In the footsteps of Carl Oscar Borg

The famous Indian painter Carl Oscar Borg (1879-1947)

Born in Grinstads parish in Dalsland and died in Santa BarbaraCA.

If you want to know more about the painter look at : http://www.tfaoi.com/aa/2aa/2aa414.htm

Welcome to a tour in the footsteps of Carl Oscar Borg. During the day we will visit the places where he was born and where he went to school and church. The title of the painting above is ”Splendors of the west”. We will also enjoy a nice picnic at Dalaborg and see the real scenery where he created his magnificent paintings.

The tour starts at Mellerud´s museum and lasts from 8.30 am to 3 pm. Look for the bonus square above.

Please note that the tour is limited to maximum 40 participants.

12 August 2010, 8.30am-3pm, 600 SEK
Price includes the guided tour by bus, incl. lunch,
two coffee and entrance fees. Can be booked via the conference registration form
If you only want to book this event without participating in the conference, please send an e-mail to info@emigrationdalsland.com

Bonus

Upon returning to Mellerud we have an extra bonus - those that want follow with the bus to The Santa Claus Museum to se a great selection of Santas and enjoy afternoon coffee.

After that we go to the art exhibition of C O Borg at the Art Museum of Dalsland in Upperud. Incl entrances. You are back in Mellerud around 7 pm.