Artists invited to enter national exhibition at Vesterheim

Vesterheim is looking for entries for the museum's annual "National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition." This exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary American artists working in the Norwegian tradition will be on view in the museum's Main Building from June 10-July 26, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Entries will be accepted from May 1st through May 23rd.  Complete rules for entering pieces are available at vesterheim.org. If you would like more information, contact Laurann Gilbertson at info@vesterheim.org, or at (563) 382-9681

Last year, the exhibition included over 160 pieces by 96 artists from 15 states. "Thousands of visitors from all over the country come to Vesterheim to view this exhibition, and we're excited that so many artists are able to share their work with the public through it," Laurann Gilbertson, Vesterheim Chief Curator, said.