Day
Bowls for Open Arms
and our ongoing, intentional work to broaden and deepen our relationships with artists and arts, culture and history communities here and The Girl Who Saved My Life
Sweden: Lessons for America? Swedish Genealogy Workshops
across the Atlantic. Afternoons at ASI
Performances Nordic Handcraft Workshops
It should be said that during this past year, we not only helped our audiences to appreciate craft — but also to practice it. In an increasingly Lucia Concerts Nordic Table Workshops
high-tech world, many yearn for high-touch activities. We understood this to be a growing area of interest, hence our decision to include Julglädje Swedish Language and Culture Classes
ASI Spelmanslag Concert Finnish Language Classes
a studio classroom when building our new center (only to now wish we had built two, plus a teaching kitchen). Throughout the year, the Tjarnblom CD Release Concert Breakfast with Beatrice
studio was regularly used for an array of stimulating classes and workshops for all generations in our Nordic Craft (slöjd) and Nordic Table Svensk musik och dans: Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag & EMSO Great Maker’s Exchange
programs. Classes ranged in topics from birch bark weaving, wet felting, glass molding, making a Sami-inspired bracelet, baking Swedish rye Cantus Concert
bread and building a timber frame structure, just to name a few.
In reflecting on 2018, I’m pleased to say that our campus was filled by people of all ages and backgrounds, who gathered together for Gudrun Sjödén — A Colourful Universe
(left to right: Gudrun Sjödén, Laurie Jacobi, Wanja Djanaieff) CraftBOWL — glass artist Bertil Vallien
exhibitions, classes, programs or shared meals. Our aspiration, through these kinds of gatherings, is to contribute to the well-being of our
community and, in the words of Alice Waters, to inspire us all “to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive.”
I hope and believe that we succeeded.
All of this is made possible only by the many contributions of our members, donors and volunteers — and with the inspired leadership
of a deeply invested Board and creative staff. Your generosity makes much possible and makes a deep impact upon our community.
As we celebrate the past year and thank all those who made everything possible, I hope you will join us for some of the many
gatherings planned in the months and year ahead. Tack så hemskt mycket!
Bruce Karstadt
American Swedish Institute
President/CEO
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Exhibitions — Handmade Inspiration Gudrun Sjödén — A Colourful Universe — July 28 – October 28, 2018
In her United States premiere exhibition, Gudrun Sjödén, the innovative Swedish textile designer and global en-
CraftBOWL — January 20 – April 8, 2018 trepreneurial force, worked in collaboration with ASI to present Gudrun Sjödén — A Colourful Universe. Gudrun’s
vibrant, female-friendly clothing designs with folk and nature-inspired motifs are drawn from her work as a water-
CraftBOWL, a multi-part exhibition, featured the work of three Swedish master makers and explored vessel
color artist. Gudrun’s creativity, ingenuity and environmental consciousness have created one of the most enduring
design through the lens of the humble and ubiquitous bowl. In Osher Gallery, the installation 101 Bowls presented
and successful fashion brands in recent memory. A Colourful Universe brought thousands of loyal Gudrun fans to
a wealth of containers with shapes, textures and materials that each evoked a style, unique feeling or cherished
ASI who sought to deepen their connection with their favorite maker, while also introducing many new viewers to
memory.
her clothing and accomplishments as an artist and entrepreneur.
Throughout the Turnblad Mansion, visitors encountered works by Swedish woodworker Jögge Sundqvist and
ceramicist Ingegerd Råman, who both visited ASI as part of the exhibition, as well works by the amazing glass artist Benson Gallery and Community Gallery
Bertil Vallien. All three artists are at the forefront of innovation in their respective mediums. ASI’s Benson Gallery and Community Gallery feature Minnesota artists whose work meaningfully connects with
ASI’s annual exhibition theme. In 2018, ASI featured the works of Tia Keobounpheng, sisters Alison Aune and
The Fantastical Worlds of Kim Simonsson — April 21 – July 15, 2018 Kirsten Aune, Cecilia Schiller and Verne Anderson, along with dozens of other Minnesota artists who participated
ASI welcomed Finnish artist and sculptor Kim Simonsson to showcase his imaginative and playful ceramic works in in the Arts North competition or exhibited works in partnership with the Lake Country Pastel Society.
Osher Gallery and the Turnblad Mansion. Kim carefully builds each sculpture by hand and uses a special technique
on some to create a signature lime green color and a ‘mossy’ texture. These figures, dubbed ‘moss people,’ often
lovingly depict life-sized children and can be imagined as introspective dwellers in Finland’s plentiful forests.
“I am so happy to have joined...I went to ASI especially to see Gudrun Sjödén’s exhibition,
Kim’s work sparked curiosity and wonder as thousands of visitors engaged with his creative and fresh approach
to traditional ceramics. which was fantastic! How beautifully creative to have her work displayed throughout the
Mansion!” — Susan Osaki Holm
CraftBOWL — Jögge Sundqvist leads an exhibition press preview Gudrun Sjödén — A Colourful Universe, photograph by Andrea Rugg
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Collections ASI Collections Acquisitions
ASI’s collection continues to grow and develop to include items expressing the best of contemporary Swedish culture,
The American Swedish Institute manages material, library and archival collections which represent Swedish art and material artifacts and artwork that represent the historic and ongoing experiences of Swedish-Americans.
