Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Artist Laureate Honorary Lecture with Illustrator Jerry Pinkney

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 […]

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Artist Laureate Honorary Lecture with Illustrator Jerry PinkneyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:14-05:00

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 […]

Former First Lady Laura Bush To Present Award To Illustrator Jerry Pinkney at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:15-05:00

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, […]

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Phoning It In: Staying Connected in a Pre-Digital Age”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:15-05:00

CBS News observes 100th anniversary of Rockwell’s first Post cover

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 […]

CBS News observes 100th anniversary of Rockwell’s first Post coverRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:15-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Family Day To Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s First Post Cover

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 […]

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Family Day To Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s First Post CoverRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:15-05:00

2011 Rockwell Center Scholar, Michael Lobel Awarded the 28th Annual Eldredge Prize for His Book John Sloan: Drawing on Illustration

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 […]

2011 Rockwell Center Scholar, Michael Lobel Awarded the 28th Annual Eldredge Prize for His Book John Sloan: Drawing on IllustrationRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:15-05:00

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 […]

Spring BreakRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:15-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Tastemakers: Illustration in an Age of Glamour”

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: […]

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Tastemakers: Illustration in an Age of Glamour”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:16-05:00

Celebrating Mad Style

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."

Celebrating Mad StyleRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:16-05:00

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 […]

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Swing Time: Music from the Golden Age of Jazz” This SaturdayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:16-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates Norman Rockwell’s “Post” Centennial

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

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates Norman Rockwell’s “Post” CentennialRich Bradway2018-02-08T10:35:37-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Mac Conner: A New York Life”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Mac Conner: A New York Life”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:16-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Mid-Century Modern: Home Furnishings in the Post-War Era”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Mid-Century Modern: Home Furnishings in the Post-War Era”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:17-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Reimagining The Four Freedoms”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Reimagining The Four Freedoms”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:17-05:00

The Art of Education

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 […]

The Art of EducationRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:17-05:00

New York City Honors Norman Rockwell’s Childhood Home

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.”

New York City Honors Norman Rockwell’s Childhood HomeRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:18-05:00

“Norman Rockwell Place” To Be Signed Into Law During New York City Hall Ceremony

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.

“Norman Rockwell Place” To Be Signed Into Law During New York City Hall CeremonyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:18-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of The Berkshire County High School Art Show

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of The Berkshire County High School Art ShowRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:18-05:00

In Memorium: Michelle Gillett

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 […]

In Memorium: Michelle GillettRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:18-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Mourns The Passing of Artist/Educator/Museum Trustee, Murray Tinkelman

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."

Norman Rockwell Museum Mourns The Passing of Artist/Educator/Museum Trustee, Murray TinkelmanRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:19-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Shares Norman Rockwell’s Civil Rights Era Works on Google Cultural Institute

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Shares Norman Rockwell’s Civil Rights Era Works on Google Cultural InstituteRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:19-05:00

Four Freedoms Forum To Explore Current State of Presidential Politics

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.

Four Freedoms Forum To Explore Current State of Presidential PoliticsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:19-05:00

Illustrator Steve Brodner To Present Presidents Week Talk at Norman Rockwell Museum

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.

Illustrator Steve Brodner To Present Presidents Week Talk at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:19-05:00

EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT: 29th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show

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/

EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT: 29th Annual Berkshire County High School Art ShowRich Bradway2016-08-11T10:49:13-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Vincent van Gogh: A Portrait by the Postman Roulin”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Vincent van Gogh: A Portrait by the Postman Roulin”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:20-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “The Teachings of Harvey Dunn”

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 Presents “The Teachings of Harvey Dunn”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:20-05:00

Norman Rockwell in the Age of the Civil Rights Movement (Google Cultural Institute)

Google is celebrating Black History, Arts and Culture with a large online exhibition comprised of exhibits from many institutions across the country, including the Norman Rockwell Museum. Explore three pivotal illustrations by Norman Rockwell from this important and historic period in our country. Featuring video tours, reference photos, pencil and color studies, and correspondence to and from Norman Rockwell in response to his work on these illustrations.

Norman Rockwell in the Age of the Civil Rights Movement (Google Cultural Institute)Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:20-05:00

Remembering Ann Fitzpatrick Brown

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.

Remembering Ann Fitzpatrick BrownRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:21-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Politics and Romance? Norman Rockwell’s Presidents and Valentines”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Politics and Romance? Norman Rockwell’s Presidents and Valentines”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:21-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Georgia O’Keeffe: Portrait of the Artist”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Georgia O’Keeffe: Portrait of the Artist”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:21-05:00

Winter Display

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.

