…Best of Show and People’s Choice awards in The National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition in 2019, and is a two-time folk-art fellowship recipient from the American Scandinavian Foundation. Collection Connections…
Vesterheim 2022 Impact Report
…also maintained a robust schedule of online offerings. Meanwhile, we managed a capital campaign and the ongoing construction of the exciting new Vesterheim Commons, designed by Snøhetta, that will open…
Rosemaling and Painting
Design and Inspiration Fiber Arts Folk Art Online Friluftsliv Heritage and Language In-Person Jewelry Metalworking and Knifemaking Music Nordic Cooking Rosemaling and Painting Weaving Woodworking Youth and Family Current Courses…
Update to Vesterheim COVID-19 Response
…finding ways to continue its work and stay connected. Everyone is invited to explore the museum’s many online resources at vesterheim.org, including convenient secure shopping at the online Museum Store;…
Nils Ellingsgard on Rosemaling in America
…one of the best-known historians of Norwegian rosemaling. He was born in 1928, in Hallingdal, Norway, and is best known for rosemaling in the Hallingdal style. Nils was one of…
Three Tips for Beginning Memoir Writers from Kathleen Ernst
…take us through their workspaces and demonstrate their craft.) As a writer, I’m probably best known for my Chloe Ellefson Mystery series. As a writing teacher, there’s nothing I love…
Ambassador Krutnes
…Norway’s Ambassador for Arctic and Antarctic Affairs. Ambassador Krutnes has had postings in several European countries, including ambassadorships of the Netherlands and Luxembourg. She was recently a member of the…
Aase Haugen Gift
…Their current continuum of care includes long term care, assisted living, respite care, a dementia unit, and Vennehjem/Nabotunet, an independent living options. With 7,600 square feet spread across three levels…
Fiber Tools with Donna Kallner
Collections Connection: Fiber Tools with Donna Kallner In this recording, join Wisconsin fiber-arts-tool geek Donna Kallner in a conversation about some of Vesterheim’s collection tools for nålbinding, knitting, and netting,…
Vesterheim Activities at Nordic Fest 2018
Thanks to everyone who came for Nordic Fest 2018! We had a great weekend—perfect weather and wonderful visits with new and old friends. If you didn’t make it this year,…