…visiting the exhibits, taking a class at the Folk Art School, and shopping the Museum Store! [vc_custom_heading text=”Mission: Building community and creating experiences inspired by Norwegian-American stories and folk art.”…
Awards for “Socially Distanced, Creatively Connected”
Addition on Jan. 5, 2022: Congratulations to the People’s Choice Award winner, Greg Akre, Waukesha, WI, with his piece “Dragons,” a dragon-style deep relief carving made from basswood. Greg said…
Folk Art Apprentices and Artists in Residence 2023-24
…he was 12 years old when he discovered Harley Refsal’s books in a store. He fell in love with woodworking and ever since has dived deep into the intersection between…
Immigration: It’s Complicated
…store here. The theme has been explored from many different angles in past issues, and will certainly continue to be addressed into the future. It is central to the museum’s…
Vesterheim Visits Chicago
We enjoyed a wonderful gathering at the recent Friends of Vesterheim Luncheon in Chicago on October 8. Guests enjoyed shopping at the Museum Store pop-up shop and socializing, as well…
Strong Roots, Bold Future
…group tours. A direct indoor connection to the Westby-Torgerson Education Center and Vesterheim’s Folk Art School and Museum Store. A digital production studio that expands Vesterheim’s capacity to connect to…
A Facelift for Vesterheim Virtual Galleries
…photographed, we check their condition and give them a light dusting. We also make sure they are safely and securely stored in their proper storage locations. Then we update the…
Plan Your Visit
…Learn more about the whole Northeast Iowa area at Northeast Iowa. Decorah was featured in Smithsonian Magazine’s annual list of the 20 best small towns to visit in America, as…
Vesterheim 2021 Donor Impact Report
…give, each Folk Art School class you take, each membership you purchase, each time you shop at the Museum Store – those supportive acts add up to create meaningful impact….