Winter DisplayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:21-05:00

In Memoriam: Carol Tinkelman

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 […]

In Memoriam: Carol TinkelmanRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:22-05:00

ILLUSTRATOR JERRY PINKNEY RECEIVES TWO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

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.

ILLUSTRATOR JERRY PINKNEY RECEIVES TWO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:22-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Explores “The Pullman Porter: Norman Rockwell’s Boy in Dining Car”

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 Explores “The Pullman Porter: Norman Rockwell’s Boy in Dining Car”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:22-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Partners with WordXWord For The Rockwell Project

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 Partners with WordXWord For The Rockwell ProjectRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:22-05:00

Remembering Joyce K. Schiller

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.

Remembering Joyce K. SchillerRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:23-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates 75th Anniversary of The Four Freedoms

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates 75th Anniversary of The Four FreedomsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:23-05:00

Hanna Barbera

Hanna BarberaRich Bradway2016-11-15T13:33:00-05:00

Remembering Sol Schwartz

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 […]

Remembering Sol SchwartzRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:23-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents An Evening with Illustrator Harvey Dunn

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents An Evening with Illustrator Harvey DunnRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:23-05:00

A Creative Force

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.

A Creative ForceRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:24-05:00

Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of the Holidays

About the Exhibition

November 22, 2016 through January 29, 2017
at Norman Rockwell Museum

. . .children want to believe in Santa Claus just as fervently as we adults want to believe in Peace on Earth and goodwill toward men. —Norman Rockwell

Many of Rockwell’s depictions of the holidays are inspired by the work of […]

Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of the HolidaysRich Bradway2020-07-01T20:42:37-04:00

All Aboard for Holiday Fun

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 […]

All Aboard for Holiday FunRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:24-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of the Holidays

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of the HolidaysRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:24-05:00

Illustrator Marc Rosenthal Presents “Big Bot, Small Bot: Adventures in Art” This Saturday

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.

Illustrator Marc Rosenthal Presents “Big Bot, Small Bot: Adventures in Art” This SaturdayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:25-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Coming of Age: Rockwell’s Children Grow Up”

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 Presents “Coming of Age: Rockwell’s Children Grow Up”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:25-05:00

NRM + Berkshire Bank Present “Love a Vet: Honoring Our Veterans”

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.

NRM + Berkshire Bank Present “Love a Vet: Honoring Our Veterans”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:25-05:00

Museum Receives Fitzpatrick Trust Grant To Replace Terrace Entrance

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."

Museum Receives Fitzpatrick Trust Grant To Replace Terrace EntranceRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:25-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Art Talk on Harvey Dunn and His Students

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

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Art Talk on Harvey Dunn and His StudentsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:26-05:00

Berkshire Botanical Gardens To Celebrate Arborists Day at Norman Rockwell Museum This Wednesday

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.

Berkshire Botanical Gardens To Celebrate Arborists Day at Norman Rockwell Museum This WednesdayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:26-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Goes “Back In Time” with Family Festival To Celebrate 30th Anniversary of “Back To The Future”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Goes “Back In Time” with Family Festival To Celebrate 30th Anniversary of “Back To The Future”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:26-05:00

Award-Winning Illustrators Ted and Betsy Lewin Headline Thanksgiving Weekend Event at Norman Rockwell Museum

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.

Award-Winning Illustrators Ted and Betsy Lewin Headline Thanksgiving Weekend Event at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-04-04T16:18:20-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Explores Stockbridge Cemetery

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

Norman Rockwell Museum Explores Stockbridge CemeteryRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:26-05:00

Honoring “The Golden Rule”

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.

Honoring “The Golden Rule”Rich Bradway2017-09-07T16:51:55-04:00

Pope Francis views Rockwell’s Golden Rule

Press Release – September 25, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — Latest developments in Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. All times local:

8:55 a.m.

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 […]

Pope Francis views Rockwell’s Golden RuleRich Bradway2017-09-07T16:49:20-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes New Board of Trustees Members

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

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes New Board of Trustees MembersRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:27-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Galleries Reinterpreted with “Norman Rockwell: Heroes, Humor, and Growing Up”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Galleries Reinterpreted with “Norman Rockwell: Heroes, Humor, and Growing Up”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:27-05:00

Meet Rockwell’s United Nations Model

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 […]

Meet Rockwell’s United Nations ModelRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:27-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum Examines “Aging in America: Attitudes and Access”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum Examines “Aging in America: Attitudes and Access”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:28-05:00

Brackets Ninja Test

Brackets Ninja TestRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:28-05:00

American Chronicles

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.

American ChroniclesRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:28-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host Annual United States Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony on September 12

In partnership with Berkshire Immigrant Center, Norman Rockwell Museum will host a naturalization ceremony inside its galleries on Saturday, September 12, 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. "Hosting the citizenship naturalization ceremonies has been one of my most rewarding moments during all my years with the Museum," notes Norman Rockwell Museum Director/CEO Laurie Norton Moffatt. "As reflected in his art, Norman Rockwell celebrated all the world’s cultures and peoples—I hope our new citizens will always feel at home here at the Museum, and hold a special memory of this ceremony."

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host Annual United States Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony on September 12Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:28-05:00

Model UN / NRM

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.

Model UN / NRMRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:29-05:00

Museum Celebrates 70th Anniversary of The United Nations

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."

Museum Celebrates 70th Anniversary of The United NationsRich Bradway2017-09-07T16:53:16-04:00

Norman Rockwell: Heroes, Humor, and Growing Up

On view through October 12, 2015

Join us this summer for a redesign of our galleries, using themes prevalent throughout Norman Rockwell's career in illustration: heroes, humor, and growing up. We also detail step-by-step the process Rockwell used to create some of his most famous paintings, including "The Gossips" and "Art Critic." Props, photographs of models, studies, sketches, and the final paintings and related "Saturday Evening Post" covers are on display.

Norman Rockwell: Heroes, Humor, and Growing UpRich Bradway2018-04-27T11:36:30-04:00

Museum Launches New Online Illustration History Resource

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 […]

Museum Launches New Online Illustration History ResourceRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:32-05:00

The Art of Storytelling

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.

The Art of StorytellingRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:32-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Comic Relief: Art, Life, and Laughter” Evening Lecture Series

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 Presents “Comic Relief: Art, Life, and Laughter” Evening Lecture SeriesRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:33-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host StorySlam This Thursday

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 […]

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host StorySlam This ThursdayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:34-05:00

Charles Flint Antiques To Present Art and Antiques Appraisal

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.

Charles Flint Antiques To Present Art and Antiques AppraisalRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:34-05:00

Artist Pops Peterson To Talk About “Reinventing Rockwell” at Norman Rockwell Museum on July 30

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.

Artist Pops Peterson To Talk About “Reinventing Rockwell” at Norman Rockwell Museum on July 30Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:35-05:00

SECRET ORIGINS OF BREATHTAKER

Marc Hempel and I first connected when he submitted some comics pages to my fanzine, NUCLEUS. I was in college, just a few years ahead of Marc. He was in his final year of high school. But his age did not show in those early pages. They were sophisticated work, professional in every way – from the storytelling and illustration, to the excellent quality photostats. There was no question that I would […]

Read More about the Breathtaker ExhibitionRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:35-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Summer Adult Art Workshops

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 Presents Summer Adult Art WorkshopsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:35-05:00

New Yorker Cartoonist Liza Donnelly To Talk “Funny Business”

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

New Yorker Cartoonist Liza Donnelly To Talk “Funny Business”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:36-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Creative Cartooning with Scott Lincoln

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Creative Cartooning with Scott LincolnRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:36-05:00

Norman Rockwell Global Citizen: Painting “The Big Idea”

Press Release – June 30, 2015

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 […]

Norman Rockwell Global Citizen: Painting “The Big Idea”Rich Bradway2017-09-07T16:34:54-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Commemorates 70th Anniversary of United Nations Through Exhibition of Rockwell’s Humanitarian Works

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 Commemorates 70th Anniversary of United Nations Through Exhibition of Rockwell’s Humanitarian WorksRich Bradway2017-09-07T16:54:03-04:00

Live Webcast Planned for “Norman Rockwell’s United Nations”

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.

Live Webcast Planned for “Norman Rockwell’s United Nations”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:37-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Honors Distinguished Leaders During Summer Gala

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Honors Distinguished Leaders During Summer GalaRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:38-05:00

Flights of Fancy

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.

