…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
…visited. This tradition, called julebukk or Christmas fooling, continued in Norwegian-American communities in the United States after immigration. Decorations During Christmas, almost all work stopped except for the most important…
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
…award from Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area in 2012 recognized Elwick as a catalyst in revolutionizing the industry of agriculture. After twenty years of farming in east-central Iowa, Elwick…
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
A Message from Vesterheim President/CEO Chris Johnson In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, Vesterheim issued a public statement about the museum’s responsibility to foster diversity, equity, and…