Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
401 N. First Street
Ph: (785) 227-2220
The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery strives to share the arts with the world through the life and vision of Birger Sandzén (1871-1954). The Gallery presents exhibits of work by local and regional as well as national recognized artists, music programs, receptions, and docent tours for groups. Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery is one of 8 Wonders of Kansas in Art because of his unique landscape paintings featuring bold brushwork and vibrant color and because of his lithographs, block prints, and drypoints.
201 N. Main Street
Ph: (800)779-3344/(785) 227-2053
Winner in 8 Wonders of Kansas, the Hemslöjd is an "Adventure in Swedish Tradition." Browse the gift shop that overflows with traditional, unusual, an dpractical Swedish gifts, crafts, housewares, and more. Tour the workshop and visit with th efok-artist or craftsmen as they make Dala Horse signs and other specialities.
Since 1984. Hemslöjd has handcrafted personalied Dala Horse signs for homes na dbusinesses all around the world. Among their many Scandinavian items, they offer traditional Dala Houses direct from Sweden. Over the years the hand-carved and painted Dala Horse has become a symbol of authentic Swedish handicraft and one of Sweden's most popular souvenirs.
Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum
120 Mill Street
Ph: (785) 227-3595
Finalist in 8 Wonders of Kansas History the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum houses Oscar Gunnerson's concrete sculptures and Anton Pearson's Scandinavian flat plain figure carvings. The museum preserves the early heritage of McPherson County. The museum collects, preserves, researches, exhibits, and interprets materials related to this heritage wiht specail emphasis on the period from 1870 to 1910.
212 S. Main Street
Ph: (785) 227-2217
The Red Barn Studio was the working studio for professional artist and craftsman Lester Raymer (1907-1991). The Red Barn Studio Museum is filled with Raymer's art and handiwork, from paintings and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from wood carving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. A finalist in 8 Wonders of Kansas Art.
The Red Barn also offers an Artist-in-Residence program, which offers visual artists and craftsmen, musicians, writers, and performers the opportunity to pursue their particular art form while being surrounded by the inspiring environment of Lester Raymer's Red Barn Studio. The Raymer Society offers the participant the use of a small apartment and studio space while being the Artist-in-Residence.
127 N. Main Street
Ph: (785) 227-4442
See through the eyes of world-traveled national Geographic photographer Jim Richardson at Small World Gallery. In exhibits and in a huge greeting card selection of his work, you'll witness his passion for photography. Also within the walls of Small World Gallery are one-of-a-kind jewelry creations from Kathy Richardson, Jim's wife, and Briana Zimmerling.
Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center
114 1/2 S. Main Street
Ph: (785) 227-7034
SVAFC is a venue for present and future artists, craftsmen, scholars, and performers, to exhibit their work to the Smoky Valley community and inspire creativity in all ages. Saturday Morning Makers is a workshop held the first Saturday of every month (except December) for those in grades 1st-5th. Adult workshops are also available at SVAFC.
Come visit the downtown gallery each weekend. Hours are Friday-Sunday, 1:00-5:00pm.
The mission of the Lindsborg Arts Council is to act as a coordinating educational and service organization to foster, promote, encourage, and increase the knowledge, appreciation, and practice of the arts in Lindsborg and the surrounding areas.
