There are many types of planned giving. Find information about the options below, and contact Diane Wagner, Vice President of Donor Relations, at dwagner@vesterheim.org or 563-382-9681 to talk about your…
Norwegian Christmas Traditions
…wondered where your family’s traditions came from? Check out this short video with Jennifer Kovarik, Vesterheim’s Collection Manager, and learn about the julebukk. This piece in the Vesterheim collection –…
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
Photo by Michael Grimm. Stories about Vesterheim Commons have been appearing in architecture publications and contractor websites across the country and around the world! We are pleased to share links…
Challenge and Discovery
…by Rick Hauck to writer Nancy Shohet West.) These experiences are what people ask Rick about most, but the life that led up to them is fascinating and complex. Previous…
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
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…