…passion for Scandinavian folk art. You have been studying and exploring one of the following folk art traditions: Weaving, Woodworking, Metalworking, Knifemaking, Rosemaling, Jewelry, Fiber Arts, or Nordic Cooking You…
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…
Vesterheim 2022 Impact Report
…and support Vesterheim is incredible, and we are grateful for every single visitor, student, member, donor, volunteer, staff member, and trustee who takes part in our mission. As part of…
Dr. Maren Johnson and the Luther College Partnership
…in our family.” As Maren grew older, she traveled to Norway several more times and attended language camps. At some point, however, she got tired of it. Maren said, “I…
Interview with Kristi Bissell
…my core. If you go to my blog, there’s a whole ingredient section and that’s where I start from usually. The basics are barley, rye, oats, beets, cucumbers, potatoes, salmon,…
National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibit 2018 Winners
…Hibbing, MN All-Purpose Knife Honorable Mention Jacob Johnson Ainsworth, NE Work Knife Best in Show Spencer Ritzen, Gold Medalist Corcoran, MN Silver Fish Knife People’s Choice Spencer Ritzen, Gold Medalist…
A Facelift for Vesterheim Virtual Galleries
…Virtual Galleries includes 129 examples of rosemaling, 142 carved wood objects, and 60 pieces of Norwegian metalworking. The fine art collection at Vesterheim includes approximately 2,000 oil paintings, watercolors, drawings,…
Ale Bowls and Festive Events in Traditional Norway
Article from Vesterheim, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2008 Author Carol Hasvold, previous Vesterheim Registrar, explains Norwegian ale drinking history with detailed information about holiday and festival traditions and brewing. The…
Welcoming Photographer Erika Skogg
…with people who are doing, people who are breathing life into these traditions. They are dancing, cooking, singing, carving, and yes, twirling in a mother’s wedding bunad. They remind us…
Ambassador Krutnes
…by Vesterheim Trustee Ruth Schultz, Vesterheim President Chris Johnson, and other Vesterheim staff including Marcia McKelvey, Diane Wagner, Laurann Gilbertson, Jennifer Kovarik, and Andrew Ellingsen for a tour, which included…