Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

 

From Valdres to Vesterheim
Highlights artifacts from the museum collection that came from the Valdres region of Norway.
June 15, 2007 – spring 2008
Museum’s main building

Fire and Wood
Explores the intersecting traditions of woodworking and metalworking.
March 28, 2008 - March 29, 2009
Hong Gallery, museum’s main building
Opening reception on March 28.

Kubbestol: From Seating to Symbol
Looks at the changing role of the Norwegian log chair, from utilitarian piece of furniture
to a symbol of Norwegian-American identity.
March 28, 2008 - March 29, 2009
North gallery, museum’s main building
Opening reception on March 28.

Vesterheim’s Featherlite Pioneer Immersion Program Exhibition of Projects
Area fourth grade students present their projects from the school program.
May 12-17, 2008
Open 1:00-5:00 p.m., with exhibit open house Thursday, May 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Hauge Gallery, Westby-Torgerson Education Center

National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition
A competition and sale of works by contemporary artists in the Norwegian tradition.
July 19-26, 2008
Hauge Gallery, Westby-Torgerson Education Center