Filmprat – Stolen

Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College's Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a regular bokprat (book group), discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. June's discussion is...

Decorah Commemorates 175th Anniversary

On Saturday, June 15, the City of Decorah, Iowa, will commemorate the town's 175th Anniversary - the Dodransbicentennial. The public is invited to a short program at 10 a.m. at...

Boreal Ornament V Exhibit Opens

We are thrilled to present Boreal Ornament V, an exhibit of artwork by Tara Austin, open from June 29 until September 22, 2024. This exhibit features rosemaling with a contemporary painting...

Vesterheim Activities at Decorah’s Nordic Fest

This city-wide celebration starts with evening ceremonies on Thursday, July 26, and continues all day Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28. Nordic Fest is fun for the whole family...

National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition Closes

The National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition closes July 27, 2024. Vesterheim’s bi-annual National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition is a collection of amazing work entered by fantastic contemporary artists from all over the country...

Presentation by Artist Tara Austin

Artist Tara Austin gives a presentation about her work in connection with the exhibit Boreal Ornament V, which features rosemaling with a contemporary painting focus, highlighting the beauty and techniques...