26 Maj • PresentationSecrets and Dangers - Conversation about the Kojan Project Time: May 26, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Österängen Art Hall A place of one’s own, free from adult gaze, inviting play, imagination, and personal creativity. In the "Kojan" project, groups of children from Österängen and Huskvarna have collaborated with four artists and artist groups to create playgrounds that encourage spontaneous play. Welcome to a seminar on how co-creative and participatory methods can create permissive spaces...

27 Maj • PresentationExhibition: The Hut May 27, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Österängen Art Hall The public space is becoming increasingly dense and commercialized. It is often designed for the adult portion of the population. Children are relegated to hardened surfaces and curated playgrounds. Wilderness, the unspoiled nature where one can explore, play, learn, and create on their own – where is it? Welcome to a guided art walk featuring artistically designed spaces for children. In the project “The Hut,”...

08 Juni – 08 Juni • PerformanceArtists Ingela Johansson and Elin Sundström invite you to a performative walking tour through Räppe's natural and cultural landscape, focusing on health, magic, and recovery.

25 Juni • ExhibitionWhat happens when the latest technology meets a landscape? Step into the world of artist Muhammad Ali. Curator: Abir Boukhari

26 Juni – 30 Juni • Art CampOpen Art Camp/ Tallgården - with Växjö Art Hall

26 Juni – 30 Juni • Art CampNow it's time for this year's edition of Art Camp – Kalmar Art Museum's mobile studio activities for youth aged 10–15. This summer we will be in the following locations: Högsby, Hultsfred, Torsås, and Mönsterås. During Art Camp, children and young people have the opportunity to meet our artists and experiment with various materials, techniques, and expressions. This year, Art Camp takes inspiration from the Småland Biennial – an exhibition where different actors around Småland explore the...

26 Juni – 30 Juni • Art CampNow it's time for this year's edition of Art Camp – Kalmar Art Museum's mobile studio program for young people between the ages of 10-15. This summer, we will be in the following locations: Högsby, Hultsfred, Torsås, and Mönsterås. During Art Camp, children and young people have the opportunity to meet our artists and experiment with various materials, techniques, and expressions. This year, Art Camp takes its cue from the Småland Biennial – an exhibition where various actors across Småland...

27 Juni – 30 Juni • Art CampNow it's time for this year's edition of Konstkollo – Kalmar Art Museum's mobile studio activity for young people aged 10–15. This summer, we will be in the following locations: Högsby, Hultsfred, Torsås, and Mönsterås. During Konstkollo, children and young people have the opportunity to meet our artists and experiment with different materials, techniques, and expressions. This year, Konstkollo will draw inspiration from the Småland Biennial – an exhibition where various actors throughout...

30 Juni – 11 Aug • PresentationGuided Art Walk: Österängen Sculpture Park/Kojan Location: Österängen Art Hall Time: 14:00 Dates: June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11 Free admission, no pre-registration required Welcome to join us for a guided art walk in the Österängen Sculpture Park. Since the Österängen Art Hall opened in 2015, around 15 public artworks have been erected at Österängen and in Huskvarna and around Vättern. Seven of the works were part of the project "Nature Takes Over," where...

01 Juli • PerformanceSwallows along the 18th longitude: Inside flashing eyes – performance by Meghan Judge, visiting artist from South Africa in collaboration with the Swedish Arts Grants Committee IASPIS – International Artist Studio Programme in Sweden. Saturday, July 1 The evening starts at 6 PM GPS address: Sättravägen 43 Borgholm All activities take place in the barn marked Jämjö Norrgård unless otherwise announced. Instagram: mirrorinstitution www.mirrorinstitution.com Facebook: The Mirror...

01 Juli • Film screeningThe hybrid performance Tal Till Nationen at Älmhults Folkets hus. In collaboration with four art galleries across Sweden and Sápmi, Ful's anti-nationalist art project Tal till nationen continues in the form of a touring exhibition. On July 1, the inauguration of the artwork ANTINATIONALISTISK by Björn Karlsson and Ful will take place at Diö Konsthall. This will be the third stop for this sculpture, which has previously been displayed at the art galleries FOLK in Skärholmen and Blå stället in...

01 Juli – 02 Juli • ConversationWhat do you think an attractive Kalmar should look like as the sea rises? Come and talk to us and write or draw your ideas on our map of Kalmar.

