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Due to the complexities of staging a sculpture show, new and updated images will be added to this gallery after the exhibition opening (July 12, 2025).
Galaxy Cat
Erik Johnsen
Aluminum mixed media
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Cricket Cottage
It’s called “Illustrators of Light.” One of the current exhibitions at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, it’s a collection of advertisements created by Rockwell, and several of his notable peers in the world of 1920s illustration, for Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of General Electric. “These amazing, large-scale paintings were done as advertisements, and now they’re being put on view to the public for the first time,” said Stephanie Plunkett, the museum’s chief curator, adding that “we constantly change our collections to highlight...
Stockbridge, MA – March 24, 2025 – This April vacation, Norman Rockwell Museum invites visitors of all ages to explore the inspiring stories of trailblazing women through engaging tours, story times, and hands-on artmaking activities. Featuring the work of renowned artist Anita Kunz, the Museum’s special programming offers a unique opportunity to learn about women who have made a lasting impact on history—while sparking creativity in the next generation. Admission is free for kids and teens!
Stockbridge, MA – March 20, 2025– Norman Rockwell Museum is delighted to present I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders, a major exhibition launching this summer that celebrates the visionary work of beloved photographic illustrator and author Walter Wick. Renowned worldwide for his iconic I SPY series; Wick’s award-winning books have captivated generations of audiences. The exhibition, on view from June 7 through October 26, 2025, will showcase more than 50 years of Wick’s innovative artistry, featuring his iconic photographic illustrations, miniature worlds, optical illusions, and puzzle challenges.
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was in his mid-20s when he was commissioned to produce a series of paintings for an advertising campaign promoting Edison Mazda Lamps (a division of General Electric). Many of the other illustrators were a decade or even a generation older than he.
Stockbridge — The Norman Rockwell Museum will debut its new exhibition “All for Laughs: The Artists of the Famous Cartoonist Course,” on Saturday, March 1. The course was correspondence based and part of the Famous Artists School, founded in 1948 in Westport, Conn. “The school was started by artist Albert Dorn, who at the time was the president of the Society of Illustrators,” museum Chief Curator Stephanie Plunkett told The Berkshire Edge. “He was able to recruit 11 famous illustrators, including Rockwell, to create the curriculum for this correspondence course.”
February 17, 18, 20 & 21 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Join our fun and engaging family programs to see how Norman Rockwell and other artists in the Illustrators of Light exhibition on view, used light to tell stories, create emotions, and bring paintings to life. Their artwork captures the magic of electric lighting—something we now take for granted but was once a brand-new wonder!
Stockbridge, MA, February 6, 2025 – Norman Rockwell Museum is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibition, All for Laughs: The Artists of the Famous Cartoonist Course, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The exhibition, which will run through June 15, 2025, explores the creative genius behind the Famous Artists Cartoonist Course, an influential mid-century training program that shaped generations of cartoonists and contributed to the golden age of American humor.
STOCKBRIDGE — Readings at Rockwell, a new literary series highlighting the power of the written word through dramatic readings, will feature the works of three iconic American authors: Shirley Jackson, Toni Morrison, and Edith Wharton. The literary series, a new partnership between the Norman Rockwell Museum and The Mount, will take place the first Wednesday of each month from March through May, in the museum's galleries. The series, curated by The Mount’s Director of Public Programming Sarah Margolis-Pineo, aligns with Anita Kunz's "Original Sisters: Portraits of Tenacity and Courage."
Stockbridge, MA – January 22, 2025 – The Norman Rockwell Museum is partnering with The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home to present Readings at Rockwell, a new literary series that highlights the power of the written word through dramatic readings of stories by three iconic American authors: Shirley Jackson, Toni Morrison, and Edith Wharton. These intimate performances, held on the first Wednesday of each month from March through May 2025, will take place in the Museum's galleries. The series, curated by The Mount’s Director of Public Programming Sarah Margolis-Pineo, aligns with Original Sisters: Portraits of Tenacity and Courage, an exhibition by renowned illustrator Anita Kunz that reveals and honors the legacy of 285 trailblazing women, both past and present.
Today “Original Sisters’’ feels urgent. It’s a heartening tether between untold histories and a threatening future. As a woman standing in Kunz’s hall of sisters, I felt a knot inside me loosen. Look who we are, I thought. Look what we can do...
When the Norman Rockwell Museum sent its “Imagining Freedom” exhibition on its international tour in 2018, something unusual accompanied artist Norman Rockwell’s famous Civil Rights images: a virtual reality experience. By sliding on headsets, 50,000 adventurous — and mostly younger — visitors connected “with almost every object in the exhibition through virtual reality,” said Rich Bradway, the museum’s digital innovation officer, and they interacted with how the art “connected to the culture and society.”
Norman Rockwell, one of America's most beloved illustrators, created 29 Christmas-related covers for The Saturday Evening Post between 1916 and 1963. These covers, filled with warmth, nostalgia, and the spirit of the holiday season, have become iconic representations of Christmas for many.
Stockbridge, Mass. – December 19, 2024 – Norman Rockwell Museum announces today, the 2025 lineup of exhibitions, and highlights some key events and programs in the coming year. Continuing its focus on the breadth of American illustration art, the Museum offers three major exhibition opportunities, and three collection highlight installations. Visitors can explore diverse eras and forms of visual storytelling, including classic works by Rockwell, intricate photographic illustrations by Walter Wick, narrative portraits of notable women by Anita Kunz, cartoon art by the legendary artists of the Famous Cartoonist Course, and the striking published art of the Jazz Age...
Electric light is something we take for granted. But just over 100 years ago, half of all homes in the U.S. were still dependent on gas lights and candles. In the 1920s, as the fledgling technology was introduced to more homes, Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of General Electric, began a marketing campaign exalting the warmth and impact of the incandescent light bulb.
From Tiny Tim to The Big Man and his bride, locals created quite a festive scene as NBC’s “Today Show” hosted by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager broadcast from the front of The Red Lion Inn, courtesy of affiliate NBC 10 Boston’s evening anchor Priscilla Casper. The production was the first in a series from the network’s long-running news show highlighting America’s most festive Main Streets during the holiday season.
by Kate Abbott
December 5, 2024
It’s November 1936, and Amrita Sher-Gil is winning recognition throughout India as an artist. She was drawing crowds in Mumbai for her paintings, a woman sleeping on her back, three girls sitting together with sun washing over a cheek, a shoulder and bringing out the nap of cloth with a vivid […]
With Christmas now just weeks away, the TODAY Show is bringing back their beloved holiday series, “Merriest Main Street,” where they highlight towns and cities across the country full of holiday cheer and merriment, that attract crowds near and far. They are kicking off their third season of the series, with the town that is pictured in one of Norman Rockwell’s most famous holiday paintings “Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas.
The unassuming, yet internationally renowned and award-winning, sketch artist Anita Kunz brought a group of 12 media folk on a special tour through her current exhibit “Original Sisters: Portraits of Tenacity and Courage” at the Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA. Leading the group and answering questions along with Kunz were two staff representatives from NRM.
She’s the first woman, and the first Canadian, to present a solo exhibit of her work at the Library of Congress, and two of her paintings can be found at Washington’s National Portrait Gallery. You’d recognize Anita Kunz’s often satirical works from the covers of Sports Illustrated, Time, Rolling Stone and the New York Times magazines as well the designs on more than 50 book jackets.
When you find them on the walls, you’ll find out that Buffalo Calf Road Woman is the Northern Cheyenne "who has become known as Custer’s final foe” or that Goddard, a victim’s rights activist, is the inventor of the rape kit. You can learn that Smith was the illustrator of the most recognized tarot card deck in the world and that Johnson was a Black transgender woman was one of the most prominent figures of the gay rights movement in the 1960s and 1970s in New York City.
Stockbridge, MA – November 25, 2024 – The Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative Virtual Field Trip (VFT) Imagining Freedom, designed to bring art and civic education directly to students and teachers nationwide. Leveraging advanced interactive technology, the program delivers an engaging virtual museum experience, showcasing Norman Rockwell’s iconic works and significant American illustration art alongside the Museum’s rich educational resources—all digitally accessible to classrooms across the country....
Anita Kunz has made a career of drawing famous people: presidents and other world leaders for the covers of the New Yorker, Variety and Time…, and rap and rock stars for Rolling Stone. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. For the past four years, however, she’s focused less on portraying VIPs and more on depicting subjects and stories unfamiliar to many or even most of us.
Stockbridge — Portraits of historically famous women, as well as some less well known, are all part of the exhibit “Original Sisters: Portraits of Tenacity and Courage” on display at the Norman Rockwell Museum. The exhibit opened earlier this month and will be on display until May 26. Toronto native Anita Kunz created these portraits during lockdown amidst the COVID pandemic.
Kunz has long deserved the distinction of leader and master as a conceptual (satiric and editorial) artist/illustrator. With this latest exhibition and the book on which it is based, she has become elevated into a higher realm of both intellectual and expressive power. Visiting the Norman Rockwell Museum’s galleries, seeing the precise rows of over 200 of her forgotten “Original Sisters,” one will doubtless be rendered speechless by the beauty, gravity, intelligence and passion in each of these works.
Stockbridge, Mass. --November 14, 2024--The Norman Rockwell Museum is thrilled to announce its seasonal exhibition, Norman Rockwell: Home for the Holidays, running through February 23, 2025. This heartwarming collection showcases the artist’s iconic holiday-themed works, capturing the spirit and warmth of American life across various festive occasions—from Valentine’s Day and Independence Day to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
Norman Rockwell Museum is the first American museum, and just the third venue worldwide, to present original portraits from Kunz’s Original Sister series. Approximately 240 Sister portraits will be on view at the Museum, accompanied by brief written profiles compiled by the artist.
THE TIMING couldn’t be better for Anita Kunz: Original Sisters, Portraits of Tenacity and Courage, an exhibition of artworks by internationally acclaimed illustrator Anita Kunz. It is made even more special because Kunz created three portraits of women who are intimately connected to the Berkshires. The exhibition, shown for the first time ever in a museum, will draw from the artist’s ongoing series of portraits of diverse and extraordinary women from ancient times to today, many unknown or underrecognized...
Stockbridge, MA – October 28, 2024 – Norman Rockwell Museum served as a fitting backdrop for a naturalization ceremony held in the Museum’s galleries. In a standing-room-only event, 28 individuals from 20 different countries, including Bhutan, Brazil, El Salvador, Haiti, Iraq, Liberia, Russia, Ukraine, and other nations, took the solemn Oath of Allegiance, officially becoming citizens of the United States.
STOCKBRIDGE — As the 2024 election season enters its final moments, you can inspire friends, family, neighbors and strangers to cast a ballot with one of six digital get-the-vote-out campaign posters courtesy of The Unity Project 2024.
History pop quiz: Can you name the leader of the largest pirate fleet in history? Who was the first person to fly solo, non-stop, from England to North America, a more difficult trip than Charles Lindbergh’s eastbound flight? What about the youngest playwright to win a New York Drama Critics’ Circle award, or the author of the first English language autobiography? The feats themselves may be entirely unknown to you, and the commonality between each may surprise you: All of these individuals were women. No, it isn’t Women’s History Month. Not yet...
Stockbridge, Mass.––October 17, 2024––Norman Rockwell Museum is honored to present Illustrators of Light: Rockwell, Wyeth, and Parrish from the Edison Mazda Collection, an exhibition featuring a rare series of paintings created to illustrate early twentieth-century lighting advertisements. This special exhibition highlights the artworks of Rockwell and fellow Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers. On view from November 23, 2024, through January 4, 2026, Illustrators of Light: The Edison Mazda Collection celebrates the innovative spirit of Edison Mazda Lamps (a division of General Electric) through luminous artworks exalting the warmth and impact of incandescent light. Sixteen original works, including eight by Rockwell, are on loan for the first time through the generosity of GE Aerospace and were previously displayed privately at Nela Park, the headquarters for General Electrics Lighting division in Cleveland, Ohio.
Toronto-based Anita Kunz has employed a distinct contemporary classical style of painting to create some caustic caricature and satire of the late 20th and 21st centuries (though to see her, you wouldn’t know she’s been working as long as she has). Her assignments as an editorial illustrator, however, like many of her generation, have not been consistent. So, she’s turned inward and outward to find inspiration for current projects.
Stockbridge, MA – October 10, 2024 – Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) is pleased to announce several key appointments to its staff and Board of Directors, enhancing the Museum’s commitment to illuminating the power of American illustration art. "We are thrilled to welcome these talented and arts-forward individuals to our Board and team," said Director/CEO Laurie Norton Moffatt. "Their diverse backgrounds and their innate passion for bringing together art narratives and creative equity will advance and enhance our mission." Board Members Katherine Bergeron and Randy Grimmett, and staff members Russell Lord, Cody Baffuto, and Riley Andersen join a vibrant community dedicated to preserving the original art of America’s best-loved artist and serve as caretakers of a unique cultural legacy.
It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Norman Rockwell’s second son and biographer, author, poet, and stalwart friend, Thomas Rhodes Rockwell, on Friday, September 27. Tom passed away peacefully with his daughter Abigail at his side. He was the beloved children's book author of How To Eat Fried Worms and many other children's books, and co-writer of his father's autobiography, My Adventures as an Illustrator. There will be a private service for him for friends and family.
Nestled the rolling hills of rural Massachusetts, swathed by manicured grounds, sits the Norman Rockwell Museum. And there, side-by-side with the wholesome works of America's most beloved illustrator, is the world's dumbest cover boy: Alfred E. Neuman. "It's sacrilegious! It's an outrage!" laughed political cartoonist Steve Brodner. "But I do think if Norman Rockwell were here, he'd laugh his head off. He'd think this was fantastic." These hallowed halls are now home to the world's largest exhibit of artwork from Mad Magazine, co-curated by Brodner. "I was formed by Mad," he said. "My idea of comedy, humor, irreverent drawing comes from this."
“Every country used poster art historically to motivate engagement in one way or another,” says Laurie Norton-Moffat, CEO/executive director of the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. As get-out-the-vote activity is reaching fever pitch, the Norman Rockwell Museum has launched the Unity Project 2024, a digital campaign using the power of illustration to foster civic engagement and participation through art.
STOCKBRIDGE, MA – September 17 – In March 1976, a great American portrait debuted to an adoring public. It was a bicentennial appreciation of George Washington … of a sort. Inspired by The Athenaeum Portrait, Gilbert Stuart’s 1796 painting featured on the one-dollar bill, this rendering of the first president featured one distinction. The original showed Washington with swollen, tightly closed lips due to a new set of ill- fitting dentures, while the 1976 version had a gap-toothed smirk instantly recognizable to America’s middle school reprobates. Equally recognizable was the blank stare that those same kids knew evoked the iconic question: “What, Me Worry?”
STOCKBRIDGE, MA — September 5, 2024– Norman Rockwell has a cherished place in the American imagination. So does MAD magazine. That Rockwell and MAD are as different as a Windsor chair and a whoopee cushion makes their unexpected interaction all the more fun. That interaction takes the form of “What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine,” which runs at the Norman Rockwell Museum through Oct. 27. Five ebulliently overstuffed galleries offer MAD layouts, drawings, toys, videos, back issues, board games, copies of foreign editions. It’s a horn of plenty of laughs. “What Me, Worry” is the (very) rare museum show in which visitors’ laughter is audible.
Exhibition of groundbreaking portrait series opens November 9, 2024
Stockbridge, MA—August 28, 2024—Norman Rockwell Museum is excited to announce Anita Kunz: Original Sisters, Portraits of Tenacity and Courage, a forthcoming exhibition of artworks by internationally acclaimed Canadian illustrator Anita Kunz. On view from November 9, 2024, through May 26, 2025, Anita Kunz: Original Sisters presents selections from the artist’s groundbreaking series of portraits of diverse and extraordinary women from ancient times to today, many unknown or underrecognized. This exhibition uncovers, amplifies, and celebrates the achievements of changemaking women worldwide, while also weaving together a “lost history” of women’s distinctive contributions within every possible field of endeavor.
Stockbridge, MA—August 22, 2024—Norman Rockwell Museum is proud to announce the launch of the Unity Project 2024, a get-out-the-vote campaign that harnesses the power of illustration art to inspire and motivate voting in the upcoming presidential election. Published primarily through social media, the campaign features striking images and voting messages from six top contemporary illustrators who reach a wide range of audiences: Monica Ahanonu, Lisk Feng, Timothy Goodman, Edel Rodriguez, Gary Taxali, and Shar Tui'asoa/Punky Aloha.
July 9, 2024—Norman Rockwell’s Freedom of Speech has taken on a new life online, as explored in a recent article in the New York Times.
“Across social media, his work ‘Freedom of Speech’ appears alongside all manner of strong opinions, from the highly serious to the absurd to the esoteric, enshrining itself into the lingua franca of the internet decades after its creator’s death,” the article notes. The painting began to show up in posts on Twitter/X in 2020.
Stockbridge, MA – June 25, 2024– MAD Magazine Finally Gets the Curtain Call it Deserves. Growing up, the Usual Gang of Idiots were the demigods in my comedic Pantheon; The show at the Norman Rockwell Museum is a perfectly curated collection of seven decades of their misdeeds.
Stockbridge– June 20, 2024– It’s an election year, so perennial presidential candidate and MAD magazine cover boy, Alfred E. Neuman, has once again thrown his hat in the proverbial ring. The imp-faced redhead has been a “write-in candidate” every presidential election since 1956, when he rst graced the satirical magazine’s cover with his trademark slogan, “What, Me Worry?” His headquarters of choice this election season? You’ll find him amongst some 250 original illustrations and cartoons, alongside magazine covers and ephemera that make up the exhibition, “What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine,” on view at the Norman Rockwell Museum through Oct. 27.
Stockbridge, MA—June 1, 2024—Norman Rockwell Museum’s major summer exhibition, What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine, will open on Saturday, June 8, and runs through October 27, 2024. More than 250 original illustrations and cartoons from dozens of creators spanning 70 years of MAD Magazine will be on display. The exhibition also includes MAD memorabilia, a digital display of every MAD cover, and other special features.
Stockbridge, MA—May 14, 2024—Boys sneaking past a “No Swimming” sign to take a dip. An old fisherman who’s caught a mermaid in his trap. These and other richly humorous illustrations by Norman Rockwell will be spotlighted this summer in Norman Rockwell: Illustrating Humor, a special exhibition opening Saturday, June 22, at Norman Rockwell Museum. The exhibition remains on view through Feb. 9, 2025.
Stockbridge, MA—May 6, 2024—Berkshire Eagle art critic Jennifer Huberdeau recently reviewed Mystery and Wonder: Highlights from the Permanent Collection. The article delves into the story and backstory of individual artworks to offer readers a personal “tour” of this intriguing exhibition. The piece brings into focus the subtle, layered, and richly atmospheric world of these illustrations, evoking the theme of “mystery and wonder.” The exhibition is up at Norman Rockwell Museum through June 16.
Norman Rockwell Museum has added two highly experienced museum professionals to its curatorial team. Seth Fogelman, formerly the Senior Exhibitions Manager and Registrar at the Whitney Museum of American Art, joins the Museum as Chief of Curatorial Affairs. Jane Dini, PhD, most recently the Andrew W. Mellon Senior Curator, American Art, at the Brooklyn Museum, assumes the role of Curator of Exhibitions.
Stockbridge, Mass.—February 22, 2024—Norman Rockwell Museum announces the launch of Imagining Freedom, an interactive virtual exhibition that explores the history, artistic interpretations, and contemporary resonance of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s concept of four basic human rights, the Four Freedoms. The exhibition highlights the important role of Norman Rockwell and other artists in advancing and communicating these ideals, envisioned as core human rights for all people. The launch of this new virtual exhibition coincides with the 80th anniversary of the publication of Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms portrayals in The Saturday Evening Post.
February 8, 2024—Norman Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce this summer's landmark exhibition exploring the art, satire, and cultural impact of MAD Magazine, one of the longest-running humor publications in America. Opening June 8 and running through October 27, What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine presents iconic original illustrations and cartoons from MAD's longtime regular contributors, dubbed the "Usual Gang of Idiots," as well as next-generation visual satirists.
