The art of painting has a strong following. Approximately 25 artists, who today have regular exhibitions, have art as their only source of income. Their collections may be seen in public buildings. The theater is influenced by a strong tradition of amateur acting. Plays performed are original Faroese plays and translated plays.
Music is also on an amateur basis, although now strengthened by professional music teachers.
Many records and tapes of Faroese music are produced. An interesting and prominent part of life in the Faroes during the Summer are, the many local festivals held nearly every weekend from the beginning of June until the end of August. The most prominent of these is of course lavs ka in T rshavn, a two day festival held on the 28 and 29 July. The 29 July is St. Olav's day, the Faroese National day. The Nordic house built in 1983, is run as a combined Nordic project, and is of great importance as a venue for concerts, theater performances, various exhibitions and conferences.