03 Juli – 07 Juli • Art CampIt’s time for this year’s edition of Konstkollo – Kalmar Art Museum's mobile studio activities for young people aged 10–15. This summer, we will be in the following locations: Högsby, Hultsfred, Torsås, and Mönsterås. During Konstkollo, children and young people will have the opportunity to meet our artists and experiment with various materials, techniques, and expressions. This year, Konstkollo takes inspiration from the Småland Triennial – an exhibition where different actors across Småland...

09 Juli • ConversationField of Study Is knowledge something that can be harvested, picked up from one place to another? Fields of Study is a summer school that examines how knowledge is generated and shared within the artistic field. On July 9th starting at 15:00, we will have an open program. Read more at: https://fieldofstudy.info/ July 9th at 15:00 GPS address: Sättravägen 43 Borgholm All activities will take place in the barn marked Jämjö Norrgård unless otherwise announced. Instagram:...

15 Juli • ConversationMan Made Land The Mirror institution explores where the earth and what we collectively create ends – and begins. We invite you to an art festival featuring Virtual Reality art, land art, film, and art created by artificial intelligence or crafted by hand and eye. July 15 5 PM: Artist talk with Ingela Ihrman 6 PM: Agriculture, coal, and sugar – Film performance by Kalle Brolin

15 Juli • Film screeningMan Made Land The Mirror institution explores where the earth and what we collectively create ends - and begins. We invite you to an art festival featuring Virtual Reality art, land art, film, and art made by artificial intelligence or with hand and eye. July 15 5 PM: Artist talk with Ingela Ihrman 6 PM: Agriculture, coal, and sugar – Film performance by Kalle Brolin

15 Juli – 16 Juli • ConversationWhere is the line drawn when people say enough is enough? “This is how far the water can reach, but no further.” And what landscape values do the residents of Kalmar care about; what should be protected, moved, or preserved in other ways? In a digital animation, you will see how Sylvander Park gets flooded, and in a simple analog installation, you can mark what you think about the future. Landscape architects seeking contact are researcher and professor Carola Wingren and student Essi Seiskari...

16 Juli • PresentationJuly 13-16 Lundahl & Seitl is an artist duo consisting of Christer Lundahl and Martina Seitl. They are active in Sweden but internationally known for their all-encompassing installations. The artwork displayed in Öland – The Memor – is part of the series Eternal Return, where VR technologies interact with physical objects and the human ability and limitations to organize perception into a world. For ticket bookings see: www.mirrorinstitution.com Image: Lundahl & Seitl, see new images

22 Juli – 23 Juli • ExhibitionThis weekend, metaphorical representations on the themes of sea level rise and coastal erosion will be presented in and around Konstkiosk.

27 Juli • WorkshopOn July 27 from 3 PM to 6 PM, the Naturkulturworkshopen Waste-in-progress will take place, where participating artists Timo Menke, Lerin/Hystad, among others, will present and discuss their ongoing artistic and interdisciplinary processes.

28 Juli – 29 Juli • WorkshopOn July 28-29, the cult-classified Rasslebygdområdet in Emmaboda will bloom in entirely new colors and tones. Surrounded by summer forests and shimmering neon signs, we will realize a dream of music and art that looks back to a time of warmth and community. Emmabodakalaset proudly presents a collaboration with graffiti artists Jeks, Sletz & Skize, who will hold a graffiti workshop at the festival site primarily aimed at youth aged 12-17. The festival campsite opens on Friday, July 28 at 16:00....

28 Juli • HikingOpen walk as part of Linda Persson and Liam Sprod’s project A seed is a stone until it is sown on July 28; a joint event between Hård Klang and the Association of Våneviks old forest. Here we meet Marit Stigsdotter and Agneta Andersson who will guide us on the walk.

29 Juli – 30 Juli • ConversationHow should one think inversely about flexible features along the coast? How do other countries approach creative multifunctional and flexible land use? How can we do the same in Kalmar? Come and talk to us about examples from abroad and in Kalmar, and you are welcome to think inversely and jot down or sketch your ideas.

04 Aug • ExhibitionExhibition Afterconstructions The Glass Factory, Boda, August 4, 1 PM - 4 PM

05 Aug – 06 Aug • ConversationHow should we think differently about flexible features by the coast? What do other countries do to come up with creative multifunctional and flexible land use? How can we do the same in Kalmar? Come and talk to us about examples from abroad and in Kalmar, and you are welcome to think differently and write down or sketch your ideas.

