Santa Lucia procession and dance presentation at Science Museum in St. Paul, MN	Programs & Presentations - Culture Swedish: Santa Lucia, Julglädje, Midsommar, immigrant Time Travels Norwegian: Julebukking, Kubb Finnish: Kyykkää, Continuing the tradition: crafts to teach children Audience participation
Testimonial “I have worked with Val in many different situations--the Hostfest in Minot, North Dakota, the Children's Theater in Minneapolis, the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis and countless other city and small town festivals, many organized by Val herself. In every situation whether it be rehearsing kids to perform Swedish dances and songs on stage, helping all ages make Christmas ornaments or teaching kids to speak Swedish, to mention only a few of the things Val is capable of doing,   “Val is extremely well prepared, effective, energetic and knowledgeable of Swedish culture and how to teach it.   “In addition to getting a wonderful teacher fluent in Swedish, the other great advantage to working with Val is she understands how events work having successfully organized countless events herself. As you plan your event and how Val will be incorporated into that event, you will find her comments and ideas extremely helpful in organizing your event.   “I also must emphasize that Val is a great team player and is willing to make suggestions but at the same time never forces her ideas on someone else. When it is time for the event to happen she is there for you one hundred per cent to carry out the plan and not only do her part, but pitch in when the going gets tough and you need help. I give Val my highest recommendation based on much experience working with her.” Ross Sutter, folk musician, Minneapolis, MN
Band weaving lesson at the Scandinavian Retreat in Western Wisconsin	Band weaving classes Choose from 45 minutes – 2.5 hr. classes or demonstrations 20 looms supplied Ages: 10 - Adult Testimonial “Valorie Arrowsmith's class on band weaving was great because she was so well-prepared and thorough in her presentation.” Rosemary Brabec, student and Hands All Around Quilt Guild members

Journalist, Publicist & Festival and Events Consultant Photograph, report & publicize your Nordic event

Publicity and promotion strategies and media relations Liaison between performers and community festivals, events and schools. For example: Pippi Longstocking visits the Swedish American Experience class at Braham Area Schools.

Testimonials festival/event consultant:
“Valorie Arrowsmith has a comprehensive knowledge of Nordic topics both in the United States and in Scandinavia,”
Anne Gillespie-Lewis, author, presenter, journalist. Minneapolis, MN

“Valorie Arrowsmith has passion, interest and huge knowledge in Nordic culture and heritage. She is a great resource person, with many connections to Scandinavian people both in the US and abroad. She is both a promoter and a producer of many events relating to Scandinavian culture and connections, and does so with efficiency and a personal touch. I have worked with Valorie on many occasions and always enjoyed the experience and come away better informed.”
Arne Everson, Chair of Cambridge, MN Swedish Festival, Director of Music, Cambridge Lutheran Church, Cambridge, MN

“Our business at Norden Folk is fostering Scandinavian culture in the Upper-Midwest for young and old, alike and when we require quality material for our varied audiences, we always find a ready reference in Valorie Arrowsmith in offering a variety of activities and presenters from which to select.”
Jerry Revelle, President, Norden Folk, a.k.a. MWISC, Eau Claire, WI

 

Agent för Nordic Grupper

Connect schools, culture groups and communities with Nordic performers on tour from Scandinavia to the Midwest Look for performance venues and host sites, set up concerts for musicians, storytellers, dancers and festival characters and serve as liaison between performers and host sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin Uppträdare: Musiker, Berättare, Dansare Leta efter möjligheter att uppträda i Minnesota och Wisconsin Bli kontakt person imellon grupp och värd i Minnesota och Wisconsin.

Children and families in East Central Minnesota participate in a Swedish immigrant Time Travel program through the Kalmar County Museum Sweden and the Isanti County Historical Society in Cambridge, MN.

 

Agent till Nordiska Grupper

Uppträdare: Musiker, Sagoberättare, Dansare Letar efter möjligheter att uppträda i Minnesota och Wisconsin Blir kontakt person mellan grupper/gruppen och Blir kontakt person mellan grupper/gruppen och värder/värden i Minnesota och Wisconsin.

Testimonial, Nordic performer:
”Valorie var en fantastisk organisatör som brann för att knyta kontakter mellan den skandinaviska kulturen och på olika sätt förmedla denna i sitt hemland USA.
”Valories fantastiskt fina förarbete inför min turné i Minnesota gjorde att det blev oförglömlig upplevelse av naturupplevelser, vänliga människor i publik, värdfamiljer, organisationer och inte minst en stor trygghet i att ha Valorie som kontakt och stöd och där det mesta fungerade mycket väl.
”Med detta vill jag intyga att Valorie har en mycket god förmåga att hantera arrangemang och inte minst att kunna hantera människorna runt dessa på ett alldeles föredömligt sätt.”
Lars Jerrhag (Trubadur, Sverige)