culture and reflect the historic and ongoing experiences of Swedish-Americans. These collections serve scholars and
lifelong learners seeking information about Sweden, Swedish culture and Swedish-Americans. Collections support and 17,275 items in the library collection
inform the work of ASI staff, volunteers, members and associated clubs and organizations. 7,233 pieces in the material collection
1,505 users on the collections website
Turnblad Mansion Stewardship 292 archival collections
The largest item in ASI’s material collection is the historic Turnblad Mansion, which has awed visitors with its artisanship 71 reference inquiries
in stone, glass and wood for more than 110 years. In 1971, the iconic Mansion was among the first in Minneapolis to 28 research visits
be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. This past year, ASI renewed its focus on preserving the splendor
and craft mastery of the Mansion by undergoing a Historical Building Condition Assessment with HGA Architects &
25 acquisitions in FY 2018 (2 library, 7 archives, 16 material)
Engineers. The results indicated a sound structure and foundation and a well-cared-for historic asset. Yet one hundred • An unprecedented collection of 258 pieces of Swedish art glass donated by Andrea Blum and Warren Olson,
plus years of weather, age and growth in program activity has left its mark on the historic masonry and interior and amassed over 20 years, was curated to fill gaps in ASI’s existing glass collection. This generous donation contains
exterior finishes. More work is underway to identify and address issues, while simultaneously updating the Mansion’s pieces by many of Sweden’s noted glass houses and designers and was featured in ASI’s exhibition Handpicked:
components to heighten ASI’s ability to feature modern exhibitions that interpret Nordic art, immigration and craft. Recent Acquisitions.
As part of this initiative, ASI secured a significant grant from the Minnesota Historical Society’s Historical and Cultural
Heritage fund to begin planning and drafting. In the years ahead, ASI will begin restoring various spaces of the Mansion • ASI volunteer Lois Hall generously donated family items including an ornate 1832 Swedish baptismal gown. Covered
to bring them into peak condition for another century. with intricate metallic embroidery, the gown is a stunning example of early Swedish dopdräkt, or baptismal clothing.
• Helena Hernmarck, the textile artist who created the beautiful tapestry hanging in the Nelson Cultural Center,
donated five ‘knits’ which were made as part of her artistic process. These knits were photographed to create the
framed prints that hang outside Larson Hall.
“We would highly recommend to anyone, native or visitor, to spend at least half a day
touring this classic building and learning about the intersections of Swedish immigration Have you ever been in FIKA and wondered what used to be in the exact spot where you are sitting? Connie Cleary
knows. As a young child in the 1940s, she lived with her grandmother at 2616 Park Avenue, a neighbor to the Turnblad
and its impact on Minneapolis and Saint Paul history” — Dr. Carol G. Taylor
Mansion. She finds it comforting to know that when she sits in FIKA, she is, in the physical sense, back in her grand-
mother’s kitchen. Cleary donated photographs of her grandmother’s house and the neighboring Turnblad Mansion,
and shared her memories of growing up next to the great house.
Helena Hernmarck knits Swedish glass art from the 2018 exhibition Recent Acquisitions 1832 Swedish baptismal gown Connie Cleary house
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Our Neighborhood
Each year more than 500 children and their families engage with ASI through The Pippi Project at Andersen and
Bancroft Elementary Schools, Story Swap at Wellstone International High School and two PICA/Head Start pro-
grams within walking distance of ASI. Participants share cultural stories and experiences that deepen understanding
across different cultures and generations.
ASI Community Garden
As a surprise for his wife Emily’s birthday, George Johnson arranged a dinner for friends and family at ASI that ben-
efitted the community garden tended by neighborhood children. Thanks to the Johnson’s generosity, the raised
boxes and trellis now installed along Park Avenue serve as a living classroom for neighborhood students to learn
about gardening and healthy eating.
Bowls for Open Arms
In partnership with Open Arms of Minnesota and St. Kate’s Empty Bowl Project and the CraftBOWL exhibition,
ASI hosted a soup social with handmade ceramic bowls that benefitted Open Arms of Minnesota’s mission to
provide nutritious meals to Minnesota residents suffering from a serious illness. ASI staff also contributed by donat-
ing time to help prepare meals and deliver them to Open Arms’ metro-area clients.
Inspired by a wooden bowl in the 101 Bowls installation cherished by several generations in the Glaser family,
Dan Berggren, a friend of the Glaser’s, composed a poignant song called “Share the Bowl.”
Ebenezer Partnership Bowls for Open Arms
Residents of Ebenezer Senior Living’s buildings in the Phillips West neighborhood visited ASI often to participate
in hands-on craft programs and to attend ASI’s ongoing events. Some notable examples included watercolor and
pottery classes and helping to create ceramic bowls for the Bowls for Open Arms soup benefit. ASI is grateful
to have such a strong neighborhood partner in Ebenezer and to be able to connect Ebenezer residents with arts
and cultural experiences.
ASI Community Garden Ebenezer partnership
ASI FamilyWellstone
Gallery: Cows Can
Story Dream
Swap
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Cultural Programming
Through comprehensive cultural programming — with numerous offerings for all ages including language courses
and handcraft workshops, foodways programming and author events, Svenska Skolan, the Lucia Choir and heritage
festivals like Midsommar — ASI serves as a vibrant cultural center locally and globally that bridges generations and
builds relationships across cultures.
Nordic Handcraft in Minneapolis Public Schools
ASI extended the year of The Handmade by offering local students at Bancroft and Whittier elementary schools
opportunities for after-school, Nordic-inspired handcraft. This unique creative outlet reinforced skills in the class-
room and exposed children to a love of making!
Visit from Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter
ASI was honored to welcome Swedish Ambassador to the United States Karin Olofsdotter for a visit in
September 2018.
Dr. Richard Tellström
With support from the Swedish Council of America, ASI welcomed Swedish food historian Dr. Richard Tellström
for a month-long residency. Tellström researched and shared the origins of some of Swedish America’s beloved,
but smelly, food traditions (a.k.a lutfisk). Insights from Dr. Tellstrom’s residency will be presented in November
2019 when ASI welcomes him back.
