Welcome!
The Illinois Norsk Rosemalers Association exists to promote and encourage the art of rosemaling: by publishing a newsletter ‘Avisen’, sponsoring classes and holding meetings for members. We participate in northern Illinois events to promote our organization and offer our rosemaling for sale.
April 26 2-4 pm. Open House at Norwood Crossing
- 6016 N. Nina, Chicago, Illinois
- Meet visiting artist Mona Stenseth from Norway
- View the INRA rosemaling collection
Class: Switching Mediums, Acrylics to Oils with Julie Anderson
May 7 and 14 class via Zoom: Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm Central
Visit our Rosemaling Classes page.
In-Person Events 2026
- April 26, 2-4 pm. Member open house at Norwood Crossing, 6016 N. Nina, Chicago, IL. Meet visiting artist Mona Stenseth from Norway and share your rosemaling experiences. View the INRA permanent art collection on display.
- May Member Meeting: Norwegian National League lunch Syttende Mai
- May 2026: Syttende Mai Parade in Park Ridge – organized by the Norwegian National League of Chicago
- Summer general meeting TBD.
- June 26-27, 2026: Swedish Days in Geneva, IL at the Gift Box 310 West State St., Geneva IL
- Fall Meeting: September 13, 2026: Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park, Elgin, IL
- TBD: October 2026, 10am-4pm: Cottages in the Woods $10 entry for adults, Good Templar Park, Geneva, IL
2026 Raffle: Vintage 12″ Lefse board rosemaled in Rogaland style by Joanne MacVey, 1987. Vesterheim gold-medal in rosemaling 2001.
See the Raffle item and buy tickets at our in-person events.
Member Studio time together via ZOOM – link sent to members via email JOIN NOW!
Avisen Newsletters
Password required and provided to members. Click on the image of the newsletter you wish to view.
Ornaments of the Year (OOTY’s)
INRA chooses a different shape each year to be our OOTY. These are numbered and rosemaled by artists and members and sold at our sales events.