Stockbridge, Mass.—January 17, 2024—Norman Rockwell Museum presents captivating artwork with enigmatic and magical appeal in its new exhibition, Mystery and Wonder: Highlights from the Illustration Collection. Opening March 2 and running through June 16, this exhibition features selected images from Norman Rockwell Museum’s Permanent Collection, which now holds almost 25,000 artworks created by more than 300 illustrators.
January 16, 2024—Norman Rockwell Museum is pleased to highlight recent national coverage of Leo Lionni: Storyteller, Artist, Designer, the 184-page volume published by Abbeville Press that accompanies the Museum’s first major American retrospective of the artist. Both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal reviewed the exhibition catalog as a significant new exploration and celebration of Leo Lionni’s protean creative career.
January 14, 2024—Today is the anniversary of one of Norman Rockwell’s most powerful paintings of the Civil Rights era. The Problem We All Live With appeared on the cover of Look magazine on this day 60 years ago—January 14, 1964.
January 9, 2024—Norman Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce three new exhibitions opening in 2024. This year, we are celebrating mystery and wonder, art and humor, and portraits of bravery and change. Learn more here!
Stockbridge, Mass.—December 4, 2023—A new holiday special, Christmas in New England, features Norman Rockwell Museum and Stockbridge as part of its exploration of classic holiday traditions enjoyed by New Englanders from the coast of Maine to the hills of the Berkshires. The program highlights Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, the cherished holiday tradition that transforms downtown Stockbridge to reflect Rockwell’s iconic painting of that name. Rockwell’s legacy endures in Stockbridge, where the artist remains one of the community’s “most beloved residents,” notes producer and program host Lindsay Paris.
Stockbridge, Mass.—November 30, 2023—Norman Rockwell Museum today announced three appointments to refreshed Museum leadership positions. Hilary Dunne Ferrone has assumed the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer to lead Norman Rockwell Museum’s annual fundraising campaign and to align its fundraising programs with the Museum’s strategic initiatives and overall strategic growth plan. Kathryn Potts has been named Chief Learning and Engagement Officer, responsible for developing engaging learning content and programming to inspire the Museum’s visitors, community members, and digital audiences. Potts will oversee the Museum Guides and build on the Museum’s long tradition of excellent public education and interpretive work. Tiffani Silverman joins the Museum as its new Director of People and Culture to develop strategic human resources initiatives and programs and foster and deepen a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
A wise man once told me that an artist has at least three acts in their creative lives. Throughout his, Leo Lionni had three major roles that intersect this weekend with the opening of “Between Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni” (Nov. 18–May 27) at the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Bershires’ hub for illustration.
Stockbridge— On Saturday, November 18th, Norman Rockwell Museum opens the first major American retrospective of artist Leo Lionni, a groundbreaking modernist graphic designer and magazine art director who gained worldwide popularity as the writer and illustrator of nearly 40 children’s books in as many years.
Stockbridge, MA—Nov. 1, 2023—Norman Rockwell Museum announces the inaugural edition of Studio Sessions: The Norman Rockwell Collection, unveiled today by the Museum’s digital art partner Iconic, a company that expands cultural experiences through digital innovation. The inaugural “Session” will feature eight process works by Norman Rockwell from the Norman Rockwell Archives that went into the making of the artist’s self-reflective painting Waiting for the Art Editor (1970).
Stockbridge, Mass.—October 18, 2023—Norman Rockwell Museum and the Norman Rockwell Family announce the launch of Studio Sessions: The Norman Rockwell Collection—a multi-part series of limited digital (NFT) and print editions that celebrate and explore the artist’s rigorous creative process. The collection will be produced in collaboration with Iconic, a company that expands cultural experiences with digital innovation.
STOCKBRIDGE, MA—September 27, 2023—Norman Rockwell Museum is honoring baseball great Brooks Robinson, who died yesterday, by putting Rockwell’s iconic painting of the celebrated third baseman on display. Rockwell painted the tribute to Robinson in 1971 as an advertising commission for A-T-O, Inc.’s sporting goods division, Rawlings Sporting Goods.
STOCKBRIDGE, MA, September 7, 2023—Norman Rockwell Museum presents the first major American retrospective of artist Leo Lionni, a groundbreaking modernist graphic designer and magazine art director who gained worldwide popularity as the writer and illustrator of nearly 40 children’s books in as many years. Opening November 18 and running through May 27, 2024, Between Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni explores the artist’s vision and legacy across three distinct yet interrelated domains: graphic art and design; children’s books; and personal works in various media.
Norman Rockwell Museum's Director/CEO is one of six new commissioners appointed by the American Alliance of Museums, a museum industry group with 35,000 members. She will serve in this key role of national museum leadership to advance museum excellence and standards. "Over the years, Norman Rockwell Museum has received profound professional guidance, learning, and relationship-building through the Accreditation and Excellence Programs," Norton Moffatt said. "I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity to give back to this process."
Don’t be alarmed by the 30-foot sea monster outside of the Norman Rockwell Museum — it’s the new, inflatable staff member greeting visitors coming to explore the museum’s latest exhibit, “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play.” The museum is showcasing the largest exhibition of Tony Sarg, an illustrator, puppet master, pioneer in animated films and the designer of the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon, on display through Nov. 5.
STOCKBRIDGE, MA—Norman Rockwell Museum presents a new exhibition exploring the business and cultural context of Rockwell’s art. Norman Rockwell: The Business of Illustrating the American Dream examines how Rockwell navigated relationships with publishers, advertising clients, and other business entities to create work that shaped and reflected American culture and influenced notions of the American Dream. Based on extensive research in the Norman Rockwell Museum archives by guest curator Deborah Hoover, the exhibition shines new light on the interplay of artistry, advertising, consumerism, business relationships, and ambitious cultural, consumer and capitalist agendas that informed Rockwell’s work.
"Nora Krug: Belonging" at The Norman Rockwell Museum
The Berkshire Eagle At the Norman Rockwell Museum, illustrator Nora Krug looks to the future, while confronting her German family’s history by Jennifer Huberdeau
STOCKBRIDGE, MA-- Norman Rockwell Museum presents Nora Krug: Belonging featuring art by the noted contemporary illustrator, who has assembled a list of prestigious accolades for her comics and graphic novels. On view from March 19 through June 19, 2023, this new exhibition will present more than 200 original drawings and paintings by Nora Krug, as well as the historical artifacts, letters, photographs, and personal items that inspired the artist’s work.
We were saddened at the Norman Rockwell Museum to recently learn of the passing of gifted illustrator, Istvan Banyai, whom we had the pleasure of working with.
STOCKBRIDGE, MA – Norman Rockwell Museum announces a robust schedule of new illustration exhibitions for 2023, which will be on view in their galleries; some will also be available as online exhibitions and may tour to other museums. Highlights of upcoming programs are included.
Globe Arts Writer Cate McQuaid offers high praise for NRM’s “enchanting” exhibition saying “The works are practically musical: percussive, elegant, wry.”
Explore the review by Lauren Moya Ford; order your copy, see the exhibition before it closes JAN 7!
By Ligaya Malones December 19, 2022
During Norman Rockwell’s lifetime he moved hearts and minds through his widely disseminated published illustrations, offering everyday people an opportunity to participate in the national conversations in a way few artists of his time could. When Rockwell moved to Stockbridge, Massachusetts, in 1953, he was at the pinnacle of his career. It was here, in his meticulously renovated 1830s carriage barn studio, that he created some of his most enduring works—from neighborly gatherings of small-town America to vivid scenes of national social change.A December full of festivities to enjoy; view the calendar of events here.
NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM ANNOUNCES FALL/WINTER EXHIBITION OPENING NOVEMBER 12 ELOISE AND MORE: THE LIFE AND ART OF HILARY KNIGHT
The exhibition “Imprinted: Illustrating Race” is on display at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts through October 30, 2022. Over 300 artworks and objects widely circulated illustrated imagery examine the role of published images in shaping attitudes toward race and culture. The exhibition explores stereotypical racial representations and moves forward in time to celebrate the accomplishments of contemporary artists and publishers whose work emphasizes diversity and inclusivity.
Zoom Webinar (online) Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24, 2022
Norman Rockwell Museum is saddened to share news from the Steig family, that Jeanne Steig has died, peacefully, in her sleep, during the early morning hours of July 26, 2022, at the age of 92. Author, artist, and donor, Jeanne Steig was a dear friend to the Museum; and leaves a legacy of art to be enjoyed by future generations thanks to her incredible contribution of a collection of over 6,000 original artworks works by her husband, the legendary illustrator, author, and cartoonist William Steig.
STOCKBRIDGE, MA—Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) announces the opening of a newly curated exhibition featuring rarely-seen Norman Rockwell drawings and preliminary studies from his six-decade career on view September 10, 2022, through January 7, 2023. The exhibition coincides with the release of Norman Rockwell: Drawings, 1911-1976, a new book by Abbeville Press written by Museum curators Stephanie Haboush Plunkett and Jesse Kowalski, available in early October.
One of the special features of the exhibition IMPRINTED: Illustrating Race, is the soundtrack of music that accompanies you in the galleries. The music you hear spans over 150 years and crosses over multiple genres. From spirituals that were first sung in the antebellum south through the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and right up to contemporary music of today.
This collection of music was curated by Rudy Gutierrez, an illustrator featured in the exhibition, and his wife, the vocalist D.K. Dyson.
The following playlists are available on Spotify, a streaming music platform.
STOCKBRIDGE — A fist raised high in the air, a foot planted firmly on the step in front of her, the woman at the center of "American Uprising" — wearing a T-shirt with an image of George Floyd and an American flag scarf around her neck — urges the crowd of protestors behind her to follow. It's a moment etched in time — of unity, of a movement to end systemic racism toward African Americans — a Black Lives Matter protest.
STOCKBRIDGE — The advertisement seems harmless. A cherub faced toddler, rosy-cheeks, a paper hat upon his head and bayonet slung over his shoulder gazes up lovingly at a chef clad all in white save for his red bow tie. The chef, with a serving tray topped with a piping-hot bowl of porridge, stares out at the viewer — an amiable grin on his face.
STOCKBRIDGE — Camera-toting tourists dressed in plaid shorts and short-sleeve jerseys hold the hands of young children in sandals, and silently — almost solemnly — pause before the searing emblem of an era. Hanging on the walls here at the Norman Rockwell Museum is the artist’s famous 1964 depiction of a 6-year-old Black school girl being escorted to class by four faceless federal marshals. Her name is Ruby Bridges.
STOCKBRIDGE, MA— Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) is pleased to debut In Our Lifetime: Paintings from the Pandemic by Kadir Nelson featuring twelve recent paintings by the award-winning illustrator and author. Conceptualized and created during the COVID-19 pandemic, these works capture Nelson’s reflections on today’s national and world events. Additional paintings by the artist are included in the concurrent exhibition Imprinted: Illustrating Race; both exhibitions will be on view June 11 - October 31. “This body of work, In Our Lifetime, serves as an artistic and historical document of the human drama we collectively lived through during the pandemic; and I’m very honored to share the walls of the Norman Rockwell Museum with one of my favorite artists and inspirations, Norman Rockwell,” Nelson said.
If a visitor to Stockbridge, Mass., could have time-traveled between the studios of illustrator Norman Rockwell and (a few decades earlier) the sculptor Daniel Chester French, they might have noticed the artists using an identical object: a life mask of the 16th American president.
I’ve been enticed and excited by Bascove’s imagery ever since I first laid eyes on her signature book covers and jackets designed for publishers throughout the 1970s and 80s. Her emotionally-charged woodcuts, pen and brush drawings and hand-crafted gothic lettering grabbed my senses and intensified my interest. The books with her peerless illuminations of the essence author’s work were often put face-out on the shelves of my favorite bookselling haunts. That gesture is itself a high form of praise. The artwork certainly encouraged me to read the books.
We at the Norman Rockwell Museum were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry Pinkney (1939-2021), a true master of American illustration and one of the kindest and most genuine individuals that we have every had the pleasure of working with.
On View November 13, 2021 through March 6, 2022
Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) is pleased to announce the upcoming winter exhibition, Jan Brett: Stories Near and Far. Featuring more than 100 original illustrations, sketches, and personal artifacts, this seasonal family-friendly exhibition explores the range of Brett’s art and the travel experiences that have inspired her many books and characters. Spanning twenty-five years, Stories Near and Far is the most extensive exhibition of Brett’s picture book art to date, and will be on view from November 13, 2021 to March 6, 2022. Brett is one of the nation’s foremost and most widely read author/illustrators for children, with over 42 million books in print.
Norman Rockwell Museum Fantasy Gala
Revelers enjoyed fantastical food and liberal libations as they attempted quests, solved riddles, braved creatures in caves, and won prizes. Proceeds of the annual fundraiser support the work of the Museum.
Charles Vess, Theo Black, and Judy Riggenbach enjoy signature cocktails
Steve Bader as Darth Vader with Cathy Monoxelos
Bird People, Suze Bienaimee and Steven Lomazow, meet Lee and Vickie Tashijan
Cassandra Hutzler and […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Announces
Bonnie and Terry Burman Internship Program
STOCKBRIDGE, MA – Norman Rockwell Museum is delighted to announce this year’s participants in the Bonnie and Terry Burman Internship Program. Board of Trustees member Terry Burman and his wife Bonnie are sponsoring the academic growth of students college students and recent graduates through a meaningful paid internship in the competitive museum field. The 6 week? 8 week? 2 month? internship at Norman Rockwell Museum […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Announces Online Symposium
Enchanted: Epic Adventures in Fantasy Illustration
STOCKBRIDGE, MA – The Museum continues its popular Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies virtual symposium series this June and October On Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19, Epic Adventures in Fantasy Illustration takes inspiration from this summer’s blockbuster exhibition, Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration. The field’s historical underpinnings and inspirations will be the […]
May 24, 2021
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Tyler Jacobson, Red Dragon, 2014, © Wizards of the Coast
STOCKBRIDGE, MA – Norman Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce a lively summer season both online and in-person, indoors and out. Programs, discussions, […]
During an era when women were expected to get married, raise children, and manage a household, Elizabeth Shippen Green (1871-1954), Jessie Wilcox Smith (1863-1935), and Violet Oakley (1874-1961) chose to pursue careers in the arts. In 1897, these three women enrolled in famed illustrator Howard Pyle’s (1853-1911) class at the School of Illustration at the Drexel Institute, Philadelphia where they formed a bond. The women rook residence at the Red Rose Inn; hence their moniker.
From J.M. Coetzee to Alice Walker, a Book Designer Who Took Risks
Pops Peterson: Rockwell Revisited
October 17, 2020 through May 31, 2021
In 2015, Berkshire-based artist and writer Pops Peterson debuted Reinventing Rockwell, a series of artworks reimagining mid-century illustrations by Norman Rockwell in a manner reflective of today’s times. Celebrating America’s rich diversity and embracing Rockwell’s sense of humanity, Peterson has created images that envision social change and express his desire for a positive, inclusive, and […]
Old Mill Road Media, the publisher of BERKSHIRE Magazine, is thrilled to announce its first annual CREATE 4 FREEDOMS Essay & Poetry Contest, co-sponsored by Arcadia Publishing and the Norman Rockwell Museum.
Freedom of Speech. Freedom of Worship. Freedom from Want. Freedom from Fear. Those four Freedoms were outlined as essential human […]
Back in the 1800’s, the image of Santa Claus was not portrayed as the round, jolly, bearded man that we know today. Throughout the latter half of the 19th century, Santa morphed through a variety of different looks. He was initially depicted as a thin elf-like man dressed in green, who was focused on protecting children and sailors. At other times, he appeared skinny and gaunt, with a scraggly beard and, while he may have worn a red coat, he sometimes wore a different colored hat, trimmed in black.
Food, an essential for man’s survival, is a common theme in art throughout the ages. Today, some epicureans consider food as an art form with its unique power to engage all the senses, not only vision. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this blog looks at some of the mouthwatering imagery found in the Norman Rockwell Museum Collection.
I first met Tim Evatt three years ago. Tim greeted me in the cavernous lobby of the main building at Pixar, which is named after Apple Computer’s founder, the late Steve Jobs. We walked through the public hallways of the studio looking at the work of all the artists on staff who had contributed to the film Coco, which was in theaters at the time. We looked at storyboard art, pencil and color studies, set designs, and 3D maquettes. I was like a kid in the candy store. However, equally impressive was learning how much Tim Evatt was and is a true student of “golden age” illustrators like Norman Rockwell, J.C. Leyendecker, and Dean Cornwell. This past week, I decided to capture one of my conversations with Tim in anticipation of a virtual program that the Museum is planning to hold on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 7pm.
On view at Norman Rockwell Museum’s featured fall/winter exhibition: Imagining Freedom
STOCKBRIDGE, MA— A visual image is worth a thousand words. Millions have recently seen and shared the powerful meme of Vice President Elect, Kamala Harris, walking in the silhouetted shadow of a young girl, an homage to an earlier historical marker of equity and social justice created by Norman Rockwell. Norman Rockwell Museum is […]
Food is fundamental to personal, family, community, national and global health. Food is love. Food is culture. Every human is in relationship with food. Cookbook author Alana Chernila and NYU Nutrition and Food Studies professor Amy Bentley have each, in their own way, committed to the study and celebration of food and culture. In their work, in different ways, each invites us to think about the decisions made and comfort created from our own kitchens through paving the way for planetary wellness. And then there is joy. How can intention and care for our food relationships bring joy? Join us for a wide ranging conversation which will leave you with a renewed curiosity to enjoy and celebrate food while also bringing intention and awareness to the choices made each day and how they impact the larger food system. Illustrator Whitney Sherman has made art for social good and humanistic causes throughout her career and will share how she sees visual imagery creating and shaping our attitudes toward food, health, and the environment.
Despite the growing efficiency of cameras in the nineteenth century, photography on the battlefield was difficult due to long exposures and cumbersome equipment. Because of this, Civil War illustrator reporters like Winslow Homer, Alfred Waud and Edwin Forbes were engaged to capture events that photography at the time could not. In the twentieth century, wartime illustrators remained in demand⸺as skillful practitioners they were able to prioritize in chaotic situations and assemble compelling visual evidence that communicated to viewers in a visceral way.
In addition to scary witches and ghosts, glowing pumpkins with carved faces are a quintessential sign of the Halloween season. People have been making jack o’lanterns at Halloween for centuries, but where did the idea come from? One theory as to their origin looks to Ireland and an 18th century folktale about a man named “Stingy Jack.”
Stockbridge, MA, September 22, 2020 – Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA today announces a fresh artistic endeavor, “The Unity Project,” designed to encourage […]
How did artists like Norman Rockwell, Austin Briggs, Jon Whitcomb, and others create the believable unique faces that can tell a whole story by themselves? In a magazine cover, like those by Rockwell and Stevan Dohanos, the image, with its setting and, most of all, its characters, must convey an anecdote without any help from words. So each face must be carefully crafted to do its part in creating the drama⸺or comedy.
STOCKBRIDGE, MA—Rose O’Neill: Artist & Suffragette is a special installation created with recently acquired artwork, generously donated by The Rose O’Neill Foundation to Norman Rockwell Museum’s permanent collection of illustration art. This exhibition is especially meaningful as August 18, 2020 marks […]
STOCKBRIDGE, MA—In the first-ever retrospective exhibition of Liza Donnelly’s work, visitors can explore her hand-drawn lines that are a means of examining the way we live our lives, finding common ground, launching political movements, or calling leaders into account. […]
If you want to observe an artist at work, a good place to start is with his or her sketchbooks. Here are ideas, techniques, observations, memories – all the underpinnings of the finished work. Often the contents are so free and spontaneous that they draw us in, wanting and needing nothing more than these simple lines on paper.
This week’s subject allowed me to delve deeper into a recent acquisition by Harold von Schmidt, a student of the accomplished illustrator Harvey Dunn. Curious about the imprisoned man in “I have had the liberty of speaking through the hold of door to my wife and servants, his editorial read," I performed a web search for the December 1934 issue of The Elks Magazine, to find out more. Luckily, the magazine was digitized.
Black Lives Matter, Liza Donnelly, 2020. All Rights Reserved
As part of an important community conversation on current events and the power of collaboration to create a more inclusive community we would like to share resources for how to be better informed.