Bruce Karstadt, accompanied by others from ASI, travelled to Sweden to receive the 2018 Swedish American of the Year award
Sweden World Cup Soccer
ASI hosted hundreds of World Cup soccer fans to cheer on the Swedish national team during a viewing of the
quarter finals match against England.
2018 Swedish American of the Year
In 2018, longtime ASI President/CEO Bruce Karstadt was nominated by the Vasa Order of America to receive the
prestigious Swedish American of the Year award. Bruce and key guests from ASI traveled to Växjö, Sweden, to
accept the award.
Swedish Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter (center), members
Sweden World Cup soccer viewing at ASI of her and ASI’s Staff
Whittier Elementary School Nordic Handcraft
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See Yourself at ASI!
Cocktails at the Castle Kräftskiva — Crayfish Party ASI Museum Store Family in Grand Hall during Julmarknad
Midsommar Celebration Julglädje ASI Family Gallery: Ulla’s Bakery Winter Solstice Celebration
101 Bowls Great Makers Exchange Kubb in the Courtyard First Look: Gudrun Sjödén — A Colorful Universe
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ASI Clubs, Affiliates and Partners — FY 2018 East Metro Symphony Orchestra
Ebenezer Fairview Care Centers
Karen Searle
Karin Broos
Ebenezer LifeLong Learning Katie Streitz
Core to the fabric of our gathering place are the clubs, affiliate organizations and partners that nurture the spirit of community, honor
Eileen Cohen Kayla McDaniels
heritage and history, and extend ASI’s reach in new and innovative ways that benefit the community we serve.
Elizabeth Pechacek Kelly Connole
Embassy of Sweden Kelly Marshal
ASI Clubs and Performing Groups Andrea Blum
Angela Robins
Embassy of the United States (Stockholm, Sweden) Kelvin Wailey
Emma Olson Kim Simonsson
ASI Cloudberries Anita Jain Erica Edgin Kirsten Aune
ASI Male Chorus Ann Charters Faith Clover Kjetil Groven
ASI Spelmanslag Anna Ahlin Får North Spirits Kristina Hagander
F.E.S.T (Friends Encouraging Scandinavian Traditions) Anna Rynefors Feel Free Hi Fi Lake Country Pastel Society
Gustavus II Adolphus Society Anna Sharratt FiAMMA Disco Queens Lakewood Cemetery
Kaffestuga Friends Annette Atkins Film Society of Minneapolis-St. Paul Lauren Emmons
Minneapolis-Uppsala Friendship Committee Arts North Finlandia Foundation-Twin Cities Laurie Jacobi
Scandinavian Friends Bancroft Community School FinnFest International Layne Kennedy
Swedish Hospital Alumni Association Bart Sutter Finnish Honorary Consulate Lee Svitak Dean
Svenkarnas Dag Girls Choir Bayer Nonen Ross Floris Books Liesl Chatman
SWEA International, MN Beatrice Ojakangas Foci - Minnesota Center for Glass Arts Lina Wisken
Swedish Genealogical Society of MN Bertil Vallien Forage Modern Workshop Linda Ferber
Twin Cities Dalaföreningen Beth Dow Foxglove Market & Studio Lizette Graden
Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag Beth Homa-Kraus Fred Livesay Lou Pignolet
Twin Cities Swedish Folk Dancers Bill Jaeger Gertrud Auderberg Lucy and Gene Tokheim
Vasa Jr. Folk Dancers Blanka Groves Gigi Staíne Lupulin Brewing Company
Vasa Order of America – Stenbock Lodge Blue Eyed Blonds Glensheen Mansion Maddy Bartsch
Värmlandsförbundet Bo Carlock Goodhue County Historical Society Maggie Thompson
Västergötland Society Bob Boettcher Gramma’s Boyfriend Magnus Nilsson
Bollywood Dance Scene Graveyard Club Maja Heuer
ASI Affiliate Organizations Borton Volvo
Bowls for Open Arms
Gudrun Sjödén
Guillermo Guardia
Maria Bajt
Marit Törnquist
Agassiz Swedish Heritage Society Cantus Choir Gustavus Adolphus College Mary Lacer
Bemidji Affiliate of ASI Carlson Family Foundation Harley Refsal Marya Hart
Dala Heritage Society of Mora Carver County Historical Society Hemslöjden Meet Minneapolis
Dalesburg Scandinavian Association Cecilia Schiller Hennepin County Disco Authority Melba Granlund
Fox Valley Swedish Society Cedar Cultural Center Hennepin History Museum Memory Lane (Ӧstersund, Sweden)
Swedish Cultural Society of Duluth Center for Excellence, People Serving People Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
Three Crowns American-Swedish Association Chad Holiday Hill Museum and Manuscript Library, St. John’s University Mike Helke
Charles Nystrom Honorary Consulate of Finland Mike Loeffler
Charlie Jahn House of Balls Mike Norman
Community Partners Cheryl Paschke
Chiaki O’Brien
House of Sweden (Washington D.C.) Mina Moore
and Presenters Chip Addington
Honorary Consulate General of Iceland
Icelandic-American Association of Minnesota
Minneapolis Community Education
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
612 Sauna Society Chris Eberhardt IKEA Minneapolis Public Schools
89.3 The Current Christian Pederson Behrends Impossible Salt Minnesota Association of Museums
