FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10, 2024

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.

New Board Members 

NRM welcomes Katherine Bergeron to the Board. An award-winning author and educator, Katherine has more than 35 years of experience in higher education, including her role as the 11th President of Connecticut College. Her leadership in academic innovation and fundraising will be instrumental in advancing the Museum’s strategic initiatives. Katherine holds a BA in music from Wesleyan University and an MA and PhD in Music History from Cornell University. She and her husband live in Providence, RI.

Also joining the Board is Randy Grimmett, the CEO and co-founder of Global Music Rights. With a robust background in music rights management, Randy has played a pivotal role in the industry and has extensive experience in client acquisition and advocacy. His previous leadership at the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) showcased his commitment to expanding access to music and supporting creators and creatives. Randy resides in Lenox, MA, with his wife and two daughters.

New Staff Appointments

Russell Lord has been appointed as the Chief of Curatorial Affairs. An accomplished art historian and curator, Russell brings more than two decades of experience from prestigious institutions including the American Federation of Arts in New York and the New Orleans Museum of Art. He has written or edited more than a dozen publications, including Looking Again: Photography at the New Orleans Museum of Art (2018), and Gordon Parks: The Making of an Argument (2013). Russell’s recent exhibitions include: “Willie Birch: Stories to Tell” (forthcoming, 2026); “Called to the Camera: Black American Studio Photographers” (2022-2023); “Something in the Way: A Brief History of Photography and Obstruction” (2016-2017); and “Reinventing Nature: Art in the Forest of Fontainebleau” (2015). He has also taught undergraduate and graduate courses, and served as a guest lecturer in universities across the country. Much of Russell’s research focuses on visual literacy and the relationships between different visual media. His expertise in narrative art and exhibition management will guide NRM’s curatorial direction, overseeing exhibitions, collections, acquisitions, and creating innovative programming for diverse audiences. Russell lives in Great Barrington, MA, with his wife and two children.

Cody Baffuto joins NRM as Development Communications Manager. Previously the Marketing and Communications Director at the Berkshire Museum, Cody brings a wealth of experience in marketing and fundraising strategies for nonprofit organizations. His expertise in marketing, coupled with his background in fundraising and community development for nonprofits in the Berkshires and Columbia County, will enhance the Development team’s communications at NRM. His experience is poised to strengthen our outreach efforts and foster deeper community connections. Cody holds a Fine Arts degree from the University at Albany. He resides in Columbia County.

Riley Andersen has been promoted to a full time position as the Museum’s Marketing & Communications Coordinator. A graduate of Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee, MA, Riley began her journey at NRM as a marketing intern and has since demonstrated exceptional skills and dedication. Her role will focus on leveraging social media to enhance engagement and digital growth for the Museum. Prior to joining the Museum team, Riley was the marketing assistant at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA. She is a lifelong resident of the Berkshires.

NRM is open year-round, six days a week; closed Wednesdays. Admission is charged, Free for Kids & Teens. For details, visit the Museum online at www.NRM.org.

PRESS CONTACTS:

Margit Hotchkiss, Chief Marketing Officer
presscontact@nrm.org; 413.931.2240