Flights of FancyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:38-05:00

Taking It To The Streets

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 […]

Taking It To The StreetsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:39-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:39-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces New Director of Digital Learning and Engagement

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 […]

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces New Director of Digital Learning and EngagementRich Bradway2017-08-30T12:32:59-04:00

Spring Blossoms at Norman Rockwell Museum

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.

Spring Blossoms at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:40-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Home Run! An All American Baseball Day”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Home Run! An All American Baseball Day”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:40-05:00

Model Citizens

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.

Model CitizensRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:40-05:00

Remembering Rosie The Riveter

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 […]

Remembering Rosie The RiveterRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:41-05:00

Tax Relief

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 […]

Tax ReliefRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:41-05:00

Reimagining The Four Freedoms

March 11, 2016 through April 3, 2016 * In celebration of the 75th anniversary of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" speech, enjoy this exhibition of original artworks re-imagining the concept and Norman Rockwell's iconic paintings. Works from Region 6 Capital Eastern District high school students from Schoharie, Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington counties will be on view.

Reimagining The Four FreedomsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:42-05:00

The Great Gallery “Easter Egg” Hunt

“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 […]

The Great Gallery “Easter Egg” HuntRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:43-05:00

MUSEUM PROVIDES ALTERNATE ENTRANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION

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.

MUSEUM PROVIDES ALTERNATE ENTRANCE DURING CONSTRUCTIONRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:43-05:00

Fool’s Gold

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?"

Fool’s GoldRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:44-05:00

30th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show

February 6, 2016 through March 6, 2016

A lively and diverse exhibition of original works by Berkshire County high school art students celebrating the region’s talented youth will be on view.

30th Annual Berkshire County High School Art ShowRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:44-05:00

Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of the Holidays

November 4, 2015 through January 8, 2016

During the holiday season, Norman Rockwell’s anxiously awaited illustrations brought good cheer to millions of Americans who encountered his images on the covers and pages of their favorite magazines, and on holiday cards that brought the spirit of the holidays home...

Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of the HolidaysRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:44-05:00

Love a Vet: Honoring Our Veterans

November 7, 2015 EXTENDED to January 10^th, 2016

This special exhibition honors the sacrifices of veterans, calling attention to the struggles that many face upon their re-entry into civilian life. “Who stands ready to take care of those men and women upon their return when they are all too often disabled, disillusioned, or disheartened?”...

Love a Vet: Honoring Our VeteransRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:44-05:00

Illustrator Elwood Smith To Present Art Workshop and Book Launch at Norman Rockwell Museum on May 2

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 […]

Illustrator Elwood Smith To Present Art Workshop and Book Launch at Norman Rockwell Museum on May 2Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:45-05:00

Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs

What People are Saying about Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs

“Just like at a good movie, I laughed, I cried, I got hungry. We left satisfied…” “…little bit manic and extremely funny…” “Roz Chast came out drawing. She admits as much.” “If anyone could pull laughs from the burden of caring for aging parents, it would be Roz Chast” “Will include a lot of personal memorabilia and […]

Roz Chast: Cartoon MemoirsRich Bradway2023-12-11T21:47:11-05:00

Happy Birthday, J.C. Leyendecker

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 […]

Happy Birthday, J.C. LeyendeckerRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:46-05:00

We the Peoples: Norman Rockwell’s United Nations

On view June 20 through September 15, 2015 at the United Nations Headquarters/Visitors Centre, New York City

A newly curated exhibit featuring the work of Norman Rockwell, We the Peoples: Norman Rockwell's United Nations is opening at UN Headquarters in New York. Organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge Massachusetts, with the support of the UN Foundation, the exhibit features Norman Rockwell's historic United Nations drawing which captures the spirit of the United Nations and its important role in the lives of people around the world. Created in 1953, Rockwell depicted the United Nations as the world's hope for the future.

We the Peoples: Norman Rockwell’s United NationsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:46-05:00

J.C. Leyendecker and The Saturday Evening Post.

March 21, 2015 through June 14, 2015

Admired by Norman Rockwell as a master in the field, Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874 –1951) was one of the preeminent American illustrators of the early twentieth century. Often remembered for his beautifully conceived posters and advertisements, particularly those featuring The Arrow Collar Man, he also created 322 covers for The Saturday Evening Post—one more than Rockwell’s 321. This special exhibition features each of J.C. Leyendecker’s legendary Post cover tearsheets.

J.C. Leyendecker and The Saturday Evening Post.Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:47-05:00

Walt Reed (1917-2015)

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.

Walt Reed (1917-2015)Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:47-05:00

Luck of the Draw

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.

