…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…
Strong Roots, Bold Future
…with the construction of the Commons, counting on the generosity of friends like you to help complete the funding needed for this important project. There are multiple benefits of this…
Favorite Things on #GivingTuesday 2019
…on my bucket list” and those who ask, “What’s in here?” The talented folk-art teachers and students. The curious Barnetimen preschoolers and proud Pioneer Immersion Program fourth-graders. And, lucky me,…
Corporate Member Spotlight: Voltmer, Inc.
…as the board’s Vice President. During his seven-year-long tenure on the board, Mike’s role as a community leader and his commitment to the organization served to propel the museum’s mission…
Takk Skal Du Ha, Brenda and David Carlson!
…1994 until 2011 and has played leadership roles on many museum committees, including Education and Programs, Marketing and Events, Development, Campaign, Downtown Properties, Committee on Trustees and Governance (COTAG), and…
Midjo Exhibit Opening
We celebrated the exhibit Christian Midjo: Choose Your Own Artventure last week with a gallery talk by Chief Curator Laurann Gilbertson and Exhibitions Manager Zach Row-Heyvelda and a reception hosted…
Member Spotlight: Peter Storvick
…in a presentation at Vesterheim of his own textile project: a traditional, hand-knit Marius sweater. Peter said about the project, “Norwegian knitting is a really fun, regional thing, and a…
To Make Special
…co-owner of North Star Homestead Farms, LLC and Farmstead Creamery, www.northstarhomestead.com. You can find out more about her, along with a link to classes she’s currently teaching at Vesterheim, here….
Estate Giving
…a history of philanthropy at the nation’s most comprehensive museum dedicated to a single immigrant group. An endowed fund is a permanent source of income for Vesterheim programs and/or departments….
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
…program. In addition to being Valhalla Society members, the Keunes are Compass Club members, an automatic monthly giving program providing consistent financial support to Vesterheim. The importance of the Valhalla…