VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Freedom of Worship

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Conscience is the individual’s most sacred right. How do multiple belief systems benefit a pluralistic society and why should freedom of religion be a fundamental human right? Join religious leaders from diverse faith traditions in a conversation about Freedom of Worship and its role in sustaining our democracy. Panelists will include: Rev. Valerie Bailey Fischer and Rev Sam Smith

This program is supported in part by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.

VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Freedom of Worship2023-04-19T14:39:32-04:00

“Freedom of Worship,” 1943

"Freedom of Worship," 1943, Norman Rockwell (1894-1978). Oil on canvas, 46” x 35 ½”. Story illustration for "The Saturday Evening Post," February 27, 1943. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©1943 SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Freedom of Worship, 1943. Oil on canvas, 46″ x 35 1/2″. Story illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, February 27, 1943. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Licensing, Indianapolis, IN. […]

“Freedom of Worship,” 19432017-03-01T11:37:38-05:00

Imagining Freedom to Launch at NRM.org

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.

Imagining Freedom to Launch at NRM.org2024-02-23T10:21:46-05:00

Create 4 Freedoms Essay & Poetry Contest

Berkshire Magazine’s CREATE 4 FREEDOM Contest

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 […]

Create 4 Freedoms Essay & Poetry Contest2021-01-14T15:52:14-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Paintings in Song—The Four Freedoms

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 Presents Paintings in Song—The Four Freedoms2018-11-09T15:51:58-05:00

Anniversary Talk: Rockwell, Roosevelt and the Four Freedoms

ANNIVERSARY TALK
Rockwell, Roosevelt and the Four Freedoms
Sunday, January 6
1:30 p.m.

On January 6, 1941, in his Annual Address to Congress, President Franklin D. Roosevelt argued that Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear should be accepted as human rights not only in the United States, but across the world. On this 78th anniversary of Roosevelt’s Address, Curator of Education Tom Daly will explore the transformation of those Four Freedoms from […]

Anniversary Talk: Rockwell, Roosevelt and the Four Freedoms2018-09-13T14:27:05-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host Four Freedoms Festival Day

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 To Host Four Freedoms Festival Day2018-09-11T11:46:54-04:00

Turner Classic Movies to show classic films with Four Freedoms themes MAY 21

TCM is pleased to present an evening hosted by Harvey J. Kaye, author of The Fight for the Four Freedoms: What Made FDR and the Greatest Generation Truly Great, published by Simon & Schuster in 2014. Kaye will present five films that illustrate the inspiration of his book: the “Four Freedoms” named as America’s goals by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his 1941 State of the Union address. These include freedom of speech and worship, and […]

Turner Classic Movies to show classic films with Four Freedoms themes MAY 212018-05-04T16:43:40-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Reimagining The Four Freedoms”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Reimagining The Four Freedoms”2018-04-09T11:41:26-04:00

A Story for Our Time: Rockwell, Roosevelt & the Four Freedoms

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.

A Story for Our Time: Rockwell, Roosevelt & the Four Freedoms2018-01-05T13:19:09-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces Call for Artists to Reimagine the Four Freedoms

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces Call for Artists to Reimagine the Four Freedoms2017-03-01T11:37:25-05:00

Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt, and the Four Freedoms

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.

Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt, and the Four Freedoms2018-11-14T14:45:09-05:00

WWII on the Homefront – The Four Freedoms (K-12)

WWII ON THE HOMEFRONT – THE FOUR FREEDOMS

An analysis of the images Rockwell painted to describe Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms”, and a brief history of the impact these paintings had on America.

Tell the class about the speech Roosevelt made during WWII in which he described four freedoms — freedom of speech, freedom from want, freedom to worship, and freedom from fear. His point was that these freedoms should […]

WWII on the Homefront – The Four Freedoms (K-12)2017-03-01T11:37:50-05:00

Four Freedoms (Grades: 6-12)

FOUR FREEDOMS (GRADES: 6-12)

Discuss personal freedom as you explore Rockwell’s “Four Freedoms.”

In January 1941 President Roosevelt, shared with congress his vision for a postwar world founded on four fundamental human freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Inspired by his words, Rockwell created “Four Freedoms.” Originally published in the Post the paintings were a huge success and were later used to sell war bonds and stamps. The […]

Four Freedoms (Grades: 6-12)2017-03-01T11:37:55-05:00

Collections: Four Freedoms

Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Freedom of Speech,” 1943. Illustration for “The Saturday Evening Post”, February 20, 1943. From the collection of Norman Rockwell Museum. © 1943 SEPS: Licensed by Curtis Licensing, Indianapolis, IN. All rights reserved.

In his January 1941 address to Congress, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt articulated his vision for a postwar world founded on four basic human freedoms: […]

Collections: Four Freedoms2019-10-29T13:25:06-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Protects The Four Freedoms (Literally) with New Acrylic Glazing

To protect the original Four Freedoms paintings from UV exposure, dust, grime, and an adoring public, the Museum sent the four oil paintings to Williamstown Art Conservation Center last year to be glazed with Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic. The glazing project was supported by a grant from the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation, which was generously matched by a private donor.

