…that value diversity, foster equity, and promote an accessible and inclusive community. Vesterheim’s staff and board are dedicated to placing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at the center of our…
Folk Art Apprentices and Artists in Residence
…a community passionate about moving folk art forward. Apprentices will have opportunities for one-on-one discussion with experienced instructors, a one-week immersive retreat, and three free folk-art classes. Each apprentice will…
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…
Plan Your Visit
…recreation, cultural and historic venues with numerous events and festivals, plus a thriving artist community. Find complete information about everything Winneshiek County and Decorah have to offer at Visit Decorah….
Folk Art Residency Program
Vesterheim Folk Art School has been embracing the historic and contemporary craft traditions of Norway and fostering a community of folk-art instructors for over 50 years. We are excited to…
Study in Norway Instructor Professional Development
…and develop ideas for future teaching. Application How Do I Apply? Eligibility Our Commitment Your Commitment Applicants must be established folk art instructors who have taught for Vesterheim in the…
Vesterheim 2022 Impact Report
…Folk Art School class hospitality and meeting space; and the new Vesterheim Commons that will be the welcome center for the campus, an inspiring community gathering place, and will also…
Member Spotlight: Jim and Kathleen Almelien
…fish?!” Jim and Kathleen’s careers kept them plenty busy throughout the years. Jim worked for a utility company for 38 years and then as a utility company consultant for 10…
Decorah Middle School Art Class Visits Vesterheim
…of Communications and Marketing when dealing with local businesses, and businesses in general. “The Community Art course I am piloting at Decorah Middle School is essentially intended to connect students…
Norwegian Parliament Members
The Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Local Government and Public Administration toured Vesterheim on September 14. We enjoyed their visit and were so glad to show them around campus. The…