91.1 Minnesota Public Radio News Coffee House Press Ingegerd Råman Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Alan Christensen Cooks of Crocus Hill Jan McKeachie-Johnston Minnesota Historical Society
Alejandra Sanchez Cooper Ternes Jarrod Dahl Minnesota Historical Society Press
Alison Aune Culinaire International Jason Jacques Gallery Minnesota Museum of American Art
Alejandra Sanchez Czech American Community Jeff Luedloff Minnesota State Fair
Amara Hark Weber Daniel Serra Jeff Oestreich Minnesota Transportation Museum
American Alliance of Museums Danish American Center Jess Hirsch Minnesota Whatever Conference
American Association of Woodturners Danish Honorary Consulate, Minneapolis Jessica Doody MinnPost
American Craft Council Danish Teak Classics Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota Mohamud Mumin
American Friends of Uppsala University Daphie Pooyak Yeoman and the Dakotas Monica Rudquist
American Scandinavian Foundation David Zilber Jim Sannerud Museum of Danish America
American Swedish Historical Museum Dee and Ray Kleinow Jögge Sundqvist Museum Fellows at Minnesota Historical Society
Anders and Maria Larsson Del Stubbs Johas Helgertz Museum of Russian Art
Anders Suneson Dan Berggren Jon Dahlin Naomi Crocker
Andersen United Elementary School Dougie Padilla Judy McDowell
Andre Olson Dr. James Caplin Julie Steller
Duo Gelland Juxtaposition Arts (continued on next page)
Dylan Martinez Kairos Alive
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Community Partners Susan Jacobsen
Susan Skovbo Loschenkohl Annual Donor List — FY 2018
and Presenters (cont.) Susan Tracy
The American Swedish Institute thanks donors whose gifts help care for the Turnblad Mansion and ASI collections, present exhibitions, heritage
Nathan Patrick White Svensk Form
experiences, language and handcraft classes and Nordic inspired programming. Gifts also support special capital improvement projects. The
National Association of Swedish Handcraft Societies Svenskarnas Dag / Scandinavian Day Fest
SWEA following list recognizes donors who contributed $100 or more during FY2018 (October 1, 2017–September 30, 2018). Three Crown and
National Nordic Museum
Nickey Robare Swedish American Chamber Commerce Linneaus membership dues are included in the giving totals. We are grateful for all gifts received in support of our mission. Tack!
Nobel Prize Museum Swedish American Museum
Nordic Heritage Museum
Nordic Wear
Swedish Film Institute
Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center $100,000 + Peter and Elizabeth Ekholm
Erik and Roseann Ekstrom
David Scott Johnson and Cecilia Motzko
Kent and Birgit Johnson*
Anne Ray Foundation Catherine Fuller* Frank and Peggy Johnson*
North House Folk School Tacky Annie Minnesota State Arts Board
Northern Clay Center Tara Sweeney Harley and Elizabeth Bergren Fund Darold and Carol Johnson*
Textile Center Helena Hernmarck* James and Martha Justus*
Norway House
Ola Larsmo The Glass Factory $25,000 – $99,999 George and Mary Dee Hicks*
Jayne and Al Hilde
Andrew and Virginia Kass*
John and Shirley Krohn
Open Arms of Minnesota Theater Mu Karin Larson*
Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation Richard Hjelm* Mary Ann Laes*
Patrice Johnson Thomas and Catherine (Kitty) Latané Tony and Diane Hofstede* Ruth Lemire*
Star Tribune
Patrick Doody Thomas Maras Peter Huber and Deborah Van Dyke* Karla Levine
Paul Anderson Three Rivers Fibershed IKEA - Twin Cities #213 Erik and Sally Lindell
Paul Dahlin Tia Keobounpheng / Silvercocoon $10,000 – $24,999 Doug and Mary Jones*
Bruce Karstadt*
Rodger Lundblad*
Kathleen Manning and Mark Dahl*
Paul Linden Tib Shaw Deloris Anderson*
Terri Carlson* Lori Klimp Ulla and Erik Martz
Peggy Larson Tiny Footprint Coffee Sally and Anders Knutzen Family Fund Susan and Edwin McCarthy
Dorsey and Whitney Trust Company
People Serving People Tjärnblom Hasselquist Fund of the Minneapolis Duane and Susan Kullberg* Minnesota Vikings
Peter Jadoonath Tom Dengler Foundation Christine and Charles Lane Mary Jo and Winston Peterson*
Phaidon Press Tom Larson Laurie Jacobi and Cotty Lowry* Anne Siren Levig* Sue Ann Pirsch*
Phil Else Odden Transmission Music - Jake Rudh Nelson Family Fund of the Bank of America Jan McElfish and Tom Ajax* Mark Powell
Phillips Midtown Neighborhood Association Traudi Bestler Charitable Gift Fund Ella E. Meyerson and Matt Leichter* Mary and Bill Seeger
Nordlys Foundation Suzanne and Robert Meyerson* Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota
Phillips West Neighborhood Association Trish Gardiner Jan and Russ Michaletz* Swedish Hospital Alumni Association
PICA Head Start University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences Lori and Randal Monson* Robert and Dorothy Tengdin*
Pillsbury House + Theater Conservatory $5,000 – $9,999 Sheila Morgan Jean Treber*
Rachel Breen University of Minnesota Department of German, Scandinavian Annette Atkins* Marilyn C. Nelson* Lisa Weisman*