Stay tuned for the recording which will be posted here after the live event on June […]
The 1960s would prove to be the opening of the floodgates of Rockwell’s love and concern for all humanity. After leaving the Post in 1963 he did one of his most famous and important paintings, “The Problem We All Live With”. This symbolized a moment in the life of Ruby Bridges at six years old being escorted by U.S. Marshalls to help end segregation in a school in the South. But it was also a depiction of a moment in the state of America that still resonates to this very day and moment.
The Problem We All Live With, Norman Rockwell. 1963. Story illustration for Look, January 14, 1964. From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum. Image © Norman Rockwell Museum. All Rights Reserved.
Dear Community,
When the civil rights movement was at its height during my childhood in the 1960s, visual images brought to the world the violence, terror, […]
A strong admirer of the artists Edward Hopper and Charles Burchfield, Stevan Dohanos created artwork reflecting the style of American Realism. His pictures are filled with common objects, preferably man-made, that are easily recognizable to people. This popular subject matter lead him to produce 123 covers for The Saturday Evening Post.
It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the unexpected death of a beloved member of the Museum family, Ron Walter, who passed on Saturday, March 28. Ron had been a board member of Norman Rockwell Museum since 2017 after serving on the National Council which he joined in 2012. He is predeceased by his wife […]
Norman Rockwell Museum has been creating new ways for our visitors to discover our extensive collections of art, historical objects and scholarship.
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Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Golden Rule,” 1961. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis […]
The Symposium will be held online Friday, March 27, 2020 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Golden Rule,” 1961. Norman […]
Frances Jetter: Amalgam
An Exhibition Organized by Norman Rockwell Museum.
(Factsheet at bottom of page)
This exhibition, highlighting the book Amalgam, will incorporate original illustrations, photography and archival materials to showcase her unique illustration talent.
The Artist:
What defines home? The circuitous pathways to finding a place of one’s own are explored in our upcoming exhibition, Frances Jetter: Amalgam, which features compelling visual memoirs inspired by personal journeys through […]
It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Norman Rockwell’s youngest son, renowned artist and our beloved friend, Peter Barstow Rockwell, on the evening of Thursday, February 6. Peter was surrounded by members of his family, his whimsical clay monsters and sketchbook, wearing his favorite […]
James McMullan: Leaving Home
An Exhibition Organized by Norman Rockwell Museum.
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This exhibition, highlighting the book Leaving China, will incorporate original illustrations, photography and archival materials to showcase a unique illustration talent.
The Artist:
Leaving China, a memoir by James McMullan, is inspired by his World War II childhood, and the family’s travels from China to India, Canada, and the United States. “It […]
Yuyi Morales: Dreamers
An Exhibition Organized by Norman Rockwell Museum.
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This exhibition, highlighting the new book Yuyi Morales: Dreamers, will incorporate original illustrations, photography and archival materials to showcase a unique illustration talent.
The Artist:
In 1994, Yuyi Morales left her home in Xalapa, Mexico and came to the United States with her infant son, Kelly, leaving behind everything she owned. Their passage […]
David Macaulay: Crossing on Time
An Exhibition Organized by Norman Rockwell Museum.
(Factsheet at bottom of page) This exhibition, highlighting the new book Crossing on Time: Steam Engines, Fast Ships, and a Journey to a New World, will incorporate original illustrations, photography and archival materials to showcase both a unique illustration talent as well as an American icon and technological marvel of the sea.
The […]
For Immediate Release
January 31, 2020
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January 31, 2020
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Madeline Mason, Her Gaze, Monument Mountain RHS
WHAT: Celebrate the creative talent on display from Berkshire County high schools. Original works […]
In a 1969 interview, Norman Rockwell responded to the question, ”Artist or Illustrator?”
“I call […]
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STOCKBRIDGE, MA—Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) reveals the first exhibition of its kind, Enchanted: A History […]
The Spirit of Giving Illustrated now on View at Norman Rockwell Museum. Holiday-themed exhibition offers a nostalgic look into generosity during the Holiday season through February 9.
On-View: November 10, 2019 – May 25, 2020
What defines home? The circuitous pathways to finding a place of one’s own are explored in our upcoming exhibition, Finding Home: Four Artists’ Journeys, which features compelling visual memoirs inspired by personal journeys through time and place. Master illustrators bring the immigration experience to life in images and words that give voice to the complex […]
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Virtual Reality Dates: December 7, 14 and December 21 through January 5 excluding Christmas and New Year’s Day.
A new virtual reality experience at Norman Rockwell Museum, […]
Press Release – Newest Norman Rockwell Museum Exhibition Offers Compelling Visual Memoirs of Four Master Illustrators’ Immigrant Experiences
STOCKBRIDGE, MA—Finding Home: Four Artists’ Journeys, a new exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum will open Sunday, November 10, 2019 and remain on view through Monday, May 25, 2020. This special exhibition documents the complex emotional realities of adapting to a new life thousands of miles […]
In Memorium;
Marion Simon, Trustee
Anyone who met Marion Simon knew immediately two things: she lived her life to the fullest and spent most of her time and resources doing good in the world. (Left to right: NRM Board Members: Marion Simon, Robert Horvath, and David Klausmeyer. Photo by Rebecca Barrow.)
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Golden Rule,” 1961. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. […]
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STOCKBRIDGE, MA—Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) announces the election of Jill Hai and Louis Henry Mitchell to its Board of Trustees. “We are extremely pleased to welcome these two outstanding members as trustees of Norman Rockwell Museum,” says Board Chairman Robert T. Horvath. “Their diverse talents and networks will enhance the Museum’s mission as […]
Historic Property Walks
Thursdays, July 11 – October 31,
2 p.m.
Enjoy a guided walk on the Museum’s 36-acre site and learn about Peter Rockwell’s sculptures, the indigenous Mohican Indians, our view of Monument Mountain, and the historic Linwood house, an 1859 Berkshire Cottage. End at Norman Rockwell’s own Stockbridge Studio.
Lynda Jean Gunn (1955 – 2019) of Stockbridge, holds a special place in our hearts. She passed away this week and we would like to share some memories in tribute to her.
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STOCKBRIDGE, MA—After an extensive search, Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) is pleased to announce the arrival of Alyssa Stüble as the new Communications Manager. In this role she will help bolster NRM’s presence in the media and highlight the broad range of the Museum’s offerings, from special exhibitions to virtual […]
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Stockbridge, MA, September 5, 2019 — WHAT: Visitors are invited to learn more about the journey of creating a children’s picture book with award-winning artist Wendell Minor, whose illustrated story, Hi, I’m Norman, employs a first-person […]
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Exhibitions Through October 27, 2019
Woodstock to the Moon: 1969 Illustrated
From man’s first steps on the moon to a gathering of 400,000 concertgoers on a farm in Upstate New York, 1969—the year of the Museum’s founding—witnessed momentous cultural transition. Culled from the […]
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Stockbridge, MA, September 5, 2019 — Norman Rockwell Museum will partner with the Berkshire Immigrant Center, Berkshire Community College Adult Learning Program, and the Literacy Network of […]
Sunday – Friday, August 18-23 We are proud to partner with the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health for a one-of-a-kind program exploring the intersection of mindfulness, art, and creativity. Discover mental and physical benefits from stress reduction to improved concentration to boosted creativity and innovation.
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WHAT: A three day family friendly celebration marking the anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Concert. Coinciding with the […]
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Freedom from […]
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presscontact@nrm.org; Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), The Final Impossibility: Man’s Tracks on the Moon 1969. Collection of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. ©Norman […]
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WHY: In “You Say You Want a Revolution,” Heller expands on “Woodstock to the […]
FAMILY FESTIVAL DAY
Home Run! An All American Baseball Day
Saturday, July 6
1 – 5 p.m.
A national pastime, baseball has also been a favorite subject of America’s most popular illustrator Norman Rockwell. Celebrate summer with a tribute to the sport and the people who captured the excitement of the game.
50th Anniversary Rockwell Models Reunion, Sunday, June 30, 2019, 1 – 4 p.m. Join us for a special day honoring the important role that models played in Norman Rockwell’s art. Rockwell models will be with us to share their experiences during this day of talks, panel discussions, and print signings.
FRIDAY JUNE 28 IS FREE FOR EVERYBODY! Enjoy Norman Rockwell Museum’s exhibitions and programs for free all day, for individuals and families!* This special opportunity is supported by The Highland Street Foundation.
50th ANNIVERSARY GALA
Celebration of Illustration
Saturday, June 22, 6:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Curated Cocktails, Dinner, and music & dancing with The Wanda Houston Band! Dessert and Dancing tickets also available. Reserve Tickets
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Woodstock to the Moon: 1969 Illustrated Opens June 8, 2019 Exhibition explores how illustrators portrayed the changing times at the end of the 1960's while commemorating the year of the Museum’s founding
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Stockbridge, MA, March 21 2019— Always believe that a small group of individuals can change the world. Norman Rockwell and America’s […]
Organized by the DB Dowd Modern Graphic History Library and the Norman Rockwell Museum, this symposium brings together scholars from across the humanities and the arts to explore the history, context, and theory of illustration in the United States from the nineteenth century to now.
While its acclaimed exhibition Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt & The Four Freedoms continues its international tour this year, Norman Rockwell Museum is once again teaming up with New York’s Capital Area Art Supervisors to present an exhibition of student artwork closer to home, exploring what freedom means for a new generation. Reimagining The Four Freedom: Student Works from the Capital Region will return to the Museum for its forth year, with an exhibition on view from March 16 through April 14, 2019.
This event is postponed and will be rescheduled. Thank you for your interest and we apologize for any inconvenience.
The Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies at the Norman Rockwell Museum and the D.B. Dowd Modern Graphic History Library at Washington University will bring leading scholars and artist practitioners together at a symposium designed to explore the significance of American illustration and its impact on perceptions and attitudes across time. “Illustration Across Media: Nineteenth Century to Now” will be held at Washington University, in St. Louis, Missouri, from Thursday, March 21 to Saturday, March 23, 2019.
Norman Rockwell Museum and Collective Arts Brewing have announced a new partnership designed to promote illustration programs around the country and highlight career paths available to artists. The Museum and the craft beer company have teamed up to host their first Art of Brewing call for art, open to art students in the United States. The submission deadline is March 31, 2019.
In conjunction with its current exhibition Cultural Traditions: A Holiday Celebration, Norman Rockwell Museum will present Celebrating Chinese New Year, a family day featuring illustrator Grace Lin, on Saturday, February 9, from 1 to 4 p.m.
This summer, the Norman Rockwell Museum celebrates 50 years as the nation’s leading center for illustration art with a suite of three special exhibitions that explore Rockwell’s art, life, and legacy, and the year 1969, as well as an installation of photographs, new media, and artifacts that together evoke Stockbridge’s Old Corner House, where the Museum was first established.
In celebration of Norman Rockwell’s 125th birthday, Norman Rockwell Museum will present the 33rd annual Berkshire County High School Art Show, with a special exhibition opening to be held on Saturday, February 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the young artists, and at 2:30 p.m. hear a lecture from acclaimed illustrator Gregory Manchess, whose work is also currently on view at the Museum.
The Norman Rockwell Museum presents The Art and Wit of Rube Goldberg, an exhibition exploring the humorous illustrations of the visionary artist, who has become famous for the creative inventions bearing his name. On view at the Museum from March 2 through June 9, 2019, the exhibition will offer a revealing look at Goldberg’s creativity
Norman Rockwell Museum will present Adventure Week, a series of drop-in activities for all ages from Monday, February 18 through Saturday, February 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As its international traveling exhibition of Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms opens in Washington, D.C. this month, Norman Rockwell Museum will present The Transformative Power of Art, the latest of its Four Freedoms Forums, to be held at its Stockbridge campus on Thursday, February 21, starting at 5:30 p.m.
The Norman Rockwell Museum and Berkshire Magazine will present a special talk with author Mary Pope Osborne and her Magic Tree House Team at the Museum on Thursday, January 10, starting at 5:30 p.m. Osborne, who lives part-time in the Berkshires and whose family home is in Great Barrington, will share her creative process and storytelling ideas for the award-winning Magic Tree House series of children’s books.
Norman Rockwell Museum and The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will present the world premiere of Above the Timberline, a radio play based on the critically acclaimed novel by illustrator/author Gregory Manchess. Performed by high school students from Berkshire County, the radio play will be presented on Friday, February 1, starting at 7 p.m, on the stage of The Mahaiwe in Great Barrington.
In conjunction with its current exhibition Gregory Manchess: Above the Timberline, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a master painting class with Gregory Manchess on Saturday, January 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: This workshop has been filled to capacity. You can still add your name to the waiting list by contacting the Museum at 413.931.2221 or register@nrm.org
In conjunction with its new exhibition Cultural Traditions: A Holiday Celebration, Norman Rockwell Museum will host a seasonal holiday party for its members on Friday, December 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The family-friendly celebration will feature holiday food from around the world, a chance to take in the holiday exhibitions, and activities for the whole family.
The Norman Rockwell Scavenger Hunt at the Red Lion Inn using the NRM Mobile App!
The Red Lion Inn showcases a considerable collection of Norman Rockwell prints on its walls. Using the Norman Rockwell Museum mobile app, look up the audio/video tour content for each of the following paintings to find the answers to the questions that accompanies each image. Pick up the scavenger hunt sheet at the Front Desk of […]
Norman Rockwell Museum will present Wonder of the Holidays, an afternoon with Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Jerry Pinkney on Saturday, December 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. Pinkney will share his illustrated stories of holiday wonder, warmth, and cheer by three noted authors.
Award-winning illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi will return to the Norman Rockwell Museum on Sunday, December 9, starting at 2 p.m. for a special program to celebrate the launch of his new holiday book The Broken Ornament. The artist’s work was previously the subject of the Museum’s 2017/2018 exhibition, Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi.
In celebration of the season, Norman Rockwell Museum will explore cultural traditions with a week of drop-in art programs to be held Wednesday, December 26 through Sunday, December 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. Inspired by the Museum’s current exhibition Cultural Traditions: A Holiday Celebration, families will have the opportunity to explore the works on view and take home a memento of their own design.
In preparing to paint this 1961 Saturday Evening Post cover, Norman Rockwell noted that many countries, cultures, and religions incorporate some version of the Golden Rule into their belief systems. “Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You” is a simple but universal phrase that reflected Rockwell’s personal philosophy.
Author, illustrator, and theorist D.B. Dowd will present a talk about the themes in his latest book, Stick Figures: Drawing as a Human Practice, at the Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, December 15, starting at 5 p.m.
Before the winter solstice, as the days grow shorter, people of every culture long for the return of light. This fall/winter season Norman Rockwell Museum will explore the commonality and distinctiveness of people through the art and stories found in children’s holiday picture books created by six award-winning illustrators. Cultural Traditions: A Holiday Celebration is on view at the Museum from November 17, 2018 through February 10, 2019.
This fall and winter, the Norman Rockwell Museum takes visitors on a journey through this imaginative tale with the exhibition Gregory Manchess: Above the Timberline. With 30 paintings, as well as props, archival materials, photographs, and behind-the-scenes videos exploring the artist’s process, the exhibition explores the art and ideas that inform this vivid tale. Life-sized sculptures of characters (including polar bears) will also be on display.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present an afternoon workshop on the art of memoir on Sunday, November 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. Author and educator Jennifer Browdy, Ph.D. will share her insights on the importance and helpfulness of keeping a written account of one’s memory.
Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms with the musical performance Paintings in Song, to be held at the Museum on Saturday, November 24, starting at 5:30 p.m. Inspired by Norman Rockwell’s art, Paintings in Song is being performed by choral ensemble Crescendo, led by artistic director Christine Gevert and Berkshire-based composer John Myers.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present a screening of Jarvis Rockwell, a recently completed documentary about Norman Rockwell’s eldest son, on Friday, November 9, starting at 5:30 p.m. Produced by Massachusetts filmmakers Rachel Victor and Loren S. Miller, the film traces the artistic journey of Jarvis Rockwell, exploring his complicated family life and passion for action figures, which have become essential symbolic elements in his work.
This fall and winter, the Norman Rockwell Museum explores the art of adventure through the work of celebrated illustrator Frank E. Schoonover (1877–1972). With more than 80 original works, Frank E. Schoonover: American Visions will trace the creative journey and eventful life of this influential Golden Age illustrator, one whose vivid, dynamic work was deeply informed by his own numerous wilderness voyages, undertaken to fulfill his belief that artists should live what they paint—an adage often repeated by his noted teacher, acclaimed illustrator Howard Pyle (1853–1911).
As part of its "Inspired By Rockwell" lecture series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a talk with illustrator Mark Romanoski on Saturday, November 10, starting at 5 p.m. A renowned fantasy illustrator, Ramonoski has created artworks for such high-profile clients as Magic: The Gathering, The World of War-Craft, and the World Wrestling Federation.
Whether you're a Red Sox or Dodgers fan, we've got you covered during this World Series weekend. Visit our exhibition of all 323 of Norman Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers, and look classic Rockwell baseball illustrations.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present a walking history tour of Stockbridge Cemetery on Thursday, October 25, starting at 5 p.m. The Museum’s Curator of Education Tom Daly will lead the tour, which looks at the burial sites of such luminaries as Norman Rockwell, Elizabeth Freeman, the Sedgwick Family, and other notable town residents.
Norman Rockwell Museum’s Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies and the D.B. Dowd Modern Graphic History Library at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, announce a call for proposals for "Illustration Across Media: Nineteenth Century to Now," a symposium to be held at Washington University from March 21 through 23, 2019. The deadline for proposals is November 1, 2018.
As part of its “Inspired By Rockwell” lecture series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a talk with illustrator Bri Hermanson on Saturday, October 20, starting at 5 p.m. A renowned scratchboard illustrator, Hermanson’s work can be seen in the Museum’s current traveling exhibition Reimagining The Four Freedoms.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present a digital painting workshop on Saturday, October 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. Gaming artist and Museum educator Patrick O’Donnell will explore the step-by-step process used in creating digital artworks in Adobe Photoshop.
American illustration is an exciting and popular field with tremendous cultural significance, yet paradoxically, one with an image problem. “Illustration,” defined broadly, lacks the centrality and heuristic coherence that the related field of fine art painting has. Partly because of this fact, the endeavor has had difficulty acquiring legitimacy.
Norman Rockwell Museum has been selected to participate in the Barr-Klarman Massachusetts Arts Initiative. A partnership between two Boston-based foundations - Barr and The Klarman Family Foundation – the initiative is a $25 million, six-year investment in 29 arts and cultural organizations from across Massachusetts. Norman Rockwell Museum’s engagement in the initiative involves grants totaling $612,000 over the next three years.
Featured weekly in this month, a series of blog posts by Rockwell Center Society of Fellows scholars offer insights into illustration from vantage points meaningful within the diverse scope of their academic interests.
Rockwell Society of Fellows, left to right: Laurie Norton Moffatt, Director/CEO; Michele Bogart; Erika Doss; Christopher Lukasik; D.B. Dowd
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Forbes Magazine has recently highlighted the work that Norman Rockwell Museum is doing to promote neurodiversity. Often defined as the idea that neurological differences such as autism and ADHD are to be recognized and respected as normal human variation, the article looks at the Museum's partnership with the College Internship Program.
Our current exhibition Keepers of the Flame: Parrish, Wyeth, Rockwell and the Narrative Tradition continues to attract praise from both visitors and the media. This week USA Today included the show in their list of "the best American museum exhibits this fall."
Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Narrative Arts Matters," an art talk with the Museum’s President, illustrator Alice A. Carter on Saturday, September 22, starting at 1:30 p.m. The talk will elaborate on the centuries-old tradition of visual storytelling, the primary focus in the Museum’s current exhibition Keepers of the Flame: Parrish, Wyeth, Rockwell and the Narrative Tradition.
Norman Rockwell Museum was proud to once again partner with the Berkshire Immigrant Center and host our seventh annual United States Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony at the Museum on August 10, 2018. 23 men and women, originally from 16 countries, took the oath and were sworn in against the welcoming backdrop of Norman Rockwell's artwork.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present Moving Pictures, a lecture looking at the history of hand-drawn animation from 1912 to 1990, on Saturday, August 18, starting at 1:30 p.m. Norman Rockwell Museum Curator of Exhibitions Jesse Kowalski will discuss how animated film has evolved from its earliest stages—from experimental films to cartoon shorts from the 1930s through 1950s.
