Each year, Vesterheim’s Benefit Auction offers a chance to bid on a tremendous selection of rosemaling (Norwegian decorative painting), weavings, Norwegian clothing, woodworking items, and more! Included in the auction is the chance to bid on an incredible Viking 8-day European River Cruise for two. Items will be available to view later this summer. It’s easy to register and bid from anywhere in the world. You can get your account set up here and be ready to bid! 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. 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. 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. Contact Kim Toussaint at 563-382-9681, or ktoussaint@vesterheim.org, with auction questions.
