…here! If you haven’t heard Erik Sessions play, you’re in for a treat! Erik came to know Scandinavian tunes in a round-about way after years of mastering the fiddle, and…
John McGivern’s Main Streets Features Decorah
…the Decorah episode took place in July of 2023 following nearly a year of correspondence with the crew. Alyssa Ritter with Visit Decorah led the effort with support from Decorah…
Volunteer Thank You Celebration 2024
During Volunteer Appreciation Month, all of us at Vesterheim extend our heartfelt thanks to the more than 200 volunteers who serve the museum in so many ways each year! Their…
Celebrating Harley Refsal
Celebrating Harley Refsal: PBS Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion On May 15, 2022, PBS and Vesterheim Folk Art School celebrated beloved instructor and Vesterheim Gold Medalist Harley Refsal! Award-Winning Producer…
Objects on Loan
Vesterheim lends objects to institutions around the country. These have included the Mingei International Museum, San Diego, California; Haydon Art Center, Lincoln, Nebraska; Ellis Island, New York; Mint Museum, Charlotte,…
Creating Vesterheim’s Open Air Division
…Vesterheim in 2001, after serving as curator, director, and again as curator. Thank you, Darrell, for sharing this part of the story! Read the full article here Find more information…
The Dayton House
…California. Abbie Brown recalled that “After we reached Iowa that country looked pretty good to us and we decided to settle there, so we bought a farm, or at least…
Nordic Fest 2023
What a wonderful Nordic Fest weekend in Decorah with great music, entertainment, games, food, and fun! We enjoyed seeing so many old and new friends, despite the hot weather. This…
Vesterheim DEAI Committee
…and work effectively with members of the LGBTQIA+ population; and staff members participated in various workshops with the Annual LGBTQ Workplace Culture Summit presented by the organization One Iowa. Vesterheim’s…