On Thursday, August 23, the Museum will welcome back local a cappella group Quintessential for an evening of art music. The group, which includes tenors Al Thorp, Jay Wise and Jim McMenamy, and bass/baritone David Anderegg, will perform songs that tell stories and complement the themes of the Keepers of the Flame exhibition.
The Berkshire Eagle recently included Norman Rockwell Museum in a feature about accessibility initiatives here in the Berkshire County. Specifically, the article highlights our work with Riverbrook Residence for women with disabilities.
A common misconception is the idea that the Victorians invented childhood. Though there were obviously children running around and playing for innumerable generations before the 19th century, the concept of “childhood” was nowhere near as prevalent or as closely observed as it was by the Victorians. Children throughout history were often participating members of the household, assisting with daily chores which were commonly more labor intensive than making the bed or loading the dishwasher, in comparison with today.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening with contemporary artists whose work is featured in "Reimagining the Four Freedoms," a Museum exhibition currently on view at Hunter College’s Casa Lally in New York, on Thursday, August 9 starting at 5:30 p.m. Artists Bri Hermanson, Jane Feldman, Peter O. Zeirlein, and Pops Peterson, will share their perspectives on the shape of freedom today, as reflected in their work.
Norman Rockwell Museum will partner with the Berkshire Immigrant Center to host their annual United States Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony on Friday, August 10th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Now in its seventh year of being held at the Museum, the ceremony is for residents of Western Massachusetts who have immigrated to the United States from around the world.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening with Professor Dr. Donald B. Giddon on Thursday, August 2 starting at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Giddon will examine the visual and emotional aspects of painted and drawn portraits, discussing the art of Norman Rockwell and other artists.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening with author and Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies Fellow, Barbara Tepa Lupack, Ph.D. on Thursday, August 30, starting at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Lupak will explore the role of magazine illustration and editorial/political cartoons in defining and popularizing the notion of the "New Woman" of the turn of the twentieth century.
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms paintings, Norman Rockwell Museum will host a special Four Freedoms Festival Day on Saturday, September 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. The celebration will include related talks, tours, and performances.
Norman Rockwell Museum will honor the heroism and sacrifice of those who served in World War I, on Saturday, July 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. This special event will explore the experiences of those affected by the war through poetry, performance, and Rockwell’s art.
Norman Rockwell Museum will host a special beer tasting with Collective Arts Brewing on Monday, August 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Based in Ontario, Canada, Collective Arts Brewing commissions artists to adorn their cans and curates music to accompany each craft beer. There will be music, hors d’oeuvres and Collective Arts beverages served on the Museum Terrace.
Norman Rockwell Museum has announced the release of its new mobile Museum app available as a free download from the iTunes App Store and the Google Play App Store.
Renowned artist and illustrator Wendell Minor has been named Artist Laureate for 2018/2019 by the Norman Rockwell Museum. Established in 2008, the Museum’s Artist Laureate Award honors the contributions of outstanding visual artists whose exceptional dedication to the Museum and its mission have guided and advanced the work of the institution
Norman Rockwell Museum will hold an outdoor painting event, inspired by the Museum’s bucolic 36-acre estate, on Saturday, September 15, from 12 to 4 p.m. Artist Dan Howe will present plein air painting demonstrations, and then guide participants in the creation of their own artworks.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present a lecture on the working methods of artist Maxfield Parrish on Thursday, July 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. Ann Lawless, Executive Director of the American Precision Museum, will reflect on the many interesting facets of Parrish’s career. The event is free for Museum members or included with Museum admission.
In conjunction with Norman Rockwell Museum’s new exhibition, Keepers of the Flame: Parrish, Wyeth, Rockwell and the Narrative Tradition, the Museum will hold a discussion that examines artistic influences. Roots of Inspiration: Contemporary Artists Speak will pay tribute to the artists, peers and mentors that inspired accomplished illustrator/educators Doug Andersen, C.F. Payne and Bill Thomson. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, providing visitors with an abundance of advice, meaningful stories and inspiration.
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Stockbridge, MA, May 30, 2018 – Norman Rockwell Museum will present Urban Sketchers, a week-long series of drawing classes for teens and pre-teens on Monday, July 16 through Friday, July 20th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Illustrator Patrick O’Donnell will acquaint students with drawing techniques employed by America’s most popular illustrators, with an emphasis on sketching […]
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Stockbridge, MA, May 18, 2018—Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the national pastime with Home Run! An All American Baseball Day, to be held at the Museum on Saturday, July 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. The family festival day will kick off the summer season with a tribute to the sport and artists […]
Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening with journalist and author Pamela Paul on Thursday, July 26 starting at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Paul, editor of The New York Times Book Review, will discuss the power of published imagery and the narratives that are derived at the intersection of images and words.
Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of Norman Rockwell’s most enduring works during its Rosie the Riveter Day, to be held at the Museum on Saturday, May 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Published on the cover of "The Saturday Evening Post" in May of 1943, the iconic painting will be the theme for talks, workshops, music, and dance performances throughout the afternoon.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present a family day with artist Tony DiTerlizzi on Sunday, May 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the final weekend of its current exhibition of the illustrator’s work. The special closing event will feature drawing demonstrations, exhibition tours, readings, and a talk and book signing by the artist.
Norman Rockwell Museum Director Laurie Norton Moffatt today announced that Shuffleton’s Barbershop, Rockwell’s acclaimed 1950 painting recently acquired by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, will go on view at the Rockwell Museum beginning June 9. The painting, acknowledged by many as a masterpiece, joins the Museum’s landmark exhibition Keepers of the Flame: Parrish, Wyeth, Rockwell, and the Narrative Tradition, on view from June 9 through October 28, 2018.
To help launch Norman Rockwell Museum's upcoming traveling exhibition, "Rockwell, Roosevelt & The Four Freedoms," Turner Classic Movies will be presenting a night of movies related to the subject on Monday, May 21.
This summer, the Norman Rockwell Museum presents the first comprehensive exhibition to look at the work of master illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, and Norman Rockwell in relation to the history of Western art. Opening June 9, Keepers of the Flame: Parrish, Wyeth, Rockwell, and the Narrative Tradition will reveal the lineage connecting American illustration to some 500 years of European painting through the long line of teachers who have passed along their wisdom, knowledge, and techniques to generations of creators.
The Norman Rockwell Museum today announced the appointment of Mary A. Berle, a Harvard-trained educator, who is the current Principal of Muddy Brook Elementary School, in Great Barrington, MA, as the Rockwell Museum’s new Chief Educator. Ms. Berle will officially join the Museum on September 1, 2018, assuming a newly created senior-level position to lead the Museum’s education vision at a pivotal time of growth.
As we developed Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt & the Four Freedoms, the one question that kept coming up was “What does freedom mean today?”
That’s why we are kicking-off a new social media campaign called “#FourFreedomsToday.”
All you need to do is express what freedom means to you on social media using the hashtag #FourFreedomsToday, and you could be selected to be featured in our traveling exhibition and on the exhibition website.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present a series of art and wellness workshops to be held on Saturdays, May 5 and June 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Katie Atkinson, an illustrator who focuses on themes of wellness, personal growth, and transformation, will guide participants in an exploration of art as a means for achieving a state of flow, mindfulness, and self-reflection.
As part of its Picturing The Fantastical series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening lecture with illustrator Peter de Sève on Saturday, May 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. An artist celebrated for his work for The New Yorker, picture books, and character designs for such animated films as Finding Nemo, Robots, and the Ice Age series, Peter de Sève has been inspired by masters of fantasy illustration throughout his career.
To celebrate the 9th annual Art Museum Day, Norman Rockwell Museum announced today that it will offer free admission on Friday, May 18, 2018. An initiative of the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), Art Museum Day gathers hundreds of institutions from across North America to recognize the arts and the important role that art museums play in their communities.
In connection with its current exhibition Gloria Stoll Karn: Pulp Romance, Norman Rockwell Museum will hold an evening lecture on Gloria Stoll Karn and other female pulp fiction artists from the 1940s on Saturday, June 2, starting at 5 p.m. The talk will be presented by author and illustration historian David Saunders, the son of pulp fiction artist Norman Saunders.
Norman Rockwell Museum will host a series of art workshops this summer with illustrator Dan Howe. A contemporary realist painter and teacher, Howe will present a workshop of portraiture on Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as a weeklong art workshop on painting like the Golden Age masters of illustration from Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms, Norman Rockwell Museum is once again teaming up with New York’s Capital Area Art Supervisors to present an exhibition of student artwork, exploring what freedom means for a new generation. Reimagining The Four Freedoms is on view at the Museum from March 16 through April 8, 2018.
As part of its Picturing The Fantastical series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening lecture with illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi on Saturday, April 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. Known for his successful book series The Spiderwick Chronicles, DiTerlizzi is the subject of Norman Rockwell Museum's current exhibition Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening lecture with illustrator Donato Giancola on Saturday, April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. A painter of fantasy themes, known for his work for Magic: The Gathering, Giancola will discuss the background, education, and milestones that have advanced his fan-to-professional career, and offer observations about life as an in-demand working illustrator today.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present the workshop Just Imagine: Creative Storytelling in Journals and Sketchbooks at Norman Rockwell on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lead by award-winning illustrator Lisa Cyr, this hands-on workshop will focus on the development of personal content through journaling and sketching in handmade and custom-altered books.
The Norman Rockwell Museum today announced the appointment of Ellen Spear, currently President/CEO of Heritage Museums & Gardens, in Sandwich, Massachusetts, as the Rockwell Museum's new Chief Philanthropy Officer. Ms. Spear will officially join Norman Rockwell Museum over the summer, assuming a newly created senior-level position to lead the Museum's development efforts at a pivotal time of growth.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Norman Rockwell Museum will team up with Berkshire Magazine to present an evening with award-winning photographer Susan Copich on Thursday, March 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Copich is an award-winning photographer known for her 2014 conceptual series "Domestic Bliss," which gave voice to an inner "darkness" while examining family life in a humorous context.
Norman Rockwell Museum’s Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, the nation’s first research institute dedicated to American illustration, announces its new Society of Fellows.
Norman Rockwell Museum and the First Congregational Church, UCC announced Tuesday, February 13, that they have entered into an agreement that allows the Museum to conduct due diligence and explore the feasibility of acquiring the old Stockbridge Town Hall building for future Museum expansion.
Berkshire Museum (located in Pittsfield, MA) plans to sell 40 works of art, including two Norman Rockwell paintings, which were originally gifted to the Berkshire Museum directly by Norman Rockwell for the education and enjoyment of the community. Norman Rockwell Museum is not involved with the planned sale.
In celebration of Norman Rockwell’s birthday and the creativity of youth, Norman Rockwell Museum is proud to present the 32nd anniversary of the Berkshire County High School Art Show, with a special exhibition opening to be held at the Museum on Saturday, February 3, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Norman Rockwell Museum presents Gloria Stoll Karn: Pulp Romance, an exhibition of works by Ms. Stoll Karn, one of just a few female illustrators working during the heyday of popular romance and dime store magazines of the 1940s. On view at the Museum from February 10 through June 10, 2018, the exhibition will look at the artistic contributions that Stoll Karn made to the pulp fiction industry, and her unexpected journey in a world previously assigned to male artists.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present Distant Lands: Literary Fiction in the Classroom, a symposium for educators, on Saturday, January 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Educators are invited to learn about creative approaches to bringing literary fiction into the classroom for elementary and middle school students during this day of lectures, workshops, and readings. Award-winning illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi and Newbery Honor author Holly Black will discuss their collaboration on the popular book series, The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum series returns on Thursday, February 8, at 5:30 p.m., with a look at the history and power of protest. The town hall-style conversation will explore whether group demonstrations impact policy and affect change.
On January 6, 1941, 77 years ago tomorrow, President Franklin Roosevelt (pictured above in 1934) proclaimed the need to defend four essential freedoms—Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear—as a reason for the U.S. to enter World War II. Rockwell, Roosevelt & the Four Freedoms, a major exhibition organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum and opening at the New-York Historical Society on May 25, 2018, tells the story of how the Four Freedoms, as expressed by Rockwell, brought the country together in defense of universal human rights. It is a story for our time.
Norman Rockwell Museum will look at the career of Prince Valiant cartoonist John Cullen Murphy during a special talk to be held at the Museum on Saturday, December 9, starting at 2 p.m. Author Cullen Murphy, whose new book "Cartoon County" looks at the artistic career of his father, will talk about the many illustrators and cartoonists who resided in the southwestern corner of Connecticut.
The Norman Rockwell Museum announces Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi, an exhibition of works by the #1 New York Times bestselling author/illustrator that will be on view at the Museum from November 11, 2017 through May 28, 2018.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present a special Thanksgiving weekend family day on Saturday, November 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. in celebration of two new books for young readers, "Norman Rockwell’s A Day in the Life of a Girl" and "Norman Rockwell’s A Day in the Life of a Boy."
I share with you the passing of Susan LeRoy Merrill, artist, author, vibrant spirit, and mother of trustee Daisy Rockwell. Susan is also survived and cherished by son Ruslan and daughter Elena, beloved husband Carl Sprague, son-in-law Aaron, granddaughter Serafina, and Rockwell family members.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening of poetry to honor the memory of Berkshire poet and author Michelle Gillett on Saturday, October 28, starting at 5:30 p.m. A gifted writer and friend to the local arts community, Ms. Gillett’s books of poetry and prose continue to bring joy.
Norman Rockwell Museum will honor the work of first responders from the local community, during a special family day event to be held at the Museum on Saturday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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This summer and fall, Norman Rockwell Museum will present the first exhibition to examine the artistic and cultural influence of Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol and the continued influence of their indelible legacies—Inventing America: Rockwell and Warhol is on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from June 10 through October 29, 2017.
Norman Rockwell Museum welcomed new members to its Board of Trustees and National Council during the Museum’s annual meeting held on September 15, 2017. Douglas Clark, Audrey Friedner, Ramelle Pulitzer, and Ron Walter were elected as new trustees, starting this fall.
Check out the changing scene here at Norman Rockwell Museum. There's nothing like fall in the Berkshires.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present In Plein Air: An On-Site Painting Event on Saturday, September 16, from noon to 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to join illustrator Dan Howe for an outdoor painting event inspired by the Museum’s scenic 36 acre site, which includes views of the Berkshire Hills, Housatonic River, and Norman Rockwell’s studio.
Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies Fellow Heather Campbell Coyle, Ph.D. will present a lecture on artist John Sloan’s career as a newspaper illustrator, at Norman Rockwell Museum on Friday, September 15, starting at 6:30 p.m.
In partnership with Berkshire Immigrant Center, Norman Rockwell Museum will once again host a naturalization ceremony inside its galleries on Saturday, September 9, starting at 10 a.m. Berkshire County residents who immigrated to the country from around the world will be sworn-in as new naturalized United States citizens during a special ceremony to be held against the backdrop of Norman Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms paintings.
This summer Norman Rockwell Museum has been proud to take part in #DanceForTheArts, a unique collaboration between cultural organizations here in the Berkshires. On Thursday, August 31, the collaborative will conclude with a final Summer Wrap Party from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Barn at The Egremont Village. Proceeds will benefit Mass Creative, a state-wide advocacy organization that supports the efforts of our creative sector.
Concluding its summer lecture and performance series, Inventing America: Art and Cultural Connections, Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Art Music: An A cappella Evening with Quintessential" on Thursday, August 31, starting at 5:30 p.m.
As part of its summer lecture and performance series, Inventing America: Art and Cultural Connections, Norman Rockwell Museum will present the talk "Norman Rockwell and the American Ideal: A European Viewpoint" on Thursday, August 17, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present the lecture "Coming of Age: American Portraits from Copley to Warhol" with art historian Maureen Hickey on Thursday, August 10, starting at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Hickey will explore the ways in which portraits have revealed the political, religious, and social status of their sitters, as well as the aesthetic preferences of their era.
Established in 1948, the Famous Artists School, in Westport, Connecticut, became a household name during the mid-twentieth century. This summer, a special exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum will explore the artworks and creative methods featured in the program, during the 1940s and 1950s. Titled Learning from the Masters: The Famous Artists School, it will remain on view from July 8 through October 29, 2017.
In conjunction with its new exhibition, Inventing America: Rockwell and Warhol, Norman Rockwell will present a talk on Andy Warhol, his muse/actress Edie Sedgwick, and the Sedgwicks of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Thursday, August 3, starting at 5:30 p.m.
In conjunction with its new exhibition, James Warhola: Uncle Andy and Other Stories, Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening with illustrator James Warhola on Thursday, July 27, starting at 5:30 p.m.
In conjunction with its new exhibition, Inventing America: Rockwell and Warhol, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a panel discussion looking at the enduring legacy of the two twentieth century artists, Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol, on Saturday, July 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. The talk will explore the art and impact of the two American image-makers, and discuss evolving and sometimes controversial perceptions of their work.
In conjunction with its new exhibitions, James Warhola: Uncle Andy and Other Stories and Inventing America: Rockwell and Warhol, Norman Rockwell Museum will present Uncle Andy’s Cats and Other Pet Stories, a special family day on Saturday, August 5, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present the talk "Painting America’s Portrait: How Illustrators Created America" on Saturday, June 17, starting at 2 p.m. Author James C. Thompson will explore the ways that America’s visual storytellers capitalized on three decades of advances in corporate advertising and image reproduction technology to create highly dramatic and colorful images that envisioned the American dream.
Norman Rockwell Museum is receiving a grant of $125,000 from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund Program (CFF) towards capital improvements.
Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum returns on Thursday, May 25, at 5:30 p.m., with a look at freedom of the press in today’s journalism.
In conjunction with its current exhibition Hanna-Barbera: The Architects of Saturday Morning, Norman Rockwell Museum will present an afternoon with Hanna-Barbera writer Glenn Leopold on Sunday, May, 14, starting at 2 p.m.
Norman Rockwell Museum received a contribution earlier this month from an unexpected source: Chubb Insurance presented the Museum with a $15,000 check that was the returned claims payment resulting from the discovery and return of a stolen Norman Rockwell painting.
In conjunction with its current exhibition "Hanna-Barbera: The Architects of Saturday Morning,' Norman Rockwell Museum will present “The Flintstones: Anatomy of a Pop Culture Classic” on Saturday, April 22, starting at 5:30 p.m.
As part of its Art for a Civil Society series of talks, Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Cell Block Visions: Making and Teaching Art in Prison" on Saturday, April 8, starting at 5:30 p.m. Artist/educator Phyllis Kornfeld will describe the compelling alternative art world that exists within the prison system.
Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate April school vacation week with Draw! Draw! Draw!, a series of drop-in drawing activities and demonstrations to be held Monday through Friday, April 17 through 21, from 1 to 4 p.m.
We are deeply saddened to share news of the recent death of former Norman Rockwell Museum Board President, Dan Cain. Dan was an ardent supporter and champion of the Museum. He was a member of the Board from 1998-2010, serving as president from 2006-2010. His zest for life, powerful personality, and smile lit up a room.
Norman Rockwell Museum will offer free admission on Thursday, May 18, as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors' (AAMD) Art Museum Day.
At a press briefing held Wednesday, March 29, at New York City's historic Roosevelt House, Norman Rockwell Museum announced details of the first internationally touring exhibition devoted to Rockwell’s iconic depictions of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms.
Artist Setsuko Sato Winchester will present a talk about The Yellow Bowl Project, her new conceptual work exploring freedom, at the Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, March 25, starting at 5:30 p.m.
For the second year, Norman Rockwell Museum is teaming up with New York’s Capital Area Art Supervisors to present a unique exhibition of student artwork exploring what freedom means in the 21st century—Reimagining The Four Freedoms is on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from March 18 through April 9, 2017.
In conjunction with its current exhibition Hanna-Barbera: The Architects of Saturday Morning, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a talk with former Hanna-Barbera president Fred Seibert on Saturday, March 11, starting at 5:30 p.m. This event will be live streamed on Facebook
As part of its new Berkshire County Student Passport Program, Norman Rockwell Museum will host a special day for families of Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School students, who recently completed the education outreach program, on Saturday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Elaine Gunn. Elaine worked with Norman Rockwell Museum as both gallery guide and school program guide for over 18 years, and served on our Board from 1996 to 2002. She and her family also knew Norman Rockwell personally.
