March 1, 2020-March 31, 2023: Works must have been completed during this timeframe. April 1-30, 2023: Online or Mail-In Entry Forms accepted. April 30, 2023: Entry Form postmark deadline. May…
Welcoming Photographer Erika Skogg
…stories before bedtime. We honored it when we sang Den Store Vide Flok at my father’s funeral and followed it with a feast of Norwegian foods that even included a…
Interview with Patrice Johnson
…some cases, because they were unable to find ingredients that they wanted for their recipes in our grocery stores, they will sometimes grow them. So it’s a window into their…
Open House with Sylvsmidja
…The exhibit Sylvsmidja: Superior Craftsmanship in Silver since 1940 is open at Vesterheim through May 5, 2022. Stop by to see it! Enjoy an online event with Anne-Kari, Trond, and…
Interview with Emily Vikre
…wouldn’t. Our family never made lefse from scratch growing up – it was something that you bought in a grocery store. My mom made boller a couple times a year,…
Community Event for Tattoo: Identity Through Ink
…Design Contest was a hit! Congratulations to the winner Eric Rasmussen! Look for information about temporary tattoo sales of the design in the future at the Museum Store. Find out…
Member Spotlight: Jim and Kathleen Almelien
…nearest to the farm. Kathleen wrote letters to the post office, grocery store, and church in Treungen, asking for anyone who received a letter to please give it to an…
Update to Vesterheim COVID-19 Response
…finding ways to continue its work and stay connected. Everyone is invited to explore the museum’s many online resources at vesterheim.org, including convenient secure shopping at the online Museum Store;…
Knifemaking Self-Critique from Paul Rohrbacher
…highly recommend this resource. It’s available at Vesterheim Museum Store. Taking a class is also a great option for support. I made every part of this knife. Blade with Touch…
Honoring Mary Dunea
…and member of Vesterheim since 2010, sponsoring Norwegian by Design, Vesterheim Magazine, Vol. 11, No. 2, 2013. She also helped sponsor Restored Connections, a traveling exhibition from Norway on view…