The National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition opens June 8, 2024 and is a collection of amazing work entered by fantastic contemporary artists from all over the country. It is a great way to find out what’s happening today in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art. The exhibit, which happens every other year, celebrates the past,...

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 Vesterheim Commons the morning of the 15th with remarks by Mayor Lorraine Borowski and Prosper Waukon (descendant of Chief Waukon Decorah), and a special performance...

Exploring the Natural World through Printmaking: Olive Jensen Nordby closes on June 16, 2024. Be sure to visit before it ends! Olive Jensen Norby (1915-2014) taught art at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and worked as a commercial artist, but she was best known for woodcuts, prints made with a carved wooden block. Inspired by...

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 focus, highlighting the beauty and techniques of this Norwegian decorative tradition infused in a modern narrative. Tara’s work is part of a revival of rosemaling...