…Lanesboro, Minnesota. Artist website: crowntroutonline.com . Juror comments: “So delicate, so creative.” “Stunning, very original, unexpected.” (Comment on interior of bridal headpiece) Juror’s Choice Jerry Johnson Stoughton, Wisconsin My Scream…
A Family Commitment to Vesterheim
…Benji served on the Nordic Fest board. It has been a family commitment, but also a joy to serve their community. BJ and members of his extended family decided to…
Vesterheim Welcomes New Trustees – 2021
…many projects including the Grand Rapids Community Library, the Jewish Community Center of St. Paul, the Minnesota Judicial Center, and the U.S. Embassy in Santiago, Chile. He was the first…
Groups Sew Support for Community
…sewed garment bandages, comfort kits, and other supplies for their boys who were “over there.” Knitting socks, gloves, wristlets, vests, and balaclavas (ski masks) for soldiers was another common activity….
Artist Creates Mural for Vesterheim
…said. “The mural took on special meaning for me as the community found new ways to come together in the wake of such a devastating pandemic,” she added. “We were…
Group Tours
…tours include general admission to the museum for the entire day. Lunch in Commons Following a Group Tour Vesterheim Commons is available to rent for lunch during a tour! Find…
Corporate Member Spotlight: Voltmer, Inc.
…and serving in Afghanistan. Today, Gerad leads Voltmer, Inc. as the company president, and the company has acquired a 25-acre site for a new 40,000-square-foot facility, which will allow for…
Vesterheim Continues with Campus Updates
Vesterheim is excited to begin a new phase of campus renovation plans in mid-February after receiving the endorsement of the Decorah’s Historical Preservation Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, and City…
National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition
…These videos will not be made public in 2022 without permission of the artist. Artists without digital access may receive written comments upon request. Videos or written comments will be…