January
Curators Tour. Take the opportunity to join Brita Täljedal, curator, in a guided tour of Mandana Mogahddam´s exhibition at Bildmuseet.
February
Lecture. With Fataneh Farahani, professor and Elisabeth Olivius, associate professor of political science. Led by Brita Täljedal, curator
Other. The annual book sale in the museum shop starts on Wednesday, February 21, at 12.00.
Conversation. Panel discussion on urban planning and architecture in connection with Loulou Cherinet / State Design. Led by Anders Jansson, museum curator.
March
Dance. Pearl is a combined film screening and butoh performance by and with Caroline Lundblad aka Frauke. In collaboration with Umeå Teaterförening.
Opening. Art Friday in collaboration with Littfest and the opening of three new exhibitions. In addition, there will be author talks and poetry readings,
Presentation. Artist presentations in the newly opened exhibition Eight Degrees / Contemporary Art on the Forest.
April
Other. 13th April – Slow Art Day – Bildmuseet highlights the slow art experience, in collaboration with art museums and galleries around the world.
Researcher talk. Architect Toms Kokins on his research project Sweden's Timber Empire, in conversation with museum curator Anca Rujoiu
Other. A clarinet quartet from Norrlandsoperan´s symphony orchestra performs music by Finland-Swedish clarinet virtuoso/composer Bernhard Crusell (1775-1838)
Guest Tour. With the ecologist Micael Jonsson together with Sofia Johansson, curator of the exhibition.
May
Presentation. Inauguration of the sculpture Waste waste waste (Spill spill spill) by artists Malin Arnell & Åsa Elzén.
Opening. Welcome to Art Friday with opening of Umeå Academy of Fine Arts degree show. In addition, there will a creative workshop, a DJ and a bar.
Other. Woof! is a performance for the little ones by Karin Larson, Tantteatern, Umeå.
June
Other. Welcome to an artist-led workshop in the visual workshop led by one of the participants in the Umeå Academy of Fine Arts degree show.
Awarding of scholarships. Welcome to a guided tour and public presentation of grants for students from the Umeå Academy of Fine Arts.
Guest Tour. Walking conversation in the Gammlia forest with Ann Dolling, reaseacher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and curator Anca Rujoiu.
September
Other. Pilgatan’s Cultural Market extends down to Bildmuseet. Offers in the museum shop. 14:30, the choir Brösttoner will sing songs about peace.
Lecture. Welcome to a lecture titled Forest Debate in a New Light. With Klara Härgestam, PhD candidate in Rhetoric at Örebro University.
Lecture. A lecture about the Artist Giuseppe Penone titled Humanity’s Relationship with Nature. With Sara Sandström, Princess Estelle’s Cultural Foundation.
Film. Welcome to a screening of Forest Mind by artist Ursula Biemann, in conjunction with the exhibition Eight Degrees / Contemporary Art on the Forest.
October
Lecture. Welcome to a lecture traditional reindeer herding in exploited forest landscapes, in conjunction with Eight Degrees / Contemporary Art on the Forest.
Opening. Welcome to Art Friday with opening of two new exhibitions. In addition, there will a creative workshop, Live music, a DJ and food and beverage.
Artist talk. Artist Talk with Aseel AlYaqoub that presents her exhibition The View from Above in conversation with museum curator Anca Rujoiu.
Artists Tour. Welcome to an artist led presentation of 'The View from Above', by Aseel AlYaqoub. Language: Arabic
November
Other. Welcome to a full-day event at Bildmuseet focused on forest research. Join us for a packed program. Limited seating.
Lecture. The Relationship Between Art and Mathematics. With Lars-Daniel Öhman, Associate Professor in Mathematics at Umeå University.
Other. Dancer Karolina Kowalska leads the movement workshop where we explore Elias Crespin's mobile sculptures. Pre-booking is required
Film. Umeå Film Festival is hosting free film screenings at Bildmuseet. On Saturday, two animated films for children will be shown.
December
Film. Umeå Film Festival is hosting free film screenings at Bildmuseet. On Sunday, the documentary Trädälskaren will be screened.
Other. Bildmuseet's Christmas market with students from Umeå Academy of Fine Arts, Umeå Institute of Design and Umeå School of Architecture.
Curators Tour. Get a unique insight into Elias Crespin / Chronomorphosis with a guided tour by Brita Täljedal, Museum curator.
Film. Experience Short Films on the Shortest Day of the Year at Bildmuseet. In collaboration with Folkets Bio. Six Swedish animated short films.