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Our mission at Scan Design Foundation (SDF) is to strengthen the ties between Denmark and the United States with a focus on environmental sustainability. To deliver on our mission, we are excited to share a series of unique events and programs presented by SDF and our partners, from programming around the NW Trolls: Way of the Bird King exhibition, to green study tours, to a LEGO exhibition coming soon to Seattle. This e-news showcases the variety of upcoming programs that allow us to fulfill our mission. We hope you will join us at some, or all, of these upcoming events!
This month, join us in celebrating Earth Day with one of our beloved Northwest Trolls, Bruun Idun! Danish recycle artist, Thomas Dambo, uses his awe-inspiring troll sculptures to send a message of environmental stewardship while encouraging visitors to explore nature. There's no better way to celebrate Earth Day than with one of our NW Trolls and partaking in the Restoration Event on April 20 organized by Friends of Lincoln Park. Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn about various songbirds and waterfowl with volunteers from Birds Connect. Find more about information about these events below.
In honor of Earth Month and the environmental message behind the NW Trolls exhibition this Reading List was produced in partnership with Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District and the Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library. Most books are available through your local public library. Thomas Dambo recently released his fairytale about the trolls in the Way of the Bird King exhibition, which includes the 6 Northwest Trolls. Find local stores that carry Thomas Dambo's books here.
If you visit our Northwest Trolls website, you will see a variety of useful updates. There are now Visitor Guides available with more information about each site. For any unanswered questions, we've also added a detailed FAQ slideshow filled with fun facts about the exhibition. And you can hunt for new virtual caches with the Geocaching app created by Adventure Labs.
In other news, last month our partners at Folio hosted a successful Human Library event in Seattle. Created in Copenhagen in 2000, The Human Library is a place for safe and honest conversations between people, aiming to improve understanding and community across cultural and social differences. On Saturday March 23rd, the Human Library was open at its location in Seattle's Pike Place Market with 10 "Human Books" available for conversations, including a former South Sudan boy soldier, a former penitentiary inmate, a disabled pole dancer, and others.
Our 2024 grant recipients so far also include:
- The 2024 "Sustainable Transportation: Pedestrian, Bicycle & Public Transport Study Abroad Program in Denmark" by Portland State University. Read about the 2023 program here.
- Six programs at the University of Washington (UW) College of Built Environments: Architecture Internship program, Urban Design/Landscape Architecture Internship program, Master Travel and Studio programs (Interdisciplinary Ecological Design, Sustainable Architectural Design, and Furniture Design), and a Fellowship program. Read this blog for more about our relationship with UW.
We hope to see you this Spring at one of the programs listed below!
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Image: Bruun Idun at Lincoln Park, Artist: Thomas Dambo
Photos by Erik Davidson and Peter Mitchell
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April 20: Earth Day Celebration with Bruun Idun! |  | |
Earth Day Restoration Event with Friends of Lincoln Park
April 20, 9am to 12pm
In honor of EARTH DAY 2024, we'll be removing plants (e.g. ivy, blackberry, ect...) in the beautiful area surrounding our beloved troll, Bruun Iduun, while making room for our hardworking native plants and trees. Our urban forests need your help to thrive and remain healthy and we promise good nature vibes and high fives! This event is hosted by Friends of Lincoln Park.
Where to Meet: We will meet near Bruun Idun, just south of Colman Pool. Look for the Green Seattle Partnership event signs.
Open to the public
All ages OK
More information here.
Birds Connect at Lincoln Park
Saturday, April, 20, 8:00 – 11:00 am
Lincoln Park
Leader: David Selk
Meeting Point: Meet up in the #2 parking lot, which is the furthest south on Fauntleroy Way SW (the last one before the ferry terminal).
Trip Accessibility: 1,C distance: ~2 miles
We will start near the parking lot and meander our way down to the waterfront. Along the way we will pass through several habitats that will allow us to see and hear everything from songbirds to waterfowl. Dress for changing weather conditions.
Bring binoculars and water/snacks if you like.
Event information page here.
