We are happy to provide Vesterheim information for the media and other Vesterheim projects. There is always a lot happening at Vesterheim and the Communications and Marketing department is here…
Protecting the Collection through Roof Replacement
Vesterheim recently replaced the roof on the museum’s Main Building—an important major project in protecting the museum collection. The primary goals were to help preserve the historic building and to…
Caring for the Collection
…collection started as a teaching collection, and Jennifer helps to continue this tradition by creating access to the collection in a variety of ways, including overseeing the Barnetimen preschool program,…
Folk Art Apprentices and Artists in Residence
…create a Vesterheim class proposal inspired by the collection, which can be used for an online or in-person learning experience. Vesterheim’s Artist in Residence Program is a professional development opportunity…
Vesterheim Heritage Park
…and outdoor living, Heritage Park better connects Vesterheim to the Decorah community and helps the museum continue to share stories that will inspire and touch many generations to come! This…
Folk Art Apprentices and Artists in Residence 2023-24
…create a Vesterheim class proposal inspired by the collection, which can be used for an online or in-person learning experience. Vesterheim’s Artist in Residence Program is a professional development opportunity…
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…
Groups Sew Support for Community
Groups Sew Support for Community In the last few months, groups and individuals all over the country have used ingenuity and creativity to help their communities by sewing needed supplies…