05 Aug • ExhibitionExhibition After-constructions Design Archive, Pukeberg, August 5, 1 PM - 4 PM

10 Aug – 12 Aug • WorkshopOn August 10-12, Ful will come to Diö Konsthall to hold a workshop on the theme of their exhibition. Open to everyone and of course, free entry.

15 Aug • ViewingArtist presentation of the exhibition Mossens medvetande with Amanda Cardell on August 15 at 2:00 PM at Naturum, Store Mosse.

15 Aug • ExhibitionExhibition Post-Constructs Kalmar Art Museum, August 15 from 1 PM to 4 PM.

16 Aug – 16 Aug • PresentationThe feminist map will be drawn through activities around the Småland forests in the Småland Biennale. We start in Virserum with a storytelling performance together with Sagobygden.

19 Aug • ExhibitionExhibition After constructions Transjö Folkets hus, Transjö, August 19th, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (NEW festival)

26 Aug – 26 Aug • WorkshopOn August 26, there will be a workshop with the artist Moa Franzén, who is also part of the exhibition Fingrarna mot himlen och munnen i jorden, at Kleva Mine.

26 Aug – 26 Aug • ConversationWelcome to participate in a creative conversation about our relationships with home and well-being, led by Juliana Restrepo, a PhD candidate in design at Linnaeus University.

26 Aug • Film screeningOn Saturday, August 26th at 2 PM, the first of two screenings of David Torstensson's essay film "Att ha rätt" will take place at Biograf Fokus in Jönköping. The film is approximately 35 minutes long.

26 Aug – 27 Aug • ConversationWhere does the limit lie for when people say stop? "This is as far as the water can reach, but no more." And what landscape values do the residents of Kalmar care about; what should be protected, moved, or preserved in other ways? In digital animations, you will see how Sylvander Park and the quays are flooded, and in a simple analog installation, you can mark what you think about the future. The landscape architect seeking contact is researcher and professor Carola Wingren, SLU Uppsala.

30 Aug – 21 Sep • HikingLinnaeus University has a fantastic collection of contemporary art and is committed to helping the National Public Art Council achieve the goal of making art accessible to everyone. Join us on our guided tours!

02 Sep – 02 Sep • PerformanceWhere is there space to dream? On September 2, Josefin Jussi Andersson will present the performance work "Vuxit ur alla skor," about contemporary urban planning and gentrification, at Carl Nyrén's square in central Jönköping.

02 Sep – 02 Sep • ConversationOn Saturday, September 2 at 14:00, Sara Hemmingsson, curator at Kalmar Art Museum, will hold a conversation with artists Alexander Rynéus and David Torstensson.

02 Sep – 17 Sep • Film screeningScreening of the films "Berättelsemaskinen" by Alexander Rynéus and "Att ha rätt" by David Torstensson at Kalmar Art Museum.

02 Sep – 03 Sep • ConversationCome, talk to us and participate in our Dynamic Adaptive Planning (DAP) Different measures can be combined in various ways Urban planning and climate change: Can we create safety and stability for citizens, residents, and property owners while also embracing democratic flexible solutions in times of climate change?

02 Sep • ExhibitionExhibition Reconstructions Eriksmåla Market, September 2, 10 AM - 2 PM

03 Sep • LectureThe Småland Biennial and the feminist map invite you to Elin Wägner's Lilla Björka in the village of Berg, 30 kilometers north of Växjö. An exciting day with conversations about Elin Wägner.

07 Sep – 07 Aug • PerformanceWelcome to a live performance by Bamshad Mirlashari from the band Harakatt and the artist Ailin Mirlashari.

09 Sep – 09 Sep • PerformanceIn this performance lecture, philosopher Liam Sprod will use the stones, landscape, and history of Våneviks in Oskarshamn municipality to explore ideas surrounding geology, deep time, and art historical events. The presentation will be conducted in English.

09 Sep • ConversationA thoughtful humorous piece about the situation in care is an entertaining yet exploratory event by the artist Ingela Johansson with invited guests. The program is organized as part of the project exhibition On Grief, Magic Tricks, and Humor and focuses on the occurrence and use of humor in care from an artistic perspective.