Rannveig Hommema and Dutch Studies Carlson Family Foundation Ewa and Anders Rydåker* Laura Westlund*
Regula Russelle University of Minnesota Institute for Global Studies and Jane N. Mooty Foundation Trust Denise Simonett Margaret and Duane Wiita
European Studies Consortium Nancy Johnson and Paul Anton* Myrna and Charles Smith*
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
Richard Tellström University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Patty Lindell*
Marbrook Foundation
Veronika Torarp and Todd Reubold*
Charles Upcraft* $250 – $499
Robert Nicholl University of Minnesota Press O.C. Hognander Jr. Verdandi Lodge #3 I.O.S. Susan Adamek*
Robert Rosand Uppsala Friendship Committee Whole Foods Market Margaretha Walk David and Barbara Baker
Robert Strand Uppsala kommun Roberta Balstad
$500 – $999
Carline Bengtsson
Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux
Ross Sutter
Uppsala University
Uppsala University Alumni Association-MN Chapter
$2,500 – $4,999 Kenneth and Doris Berglund
Johan and Jean Åkesson Brook and Kathryn Adolfson* Karen Bieschke*
Royal Danish Consulate Verne Anderson ASI Male Chorus Auxiliary Susan and Louis Ainsworth* Judith K. Blomberg
Royal Norwegian Honorary Consulate General Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Barbara Burwell Diane Anderson
Ryan Toot Vidar Sundstøl Brad Engdahl and Patricia Layton* Linnea and Jon Asp* (continued on next page)
Saint Catherine University Vikerbyns Lilla Spelmanslag Jack and Linda Hoeschler Family Fund of Scott Beekman*
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra VocalEssence Saint Paul Foundation Brian and Gloria Berg
Wahida Omar George and Emily Johnson* Mark and Debbie Bergman* Great Makers Exchange
Sami Cultural Center of North America
John and Nancy Lindahl* George and Denise Bergquist*
Sandzen Gallery Walker Art Center Minnesota Historical Society Michael Bjornberg and Ann Haugejorde*
Sauna Times Wanås Konst Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot Elaine Brolander*
Science Museum of Minnesota Weisman Art Museum Gerald and Joan Sjogren* Karen Bruce
Scott Graden Wellstone International High School Swedish Arts Council (Kulturrådet) Christine and Daniel Buss*
Smålands County Museum Wendy Freshman Swedish Council of America Steven and Catherine Carlson*
Soile Anderson Wendy Peterson Biorn Ronald Wilson David and Mary Choate*
Erma Comstock
Solvig Tofte Whittier International Elementary
Somali Museum of Minnesota Whole Foods $1,000 – $2,499 Pernilla Cortez
William B. Crouch
Sonja Peterson Women’s Woodshop Dr. Margaret Adamek and Karl Lorenz* Steve and Karen Crouch
Sons of Norway Zorongo Flamenco Alfred E. and Margaret I. Syring Fund of Betty Dahlberg
Star Tribune the Saint Paul Foundation Richard Devine
Rev. Rodney L. Anderson and Mari and Kevin Fleming*
Sten Kielblock
Julane M. Anderson Polly Godfrey
StepUp ASI Donation Boxes Marilyn Gustafson
Steve Claypatch Donald E. Benson* Robyn Hollingshead*
Kenneth and Lorraine Benson* Indeed Brewing Company
Barbara Brunzell and Michael Looney*
David and Karen Carlson*
18 19$250 – $499 (cont.) Miranda and Joseph Loehle
John and Jane Lonnquist
William and Sharon Speed
Gordon and Dee Sprenger
The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis
Dale Thomas and Ms. Amy Cusick*
Carol A. Burgess Beth Lundquist Jones and Ronald Jones* Peter Stark and Heidi Kempcke JoAnn Thoreen
Jean Canfield Michael and Barbara Macioch Deborah Stark Roland and Edi Thorstensson*
Chris and Susie Carlson Dennis D. Magnuson Karen Steelman Joan and Charles Threet
Dave and Merrie Dahlgren* Jorene Magnuson* Stewart Stender and Deborah Davenport Paul and Ruth Tillquist*
Sheldon Damberg* Kelly Marshall Robert and Patty Strandquist* Evelyn M. Torkelson
Virginia and John Dell Danielle Matson and Timothy Wunderlich Loren Strelow Västergötland Society
Shirley and Vern Discher* Charles and Carolyn Mayo* Gregory and Betty Strong Paul and Carolyn Verret
Karen Durant* Connie and Don McWilliams Shelley Sullivan Linda Wallenberg
David Graham Ronald Miles Svea Club Barry and Ann Wallerstedt
Lois Hall and Phil Morton* Nancy Miller Eileen Swanson* Brad and Barb Wicklund
Mary and Dale Harpstead Vernice Monson Lesley Swanson John and Becky Yust*
Lavone Johnson* Charles and Melinda Moos T.L. & M.D. Johnson Charitable Fund at
Dennis and Carol Johnson* Robert Morgan Schwab Charitable Fund *Denotes a Contributing Level Member
Sheryl and David Johnson* Nancy and Richard Nelson* Sue Taylor
Peggy and Michael Korsmo-Kennon* Gordon and Judy Nelson The Basilica Landmark
James Kurle and Barbara Swadburg* Curtis, Ellen and Karen Nelson The Saint Paul Foundation
Evodia Linner* Maud Nelson*
Christine and Joseph Lupo* ASI Cloudberries
Thomas and Susan Nelson*
Thomas Mark Claire and Gary Nelson*
Kathy Metcalf Sandra K. Nelson and Larry Lamb*
Dawn and Edward Michael* Neighborhood Open House Alice and David Nelson
