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Volunteer models at the FFN fashion show at FinnFest 2024 in Duluth, featuring 1960s and 1970s Marimekko garments from Finland that were donated and sent to the Finnish American Historical Archive in Hancock, Michigan.

Did you know...

...that Iria Leino was a Finnish supermodel and groundbreaking artist in New York City?

Iria Leino (1932-2022) was a pioneering Finnish abstract painter. She was one of the world's first supermodels who, in 1966, moved to a SoHo loft where she worked and lived until her passing. Her bold abstract paintings are a uniquely vibrant cultural fusion of Finland and America. 

Harper’s Gallery's Chelsea 512 in New York will host an exhibition of her art on September 5.

Greetings:

As much as many of us hate to admit, summer is winding down.

Finlandia Foundation National has had a busy and productive several months, including a fantastic time as a significant sponsor of events at FinnFest in Duluth.

Please check out our previous e-blasts, the FFN website, Facebook and Instagram pages (scroll to links below) for info, and enjoy the photos of our involvement in that important annual cultural event.

TIP: Plan now to attend FinnFest USA at the end of July of 2025.

We still have a good number of summer days ahead---perhaps you are chilling at your own mökki (cabin); enjoying post-sauna grilled makkara; sharing “kippis” over cookouts; or hitting a hiking trail (albeit with

From left: Former Foreign Prime Minister of Finland Pekka Haavisto, Tommy Flanagan and New York Consul General, Ambassador Jarmo Sareva at the Young Leaders Board's "Young & Finnspired" networking event during FinnFest in Duluth.



the bonus of buzzy bugs in some areas).

It is also time to think about the cozy season to come. We may be preparing to say farewell to our summer fun, but even as we do, we are gearing up for an exciting time of coming together over autumn activities you’ll read about in this e-news and beyond.

All the best,

Tommy Flanagan 

Executive Director

thomas.flanagan@

finlandiafoundation.org

CALLS FOR ENTRIES

2nd ANNUAL

NATIONAL SAUNA WEEK POSTER ART CONTEST

Deadline for entries is October 1, 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

August 30: Young Leaders Board application deadline; click here

September 1: Lecturer of the Year 2025 application deadline; click here

September 1: Performer of the Year 2025 application deadline; click here

September 10: An Evening of "Touching Magic" in NYC; click here

October 1: Friends of Finland Call for Art; click here

October 1: National Sauna Week Poster Art Contest deadline; click here

October 1: Lindfors Law Scholarship application deadine; click here



4th National Sauna Week: February 16-22, 2025

YOU'RE INVITED: September 10 in NYC

Your contribution makes FFN grants and other programs possible. And, your gift goes twice as far because it is matched dollar-for-dollar by the Paloheimo Foundation (up to $100,000 annually). Finlandia Foundation National, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax deductible.

Please make your gift today.

Thank You!

Kiitos!

Tack!