Norman Rockwell Museum Protects The Four Freedoms (Literally) with New Acrylic Glazing2017-03-01T11:40:01-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Hold Naturalization Ceremony In Front of Norman Rockwell’s Iconic “Four Freedoms” Paintings

Berkshire County residents who immigrated to the United States from around the world will be sworn-in as new naturalized United States citizens during a special ceremony to be held at Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, September 8, starting at 10 a.m. The naturalization ceremony will take place in the Museum’s main gallery against the backdrop of Norman Rockwell’s iconic "Four Freedoms" paintings.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Hold Naturalization Ceremony In Front of Norman Rockwell’s Iconic “Four Freedoms” Paintings2017-03-01T11:40:01-05:00

Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), "Freedom of Speech," 1943 Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Freedom of Speech,” 1943. Oil on canvas, 45 3/4″ x 35 1/2″. Story illustration for “The Saturday Evening Post,” February 20, 1943. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.

In his January 1941 address to Congress, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt articulated his vision for a postwar world founded on four basic human freedoms: freedom of […]

Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms2017-11-14T12:47:46-05:00

Let Freedom Reign!

2011 marks the 70th anniversary of President Roosevelt’s historic Four Freedoms speech, which later inspired Norman Rockwell's painting of the same name. Celebrations are being held around the world to mark the occasion. In January, the Embassy of the United States in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, announced the winners of an art competition where artists were invited to express their own interpretations of the four freedoms. A panel of judges selected four winning art works for awards, depicting each of the four freedoms. Enjoy a slideshow of all entries from the art competition.

Let Freedom Reign!2017-03-01T11:40:35-05:00

The Four Freedoms in Ethiopia

The State Department of the United States of America is actively using cultural diplomacy as a strategy for building bridges with cultures and nations around the world. Ambassador Donald Booth and his wife, retired foreign service officer, Anita Booth, live in a home called Roosevelt House and learned that 2011 was the 70th anniversary of President Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms. This inspired the idea to hold an art competition for Ethiopian Artists to render their interpretations of the Four Freedoms today in Ethiopia.

The Four Freedoms in Ethiopia2017-03-01T11:40:48-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Director to Attend International Four Freedoms Award Ceremonies in Netherlands

Norman Rockwell Museum Director/CEO Laurie Norton Moffatt has been invited by the Roosevelt Institute of New York City, New York, to join the American delegation to the 2010 International Four Freedoms Award ceremonies, to be held in Amsterdam and Middelburg, The Netherlands, from May 26 through 29, 2010. Ms. Norton Moffatt was selected to participate in recognition of the important contributions made by Norman Rockwell through his iconic "Four Freedoms" paintings...

Norman Rockwell Museum Director to Attend International Four Freedoms Award Ceremonies in Netherlands2017-03-01T11:41:14-05:00

Pops Peterson: Rockwell Revisited

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 […]

Pops Peterson: Rockwell Revisited2023-01-18T13:24:45-05:00

Virtual Reality Immerses Museum Visitors into Norman Rockwell’s World, Circa 1943 – Thursdays and Saturdays

Virtual Reality Immerses Museum Visitors into Norman Rockwell’s World, Circa 1943

 

Jump into the Four Freedoms Paintings and World War II-Era America at Norman Rockwell Museum

Images available upon request
Press contact:
Margit Hotchkiss
Chief Marketing Officer
presscontact@nrm.org;

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, […]

Virtual Reality Immerses Museum Visitors into Norman Rockwell’s World, Circa 1943 – Thursdays and Saturdays2019-12-16T10:43:56-05:00

Press Release – Newest Norman Rockwell Museum Exhibition Offers Compelling Visual Memoirs of Four Master Illustrators’ Immigrant Experiences

Press Release – Newest Norman Rockwell Museum Exhibition Offers Compelling Visual Memoirs of Four Master Illustrators’ Immigrant Experiences

Finding Home: Four Artists’ Journeys Opens November 10

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 […]

Press Release – Newest Norman Rockwell Museum Exhibition Offers Compelling Visual Memoirs of Four Master Illustrators’ Immigrant Experiences2019-11-14T14:29:28-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum in France for 75th Dday Anniversary

Norman Rockwell Museum Director Joins
World Representatives to Commemorate
75th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

 

Thursday, June 6, 2019

 

Laurie Norton Moffatt to Introduce Rockwell’s Four Freedoms
at Caen Memorial Museum, Normandy, France

Images available upon request
Press contact:
Margit Hotchkiss
Chief Marketing Officer
presscontact@nrm.org;

Daisy Rockwell, Laurie Norton Moffatt, Ruby Bridges.

Laurie Norton Moffatt, Norman Rockwell Museum Director/CEO, joins world representatives and […]

Norman Rockwell Museum in France for 75th Dday Anniversary2019-07-10T10:29:17-04:00

Norman Rockwell Scavenger Hunt at the Red Lion Inn using the NRM Mobile App

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 Scavenger Hunt at the Red Lion Inn using the NRM Mobile App2018-11-30T06:59:17-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host Annual United States Citizenship Ceremony on August 10th

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 To Host Annual United States Citizenship Ceremony on August 10th2019-03-26T16:59:46-04:00

Call to Artists

CALL TO ARTISTS

Norman Rockwell Museum Calls for Artists
to Reimagine the Four Freedoms

Application deadline has passed and the jury is underway.
Applicants will be notified by the end of July.

Distinguished Jury to Select from Artists’ Submissions for Inclusion in 6-City Internationally Traveling Exhibition “Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt & the Four Freedoms”

Entry fee:  $25                                                                                 

Juried online review. Application and Letter of Intent Due May 26, 2017 […]

Call to Artists2017-06-15T15:24:41-04:00
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