Robert and Betty Nasstrom* Jeri Norbeck*
Michel and Barbara Nelson* Nancy Nordlund*
Diane Nelson* Donald and Keri Beck* Byron and Janet Nordstrom
Leslie Nelson* Allen and Shirley Gerdin
Carmen Bell* Carol Gilquist Dale Noyed
Gary Nichols* Karl Benson and Marie Dwyer* Pamela Olander
Bette Olson* Barbara Linell Glaser and Paul Zachos*
James and Ruth Ann Benson* John Goetz Janet Olfelt
Faye and Wallace Olson* Stephen and Linda Berg* Judy Olsen
David and Lois Peterson Delores Gustafson
Klas and Marga Bergman Ken and Suanne Hallberg Kenneth and Irene Olson
Carol Peterson Tom and Melissa Bergstrom Jennifer Olson and Richard Sveum*
Inger and Louis Pignolet* Candyce and Thomas Hals
William and Margareta Beyer* Anne Heller* Dale and Ione Olson*
Joanne Reisberg* Mark and Jeanne Bloomquist Elizabeth and Eric Olson*
Duane and Pat Rosenberg* Marilyn Holm
Carl Boberg* Laurie and Gary Holmquist James and Jill Ostlund*
Susan T. Rydell* Ann and Gary Bormes* Jean Ostlund Johnson
Margaret and Merrill Smith* Romayne Houle
Linda Bosma Steven Hunegs and Jenifer Robins Barbara Palmer
Ms. Lori Sommerfield Julie Brandsness and Ricky Griese Jeane Paul
Christiana and Dave Stolpestad* Michael and Cindy Huttner*
Gaylon Brandt* Beverly Jahn Paula Penrod
Susan Thompson* Elaine and Milton Brostrom* Gary Persian*
Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag Christine Jennings
Patti Carlson Drake and Carol Jim Lia Peterson*
Kathleen Wanner Daisy Carlson Susan and Gerald Peterson
Robert and Sonia Watson Jim and Linda Johnson*
Roger and Janet Carlson Erik Johnson John Peterson
Thomas and Diane Wentz Richard and Julie Carr Owen and Marcia Peterson
Gregory White* Oscar Johnson*
Penny and Cecil Chally Warren and Paula Johnson Larry Peterson and Lois Steer*
JeriLynn Young and Darrick Jensen* Nina Clark and Mike Lansing Doris and Corwin Peterson*
Ted Johnson*
Ted Contag Anna Marie Johnson Sheldon and Gaye Peterson Gudrun Sjödén — A Colourful Universe Tour
$100 – $249 Stephen and Karen Crofton
Charles and Kathy Cunningham
Gail Jones*
Alexander and Lisa Källebo
Donna Pitcher
Chris and John Plaisted*
Steven and Cynthia Ahlgren
Laurie and David Dahl* Patricia Kane and Joel Rudney Sally Polk
Margaret Alldredge
Carol and Milo Dahl Anita and Fred Kattelman Mary Radunz
Harriet and Ronald Anderson
Linda and Richard Dahlquist Timothy and Robin Kaufmann Judy Reinking
Roy and Shirley Anderson*
Romelle and Robert Deef Joan Keetley David Ringnell*
Phil and Karna Anderson
Grant Dolezal Ingrid Christina Keune Thomas and Kristen Ritchie
Gordon and Dorothea Anderson
David and Elizabeth Duncan Delores Kleinow Sheila Johnson Robbins*
Carolyn Anderson
Steven and Gail Dzurak Dean and Kathryn Koutsky Patricia Robertson
Philip J. Anderson
Valerie Eastlund* Elizabeth Kruta Linda and David Rosedahl
Connie Ardin
Diane and Bill Ellis Terry Leach Barbara Rudquist and Barry Schreiber*
Carole and Darlene Arwidson
Betty Engberg Mrs. Carol Leach Carolyn Ruff
Joan Atchinson
Duane and Marlene Engstrom* Rianne Leaf David and Jan Rykken
Ann Aurelius
Roland Erickson* Marie Leisz and Karl Dedenbach* Shari C. Sakry
Darla Baker
Mark and Patricia Erickson Carol Letch Lois and Tom Sando*
Vickie Bakken
Robert Firing Gay Lynn and William Liljemark Scandinavian Friends
Mary Bandt
Sue Flanders Kenneth and Carol Lindberg* Inger and Harry Schaller
Jennifer Barkley
Helen Fleming and William Reinhardt Rev. Dr. David Lindblom and Marilyn and Bob Scherrer
Linda Barnes
Dale and Sara Forsberg* Marian Ducharme* Donald and Catherine Schumacher
Karen Bartig
Helen Fosdick* John and Patricia Lindholm* Bernice and Charles Sederberg
Betty Battista
Nancy Foster Barbara and Thomas Lindskog* Craig and Mariana Shulstad
Chris and Debbie Baum
Katie and Rick Fournier* Diane Lindstrom Elaine Sime
Aimee and Thomas Baxter*
Fred and Marie Friswold Dr. John Litell and Dr. Britt Erickson Dale and Judie Simonson
Bruce and Cheryl Skalbeck*
20 21Life Members Michel and Barbara Nelson
Pat Norby
Lynne and Tom Rendahl
Todd Richter
Robert and Patty Strandquist
Carol A. Swanson
Life Members have made a membership commitment for life and given a gift that symbolizes their gratitude for the American Swedish Nancy Nordlund Rodger and Kathryn Ringham Craig and Larey Swanson
Institute, and supports our exhibits, programming, neighborhood outreach and care of the Turnblad Mansion and its collections. Tack! Henrik and Charlotte Nordstrom Margareta Ritt Eileen Swanson
Bev Norris Patricia and William Rosen JoAnn and George Swanson
Jennifer and Jay Novak Barbara Rudquist and Barry Schreiber Rich and Cheryl Theilen
Susan Adamek Leanne Erickson Lois Johnson Charles and Laura Nystrom Jayne Rudquist Quinlan and Dan Quinlan Jeffrey and Sandra Thoele
Ira Adelman Maxine Erickson Lowell and Andrea Johnson Karen E. O’Connor Ewa and Anders Rydåker Dale Thomas and Ms. Amy Cusick