Norman Rockwell Museum calls on artists working in all media to reimagine the four essential freedoms enunciated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear, and to consider their relevance today.
And by say, I mean paint.
With all of the rancor, discord, and divisiveness that is now so pervasive, there are a myriad of topics to choose from. Rockwell was not political. He painted presidents, both Republican and Democratic, but if you asked him, he likely would not say whom he voted for. However, Rockwell did have opinions. Most admirers of his work really did not […]
Norman Rockwell Museum will present Norman Rockwell: Paintings in Song, a panel discussion and documentary screening, on Saturday, March 18, starting at 5:30 p.m. Berkshire-based composer John Myers, Crescendo artistic director Christine Gevert, and documentary producer Rich Bradway, will discuss "Paintings in Song," nine musical works inspired by Rockwell’s artwork that will be performed in April.
Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt & the Four Freedoms is the first comprehensive traveling exhibition devoted to Norman Rockwell’s iconic depictions of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear.
Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum series returns on Thursday, February 16, at 5:30 p.m., with a look at today’s refugee crisis. As borders tighten around the world, millions of people from impoverished and war-torn nations seek a safe place to restart their lives.
Happy New Year! Norman Rockwell Museum has been receiving some great press lately, and we thought we'd take a moment to share it with you.
The Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show returns for its 31st year at Norman Rockwell Museum with a special exhibition opening to be held on Saturday, February 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. Celebrate the creative talent on display from Berkshire County high schools.
Laurie Norton Moffatt
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Remembering Marge Blair and Steve Gershoff, devoted members of Norman Rockwell Museum.
The special connection our staff make with our visitors, and the personal association many of them had with Norman Rockwell as his neighbors, friends, or models, are what makes Norman Rockwell Museum so special. Over and over again, we hear how visitors love the stories associated with Norman Rockwell’s images, and the anecdotes our docents share in the galleries.
Stockbridge, MA, December 22, 2016—In conjunction with its new exhibition, Hanna-Barbera: The Architects of Saturday Morning, Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Toon In,” cartooning and animation drop-in art programs during school vacation week, December 26 through 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. Join educator, cartoonist, and animator Scott Lincoln for daily workshops exploring the creation of simple character designs to storyboarding […]
Hanna-Barbera was an animation powerhouse and its bountiful creativity is beloved to this day. Norman Rockwell Museum will pay tribute to the art of the award-winning studio with the new exhibition "Hanna-Barbera: The Architects of Saturday Morning," on view November 12, 2016 through May 29, 2017.
Norman Rockwell Museum will start 2017 with a series of winter break art workshops, intended for college students and adults, during the month of January. Students of all skill levels are welcome, and will have the opportunity to advance their work and strengthen their portfolio.
In conjunction with its new exhibition, "Hanna-Barbera: The Architects of Saturday Morning," Norman Rockwell Museum will present animated talks and screenings on Saturday, January 14.
Norman Rockwell Museum announces the Berkshire County Student Passport Program, part of a comprehensive effort to reach out and engage many more young people in the region with the Museum, and to introduce them to Norman Rockwell, who lived the last 25 years of his life in Berkshire County.
J.C. Leyendecker and
The Saturday Evening Post
I began working for The Saturday Evening Post in 1916 and Leyendecker was my god.
-Norman Rockwell
Admired by Norman Rockwell and acknowledged as one of America’s preeminent twentieth century illustration masters, Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951) […]
Norman Rockwell Museum’s Friday Night at the Movies: A Rockwellian Film Series continues on Friday, December 9, at 5:30 p.m. with a screening of the 1970 animated feature "Santa and the Three Bears. Written and directed by veteran Hanna-Barbera writer Tony Benedict, this Christmas classic presents the story of a park ranger who teaches a group of bear cubs about Santa Claus and the true meaning of Christmas.
Stockbridge, MA, November 23, 2016—In celebration of the season, Norman Rockwell Museum presents the exhibition Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of the Holidays, and a weekend of holiday programming on December 3 and 4.
On Saturday, December 3, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., join illustrator Dan Howe for a narrated painting demonstration. Through his live presentation, Howe will show the step-by-step technique that Norman Rockwell used to create some […]
Norman Rockwell Museum announces the promotion of Martin Mahoney to the Museum’s newly created position Director of Curatorial Operations. Mr. Mahoney has most recently served as Director of Collections and Exhibitions at Norman Rockwell Museum, since joining the Museum in 2005 as the Museum’s registrar.
Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the 75th anniversary of private Willie Gillis, one of Norman Rockwell’s most beloved characters, with an afternoon festival to be held on Saturday, November 19, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Norman Rockwell Museum will honor those who have served with a special afternoon of Veterans Day programming on Friday, November 11, from 2 to 4 p.m.
A Champion has been crowned!
Congratulations to Scooby-Doo! After a 31-day competition, Scooby was the clear winner against 31 of his peers! Make sure to visit our exhibition HANNA-BARBERA: The Architects of Saturday Morning to see Scooby and the entire cast of characters!
Weary of the 24-hour cycle of election coverage? Are you experiencing opposing views among friends and family? Have you thought about how you will feel and behave if your candidate does not win the election? Norman Rockwell Museum is offering respite.
In celebration of Thanksgiving Weekend, Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Norman Rockwell: Paintings in Song,” a special music program, on Friday, November 25, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Painting Like Rockwell," an ongoing series of narrated painting demonstrations with illustrator Dan Howe, starting Saturday, November 5, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Howe will demonstrate Norman Rockwell’s process for creating a painting image during this live event, bringing the step-by-step technique of the beloved American illustrator to light.
The "Luminaries: Exploring Stockbridge Cemetery" event has been moved to Thursday, November 3 due to inclement weather Learn more...
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Illustrator Dennis Dittrich will discuss the powerful propaganda posters of World War I, including imagery circulated by both the Allied and Central Powers. Stylistic approaches to graphic communication will be explored, as will the influence of these materials on the German propaganda campaign of the era.
Norman Rockwell Museum, the world's largest and most comprehensive repository of art and archival materials relating to Norman Rockwell’s life and work, announced today that it is assessing possibilities for expansion and has initiated feasibility studies to examine various options for meeting its pressing need for more space.
Norman Rockwell Museum’s Friday Night at the Movies: A Rockwellian Film Series continues on Friday, October 7, at 5:30 p.m. with a screening of 1936’s "My Man Godfrey." "Thin Man" star William Powell is Godfrey, a homeless man who becomes butler to an eccentric rich family, including a spoiled Carole Lombard, in this comedy directed by Gregory La Cava.
Norman Rockwell Museum today announced it has received a $1.5 million grant from the George Lucas Family Foundation to strengthen the Museum’s Digital Learning and Engagement Division. The grant will enable the Museum to create a range of robust multi-media experiences for visitors on site and online as well as for the Museum’s traveling exhibitions.
Norman Rockwell Museum welcomed new members to its Board of Trustees and National Council during the Museum’s annual meeting held on September 16, 2016. Robert Babcock, Peter Blum, Terry Burman, Marian Raser, and David Schwartz were elected as new trustees, starting this fall. New members for the National Council are Elizabeth Bender and William Zavarello, Douglas Clark and Ruth Ann McNeese, and Tucker Reed.
Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum series returns on Thursday, September 22, at 5:30 p.m., asking the question, “what’s in our water?” The forum will explore current challenges to our environment, their effects and potential risks to our health, and ways in which information is disseminated.
REPRESENTING AMERICA This past Saturday, September 10, was a busy day at Norman Rockwell Museum, as opened our newest exhibition and hosted our fifth annual United States naturalization ceremony.
17 new American citizens became naturalized during this year’s ceremony, held in partnership with Berkshire Immigrant Center. Set against the backdrop on Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms paintings, the candidates took the oath of allegiance, as administered by the Honorable Joan McMenemy, First Justice, Berkshire County […]
Please note access to galleries will be limited during this event. We expect the ceremony to conclude around 11:30am. Seating is given to new citizens and their families; Museum visitors are welcome to observe the ceremony based on space availability.
In partnership with Berkshire Immigrant Center, Norman Rockwell Museum will host a naturalization ceremony for the fifth year on Saturday, September 10, at 10 a.m. Berkshire County residents who immigrated to the country from around the world will be sworn-in as new naturalized United States citizens during a special ceremony to be held against the backdrop of Norman Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms paintings.
\Norman Rockwell Museum examines the impact that one of the nation’s greatest image-makers had over its politics. "Presidents, Politics, and the Pen: The Influential Art of Thomas Nast" will be on view at the Museum from September 10 through December 4. An exhibition opening event will be held on Saturday, September 10, starting at 5:30 p.m., with remarks from contemporary political cartoonist Steve Brodner.
Norman Rockwell Museum is saddened by the news of the recent passing of Nancy Goessel, wife of Bill Goessel, who served on our Board from 1988-1995. Nancy was a wonderful friend of Norman Rockwell Museum.
Our Friday Night at the Movies series continues this Friday, September 2, starting at 5:30 p.m., with a screening of Norman Rockwell fan/collector George Lucas’ 1973 film, "American Graffiti." As written in the catalogue for the 2010 exhibition, "Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell from the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg," Lucas’ breakthrough film could be seen as the “last pure, unmediated, non-revisionist ‘Rockwell film’ ever made.”
Norman Rockwell Museum announces the unveiling of a unique civic exhibition of Norman Rockwell artwork starting this fall at three United States District Courts in Massachusetts. With the assistance of Robert Farrell, Clerk of Court, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, high-quality canvas reproductions of Rockwell’s "The Four Freedoms" (1943) and "Golden Rule" (1961) paintings will be on view in the courthouses of Boston, Worcester, and Springfield.
Norman Rockwell Museum will once again celebrate Free Fun Friday, sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation, offering free admission to all visitors on Friday, August 6. Join us inside and outside of our galleries for family fun and world-class exhibitions.
Inspired by its newest exhibition, "Rockwell and Realism in the Abstract World," Norman Rockwell Museum will present "The Visual Narrative: Three Perspectives" on Thursday, August 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. Meet Marshall Arisman, Anita Kunz, and Thomas Woodruff, three award-winning illustrators who also create personal works that have their own story to tell.
In recognition of this significant presidential election year in the United States, Norman Rockwell Museum has partnered with Google to share artworks and artifacts from its permanent collection that illustrate Norman Rockwell’s many commissioned presidential portraits. "Norman Rockwell: Presidential Elections Illustrated" presents Rockwell’s paintings, rarely seen studies, reference photos, and correspondence relating to presidential campaigns during the 1950s and 1960s.
Historic Day in Vermont Following the renaming of Norman Rockwell’s New York City homesite (now “Norman Rockwell Place”) this past June, the artist’s West Arlington, Vermont home was officially declared a historic site for the state during this year’s Rockwell Models Reunion held on August 6, 2016. In addition to original models, former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas was present to make the declaration. Thanks to our friends/former Vermont neighbors Don Trachte, Jr. and Jim Edgerton (whose family […]
Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Talk on Corporate Art Collecting in the United States
The Connoisseur, 1961. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, January 13, 1962.
Private collection. © SEPS: Curtis Licensing, Indianapolis, IN. All rights reserved.
Stockbridge, MA, August 12, 2016—Norman Rockwell Museum will present the talk “From Atchison, Topeka To Altoids: Corporate Art Collecting in the United States” on Thursday, August 18, starting at 5:30 p.m. During […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Screening of “Just Pals” This Friday Stockbridge, MA, August 8, 2016—Norman Rockwell Museum’s Friday Night at the Movies: A Rockwellian Film Series continues on Friday, August 12, starting at 5:30 p.m. with a screening of 1920’s Just Pals. One of director John Ford’s earliest surviving films,Just Pals features Western star Buck Jones as an out of work drifter who befriends an orphaned boy and follows their journey through a series […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Uncle Andy’s Cats” and Other Pet Stories with Illustrator James Warhola
Cover illustration for “Uncle Andy’s Cats,” James Warhola. ©James Warhola. All rights reserved.
Stockbridge, MA, August 8, 2016—Norman Rockwell Museum will present a family day with illustrator James Warhola, nephew of artist Andy Warhol, on Saturday, August 13, from 1 to 5 p.m. Warhola, the illustrator of such children’s picture books as […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Presents A Tribute to Elvis Presley and Early Rock and Roll Stockbridge, MA, July 28, 2016—As part of its “Real or Imagined? Adventures in Visual Cultural” lecture and performance series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a tribute to Elvis Presley and early rock and roll on Thursday, August 11, starting at 5:30 p.m. Meet Elvis impersonator Joe Borelli and his band, who will bring beloved songs by the “King of Rock […]
Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Talk on Art and Civil Rights with Maurice “Pops” Peterson
Pops Peterson, “Freedom From Fear,” 2014.
Courtesy Pops Peterson. All rights reserved.
Stockbridge, MA, August 2, 2016—Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Van Der Zee to Rockwell and Beyond: Art and Civil Rights,” an evening with artist Maurice “”Pops” Peterson, on Saturday, August 6, starting at 5 p.m. Explore the relationship between art and the civil […]
Artist John Roman To Present Panoramic Drawing Workshop at Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA, July 28, 2016—Artist and educator John Roman will present a workshop on panoramic drawing at Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will learn the secrets and history of panoramic drawing—wide-angle images that span 180 degrees—from the Renaissance to IMAX movies; Roman will demonstrate a simple method for creating your own panoramic […]
Albany Berkshire Ballet To Perform Rockwell Suite at Norman Rockwell Museum Stockbridge, MA, July 28, 2016—As part of its “Real or Imagined? Adventures in Visual Cultural” lecture and performance series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a performance of the “Rockwell Suite” by Albany Berkshire Ballet on Thursday, August 4, starting at 5:30 p.m. Choreographed by Albany Berkshire Ballet Founder and Artistic Director Madeline Cantarella Culpo, the “Rockwell Suite” bring Norman Rockwell’s art to life […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Host Rockwell Models Reunion Stockbridge, MA, July 11, 2016—Throughout Norman Rockwell’s career, models played an important part in the development of his artwork. In 1916’s Boy with Baby Carriage, Rockwell’s first painting for The Saturday Evening Post, model Billy Paine was called on to portray all three boys in the humorous illustration and went on to pose for several additional covers during the artist’s early […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates The Opening of Rockwell and Realism in an Abstract World Stockbridge, MA, July 5, 2016—Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the opening of its newest exhibition Rockwell and Realism in the Abstract World,with a series of artist talks during the month of July.
On Sunday, July 10, starting at 5 p.m., the Museum will present “American Realist,” an evening with painter Bo Bartlett, whose work is featured in the exhibition. An American realist with […]
Norman Rockwell Museum’s “Friday Night at the Movies” Debuts with The Grapes of Wrath Stockbridge, MA, July 6, 2016—This summer Norman Rockwell Museum will debut its new Friday Night at the Movies: A Rockwellian Film Series. Visitors are invited to this monthly series of classic films, which explore themes featured in Norman Rockwell’s paintings. Norman Rockwell Museum Curator Jesse Kowalski will introduce the films, providing context, followed by an audience Q&A. Refreshments will be […]
Illustrator Dan Howe To Present Painting Workshop July 25 through 29 at Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA, July 21, 2016—Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Methods of the Golden Age Masters,” a week long art workshop with painter/illustrator Dan Howe, from Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Howe, whose work is featured in the Museum’s new […]
Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Talk on Diversity, Perception, and Responsibility in Illustration Stockbridge, MA, July 1, 2016—Inspired by its newest exhibition, Rockwell and Realism in the Abstract World, Norman Rockwell Museum will present the talk “Diversity, Perception, and Responsibility in Illustration” on Thursday, July 7, starting at 5:30 p.m. Robyn Phillips-Pendleton, Associate Professor of Visual Communication at the University of Delaware, will examine blatant, subtle, or perceived racial stereotypes created by illustrators, sanctioned […]
Artists Robert Cottingham and Eric Forstmann, and Artists’ Representative Jane Eckert To Give Talk on Realism Stockbridge, MA, July 18, 2016—Inspired by its newest exhibition, Rockwell and Realism in the Abstract World, Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Realism and the Persistence of Memory,” a talk with painters Robert Cottingham and Eric Forstmann, and artists’ representative Jane Eckert, author, art historian, and founder of Eckert Fine Art, on Thursday, July 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. Featured […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Home Run! An All-American Baseball Day Stockbridge, MA, June 28, 2016—Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with Home Run! An All-American Baseball Day on Saturday, July 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. Pay tribute to our national pastime and the artists who captured the excitement of the game during this afternoon family festival.
Starting at 1 p.m., meet former Major League Baseball pitcher Jonah Bayliss, current general […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Looks at Jackson Pollock and the Rise of Abstract Expressionism
Norman Rockwell painting Conneseur.
All Rights Reserved
Stockbridge, MA, July 22, 2016—In conjunction with its newest exhibitionRockwell and Realism in an Abstract World, Norman Rockwell Museum will present talks on the abstract expressionist movement during the week of July 24.
On Monday, July 25, starting at 5:30 p.m., the Museum will examine the work […]
Award-Winning Illustrator David Macaulay To Give Talk at Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA, July 19, 2016—Norman Rockwell Museum will present a special talk and print signing with award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay on Saturday, July 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. A Caldecott Medalist and recipient of a prestigious MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, Macaulay is celebrated for such international best sellers as Cathedral and The Way Things Work, which help us understand […]
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Participate in either a two week-long and/or a one-day hands-on art workshop and explore drawing and painting techniques using Norman Rockwell’s methods as inspiration.
Enjoy this engaging series of talks and performances inspired by Rockwell and Realism in and Abstract World, and the pervasive power of visual imagery in its many forms. Free for Museum members, or included with museum admission.
Reservations are suggested: call 413-931-2221 or email: register@nrm.com.
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Enjoy these programs for children, teens and families with best selling authors, children’s book illustrators, a free fun Friday to experience all of Norman Rockwell Museum’s exhibits and experiences and a week-long comic workshop for children and teens.
Norman Rockwell Museum and Google Arts & Culture Present Norman Rockwell: Presidential Elections Illustrated 
Exhibition Celebrates American Democracy Through
The Artist’s Many Portraits of Presidential Candidates
Stockbridge, MA, July 12, 2016—In recognition of this current presidential election year in the United States, Norman Rockwell Museum has partnered with Google to share artworks and artifacts from its permanent collection that illustrate Norman Rockwell’s many commissioned presidential portraits. Norman Rockwell: […]
Remembering Ann Fitzpatrick Brown
Reference photo of Ann Fitzpatrick for unused Norman Rockwell illustration idea. Norman Rockwell Museum Digital Collection. ©Norman Rockwell Family Agency. All rights reserved.
Norman Rockwell Museum has lost a dear friend with the passing of Ann Fitzpatrick Brown, a long-time trustee and supporter of the Museum. Ann was a member of an entrepreneurial Fitzpatrick […]
“Norman Rockwell Place” Unveiled During Special Ceremony in New York City on June 9
Students and faculty from Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School outside Norman Rockwell’s studio, during a recent visit to Norman Rockwell Museum. Photo ©Norman Rockwell Museum. All rights reserved.
UPDATED: Stockbridge, MA, June 14, 2016—Artist Norman Rockwell’s New York City roots were celebrated during a special ceremony […]
Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Artist Laureate Honorary Lecture with Illustrator Jerry Pinkney Stockbridge, MA, June 7, 2016—Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Imaginings,” an afternoon with Jerry Pinkney, the Museum’s newest Artist Laureate, on Saturday, June 18, starting at 1 p.m. An award-winning illustrator, Pinkney will present a special talk about his picture books, which reflect his love of literature, history, and personal identity. His books include The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and […]
Former First Lady Laura Bush To Present Award To Illustrator Jerry Pinkney at Norman Rockwell Museum
Photo of artist Jerry Pinkney in his Croton-On-Hudson studio. ©Norman Rockwell Museum.
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Stockbridge, MA, June 7, 2016—Norman Rockwell Museum will […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Phoning It In: Staying Connected in a Pre-Digital Age”
Illustration for “Extortion” in “This Week Magazine,” April 24, 1955. Ink and acetate on illustration board. ©Mac Conner. Courtesy of the artist.
