Vesterheim's newest exhibit will allow people to choose their own "Artventure"

Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center, opens the exhibit "Christian Midjo: Choose Your Own Artventure" on Saturday.

Midjo has one of the most distinctive styles of all of the artists in Vesterheim's collection. His paintings include lush nature scenes and voluptuous physical forms. In this exhibit visitors get to choose their own "artventure" through several gallery "tours" that present different perspectives on Midjo's paintings.  "We're excited for this new way to interact with Midjo's work," says Vesterheim Exhibition Manager Zach Row-Heyvel.

The self-guided tours include: "Art for History Lovers," an exploration of the context and background of artist Midjo's life and work; "Art for Art Lovers," a dive into the technical aspects of Midjo's work and his place in art history; "How to Look at Art," an introduction to the basics of fine art; and "Midjo in His Own Words," a revealing look into Midjo's life and work through his own letters.

For more information on the museum's exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim's website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.