Dala Horse Factory at the Hemslöjd
An 8 Wonder of Kansas! Customs winner. Hemslöjd (pronounced hem-sloyd) means "handicraft". Hemslöjd, Inc. opened in 1984 at the north end of downtown Lindsborg, Kansas, "Little Sweden, U.S.A." At the workshop they make, decorate and personalize Dala Horse-shaped signs. 201 N. Main Street.
Christmas Artists’ Studio Open House
This highly anticipated annual event is open to the public. Meet the local artists as they open up their studios for you to experience. First Saturday in December; various locations; sponsored by the Red Barn Studio, 212 S. Main St.
Self-Guided Public Art Tour
The 100 and 200 block of S. Main Street and the 100 block of N. Main Street are hosts to 47 works of art from artists both past and present. Look for paintings, the Wild Dala herd, sculptures, wind vanes, murals, iron works and tiles. There is even a Sandzén in the Post Office. Click on this link or pick up Art in Public Places Self-Guided Tour brochure in the Travel Information Center (114 N Main St.) for a complete listing.
Church Art
In a community equally dedicated to religion and art, it is no surprise the churches are full of original paintings replicating Biblical stories such as the “Ascension” and “Jesus Walks on the Water.” G.N. Malm and Birger Sandzén are among the artists who created timeless pieces that transcend. Various locations. Bonus: click here to see a video of the altar paintings of the Smoky Valley.
Various musical concerts at Presser Hall
Lindsborg’s founding fathers and the Lindsborg community of today are dedicated to higher learning and to love of the arts. Central to the community is Bethany College, a private liberal arts college. Almost all concerts performed at Presser Hall are open and free to the public. 335 E. Swensson.
Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley
Four concerts in the calendar year. The COSV is a unique, auditioned regional ensemble of professional musicians supported by Bethany College and the Lindsborg Arts Council. Under the musical direction of Keith Dodson, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies, the COSV seeks to educate and engage audience members through the performance of orchestral masterworks.