Stockbridge, MA, May 26, 2016—In conjunction with its current exhibition, […]
CBS News observes 100th anniversary of Rockwell’s first Post cover STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — One hundred years ago this month, the first of more than 300 Norman Rockwell covers appeared in the “Saturday Evening Post.”
But there’s a little-known story about those portraits: between concept and canvas, there was camera.
Photography was a technique Rockwell started using in the early 1930’s to streamline his painting process.
“He really couldn’t have somebody stand there for hours, it was just too […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Family Day To Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s First Post Cover
Thomas Fiorini, “Junk Yard Baby Buggy,” 2016. Courtesy: Thomas Fiorini. All rights reserved.
Highlights Include Opening of “Build a Better Baby Carriage,” The Museum’s New Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Stockbridge, MA, May 5, 2016—In celebration of the 100th anniversary of […]
2011 Rockwell Center Scholar, Michael Lobel Awarded the 28th Annual Eldredge Prize for His Book John Sloan: Drawing on Illustration The Smithsonian American Art Museum has awarded the Charles C. Eldredge Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in American Art to Michael Lobel for his book John Sloan: Drawing on Illustration (Yale University Press, 2014). The jurors cited the meticulous research and exceptionally high quality of prose of the book. Sloan’s early work in illustration […]
Spring Break
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Spring Flowers,” 1969. Oil on canvas, 30 3/8″ x 25″. Story illustration for “McCall’s,” May 1969. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©Norman Rockwell Family Agency. All rights reserved.
It’s a beautiful start to […]
Mac Conner, Illustration for “Strictly Respectable” in “Redbook,” August 1953 • Gouache on illustration board • ©Mac Conner. Courtesy of the artist.
Stockbridge, MA, May 11, 2016—In conjunction with its current exhibition, Mac Conner: A New York Life, Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Tastemakers: […]
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the opening of our new exhibition, "Mac Conner: A New York Life." In addition to many stylish Mad Men (and Women), it was an honor to welcome Mac Conner himself. The 103-year-old artist seemed to have a grand time, and took time to meet with our many members and friends in attendance. In his words, "Norman Rockwell was a great inspiration for me."
Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Swing Time: Music from the Golden Age of Jazz” This Saturday
Mac Conner, illustration for “The Trouble With Love” in Good Housekeeping, August 1952. Gouache on illustration board. © Mac Conner. Courtesy of the artist
Stockbridge, MA, May 3, 2016—In conjunction with its current exhibition, Mac Conner: A New York Life, Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening of music from the […]
This year, Norman Rockwell Museum celebrates the 100th anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s first "Post" cover, "Boy with Baby Carriage" (May 20, 1916) through a special series of events and installations. On view May 14 through October 30, 2016, the contemporary sculpture exhibition "Build a Better Baby Carriage" will feature original three-dimensional artworks inspired by the subject of Rockwell’s first "Post" cover. Artists working in all media are invited to submit proposals for the juried exhibition, which will be displayed outdoors on the Museum’s 36-acre site overlooking the Housatonic River. Commendations will be awarded for "Best in Show," "Most Inventive," "Most Artistic," and "People’s Choice (Children and Adults)." The deadline for applications is March 28. For more information, please contact the Museum at 413.931.2278 or ImageServices@nrm.org
This spring Norman Rockwell Museum explores the work of one of illustration’s original "Mad Men," whose work helped shape the popular image of postwar America—Mac Conner: A New York Life is on view at the Museum from March 19 through June 5, 2016. Organized by the Museum of the City of New York, Mac Conner: A New York Life is the first exhibition of more than 70 original works by the New York City-based artist whose advertising and editorial illustrations graced the pages of such leading publications as Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and The Saturday Evening Post. Presented as part of Norman Rockwell Museum’s Distinguished Illustrator Series, the exhibition is co-sponsored by The Modern Graphic History Library at Washington University in St. Louis and the Museum’s Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies.
In conjunction with its current exhibition "Mac Conner: A New York Life," Norman Rockwell Museum will present the lecture "Mid-Century Modern: Home Furnishings in the Post-War Era" on Saturday, April 16, starting at 5 p.m. Henry Ford Museum Curator of Decorative Arts, Charles Sable will discuss the hallmarks of domestic style in the Post-War 1940s and 1950s, which are featured prominently in Mac Conner’s artwork. The program is free for Museum members, or with Museum admission. Reservations encouraged by calling: 413.931.2221.
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s "Four Freedoms" speech, Norman Rockwell Museum is teaming up with New York’s Capital Area Art Supervisors to present a unique exhibition that looks at the concept of the four freedoms, famously painted by artist Norman Rockwell, from the perspective of a new generation. "Reimagining The Four Freedoms" is on view at the Museum from March 11 through April 3, 2016.
Photo of Norman Rockwell Museum intern, Mindy (Yuhui) Ma with her work on display in the 30th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show. Photo by Jeremy Clowe. ©Norman Rockwell Museum. All rights reserved.
As we celebrate many great education initiatives this year, we want to be sure to give a final word of praise for the […]
Last Thursday, February 25, representatives from Norman Rockwell Museum joined students from Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School at New York’s City Hall for a special ceremony recognizing their efforts to rename the street where Norman Rockwell grew up, in the artist’s honor. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation into law to co-name 39 new and amend 3 previously co-named thoroughfares and public spaces, including “Norman Rockwell Place.”
Two weeks ago, New York’s City Council voted to officially rename the corner of West 103 Street and Amsterdam Avenue “Norman Rockwell Place.” A special signing ceremony will be held at New York’s City Hall on Thursday, February 25, starting at 11 a.m., officiated by Mayor Bill de Blasio, and attended by New York high school students who campaigned for over a year to initiate the change. A street-renaming ceremony during which the new street sign will be affixed will take place on June 9. The idea originated from a class project led by students from Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School, an alternative school located around the corner from where Rockwell was born. After researching the life of the artist and visiting the Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, the students began creating materials as part of a committee they formed to rename the corner. On Election Day, November 4, 2014, they canvassed voters at their school, a polling location, and picked up 300 signatures in support of the idea.
In celebration of the creativity of youth, Norman Rockwell Museum is proud to present the 30th anniversary of the Berkshire County High School Art Show, on view at the Museum from February 6 through March 6, 2016. A diverse exhibition of original works, this annual display teaches Berkshire County high school art students how to prepare their work for a gallery show, and acquire a personal understanding of the exhibition process. The exhibition is generously sponsored by Berkshire Bank.
A dear friend has departed our Museum family and community, leaving a sparkling trail of love, tears, poetry, laughter and enlightenment. Since its founding, Norman Rockwell Museum has been blessed with great and caring leaders. It is inevitable that generational turning must happen, but for some of our family it comes too soon.
Photo of Michelle Gillett speaking […]
The Board of Trustees and staff of Norman Rockwell Museum mourn the passing of Museum Trustee Murray Tinkelman (1933-2016), an exceptional illustrator and educator, who worked diligently for almost 25 years to advance the Museum’s illustration art mission. Mr. Tinkelman died on January 30, just two weeks after the passing of his beloved wife Carol, who shared his dedication to scholarship related to American illustration. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Murray and Carol," notes Norman Rockwell Museum Director/CEO Laurie Norton Moffatt. "They were both so important to the Museum. One of the best ways we can honor them is to continue to share all they have taught us about the vital role that illustration art plays in society."
In celebration of Black History Month, Norman Rockwell Museum has partnered with Google to share artworks and artifacts from its permanent collection, that illustrate Norman Rockwell’s dedication to civil rights. Available through the Google Cultural Institute website, "Norman Rockwell In The Age of the Civil Rights Movement" presents Rockwell’s paintings, rarely seen studies, reference photos, and correspondence relating to his important works created during the period; the online exhibition joins over 4000 new items –including 80 exhibits and three expeditions—that document different moments throughout African American history.
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech, Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum series returns on Thursday, February 18, at 5:30 p.m., with a look at the current state of presidential politics. The evening’s forum will address the ins and outs of the 2016 American presidential election cycle, its colorful candidates, and what it means for the future of the nation. Featured speakers will include: William "Smitty" Pignatelli, Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives; Stacy L. Wallach, attorney and professor; and Tammy Daniels, managing editor of iBerkshires.com. The program is being sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Steven Lomazow. Community conversation at the Four Freedoms Forums is free and open to the public.
In celebration of Presidents Week, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a talk with political illustrator, Steve Brodner, on Friday, February 19, starting at 2 p.m. Brodner will provide a look at the American Presidency during his afternoon lecture; he is currently working on "Presidents," a new book that will explore the significant events of the administration of President William McKinley through the commander-in-chief to come. A reception will follow the lecture, which is free with regular Museum admission. Steve Brodner is an award-winning artist, whose cartoons and caricatures have appeared in such prominent publications as The New York Times, National Lampoon, Sports Illustrated, Playboy, Spy, Esquire, The Progressive, The Washington Post, The Nation, and Village Voice, among others. Brodner has also documented seven national political conventions in visual essay form—the result of days or weeks spent with the candidates on the campaign trail. His work was on view at Norman Rockwell Museum in advance of the 2008 presidential election in the exhibition, Raw Nerve! The Political Art of Steve Brodner.
EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT:
29th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show
2 – 4 p.m.
Remarks at 2:30 p.m. by Marc Rosenthal
Discover the region’s talented young artists with this diverse exhibition of exemplary original works by Berkshire Count high school art students. Enjoy meeting the students and teachers during the reception. Marc Rosenthal, the internationally published illustrator offers insight and encouragement to future art professionals.
Sponsored by Berkshire Bank
BIO: http://www.pippinproperties.com/authors-illustrators.marc-rosenthal/
Marc’s website: http://www.marc-rosenthal.com/mr_site/portfolio/
As part of its "Meet the Artists" performance series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Vincent van Gogh: A Portrait by the Postman Roulin" on Saturday, March 12, starting at 5:30 p.m. Actor Ted Zalewski will capture the spirit of the post-impressionist painter through the voice of the Postman Roulin. As van Gogh’s loyal friend, Roulin relates van Gogh’s personal and artistic journey from his native Holland to the south of France. Based on extensive research into van Gogh’s life and letters, Zalewski’s performance is filled with humor, passion, and joie de vivre; refreshments will follow the program. Admission to the event costs $12 for adults, $5 for children, and $8 for Museum members.
Celebrating the final week of its exhibition, "Masters of the Golden Age: Harvey Dunn and His Students," Norman Rockwell Museum will present an art talk on "The Teachings of Harvey Dunn," on Saturday, March 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. Join George Fernandez, Associate Professor and Visual Communications Chair at SUNY Farmingdale, for a look at the life and teachings of Dunn (1884-1952), an influential Golden Age illustrator. The artist realized his full potential after practically applying the ideals taught to him by acclaimed illustrator Howard Pyle (1853-1911), which became the bedrock of Dunn’s own teachings. The careers of Dunn’s most famous protégé, including Mead Schaeffer, Dean Cornwell, Harold Von Schmidt, and others, will be explored. Admission to the event is free for Musuem members, or with regular Museum admission.
Norman Rockwell Museum is sad to learn of the passing of Ann Fitzpatrick Brown, a long-time friend and supporter of the Museum. Ann was a member of an entrepreneurial family involved in mail order, retail, and the hotel business, which included The Red Lion Inn and Country Curtains, based in Stockbridge. The Fitzpatrick family also had close ties to Norman Rockwell, were proud to be models for several of his works, and were instrumental in fulfilling the vision of a museum to preserve his legacy—Ann served as a trustee of Norman Rockwell Museum from 1998-2008.
Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the Presidents and Valentines Day weekend with "Politics and Romance? Norman Rockwell’s Presidents and Valentines," a talk and brunch to be held on Sunday, February 14, starting at 11 a.m. Tom Daly, the Museum’s Curator of Education, will examine the noted political figures whom Rockwell intersected with (including Presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard Nixon), and the artist’s many illustrations by love, including Boy and Girl Gazing at Moon (Puppy Love) (1926), and Marriage License (1955). The talk is being presented as part of the Museum’s "Food for Thought: Curatorial Perspectives" series, and will include a continental brunch. Admission to the event costs $20, $15 for Museum members, and includes Museum admission.
As part of its "Meet the Artists" performance series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Georgia O’Keeffe: Portrait of the Artist," on Saturday, February 13, starting at 5:30 p.m. In a living history interpretation, actress Colleen Webster will bring to life Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986), the twentieth century painter known for her significant contributions to American Modernism. Projected paintings and photographs will accompany this interactive performance, and showcase the American master’s work, known for its depictions of flowers, cityscapes, landscapes, and images of the stark desert of New Mexico. Webster will take questions during and after the performance, and refreshments will follow the program. Admission to the event costs $12 for adults, $5 for children, and $8 for Museum members.
Come in from the cold and enjoy our new group of themed galleries of Norman Rockwell's work. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Rockwell's first "Saturday Evening Post" cover, "Boy with Baby Carriage" (May 20, 1916); all year long we will be celebrating this and other milestones in the artist's career.
Carol and Murray Tinkelman. Photo courtesy Walt Engels.
We are sad to learn of the passing of yet another guiding light for our Museum. Carol Tinkelman was a friend, member of the Museum’s board, and beloved wife of illustrator Murray Tinkelman.
“Carol was a driving force behind Norman Rockwell Museum’s illustration collecting mission, and her passion was to help the Museum build […]
Norman Rockwell Museum is pleased to congratulate beloved picture book illustrator Jerry Pinkney on his historic receipt of two lifetime achievement awards in a single day—as announced by the American Library Association (ALA) today, January 11, 2016, at their Mid-Winter Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present "The Pullman Porter: Norman Rockwell’s Boy in Dining Car," a talk and brunch to be held on Sunday, January 17, starting at 11 a.m. Stephanie Haboush Plunkett, the Museum’s Deputy Director and Chief Curator, will take an in-depth look at Norman Rockwell’s 1946 "Saturday Evening Post" cover, "Boy in Dining Car," in time for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. For more than a century, African American Pullman porters were a part of American train travel. Ms. Plunkett will explore the history of the Pullman porter, and look behind the scenes at Rockwell’s process behind one of his most iconic works. The talk is being presented as part of the Museum’s "Food for Thought: Curatorial Perspectives" series, and will include a continental brunch. Admission to the event costs $20, $15 for Museum members, and includes Museum admission.
Norman Rockwell Museum is partnering with the WordXWord Festival to present the Rockwell Project, a visual and performing arts contribution to the annual 10x10 Festival being held at the Whitney Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Friday, February 12, at 7 p.m. Admission to the Whitney Center for the Arts event is free, with parental guidance suggested. Leading up to the February event, WordXWord has challenged 11 poets to create ten original performance pieces in response to Norman Rockwell’s illustrations. Each poet’s images will be chosen by lottery, and created onsite at Norman Rockwell Museum on Sunday, January 10.
Norman Rockwell Museum is sad to learn and report of the passing of Joyce. K. Schiller, the Museum's first curator of the Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies. Schiller was a passionate and consummate scholar of illustration art, having devoted a lifetime of study to the genre. She joined Norman Rockwell Museum in 2009 from the Delaware Art Museum, and for five years built the foundational work of the Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, establishing a firm base of scholarship around the Museum’s central mission. She retired from her position as Rockwell Center Curator in August 2014 to devote more time to be with her husband, Lewis Schiller, and her own research.
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of The Four Freedoms, Norman Rockwell Museum will present an afternoon talk and performance on Wednesday, January 6, that pays tribute to President Roosevelt’s speech and Rockwell’s paintings, which are on view and part of the Museum’s permanent collection. Starting at 1 p.m., join members of the Berkshire Music School for a performance of patriotic music from the World War II era. Following the music, the Museum’s Curator of Education Tom Daly will offer historical insight into both Roosevelt’s words and Rockwell’s paintings. The event is free with regular Museum admission.
Sketch of violinist Jory Fankuchen at Tanglewood, 2003, by Sol Schwartz. ©2003 Sol Schwartz. All rights reserved.
Norman Rockwell Museum is saddened to learn of the passing of Sol Schwartz, a local artist and member of the Museum’s National Council. A part-time resident of the Berkshires, Mr. Schwartz became known for […]
As part of its Living Arts History Series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening in the classroom with "illustrator Harvey Dunn," as portrayed by painter/interpreter Dane Howe, on Saturday, January 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. Dunn was a larger-than-life artist and teacher, known for depicting the harsh realities of World War I and the comforting landscape of the prairie; Howe will share the master illustrator's philosophy and belief in the benefits of a life in art. Refreshments will follow the program. Admission to the event costs $12 for adults, $5 for children, and $8 for Museum members.
Today seems like a perfect day to honor two modern visual storytellers, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, who happened to cite Norman Rockwell as an important influence. Happy Birthday to Mr. Spielberg, Norman Rockwell Museum Trustee Emeritus, who turns 69 today. The filmmaker has shown his love of Norman Rockwell's work by going so far as recreating the artist's Freedom From Fear for his 1987 film, Empire of the Sun. Last month, he followed in Rockwell's footsteps by receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. His latest film, Bridge of Spies opened in October to rave reviews.
Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas weekend is here- be sure to check out all the events (and exhibitions) happening at Norman Rockwell Museum and in the town of Stockbridge. While you’re visiting the Museum, take time to admire the Main Street at Christmas train set we have displayed once again. It has become an annual tradition, and it certainly draws you in (like Rockwell’s paintings). We look forward to seeing you this […]
The 26th annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas weekend takes place December 4 through 6. In celebration of the season, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a number of family-friendly events during the month of December; as well as the exhibition, Norman Rockwell’s "Spirit of the Holidays," which features many of the artist’s works that have become synonymous with the holidays. Many of Rockwell’s depictions of Christmas are inspired by the work of Charles Dickens, which he read as a child with his family. Indeed, Dickens’ impact on Rockwell’s paintings of carolers and revelers is evident in the flourish of the Old English Merrie Christmas (1938) and most obvious in Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit (1934). In addition to these Christmas covers from "The Saturday Evening Post" and other periodicals of the day, family gatherings were forever frozen in time in the artist’s many advertisements and Hallmark greeting cards. On view through January 8, 2016, Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of the Holidays shows how the artist’s paintings and drawings inspired feelings of warmth and good cheer for generations to come; the exhibition is sponsored by Duncan and Christen Pollock.
Illustrator Marc Rosenthal will debut his new children’s book, "Big Bot Small Bot: A Book of Robot Opposites," during a family art workshop to be held at Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, December 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. Explore Rosenthal’s interactive picture book, which introduces a group of friendly, colorful, retro-futuristic robots who demonstrate the concept of opposites; the book’s lift-the-flap gatefolds transform each illustration in a creative way. After Rosenthal’s talk, visitors will be invited to create lift-the-flap books of their own, or purchase their own copy of the illustrator’s book for the holidays. The afternoon event, sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union, is free for Museum members or with regular admission.
As part of its new Food for Thought series of talks, Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Coming of Age: Rockwell’s Children Grow Up," on Sunday, December 13, starting at 11 a.m. The term "Rockwellian" has been used to denote a world replete with harmony in familial relationships, patriotism, optimism, and a general feeling that all is well. In Norman Rockwell’s world, children grow up before our eyes—still disobeying rules, grappling with social pressures, and struggling with their evolution to adulthood. Jesse Kowalski, the Museum’s Curator of Exhibitions, will look at the many children in Rockwell’s work, who are portrayed as dimensional beings in all stages of life. A continental brunch will be served. Admission to the talk costs $20, $15 for Museum members, and includes Museum admission. For more information or to make reservations, please contact the Museum at 413.931.2221.
Norman Rockwell Museum Partners with Berkshire Bank to Pay Tribute to U.S. Military Through Exhibition, Veterans Day Event, and Free Admission for Veterans. The sacrifices made by our nation’s military are many, and often the emotional scars continue long after these soldiers have left the battlefield. A new exhibition offers artist commentary on the military, patriotism, and the struggles that many veterans face upon their re-entry into civilian life. "Love a Vet: Honoring Our Veterans" is on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from November 7, 2015 through January 5, 2016. The Museum has partnered with Berkshire Bank to provide free admission for U.S. veterans and active military through the run of the exhibition; tickets are available at Berkshire Bank locations throughout the region.
The Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick Trust awarded Norman Rockwell Museum a grant of $75,000 in August 2015 towards designing and building a new front stone entranceway to the Museum. The grant contributes to a much larger funding effort for the project. Built more than 22 years ago, the 1,400 square-foot bluestone terrace serves as the public gateway to the Museum and its galleries. More than three million visitors have used the terrace entry since the Museum opened its new campus in 1993, and today it needs to be replaced. "We are immensely grateful to the Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick Trust for their generosity in helping us build a new front stone entranceway plaza," notes Norman Rockwell Museum Director/CEO, Laurie Norton Moffatt. "Jane and Jack were dear friends of Norman Rockwell; they loved and helped found this Museum. The large outdoor foyer serves as a natural gathering place for our visitors, who enjoy our beautiful campus gardens, trees, and greenways as much as our art. The continuing generosity of the Fitzpatrick family will ensure that this new gateway plaza is made to welcome hundreds of thousands more visitors in the future."
In conjunction with its newest exhibition, "Masters of the Golden Age: Harvey Dunn and His Students," Norman Rockwell Museum will present an art talk on Harvey Dunn and other Golden Age illustrators on Saturday, November 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. Elizabeth Alberding, curator and collections manager of The Kelly Collection of American Illustration Art (which loaned many of the works on view in the exhibition), will discuss the process of building a world-class illustration collection, and explore the lives and art of the field’s most celebrated practitioners. The event is free for Museum members, or with regular Museum admission. The Kelly Collection of American Illustration is a private collection dedicated to the acquisition, preservation, research and exhibition of Golden Age American illustration. The Collection consists of several hundred original painting and drawings by significant American illustrators from 1890-1935 as well as an extensive reference library of related books and magazines. The Kelly Collection embraces its role in the preservation of this area of American visual culture for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. Learn more at: thekellycollection.org
Berkshire Botanical Garden (BBG) will celebrate its 12th annual Arborists Day through a day of outdoor service at Norman Rockwell Museum on Wednesday, November 4. A group of 23 area arborists and related staff from BBG will help to preserve several of the trees in need of repair on the Museum’s 36-acre campus. Arborist Day started in 2004 when a group of arborists from Southern Berkshires began collaborating with Berkshire Botanical Garden to maintain the trees at its Stockbridge campus. The annual event is modeled on similar days of service throughout the country. After three seasons, the team moved its outreach to other local venues, including The Mount, Monument Mountain Regional High School, Hebert Arboretum, The Bidwell House, and Construct's Pine Woods condominiums.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Back in Time," a family cruise-in festival on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Inspired by the 30th anniversary of the film "Back To The Future," the event will feature a classic car show (including a DeLorean, and original car used in the movies); music from the 1950s to 1980s; talks on the movie series, locally-produced Ride Film, automobiles, and the art of both Norman Rockwell and Drew Struzan (who designed the movie series' iconic posters); seasonal art activities; vintage costumes; and a screening of "Back in Time," a new documentary that examines the cultural phenomenon of the time-travel trilogy. Support for the event has been made possible by the Pittsfield Piston Poppers; and R.W.’s Inc., offering full service towing, repairs, and car rentals in the Berkshires.
In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a special family day event with award-winning artists and world travelers, Ted and Betsy Lewin on Saturday, November 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. Children’s book authors and illustrators, the Lewins have lived lives of adventure that have taken them to every corner of the world and inspired their art. Starting at 1:30 p.m., the couple will provide a behind-the-scenes look at their new memoir, "How To Babysit a Leopard: And Other True Stories from Our Travels Across Six Continents," with original art and artifacts on view; a book signing will follow the talk, offering a pre-holiday gift opportunity. At 3 p.m., visitors are invited to read and draw along with Ted and Betsy Lewin, who will share passages from their favorite books and demonstrate how they bring stories to life. Throughout the day, illustrator Pat O’Donnell will be on hand to lead drop-in art activities, offering families the opportunity to design an exotic critter of their own to take home. Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union, the event is free with Museum admission.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Luminaries: Exploring Stockbridge Cemetery,” on Thursday, October 29, starting at 5 p.m. Curator of Education Tom Daly will lead a pre-Halloween walking tour of the Stockbridge Cemetery, which boasts the burial sites of such luminaries as Norman Rockwell, Elizabeth Freeman, the Sedgwick Family, and other notable town residents. A cider and donut reception will precede the tour, which will meet at the former town hall’s bell tower parking area. Admission to the event is $5, free for members and children 12 and under. Reservations are recommended by calling 413.931.2221 or emailing register@nrm.org
Our acclaimed exhibition, "We The Peoples: Norman Rockwell’s United Nations" officially closed on September 15, yet the United Nations Headquarters in New York continues to experience unique “Norman Rockwell” moments. This past Friday, September 25, the United Nations welcomed His Holiness Pope Francis, during his first-ever visit to the United States. Prior to addressing the UN’s General Assembly, Pope Francis took time out to admire Norman Rockwell’s Golden Rule, which remains on temporary loan to the UN from the Museum’s collection. Rockwell’s painting, in fact, served as the perfect backdrop for the pontiff’s visit, where he had referenced the concept of “the golden rule” during his historic address to Congress just the day before. Pope Francis can be seen signing the UN’s guestbook in the same room where Rockwell’s welcoming artwork is currently displayed.
NEW YORK (AP) — Latest developments in Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. All times local:
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Pope Francis has signed U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s visitors’ book as he visits the world body’s headquarters.
The pontiff took a white card from his pocket and copied a lengthy message into the thick, bound book in the secretary-general’s conference room.
The secretary-general also showed the […]
Stockbridge, MA, September 24, 2015—Norman Rockwell Museum welcomed new members to its Board of Trustees during the Museum’s annual meeting held on September 18, 2015. David Glodt, Deborah Hoover, Roberta McCulloch-Dews, Marion Simon, and Michael Wynn were elected to new terms, starting this fall. “We are extremely pleased to welcome such a talented group of new board members to Norman Rockwell Museum,” says Board Chairman Robert T. Horvath. “Their diverse talents and networks will help us continue to reach new audiences and advance the legacy of Norman Rockwell and American illustration art.” New Trustees
In conjunction with its current exhibition, "Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs," which also celebrates family, life’s humorous moments, and standing up to adversity, Norman Rockwell Museum will reinstall its main galleries to focus on these thematic elements, and offer an in-depth look at the artist’s process. "Norman Rockwell: Heroes, Humor, and Growing Up" will be on view at the Museum through October 18, 2015.
Pauline Adams (lower right) and family pose for Norman Rockwell’s “United Nations,” early 1950s. Photo by Gene Pelham. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©Norman Rockwell Family Agency. All rights reserved.
On Friday, October 2, we welcome Pauline Adams Grimes, one of the original models for Norman Rockwell’s 1953 “United Nations” drawing to speak at the Museum, as part of our Meet Rockwell’s Models program, starting at […]
In conjunction with its latest exhibition, Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs, Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Aging in America: Attitudes and Access," the latest in its Four Freedoms Forum series on Thursday, September 24, starting at 5:30 p.m. The public forum will explore the dynamic increase of life expectancy in the U.S. and other developed nations, and the challenges and increased needs it places on access to differentiated care. Inspired by the themes in artist Roz Chast’s award-winning graphic memoir, "Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?" which examines her relationship with her aging parents, the program will feature commentary by experts in the field and encourage community discourse. A reception will follow.
This past Saturday, September 12, 25 Western Massachusetts residents, originally from around the world, became U.S. citizens during an emotional naturalization ceremony, held for the fourth straight year at Norman Rockwell Museum. The Honorable Daniel A. Ford, Massachusetts Superior Court Justice, administered the Oath of Allegiance to America’s newest citizens against the backdrop of Norman Rockwell's iconic "Four Freedoms" paintings.
Visitors to Norman Rockwell Museum continue to be fascinated by Norman Rockwell's models. In addition to playing an integral part in the development of the Rockwell’s work, these individuals have also offered many fascinating anecdotes about the artist over the years. This Friday, September 4, 2:30 p.m. our Meet Rockwell’s Models program returns, and last week a very special visitor paid a visit to our United Nations exhibition to see her modeling efforts for the first time.
A special reception was held at the United Nations Headquarters on the evening of Monday, June 30, to celebrate the opening of "We The Peoples: Norman Rockwell's United Nations." The exhibition, organized by Norman Rockwell Museum, is on view at the UN's New York City Visitor Centre, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the peacekeeping organization. Speaking during the evening's opening remarks, United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon said that, "We are so honored to now host the original Golden Rule as well as the United Nations drawing for the entire summer of our 70th anniversary year."
On August 15, Norman Rockwell Museum officially launched a new, comprehensive, online resource dedicated to the illustration arts. IllustrationHistory.org will serve as an evolving site, provide greater access to information about the field in which Norman Rockwell played a seminal role.
Illustration History is possible, in part, by a generous grant from The National Endowment for the Arts’ ART WORKS program, and an anonymous donor in […]
It's summer... and the Berkshires are beautiful. This week is the perfect time for a road trip to Norman Rockwell Museum, where we will be keeping things cool with a celebration of the art of storytelling. Join us this Thursday, August 6, 5:30 p.m. as we welcome three award-winning storytellers for a Story Slam. Tony Toledo, Norah Dooley, and Ben Cunningham will lead interactive exercises, followed by a chance for the audience to share their own stories at an open mic. Co-presented by MassMouth, the premier Greater Boston-based organization dedicated to the fine art of storytelling, the event is free for members or with Museum admission.
This Thursday, August 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., learn how objects are appraised, and bring your special piece in for comment and an informal appraisal from Charlie Flint of Charles Flint Antiques in Lenox. Reservations are recommended by calling 413.931.2221.
Norman Rockwell Museum To Host StorySlam This Thursday
Roz Chast, artwork from “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” 2014. Courtesy Roz Chast. All rights reserved.
As part of its Summer Evenings with Art series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a StorySlam with members from massmouth on Thursday, August 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. A StorySlam is a live storytelling competition in the vein of poetry […]
As part of its Summer Evenings with Art series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present "What’s In Your Closet?" an art and antiques appraisal on Thursday, August 20, starting at 5:30 p.m. Charles Flint of Charles Flint Antiques in Lenox, Massachusetts, will talk about the unique qualities of art and objects that make them collectible and of value, and how they are then appraised. Visitors are invited to bring their own collected artworks and artifacts for an informal evaluation, provided by Flint (limit up to three objects per individual). Admission to the event is free for Museum members or with regular Museum admission. Reservations are recommended by contacting the Museum at 413.931.2221 or programs@nrm.org.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present a talk with artist Maurice "Pops" Peterson about his "Reinventing Rockwell" series of artworks on Thursday, July 30, starting at 5:30 p.m. Recently honored at the Northeast Regional Conference on Fair Housing and Civil Rights, Peterson will detail how his work reimagined the art of Norman Rockwell to reflect the realities and diversity of today’s American scene. Peterson, who describes the talk as a "true story of ghosts and miracles, presented with nearly scores of illustrations," will also discuss his artistic journey—from graphic designer and writer to the world of fine art. Sponsored by Ungar Foundation, the event is presented as part of the Museum’s summer series of talks and performances held on Thursday evenings; admission is free for Museum members or with regular Museum admission. Reservations are recommended by contacting the Museum at 413.931.2221 or programs@nrm.org.
Norman Rockwell Museum announces a series of intensive art workshops for adults this summer, to be held at the Museum during the month of July. Drawing and Painting the Figure with Painter/Illustrator Dan Howe: July 20-24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; The Figure in the Environment: A Painting Workshop with Illustrator William Low: July 27-31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance registration is required by contacting the Museum at 413.931.2221, or programs@nrm.org. A complete materials list available upon request.
Norman Rockwell Museum is pleased to welcome long-time “New Yorker” cartoonist, Liza Donnelly to the Museum for an evening lecture to be held Thursday, June 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. The talk is part of the Museum’s “Comic Relief” series of events being held Thursday nights through August, in conjunction with its latest exhibition, "Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs.” The artist will offer a back story on life as a "New Yorker" cartoonist, and as an author and contributor for numerous, national periodicals. Donnelly is also a Cultural Envoy for the U.S. State Department, traveling around the world speaking about freedom of speech, cartoons, and women’s rights. The lecture is free for Museum members or with general admission. Reservations are recommending by contacting the Museum at 413.931.2221 or programs@nrm.org
In conjunction with its new exhibition, "Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs," Norman Rockwell Museum will present Creative Cartooning, a weeklong art workshop for children and young adults, to be held Monday, July 13 through 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Illustrator and animator Scott Lincoln will show participants how to develop their own cartoons, by learning the techniques of character design, storyboarding, and sequential image making in order to create a unique, visual narrative. Students should bring their own lunch; art materials will be provided. Admission for ages 10 and up costs $175; $150 for Museum members. An extended program will also be offered daily from 3 to 5 p.m. for an additional $50 a week. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Museum at 413.931.2221 or programs@nrm.org.
We The Peoples: Norman Rockwell’s United Nations
With war raging around the globe, in 1941 when Norman Rockwell responded to the United States government’s call to artists to depict President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Four Freedom ideals, he turned to the subject matter he knew best: ordinary people. The resulting images became some of the most […]
This summer, Norman Rockwell Museum will honor the 70th anniversary of the United Nations with an unprecedented exhibition at the United Nations. "We The Peoples: Norman Rockwell's United Nations" will be on view from June 20 through September 15, 2015 at the United Nations Headquarters/Visitors Centre in New York City. The exhibition will feature Rockwell’s 1953 "United Nations" drawing, 1961's "Golden Rule" painting, and other works that reflect the artist’s personal beliefs in universal commonalities of mankind as a “citizen of the world.”
Norman Rockwell Museum will be holding a press conference about its new exhibition, "We The Peoples: Norman Rockwell's United Nations" this Monday, June 29, starting at 11:30 a.m. ET. The press conference will be streamed, and those interested can tune into the conference and evening remarks via the UN's website. The press conference, held at the UN Headquarters in New York City, is expected to include remarks from Deputy Secretary-General, Jan Eliasson, who was instrumental in the planning of this unique exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of the UN.
Norman Rockwell Museum honored three of its longtime leaders during a special tribute held during its Summer Gala on Saturday, June 6. The Museum honored Anne H. Morgan, Thomas L. Pulling, and Mark Selkowitz, whose vision and dedication through the years, has helped guide the institution into the digital age. Awards were presented to the three honorees during the Museum’s sold-out Summer Gala, which also served as an opening for its newest exhibition, "Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs," on view through October 26, 2015.
We’re excited to announce that our newest exhibition, Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs opens this Saturday, June 6. In addition to a fun display of Chast’s humorous cartoons for "The New Yorker," the exhibition will feature the first thorough look at her award-winning graphic memoir, "Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?" which shares the bittersweet experiences of caring for her aging parents.
Students from NYC’s Edward A. Reynolds High School learn more about Norman Rockwell during a recent visit to Norman Rockwell Museum on May 28, 2015. Photo ©Norman Rockwell Museum. All rights reserved.
Our educational outreach continues at Norman Rockwell Museum.
This past May, Norman Rockwell Museum welcomed back students from New York City’s Edward A. Reynolds West Side High […]
Over the past 37 years, readers of "The New Yorker" have been enjoying cartoonist Roz Chast’s signature style and wit. This summer, a new exhibit showcases the cartoonist’s gift; "Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs" will be on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from June 6 through October 26, 2015.
Photo of Rich Bradway, Director of Digital Learning and Engagement, Norman Rockwell Museum, 2015.
Stockbridge, MA, May 14, 2015—Norman Rockwell Museum announced today the hiring of Rich Bradway as the Museum’s new Director of Digital Learning and Engagement. Funding for the position was made possible through a grant from the George Lucas Family Foundation to expand and re-imagine the Museum’s educational programming with 21st century learning […]
It is a beautiful week to visit Norman Rockwell Museum. The magnolias and other spring flowers are in full bloom on our 36-acre campus, and we have equally interesting sights and sounds in our galleries. This Saturday, May 9, starting at 5:30 p.m. "The Jazz Age" will be an evening of music by Dr. John Myers, a professor of music at Bard College at Simon's Rock, who performs regularly as a jazz and classical guitarist. Inspired by Leyendecker's art deco styled works, the jazz music performance is free for members or with regular Museum admission.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present Home Run! An All American Baseball Day on Saturday, May 30, from 1 to 5 p.m. Celebrate the start of summer with a tribute to our national pastime, which has also inspired America’s most popular illustrators.
Thank you for all the kind letters and tributes pouring in regarding Mary Doyle Keefe (Rosie The Riveter), who passed away last week. A reminder that we hold "Meet the Models" lectures every first Friday. On May 1, 2:30 p.m., we welcome back Ed Locke and Claire Williams.
Photo of Mary Doyle Keefe (the model for Norman Rockwell’s “Rosie the Riveter”) visiting Norman Rockwell Museum, August 2012. Photo by Jeremy Clowe for Norman Rockwell Museum. All rights reserved.
Norman Rockwell Museum is saddened to learn of the passing of Mary Doyle Keefe, the original model for Norman Rockwell’s iconic “Rosie The Riveter” painting, at age 92.
Ms. Keefe was a […]
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Expense Account,” 1957. Cover illustration for “The Saturday Evening Post,” November 30, 1957. Oil on canvas. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Licensing, Indianapolis, IN.
Need a break from those taxes? Join us this […]
“Saturday Evening Post” April covers by J.C. Leyendecker (left) and Norman Rockwell (right). Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Licensing, Indianapolis, IN
It’s that time of year. Spring is finally in the air, and this weekend finds families celebrating both the Easter and Passover holidays. Norman Rockwell Museum will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the weekend, and we welcome you and yours […]
Improvements in the Works! Beginning in April, the front entry to Norman Rockwell Museum will be undergoing improvements thanks to support from the Jane & Jack Fitzpatrick Trust and The Feigenbaum Foundation. Designed by Okerstrom Lang, the refreshed entrance features a new granite terrace, with engineered water management, heating controls for snow and ice, additional benches, and a more gradual sloped path from the sidewalk.
With our two current exhibitions featuring the art of "The Saturday Evening Post," it seems like the perfect time to look at a popular recurring feature that Norman Rockwell created for the venerable publication. Can you find all 57 “errors” in Rockwell's "Girl with Shopkeeper," from the April 3, 1948 cover of the "Post?"
Elwood H. Smith with his recently released book, “How To Draw With Your Funny Bone,” 2015. Photo courtesy Elwood H. Smith. All rights reserved.
Stockbridge, MA, April 21, 2015—Norman Rockwell Museum presents “How To Draw With Your Funny Bone,” an afternoon art workshop and book launch with illustrator Elwood H. Smith, to be held on Saturday, May 2. From 11 a.m. to 4 […]
J.C. Leyendecker (1874-1951), cover illustration for “The Saturday Evening Post,” March 30, 1929. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections, gift of William Hargreaves. ©SEPS: Curtis Licensing, Indianapolis, IN
J.C. Leyendecker, the Golden Age illustrator and hero to Norman Rockwell, was born on this date back in 1874. Visitors helped us celebrate by joining us for the opening of our new exhibition, J.C. Leyendecker and The Saturday […]
Norman Rockwell Museum is saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Walt Reed (1917-2015). An artist, author, and art historian, Reed had a lifelong commitment to scholarship relating to the art of illustration. In June 2012, the Museum awarded the Illustration House founder with its first Distiguished Scholar Award in recognition of his many achievements.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Those interested in a preview of our new exhibition, "J.C. Leyendecker and The Saturday Evening Post" are in luck: you can now view examples of all "Post" covers the artist created for the magazine, including 1922's "Irish Liberty" (pictured here). The full exhibition, including original works created by the acclaimed illustrator and hero to Norman Rockwell, opens this Saturday, March 21, with a special opening talk and reception to be held from 4 to 6 p.m.
Congratulations to "New Yorker" cartoonist Roz Chast, whose recent memoir has won “Best Autobiography” from the National Book Critics Circle. Members of our staff met up with Chast at her home in Connecticut last week, to prepare for our upcoming exhibition of the artist’s work, which will be on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from June 6 through October 26, 2015. We had a fun, behind-the-scenes tour, and also conducted a videotaped interview with Chast about her life and career. Make your reservations now to attend our gala exhibition opening on Saturday, June 6, and meet this talented cartoonist, whose work has kept us smiling for years.
