The murals in Vesterheim’s Gathering Room were created in 1999 by Norwegian rosemaler Sigmund Aarseth and Iowa rosemaler Sallie DeReus. The murals are an example of interior painting, relatively common in Scandinavia, in which every surface is decorated. The murals are inspired by the primstav, a calendar stick widely used in Norway during the Middle...

We want to share the exhibit An Artist’s Journey: Carl Homstad, 50 Years with you wherever you are! Join artist Carl Homstad for video tours of the exhibit followed by live Q&A sessions. This retrospective exhibition covers 50 years of Carl's work. It focuses on journeys – his travel journey, his journey as a career...