09 Sep • ExhibitionWelcome to the finissage for Afterconstruction at 2-5 PM! The Kulturvagnen is located by Mias stuga in Skrämbohult. Paula Gårsjö, viola, plays music by Bach, sir or madam?

09 Sep • ExhibitionOn Saturday, September 9, the door to Konstkiosk in Sylvanderparken will be open for the last time. Throughout the summer, the public has had the opportunity to visit Konstkiosk to discuss how we can adapt to a rising sea and a changing climate, where the questions have been presented through both art and science. Now we have gathered the public's visions and will present them.

15 Sep • Film screeningAlexander Rynéus presents the new film "Berättelsemaskinen" (2023), which revolves around storytelling, delineations, sorting, and preservation through encounters with various people around the Hylte municipality. A floating film that, through small events and moments in life, highlights the role of stories in a place with a facility that creates paper for newspapers and their stories worldwide.

15 Sep – 17 Sep • PerformanceThe performance is a free and poetic interpretation based on an old legend about the mountain-captured girl Karna. The past meets the present in newly composed music, dance, and contemporary circus with the spectacular site of Karnaberg as the stage.

15 Sep • Film screeningWelcome to the screening of Thomas Piper's award-winning film Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf (1h 15min) in the main auditorium at Biostaden in Gummifabriken, Värnamo. Piet Oudolf will be present to discuss the film and his work. The screening is held in collaboration with Värnamo Film Historical Festival and Småland Triennale, with support from the Postcode Foundation. Free entry! Register by 13/9 at info@vandalorum.se. First come, first served!

15 Sep • Film screeningScreening of Alexander Rynéus's film "Berättelsemaskinen" at Biograf Forum Hyltebruk, Friday 15/9 at 18:00, in collaboration with Art Inside Out. Alexander Rynéus presents the new film "Berättelsemaskinen" (2023) that explores storytelling, boundaries, sorting, and preservation through encounters with various people around Hylte municipality. A drifting film that, through small events and moments in everyday life, highlights the role of storytelling in a place with a factory that produces...

16 Sep – 16 Sep • PresentationThe Naturkulturfestivalen Wastestock presents art, film, performance, and music in Dädesjö heritage park.

16 Sep • WorkshopNote! From 7 years old. Warm welcome to witch school with the artist Kerstin Björk. Both children, adults, witches, and non-magic users are heartily welcome. At the witch school, we will use mugwort as material and guide to create amulets, broomsticks, and other magical things. We will also use embroidery, textiles, sticks, and other natural materials. Saturday, September 16th, 12-3 PM. Registration to: info@virserumskonsthall.com

16 Sep • InaugurationWarmly welcome to attend the inauguration of Piet Oudolf's garden at Vandalorum in Värnamo! Saturday, September 16 at 2 PM Conversation with Piet Oudolf and museum director Elna Svenle in the Gallery followed by the inauguration ceremony in the garden (free entry, no pre-registration required) Refreshments will be served 1-3 PM educator-led clay workshop with wildflowers for all children, outdoors (free of charge, no pre-registration required)

23 Sep – 23 Sep • ConversationOn Saturday, September 23rd at 2 PM, the second of two screenings of David Torstensson's essay film Att ha rätt will take place at Bio Fokus in Jönköping. In conjunction with the screening, Per Hasselberg will lead a subsequent discussion with David Torstensson, religious scholar Peter Carlsson, and author Elisabeth Hjort. The film is approximately 35 minutes long, and the discussion will last an hour.

23 Sep • WorkshopThis year we are exploring the feminist map of Småland, and in this workshop, we will focus on Oskarshamn and Frida Stéenhoff, Sweden's first feminist.

26 Sep • SeminarWelcome to a seminar at Kalmar Art Museum that focuses on increasing knowledge about designed living environments. During the seminar, working methods, tools, and cross-sector collaborations within architecture, art, design, and cultural heritage will be discussed.

29 Sep • HikingSee the marsh awaken! A performative and wet morning walk in Östra Rockne where you can witness the marsh come to life at sunrise.

30 Sep – 30 Sep • SeminarSymposium at Gässmåla school on the future of smaller self-organized initiatives and how they can be supported and developed.

30 Nov – 16 Mars • PerformanceProposal for a theater Proposal for a theater school Proposal for a performance Proposal for a theater performance Proposal for a Theater school