…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
…must work towards class curriculum goals. Selection will be based on experience, ability, interest in working with the collection to plan curriculum for classes in the coming year, and clear…
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…
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
…Amy Courtney. The class spoke with Charlie Langton, Vesterheim’s Communications and Marketing Director, and Lea Lovelace, Director of Folk Art Education. The students were here to learn about the importance…
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…
Vesterheim Remembers Dr. Nordby
Eugene J. Nordby, M.D., distinguished orthopedic surgeon and prominent leader of the Norwegian-American community, died on January 18, 2024, at his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 105 years old….
Vesterheim Commons Is Open
Vesterheim Commons is open daily from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with no admission charge. Stop by to see this stunning new facility. There is often a special exhibit open in the…