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NFFTY 2024: Environmental Film Category Presented by
Scan Design Foundation
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2024 is our 13th consecutive year supporting the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY)! Our partnership with NFFTY has brought young film students from Denmark's Station Next to Seattle and provided funding for a Masterclass annually. This year a special Environmental Film Category is being introduced by NFFTY and Scan Design Foundation to use the power of storytelling to shine light on current environmental issues. Join us at NFFTY 2024:
All Around Us presented by Scan Design Foundation
Saturday, April 27 @ 1:15pm
A sustainable future is needed now more than ever. The vanguard filmmakers in this program examine their personal connection to nature, humanity’s impact on the environment, and how we can all live in harmony with our planet.
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The Green Revolution with Ege Heckmann presented by
Scan Design Foundation
Saturday, April 27 @ 5:30pm
Join Ege Heckmann, founder of the pioneering Danish production company Produced By, for an engaging exploration of the green revolution in the Film and TV industry. Discover the significant impact filmmakers can make in reducing emissions, applicable to both massive blockbusters and small-scale studio projects, through sustainability plans, CO2 calculators, and green production guides. Attendees will walk away with the knowledge to lead the charge towards a more sustainable industry!
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May 25 to September 22: LEGO EXHIBIT at MOHAI
"Towers of Tomorrow"
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An exhibit about one of the top global brands from Denmark is coming to Seattle! Don't miss the LEGO Exhibit at the Museum of History and Industry. The Towers of Tomorrow exhibit will feature the world's most innovative skyscrapers built with LEGO bricks. The towers are constructed with architectural detail by LEGO Certified Professional, Ryan McNaught. McNaught and his award-winning team of builders have used more than half a million LEGO bricks to build the structure featured in the exhibit, a feat that has taken over 2,400 hours to build. This interactive exhibit will include over 200,000 loose LEGO bricks for visitors to use and build their own creations.
To experience this exhibit, visit Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) from May 25 — September 22, 2024. Scan Design Foundation is a proud sponsor.
Public Events:
Bricks & Brews, The MOHAI Edition
Wednesday June 5, 7pm.
Ages 21+. MOHAI and Play-Well TEKnologies challenge you to a LEGO(r) build competition! Assemble your crew and recreate some of MOHAI's museum treasures, brick by brick. Your artifact could featured on MOHAI's social media channels. Complimentary brews supplied by Georgetown Brewing Company.
LEGO(r) Quilt: Time for Art!
Saturday, June 15, 11am to 1pm
Quilts come in many forms, telling many stories with a variety of materials. Join Master LEGO(r) Builder Alice Finch and the Women's Brick Initiative to design your own quilt square using LEGO(R) dots and tell your story.
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This Summer: The Green Energy Study Tour!
Registrations open until May 12th.
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We are thrilled to announce a new program taking place this summer in Denmark: The GREEN ENERGY STUDY TOUR 2024. Denmark is a global leader in sustainability and green energy. This study tour is an extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in the forefront of sustainable innovation and connect with Danish companies and organizations in a green perspective. Organized by the Rebild National Park Society in close collaboration with Green Hub Denmark and sponsored by Scan Design Foundation, this journey invites you to explore Denmark’s cutting-edge green energy solutions, and contribute to the global conversation on sustainability.
Program dates: June 30th to July 5th, 2024
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Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century
Now Open at the National Nordic Museum, Seattle
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Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century illuminates the untold story of African American visual and performing artists, such as Doug Crutchfield, Herb Gentry, Dexter Gordon, William Henry Johnson, Howard Smith, and Walter Williams, who sought new possibilities, inspiration, and environments in the Nordic countries as an alternative to Paris. This exhibition is the first comprehensive examination of this topic.
Nordic Utopia? is curated by Dr. Ethelene Whitmire, Professor, University of Wisconsin—Madison; with Leslie Anne Anderson, Chief Curator, National Nordic Museum. The exhibition is organized by the National Nordic Museum, Seattle and sponsored in part by Scan Design Foundation.
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Mission
Honoring the legacy of Inger & Jens Bruun, our mission is to advance Danish American relations by supporting cultural exchanges focused on environmental sustainability
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Vision
We envision a future enriched by the exchange between the US & Denmark of people, ideas and cultural experiences
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