…estate. These are the most popular planned gifts and allow donors to make commitments without using assets that they may want to use in other ways. Find more information about…
Norwegian Christmas Traditions
…2007.003.001 – Museum Purchase. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and check back for more Collection Spotlights like this here! We’ve include more Norwegian Christmas traditions and information here compiled by…
Vesterheim Seeks Volunteers
Vesterheim Seeks Volunteers Do you want to deepen connections in the Decorah community and make new friends? Do you want to further something you’re passionate about while learning something new?…
Vesterheim Commons – In the News
…Vesterheim Commons building physically links the past and the future, connects the museum collection to the Folk Art School, and enriches the Vesterheim visitor experience for those coming to Decorah…
Challenge and Discovery
…on a long camping trip with your best friends, and not being sure you will come home. It is putting every last iota of your faith into the men and…
Innovator & Inventor Profile: Keith Elwick
…founded Hawk Bilt Manufacturing Corporation. Hawk Bilt was the first business to build commercial, large round balers, now an industry standard. Round bales have an advantage over square bales because…
Folk Art Apprentices and Artists in Residence 2023-24
…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…
Scott Lien Wins Award
…The Year® is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed. Lien was selected by a panel of independent…
New Staff Joins Folk Art School
…Andrew Ellingsen comes to Vesterheim from the Decorah Community School District, where he taught elementary music and worked as an Instructional Coach. Andrew has degrees in music education from Luther…
Vesterheim’s Commitment to Address Racism
…planning processes to include those who identify themselves beyond the Norwegian and Norwegian-American community. Reviewing Vesterheim’s personnel policies and procedures and updating those to reflect a welcoming work environment, regardless…