Each year, the auction includes one-of-a-kind folk-art by artists working in the Norwegian tradition, plus an incredible 8-day European River Cruise for two in 2026 from Viking.
Many of the pieces in the Benefit Auction are donated by Vesterheim Gold Medalists and exhibition ribbon winners from Vesterheim’s annual judged competition, The National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition.
Proceeds from the auction benefit Vesterheim’s Folk Art School, which has provided classes since 1967 in fiber arts, woodworking, painting, cooking, jewelry, blacksmithing, knifemaking, and more. At the Folk Art School, students and instructors create a community of learning and experience the joy of making something by hand.
Vesterheim is very grateful to everyone who donated to this auction. Through exceptional support from artists and donors, combined previous auctions have raised more than $195,000 for the Folk Art School.
Thank you for supporting Vesterheim’s Benefit Auction over the years!
Contact Kim Toussaint at 563-382-9681, or ktoussaint@vesterheim.org, with auction questions.