This Saturday, April 18, enjoy an evening of wine, watercolor, and conversation! Artist Deborah Hanson Greene will guide you through the process of creating a luminous watercolor painting, from simple thumbnail sketches to a finished painting.
Admired by Norman Rockwell and acknowledged as one of America’s preeminent twentieth century illustration masters, J.C. Leyendecker (1894-1951) rose to fame as the creator of elegant artworks for mass publication. This spring, a new exhibition will offer a rare glimpse of each of Leyendecker’s "Saturday Evening Post" cover designs, along with original artwork that showcases the artist’s unique and capable hand—"J.C. Leyendecker and The Saturday Evening Post" is on view March 21 through June 14, 2015 at Norman Rockwell Museum.
Norman Rockwell Museum announced today the hiring of Jesse Kowalski as the Museum’s new Curator of Exhibitions. Kowalski began work at the Museum on March 2. Mr. Kowalski is the former Director of Exhibitions at The Andy Warhol Museum, where he was employed for 18 of the Museum’s 20 years.
Norman Rockwell Museum today announced its 2015 season, presenting the enduring legacy of Rockwell and highlighting the tremendous contributions of America’s illustration masters.
Norman Rockwell Museum announces the recent acquisition of Norman Rockwell’s 1926 painting, "Boy and Girl Gazing at Moon (Puppy Love)" to its permanent collection. One of Rockwell’s most iconic images, the painting was donated to the Museum as a gift from Bill, Casey, Maggie, Jenny, and Jesse Millis, "in honor of Norman Rockwell, an incredible American."
Annual Summer Gala Set for Saturday, June 6, 2015 This year’s Summer Gala is shaping up to be a truly special evening, as it coincides with the exhibition premiere of Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs, and celebrates three remarkable members of the Museum leadership.
Advanced sponsorships are still available. Invite your colleagues, family, and friends to join you at your table for a special evening while supporting the Museum’s exhibitions and educational programs.
The Gala will begin at 6 p.m. with […]
This past week Norman Rockwell Museum announced the recent acquisition of Norman Rockwell’s 1926 painting, "Boy and Girl Gazing at Moon (Puppy Love)" with a public unveiling of the original work on February 13, in the Museum's galleries.
What happens when an illustrated character comes to life? This past Saturday, Rockwell Center Fellow, James J. Kimble, Ph,D. looked at three fictional characters, created by commercial artists, who had a very real impact on the public imagination during World War II and beyond:
Norman Rockwell had three wives over the course of his lifetime. Below is a timeline of their lives:
1891 First wife, Irene O’Connor born.
1894 Norman Rockwell born on February 3, 1894.
1896 Third wife, Molly Punderson born on September 15, 1896.
1908 Second wife, Mary Barstow born.
1916 Wedding of Norman Rockwell and Irene O’Connor on July 1, 1916.
1930 Divorce of Norman Rockwell and […]
This Tuesday, February 3rd marks Norman Rockwell's 121st birthday, and he's more popular than ever! Join us at Norman Rockwell Museum on Tuesday as we celebrate the artist's life and work—our Curator of Education, Tom Daly will discuss highlights from each decade of Rockwell's legendary career, with birthday cake to follow.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Visual Obsessions," part of its ongoing Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies lectures, on Saturday, February 28, starting at 5:30 p.m. Rockwell Center Fellow, James J. Kimble, Ph.D. will talk about print media characters who had a very real impact on the public imagination during World War II and beyond, including: Willie Gillis, the fictional private created by Norman Rockwell, who appeared on the cover of eleven "Saturday Evening Post" covers during the 1940s; "the Kid in Upper 4," an advertisement created by copywriter Nelson Metcalf, Jr., voicing the thoughts of a lonely G.I. on his way to war; and the "Mother and Daughter" cover girls created by illustrator Al Parker to represent the “ deal" family during war time. During his talk, Kimble will examine the narrative connections of these popular illustrative characters; refreshments will be served. The evening lecture is free for Museum members or with regular Museum admission, or $10 for the program only.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Picturing History," a conversation with renowned historical artist Mort Künstler on Saturday, February 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. Künstler will offer insight into the creative and technical process of visualizing historical subjects. Admission to the talk is $10, or free with Museum admission; members free.
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Boy in Dining Car,” 1946. Oil on canvas. Painting for “The Saturday Evening Post” cover, December 7, 1946. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Licensing, Indianapolis, IN
Norman Rockwell Museum will present “The Pullman […]
The Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show returns for its 29th year at Norman Rockwell Museum with a special exhibition opening to be held on Saturday, February 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. Celebrate the creative talent on display from Berkshire County high schools, and meet the artists behind the works on view. At 2:30 p.m., enjoy a lecture from internationally published illustrator Marc Rosenthal, who will offer insight and encouragement to future art professionals.
As we start 2015, we would like to take a moment to thank everyone who contributed to Norman Rockwell Museum's annual appeal last year. For every gift we received through mid-December, our friends at Price Chopper Supermarkets donated a canned good to The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. In total, 274 donations were received and delivered to our local Food Bank agency, the People’s Pantry in Great Barrington.
It is with great sadness and gratitude for his life, that we mark the passing of former Board President Lee A. Williams, at the too young age of 69. Lee led the Museum board from 2000 – 2004, and served as a museum trustee from 1994 – 2010 and trustee emeritus from 2010 – 2015. He chaired the marketing committee for many years while president of Country Curtains, the homemaking and curtain company founded by Museum founders Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick prior to serving as board president.
In conjunction with its current exhibition, "Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure," Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Nine Months at Gettysburg," an evening lecture to be held on Saturday, January 17, starting at 5:30 p.m. Vermont historian Howard Coffin will focus on 1863, the year of the passage of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Battle of Gettysburg, and explain how Vermont’s Second Brigade changed the tide of the American Civil War. *Please note: the previously scheduled speaker and topic for this Saturday’s lecture have been changed— we apologize for any inconvenience.
Norman Rockwell’s name has become synonymous with the holidays. "The Saturday Evening Post" published a Rockwell Christmas cover every year from 1919 through 1942, and its appearance on America’s newsstands was an annual tradition. The artist’s twenty-nine Christmas covers comprise a major chapter in his career. Norman Rockwell’s classic holiday images were also published by Hallmark Cards between 1948 and 1957.
Norman Rockwell Museum welcomed new officers and members to its Board of Trustees during the Museum’s annual meetings held on September 19 and December 5, 2014. During the September meeting, Robert T. Horvath was elected to the office of Chairman of the Board of Trustees, assuming the office previously held by Anne H. Morgan; and Alice A. Carter was elected to the office of Museum President, and Jamie Williamson was elected First Vice President. During the December meeting, new trustee members Magdalen Livesey and Carol Konner were elected to three-year terms on the Museum’s Board of Trustees. Off-going Trustees include Peter D’Ambrosio and Peter de Sève.
In conjunction with its current exhibition, “Norman Rockwell: Home for the Holidays,” Norman Rockwell Museum will present a series of programs inspired by the Victorian era and Rockwell’s love for the writings of Charles Dickens, starting on Saturday, December 27.
In May of 1914, a young Norman Rockwell entered artwork in his first exhibition: a group show at the New Rochelle Public Library in New Rochelle, New York. He was 20 years old. One hundred years later, a traveling exhibition of some of Rockwell’s most iconic original works is making its European debut. Organized by Norman Rockwell Museum, American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell will be on view at the Fondazione Roma-Arte-Musei in Rome, Italy, from November 11, 2014 through February 8, 2015.
Norman Rockwell Museum announces the new accessibility of tens of thousands of digitized black-and-white photographs from its Norman Rockwell Photographic Print Collection—the largest single collection in the Norman Rockwell Archive. Digital images are now freely viewable on the Museum’s website under “View the Collections,” and by appointment through the Stockbridge museum’s Reference Center, which has a computer workstation to accommodate its many visiting researchers.
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Christmas Trio, 1923. Oil on canvas. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, December 8, 1923. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections.
Stockbridge, MA, November 6, 2014—Artist Norman Rockwell’s name has long been synonymous with the holidays—during the Christmas season, the American public has looked forward to his festive images, originally appearing on the covers and pages of their favorite […]
As the seasons change, so do the displays at Norman Rockwell Museum. While we are busy preparing American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell for its European debut in Rome, Italy, we are also pleased to present a collection of rare and unique works by America’s favorite illustrator, right here in Stockbridge.
October is shaping up to be a colorful month here at Norman Rockwell Museum--inside and out! Outside, there's the beautifully vivid fall foliage... Inside, enjoy colorful new loans and donations; the final weeks of American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell (through October 13); The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator (through October 26); and Rockwell's Stockbridge Studio. If that wasn't enough, we're back on Jeopardy! TV's favorite game show, on Thursday, October 9.
Illustration art has certainly been in the news lately. In addition to stories about the upcoming George Lucas narrative art museum and ongoing interest in Norman Rockwell's work, this week Daniel Grant of The Huffington Post asks the question, "Everyone Loves Illustration Art, But Where Does One See It?"
What kind of person volunteers at a museum? Art lovers, and people lovers. Carlton Dodge has been volunteering at Norman Rockwell Museum for 17 years. He is a wonderful example of the value that volunteers add to an organization like Norman Rockwell Museum.
Norman Rockwell Museum received a competitive grant of $150,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the federal agency’s Museums for America Program. The grant supports a new project called “Norman Rockwell’s World—Interactive Multimedia Experiences that Engage Audiences with Norman Rockwell Museum’s Digital Collections.”
Norman Rockwell Museum sends “Happy Birthday” wishes to Ruby Bridges Hall, who turns 60 today. A member of the Museum’s Board of Trustees, Ms. Bridges Hall inspired Norman Rockwell to create his classic Civil Rights-era painting, The Problem We All Live With in 1963. The painting is one of the artist’s most significant works to be found the Museum’s permanent collection.
Norman Rockwell Museum announces the receipt of a two-year, $500,000 grant from the George Lucas Family Foundation to expand and re-imagine the Museum’s educational programming with 21st century learning tools.
August 22, 2014 through January 11, 2015 Enjoy this installation featuring recently acquired artworks and archival materials, relating to Norman Rockwell Museum's growing collection of original illustration art.
Our exhibition, The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator, has been a big hit this summer, and we continue to offer a lively series of programs that explores the life and art of this realist master, and his little-known career as a commercial artist. On Saturday, September 20, starting at 5 p.m., join us for a lecture on Hopper House, the historic home in Nyack, New York, where Edward Hopper spent his formative years. The following week, Saturday, September 27, come aboard for a bus trip to Edward Hopper's boyhood home in the charming riverfront village of Nyack.
Anne Morgan, Chair of the Norman Rockwell Museum Board of Trustees, uncovered an interesting piece of Rockwell history during a recent visit to Asheville, North Carolina.
There has been much to celebrate lately (including our own 45th anniversary), but we would be remiss in not paying tribute to Norman Rockwell model, Claire Williams, who this year celebrates her 30th year of working at Norman Rockwell Museum.
Whether you’re the "stay at home" or "adventurous" type, there's nothing like a visit to Norman Rockwell Museum, where there's always something new to see!
On this date back in 1882, Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882-May 15, 1967) was born in Nyack, New York. Don't miss Norman Rockwell Museum's current exhibition, "The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator," which explores this little-known aspect of the realist master's career; a gallery tour of the exhibition is planned for Tuesday, July 22, at 1:30 p.m., and an evening lecture with Hopper scholar, Gail Levin, Ph.D., will be held on Thursday, July 24, starting at 5:30 p.m.
In the middle of July the sons of illustrator and comic strip artist Alden Spurr McWilliams (1917-1993) made a significant gift of 33 original strips and Sunday paper boards to the Norman Rockwell Museum. The previous year, one of the sons and his wife visited the museum and talked with curator Joyce Schiller about Al McWilliams, his career, and the care and preservation of the work that remained.
McWilliams, also known as “Mac,” trained at the […]
Earlier this summer, the acclaimed illustrator, animator, children’s book author, graphic novelist, and editorial cartoonist R. O. Blechman donated one of his works of art to the Norman Rockwell Museum. This work had been shown in Blechman’s spring 2013 museum exhibition, R. O. Blechman: The Inquiring Line, one of the series of focus exhibits the museum offers called the Distinguished Illustrators series of exhibitions produced by the Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies. Even though the […]
I am very excited to be joining a dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers at Norman Rockwell Museum. Anyone reading this blog already knows what a special place this is; the museum building gives the visitor a comfortable and pleasant way to experience Norman Rockwell's works, and also to see whatever special exhibitions the museum offers.
In his 1960 autobiography, My Adventures as an Illustrator, Norman Rockwell provides a revealing chapter that documents his process of creating the iconic painting, Family Tree (1959). Keeping with the family theme, the artist asked his son/writer Tom Rockwell to help with the book. Learn more about the challenges of this time-honored craft during Norman Rockwell Museum’s new Thursday night lecture series, “Impossible Craft: The Artist’s Biography.” Next up: a look at the life of American realist master, Edward Hopper, with biographer, Gail Levin, Ph.D. on Thursday, July 24, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 21, marks the 50th anniversary of the 1964 slaying of civil rights workers Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James Chaney in Philadelphia, Mississippi—a pivotal moment in America’s Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. In the beginning of 1965, Norman Rockwell embarked on an intensive five-week session to illustrate the tragic news story that took place during 1964’s Freedom Summer, ignoring other commissions in the process—the result was one of his most intense works.
Did you know that prior to Norman Rockwell and his family moving to Stockbridge, Massachusetts in 1953, that Stockbridge had been a locale with its own bevy of artists and illustrators? And not just the sculptor Daniel Chester French (1850-1931) either.
While Daniel Chester French had grown up in Concord, Massachusetts, he had also lived in New York, Rome, Washington, D.C., and Paris. In 1897 French returned to Massachusetts creating a home, studio, and gardens off […]
Norman Rockwell Museum announces the honoring of illustrator Murray Tinkelman as its 2014 Artist Laureate. Mr. Tinkelman is an award-winning artist and illustration historian, whose work was recently on view at the Museum in the exhibition, “Baseball, Rodeos and Automobiles: The Art of Murray Tinkelman.” The award was presented to the illustrator during a special ceremony at the Museum on Saturday, June 14.
Special Exhibition To Focus on Little-Known Period of The Realist Master’s Career In December 2013, artwork by Norman Rockwell and Edward Hopper set the all-time sales records for American paintings at auction, confirming the enduring popularity of these two artists from the twentieth century. This summer, Norman Rockwell Museum will present the early work of these two remarkable artists side by side, offering a rare glimpse into their formative years before they embarked on divergent paths as painters. “The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator” will be on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from June 7 through October 26, 2014.
Rockwellian. Hopperesque. You know you have made it when your name becomes an adjective. Although highly regarded for their painting and storytelling skills, most people are unaware that both Edward Hopper and Norman Rockwell started their careers in a similar fashion, before traveling on a very different course.
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Tickle your Fancy! Exploring Comics and Cartoons Saturday, June 27, 1 – 5 p.m. |
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Sketchology: Wine, Cheese, and Art-Making Friday, July 10, 6 – 8 p.m. |
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Creative Cartooning with Illustrator Scott Lincoln Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
We had baseball on the mind after a visit last week from Norman Rockwell's original "Rookie," model Sherm Safford. The subject of Rockwell's 1957 painting joined us to take part in the filming of a segment for CBS Evening News, to be broadcast around the occasion of Christie's auction of the original painting on May 22, 2014. Read all about the filming in last week's Berkshire Eagle, and tune into the segment, scheduled to air the evening of Thursday, May 22.
It's hard to believe, but this year marks the 45th anniversary of Norman Rockwell Museum. In 1969 we first opened our doors in the Old Corner House, a historic building in the center of Stockbridge, with help from Norman and Molly Rockwell.
Photo of Jeopardy! producers and Clue Crew presenter, Sarah Whitcomb Foss, recording a segment in Norman Rockwell's studio at Norman Rockwell Museum, December 2013. Photo by Jeremy Clowe for Norman Rockwell Museum. All rights reserved. Celebrating its 45th anniversary, Norman Rockwell Museum was featured on the April 30 episode of the popular, nationally-syndicated TV game show, Jeopardy! A category titled “The Art of Norman Rockwell Museum” included clues that were filmed in the Museum’s galleries last December.
Recently announced, our major gift from the Famous Artists School has been garnering quite a bit of press lately. This Sunday's New York Times reported on the substantial art and archives donation, made possible by Robert and Magdalen Livesey of Cortina Learning International, which still runs a version of the popular art correspondence course to this day.
Beyond Objectification: Norman Rockwell’s Depictions of Women for the Saturday Evening Post an essay by Haley M. Palmore for the Art History Senior Thesis Seminar, Jenny Carson, December 19, 2013
Spring begins—and not a moment too soon. You can already feel the warmth in our Museum galleries, courtesy of the recent donation of Norman Rockwell’s 1947 painting First Signs of Spring, which is currently on view.
Saying Grace, Norman Rockwell. 1951. Oil on canvas Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, November 24, 1951 Ken and Katherine Stuart Collection ©1951 SEPS: Licensed by Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN
What an autumn […]
”The Gossips,” one of Norman Rockwell’s most popular paintings, has returned to Norman Rockwell Museum to be displayed for a limited time. The loan is made possible through the generosity of the artwork’s new owner.
The Shakers: Culture and Community. Saturday, March 15 at 5 p.m.
Explore the cultural contributions of the Shakers, from the 1700’s to the present day with author/historian Sharon Koomler. Her book, Shaker Style, provides an essential look at Shaker form and function.
This week the United Nations rededicated a large mosaic of Norman Rockwell's "Golden Rule," which hangs in their New York City Headquarters. Read more about the development on Norman Rockwell's iconic 1961 painting, which is part of the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum.
Happy Birthday Norman Rockwell! America's favorite illustrator was born 120 years ago today. To celebrate, this week our curatorial staff will be posting some fun birthday cards that Rockwell received throughout his career from some of his youngest fans.
Later in life, Norman Rockwell would say that he just wanted to break out and do something important. Unbeknownst to him, Rockwell had already done something very important in the living legacy of the hundreds of black students whose only access to art instruction was and still is the studying and copying of his work. Many would say that Norman Rockwell gave them their careers and their livelihoods. Robin Jordan affirms that, for her, the gift was even greater: “Norman Rockwell saved my life."
Norman Rockwell Museum will present an afternoon tea and talk with author Jane Allen Petrick, author of “Hidden in Plain Sight: The Other People in Norman Rockwell’s America,” on Saturday, January 18, starting at 2 p.m. Ms. Petrick’s book explores in-depth, for the first time, the stories of Asian, African, and Native Americans who modeled for and appeared in Rockwell’s artwork. The author will discuss her intensive research, partially conducted at Norman Rockwell Museum, that has made her publication possible.
Happy New Year from Norman Rockwell Museum. We start 2014 with an exciting list of exhibitions and programs for the whole family, including "Dance," a family day inspired by the art of Ruth Sanderson (January 11); a lecture by Jane Allen Petrick, author of "Hidden in Plain Sight: The Other People in Norman Rockwell's America" (January 18); and a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20. Programs are free with regular Museum admission.
Good news! On Friday, December 18, 2015, the President signed into effect an extension of the IRA Charitable Rollover. This provides donors with an opportunity to access retirement assets to meet their charitable giving objectives, with a few restrictions. If you have been considering a gift from your retirement assets to Norman Rockwell Museum, please note the following:
Celebrate the season at Norman Rockwell Museum. Join us during school vacation week, December 23 through 28, and learn about the art of the picture book. On select days, visitors will also have a chance to meet artists Wendell Minor and Ruth Sanderson, and get their photo with a prince and princess. The Museum will be closed Christmas Day, but we wish you and your family a very joyous holiday.
In the first week of November of 1962, Rockwell fans would not know that the cover of their Saturday Evening Post featured Rockwell’s last story telling cover. The painting, given the somewhat confusing title, Lunch Break with a Knight, pictures a night watchman enjoying a sandwich and drink in an Arms and Armor gallery of a museum.