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2026
Forms of Presence. Art of Lemkos/Carpatho-Rusyns
“Forms of Presence. Art of Lemkos/Carpatho-Rusyns”is the first exhibition in history to showcase the artistic achievements of this Carpathian community on such a wide scale. It features both renowned creators — like Andy Warhol, Epifaniusz Drowniak (Nikifor), and Jerzy Nowosielski — and artists who have so far been outside the main canon.
The exhibit includes the work of 46 artists, with Bodnarchuk and Andy Warhol being the two Americans with work on display.
Curated by Michał Szymko, this exhibit was on display at the National Ethnography Museum in Warsaw, Poland from January - June, 2026.
On June 21, 2026 Bodnarchuk gave a talk at the museum about her artistic practice, and how dance and film serve as a means to explore memory, relationships, and Rusyn heritage. Her 2024 work, It’s like being outside by a bonfire at night singing these songs. which premiered at the Candy Box Dance Festival in Minneapolis, MN was also screened.
2025
Doma Dance Theater Hosts International Choreographer for Residency and Workshops
With participants from the advanced dance class.
Doma hosted Artistic Director Alexandra Bodnarchuk and Viliam Mikula of PUL’S Presov for a 10 day research residency at Doma’s studio in August. During this time Bodnarchuk studied Carpatho Rusyn dances from the Saris region of Northeastern Slovakia as well as dance theory with Mikula. Their work was shared over 4 community events (8/23 event not included in graphic).
Doma: Alexandra Bodnarchuk, Brandon Musser, Odessa Rain with translation support by Maria Silvestri of the Timo Foundation.
Photo Credit: Bill Cameron
Alexandra Bodnarchuk is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Candy Box Work-In-Progress Showing
Doma’s community partner, the Rusin Association of MN, generously hosted Doma Dance Theater for a Work-In-Progress showing of the piece they are creating for the Candy Box Dance Festival. During this hour long event audiences got to see some of the new work, ask questions of the artistic team, and learn verses from Ivanku, Ivanku, the folk song that inspired this work.
February 1, Saint Mary’s Parish Center
Doma: Alexandra Bodnarchuk, Non Edwards, Rachel Holmes, Brandon Musser, Odessa Rain, Yukina Sato with musical guests Oleksiy Khrystych and Mila Vocal Ensemble.
Photo Credit: Bill Cameron
2024
Watch the recording from May 18.