Judith and David Adolfson Muriel Erickson Nils Johnson and Kirsti Hendricksen Bette Olson Jon and Beth Sander Inge and Helene Thulin
Susan and Louis Ainsworth Myrna Erickson Ruth Johnson Karen and Jim Olson Patty Sander Paul and Ruth Tillquist
David Anderson Roland Erickson Thomas Jordet Lyndon and Kay Olson Charles Schoen Anna-Lisa Tooker
David G. Anderson Roselyn Erickson Bruce Karstadt Marian Olson Margit Schott Charles Upcraft
Deloris Anderson Carol Erling Charles and Sandra Kelley Fern Palmer Linnea Schummer Virginia Wagner
Dennis and Betty Anderson Ron and Marcia Everson Duane and Susan Kullberg Lisa Paulson Jeanne Sielaff-Daum Steven and Suzanne Walters
James and Marilyn Anderson Jean Feroe Kirsten and Matthew Kurz Beverly Pearson Gerald and Joan Sjogren Ms. Lisa Weisman
Mrs. George R. Anderson Helen Fosdick David Larson and Brenda Witt Claire and John Perry Georgia Skjold Mrs. George Werness
Peggy Anderson Grace Foster Doug and Evelyn Larson Elise Peters Lorna Smith Adam and Lykke Westgren
Penny and Greg Anderson Philip Friedlund and Lisa Isenberg Levonne Larson Joyce Peterson Myrna and Charles Smith Gregory White
Roy and Shirley Anderson Catherine Fuller Michael J. Larson and Marijane Tessman Mary Jo and Winston Peterson Bengt Sohlén John and Sandra White
Benny Andersson and Mona Norklit Margot Gafvert Dorothy Laurence Ernest and Caryl Pierson Keith and Karen Solimar Jerry Williams
Duane and Christina Arndt Barbara and Edwin Gage Karen LaVine John and Chris Plaisted David and Kathryn Sorensen JeriLynn Young and Darrick Jensen
Stanley and Betty Auslund Jennifer and Rob Gimpl Charles and Diana Lawrence Michael and Linda Redmond Wendy and Keith Springer
Jerry and Pam Barstow Barbara Linell Glaser and Paul Zachos Anne Siren Levig Joanne Reisberg Muriel Stock
Gary and MaryAnn Bawden Kimara Glaser Gustafson and John and Nancy Lindahl
Scott Beekman Eric Gustafson Carol and Kenneth Lindberg
Ellen and Michael Bendel-Stenzel Duane Gorder Erik Lindberg and Marcia Glick
Donald E. Benson Marjorie Gores Patty Lindell “I’ve been a regular attendee at the @amswedinstitute since before I can remember. I’m a co-member of the
Kenneth and Lorraine Benson Barbara Granath Rebecca and Paul Lindell Institute now with my grandmother and going to the events and taking Swedish language classes has been an
Kjell and Donna Bergh Ruth K. K. Granheim and Randolph Evodia Linner
George and Denise Bergquist L.G. Knoche Carl Lofgren amazing way to connect with her! I’m so grateful for the times we’ve shared in the Mansion and the “new”
Kerstin Berndt Fran Gunberg Jorene Magnuson addition. Each time we go I learn something new about Swedish and Swedish-American cultures through the
Michael Birt Arvis Gustafson Jan McElfish and Tom Ajax
events and the stories she tells me.” — Kiersten Shea, from Instagram post
Jackie Bjoin Caroline Gustafson Ella E. Meyerson and Matt Leichter
Suzanne and Cliff Bloberger Charles and Laurie Gustafson Robert and Suzanne Meyerson
Carl Boberg H. E. Jonas Hafström Jan and Russ Michaletz
Jon Bylander and Terri Vrba Erick and Karin Hakanson Lydia and Scott Midness
Herbert and Joan Carlson Lois Hall and Phil Morton David Mitchell
Joanne Carlson John Hasselberg Britta Monson
Marilyn Carlson Priscilla Hawkinson Cory Monson
Mary Carlson Mark and Jacqueline Hegman Daniel Monson
Steven and Catherine Carlson Ann and Bob Hildreth Erik Monson
Terryl Carlson Mary Hirschboeck and David Monson Julie Monson
Barbara Cartford Tony and Diane Hofstede Kendall Monson
Judy Chartrand O.C. Hognander Jr. Kylie Monson
John Clemedtson Brad Hokanson and Betsy Henderson Mary Jo Monson
Bo and Margareta Crabo Richard Holmberg Randal and Lori Monson
Richard Cronstrom Patricia Idström Ron and Carla Monson
Laurie and David Dahl Bonnie and Gale Ikola Steven Monson
Paul and Marikay Dahlin Birdeen Johnson Lily Monson Gimpl
Mary Jean Dahlstrom David and Barbara Johnson John and Susan Morrison
Shirley and Vern Discher Dennis and Carol Johnson Sylvia Myren
Valerie Eastlund Donald and Ann Johnson Robert and Betty Nasstrom
Michael Edwins Erik Johnson Bloise Nelson
Erling and Marilyn Eibs Eugene and Barbara Johnson Bonnie Nelson
Elsie Ekström Martin Frank and Peggy Johnson Genevieve Nelson
Duane and Marlene Engstrom John and Arlene Johnson Joyce Nelson
Daniel and Joan Erickson June E. and Robert R. Johnson Leslie Nelson
Kim M. Erickson and Bernard Mullen Kent and Birgit Johnson Mary Jo Nelson and Mike Naas
Maud Nelson
Cocktails at the Castle
22 23Heritage Society Members Serving Our Mission — Volunteer Recognition FY 2018
Heritage Society Members have made a commitment to ASI’s future, ensuring ASI can remain a gathering place for years to come. The American Swedish Institute is indebted to its volunteers for their many hours of valuable service.
Gifts include naming the ASI as a beneficiary in estate plans and/or a gift of $3000 or more to the Heritage Endowment Fund.
Tack så mycket!
