Prepare your cultural arts projects for display at the District 5 Convention, August 2-6, 2026, in Stoughton, WI. 

Any cultural arts projects completed since June of 2024 are eligible for display.  An important part of the convention is the presentation of folk art projects completed by members.  Your work will be appreciated by members from throughout the district.  What a wonderful opportunity to display your skill and show others your contribution to carrying on traditional skills.
 
Our display space is somewhat limited, so it is important to register your pieces as soon as you can.  The judging will be people’s choice; there is no fee; pre-registration is needed; work must have been finished after the 2024 convention; SofN members only may enter; work must be completed by the person registered as the artist; each item must have appropriate identification attached; items will be kept at Mandt Lodge and locked overnight; volunteers will monitor the display during the day.
 
Cultural Skills Categories include:  rosemaling, Norwegian weaving, Nordic or Sami-influenced hand knitting, Norwegian needlework (Hardanger embroidery, Klostersøm, Diamantsom, Nålbinding), crocheting, tatting, wood carving (figure, relief, chip), bent wood construction, photography, painting, knife-making, stained glass making, kolrosing.
 
Cultural arts items may be checked in at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St., Stoughton, WI on Monday, August 3, 6:30-8:00 pm. 
Items may be sent with someone if the artist is not attending the convention.
 
Send questions to Lucy Ghastin at leghastin@gmail.com.

Cultural Display Tickets Form here