Exhibits at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, explore the diversity of American immigration through the lens of the Norwegian-American experience and showcase the best in historic…
Bruce Bollerud and the Norwegian-American Polkabilly Sound
…to the hybrid old-time regional sound best described as polkabilly. James reported that Bruce passed away in 2020 after the writing of this article and he is greatly missed in…
Embellishment
…30. 1. ENTER ONLINE: There are two separate online options – one for entering as an individual and one for entering as a collaboration. Click the link to complete the…
Member Spotlight: Jim and Kathleen Almelien
…become familiar faces to many in Vesterheim’s folk-art community, thanks to their frequent attendance of online classes, presentations, and events. Since Vesterheim’s online programming began in July of 2020, Jim…
Museums for All Program
Vesterheim announces that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM),…
Aase Haugen Gift
Vesterheim now has six FortiAP 431F Wi-Fi access points for use in the Commons building thanks to a generous gift from Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. “It gives us…
Vesterheim Welcomes New Trustees – 2020
…Services in Iowa. In 1992, she received Luther College’s Distinguished Service Award. She likes to be on the Decorah bike trails and volunteering with Decorah’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program….
Design and Inspiration
Design and Inspiration Fiber Arts Folk Art Online Friluftsliv Heritage and Language In-Person Jewelry Metalworking and Knifemaking Music Nordic Cooking Rosemaling and Painting Weaving Woodworking Youth and Family Current Courses…
Interview with Kristi Bissell
…is Nordic immigrant cuisine that is a time capsule of a tradition, there is New Nordic cuisine, and then I’ve seen you write about the everyday balanced cooking of the…
Folk Art Apprentice Program
…Three free folk art classes (which may have a value upwards of $800) during the 2023-2024 season so you can witness different teaching styles (including through the digital learning online…