INDIVIDUALS HOURS
E. Viktoria Anderson John Johnson John and Sandra White 164 13,898
Penny and Greg Anderson Margaret Johnson Jerry Williams
Penny and Lee Anderson Muriel Johnson Volunteers giving 100 hours or more (October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018)
Rev Rodney L. Anderson and Nancy J. Johnson
DeAnn Barlow Dorothy Jones Nicko Pemmaraju
Julane M. Anderson Ray and Dee Kleinow
Judith Blomberg Beth Kaluza Larry Peterson
Carole and Darlene Arwidson Diane Larson
Louise Bauman Levonne Larson Andrea Blum Carolyn Klug Zoe Poeschl
Gary and MaryAnn Bawden Anne Siren Levig Patricia Butler Lynda Kochevar Robert Rapp
Scott Beekman Evodia Linner Patti Carlson Chris Lane Arlene Restad
Kjell and Donna Bergh Carl Lofgren Erma Comstock Susan Larson-Fleming Patricia Rosen
Bonnie Bergman Jorene Magnuson Linda Dahlquist Rianne Leaf Jeanne Sielaff-Daum
Helen and Gary Bergren Norma Magnuson Maridee Debertin Lisa Ledin Gerald Sjogren
Kerstin Berndt Dawn and Edward Michael Dorothy Delegard Karla Levine Dale Swenson
Jackie Bjoin Mary Jo Monson Doug Derr Robert Morgan Phyllis Waggoner
Carl Boberg John and Susan Morrison Karen Gabrielson Diane Nelson Marilyn Wahlstrom
Joanne Carlson Kim M. Erickson and Bernard Mullen Richard Hanson Mary Nord William Weiler
Phyllis Carlson Leslie Nelson Wilbur Hill Byron Nordstrom Sandra Wessman
Barbara Cartford Rodney Nelson Kirsten Ingerson Bev Norris Jeanine Westling
Mary Jean Dahlstrom Mary Noble Kaaren Jacobson Cheryl Olson Harlan Widholm
Sheldon Damberg Nancy Nordlund Ted Johnson Warren Olson Virgina Wilson
Valerie Eastlund Marian Olson Kent Johnson Keith Ottoson
Erling and Marilyn Eibs Roger Olson
Siri Eliason Fern Palmer
Duane and Marlene Engstrom Lisa Paulson Volunteer Tour Facilitator Graduates 2017
Vianne Engwall Diane and Richard Pearson Left to right: Christine Lane, Britt-Marie Wood, Sten Johnson, Robert Nicholl (ASI Visitor Services/Volunteer Coordinator), Robert Morgan, Ted Johnson,
Kim M. Erickson and Bernard Mullen Elise Peters Jason Patalonis, Erma Comstock, Alan Hagstrom
Leanne Erickson Jean Peterson
Roselyn Erickson Dan Quinlan and Jayne Rudquist Quinlan
Carol Erling Judy Reinking
Philip Friedlund and Lisa Isenberg Margareta Ritt
Barbara Linell Glaser and Paul Zachos Barbara Rudquist and Barry Schreiber
Arvis Gustafson Kay and Dale Schwie
Lois Hall and Phil Morton Maribeth Selvig
John Hasselberg Myrna and Charles Smith
Priscilla Hawkinson Bengt Sohlén
Curtis Herbert Keith and Karen Solimar
“The Scandinavian sensibilities that you
Helena Hernmarck Carol Stoddart
Ann and Bob Hildreth Astrid Swain feature provide valuable insights into our
Bernetta Huber Eileen Swanson past, relief from our day-to-day lives and
Philip Friedlund and Lisa Isenberg George and JoAnn Swanson hope for future creativity and positivity. You
Laurie Jacobi and Cotty Lowry June Swanson
provide a feast for our senses and expand
Birdeen Johnson Virginia and Bob Taylor
David Johnson Mariann Tiblin our knowledge in unimagined ways!”
Dennis and Carol Johnson Wayne Tubbs — Karen Bieschke
Dennis and Kathryn Johnson Lisa Weisman
Elizabeth Johnson Gregory White
24 25ASI at a Glance Sources of Funds and Expenditures for
(Statistics for FY 2018) Core Mission Support and Capital Projects — FY 2018*
181,569 People Connected and 3,270 Group Tour Participants
SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR FY 2018
Engaged at ASI in FY 2018
1,624 School Partnership Program
53,598 Turnblad Mansion and Participants Operations
Donations and Grants $1,662,100
Other
Donations for Capital Projects and
Museum Admissions
Memberships 316,200 Cash Reserve $63,250
169 Active Volunteers Admissions 344,700
38,803 Diners at FIKA Programs, Classes and Events 370,400
Total Sources of Funds for Other $63,250
31 Clubs, Performing Groups
Cultural Enterprises, Net of 901,500
26,191
Cost of Sales
# of Retail Transactions in and Affiliates Endowment Support 170,000
ASI Museum Store Other 149,800
1 Swedish American of the Year Award Total Sources of Funds for Operations $3,914,700
26,025 Facebook Fans for Bruce Karstadt
EXPENDITURES FOR FY 2018
24,800 Items in ASI Collections
22,539 Guests for Rental Events 2017 ASI Lucia Choir
Operations
Museum, Programs and
Other
Capital Expenditures from
Core Mission Support $3,906,700 Operating Funds $29,957
9,236 Volunteer Hours Donated Total Operations Expenditures $3,906,700 Total Capital Project Expenditures $29,957
9,144 Festival Attendees (Julmarknad, *For the period October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018. The above financial information accurately represents operations, but is not
Midsommar and Winter Solstice) presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals. For audited financial statements when available, see ASImn.org.
7,814 Adult Programs Participants
5,925 Instagram Followers
5,285
Mansion at Midsommar
Clubs & Organization Visits
4,754 Active Member Households
4,412 Youth & Family Program
Participants
26 27ASI continues to amaze us with mind-blowing exhibitions that would never come here if ASI weren’t here, so let’s be glad it’s not in Chicago or New York or San Francisco.” — Pamela Espeland, MinnPost’s ArtScape
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