Living Lineage: Linen In Scandinavian Folk Art and Modern Innovation

Living Lineage: Linen in Scandinavian Folk Art and Modern Innovation is a collaborative project led by Three Rivers Fibershed (TRF) in partnership with The Weavers Guild of Minnesota (WGM). This project reanimates Scandinavian weaving traditions by commissioning Upper Midwest artists to create new work in linen, a material central to Scandinavian Folk life, while exploring cultural continuity and creative innovation, offering artists the opportunity to work with linen while sharing their process with the public.rnrnThree artists will be selected based on their grounding in Scandinavian weaving traditions, cultural heritage connection, or demonstrated engagement with folk textile practices. The program is open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists of any medium. Mixed-media proposals are welcomed but projects must center linen/flax as primary material and be grounded in Scandinavian folk art traditions with selection emphasizing cultural relevance and the ability to share these traditions with the public. TRF will provide flax fiber (linen) to support their work.rnrnThe project will culminate in a public exhibition and opening celebration at WGM In December 2026, feature weaving demonstrations, Scandinavian food, and a panel discussion with folk and Scandinavian artists. Selected artists will be documented through video and photo by Greener Pastures and displayed along side their artwork.