Luck of the DrawRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:47-05:00

Cartoonist Roz Chast Brings It Home

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.

Cartoonist Roz Chast Brings It HomeRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:48-05:00

Wine and Watercolor

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.

Wine and WatercolorRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:48-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “J.C. Leyendecker and The Saturday Evening Post”

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 Presents “J.C. Leyendecker and The Saturday Evening Post”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:49-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces New Curator of Exhibitions

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 Announces New Curator of ExhibitionsRich Bradway2017-08-30T12:31:49-04:00

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2015 SEASON

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 2015 SEASONRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:49-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Receives Gift of Beloved Norman Rockwell Painting

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."

Norman Rockwell Museum Receives Gift of Beloved Norman Rockwell PaintingRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:50-05:00

Annual Summer Gala Set for Saturday, June 6, 2015

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 […]

Annual Summer Gala Set for Saturday, June 6, 2015Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:50-05:00

Museum Celebrates a Gift of Love

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.

Museum Celebrates a Gift of LoveRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:51-05:00

Character Sketches

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:

Character SketchesRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:52-05:00

29th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show

February 7, 2015 through March 8, 2015

A lively and diverse exhibition of original works by Berkshire County high school art students celebrating the region's talented youth will be on view.

29th Annual Berkshire County High School Art ShowRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:52-05:00

Rockwell’s Wives

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 […]

Rockwell’s WivesRich Bradway2018-10-10T10:12:18-04:00

Natural-Born Talent

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.

Natural-Born TalentRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:53-05:00

Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies Lecture To Examine Illustrative Characters of World War II

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.

Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies Lecture To Examine Illustrative Characters of World War IIRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:53-05:00

Artist Mort Künstler To Present “Visualizing History” Talk at Norman Rockwell Museum on February 21

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.

Artist Mort Künstler To Present “Visualizing History” Talk at Norman Rockwell Museum on February 21Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:53-05:00

Martin Luther King weekend events

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 Explores
“The Pullman Porter: Norman Rockwell’s Boy in Dining Car”
Sunday, January 17, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Norman Rockwell Museum will present “The Pullman […]

Martin Luther King weekend eventsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:54-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents 29th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents 29th Annual Berkshire County High School Art ShowRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:54-05:00

Yes We Can: 2014 Annual Appeal

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.

Yes We Can: 2014 Annual AppealRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:54-05:00

Remembering Lee Williams

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.

Remembering Lee WilliamsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:55-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Looks at “Nine Months at Gettysburg” This Saturday, January 17, 5:30 p.m.

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 Museum Looks at “Nine Months at Gettysburg” This Saturday, January 17, 5:30 p.m.Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:55-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum Explores “The Cultural Legacy of War”

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum series returns on Thursday, January 15, at 5:30 p.m., with a look at the cultural legacy of war. The public forum will explore whether war has become an accepted response to conflict, and what cultural circumstances have established a climate for armed engagement. Community conversation at the Four Freedoms Forums is free and open to the public.

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum Explores “The Cultural Legacy of War”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:56-05:00

Deck The Halls

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.

Deck The HallsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:56-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes New Board of Trustees Officers and Members

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes New Board of Trustees Officers and MembersRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:56-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Victorian Era Holiday Programs

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Victorian Era Holiday ProgramsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:57-05:00

Mad for Mac Sign-up

Mad for Mac Sign-upRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:38:57-05:00

Norman Rockwell: Home for the Holidays

November 22, 2014 through February 8, 2015

During the holiday season, Norman Rockwell's anxiously awaited illustrations brought good cheer to millions of Americans who encountered his images on the covers and pages of their favorite magazines, and on holiday cards that brought the spirit of the holidays home. His memorable, enduring images, which reflected the best in us, are on view in this special holiday installation of original artworks and objects. Original drawings for Hallmark cards, paintings inspired by Charles Dickens' classic story, A Christmas Carol, a point-of-purchase Coca-Cola Santa, and costumes and props featured in Rockwell's artwork will be on view.

Norman Rockwell: Home for the HolidaysRich Bradway2018-01-30T16:19:49-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates a Century of Norman Rockwell Exhibitions with European Debut

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 Celebrates a Century of Norman Rockwell Exhibitions with European DebutRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:00-05:00

Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure

November 8, 2014 through March 8, 2015

Known today for his meticulously researched historical paintings, Mort Künstler is also a prolific illustrator who has worked on a broad spectrum of assignments for more than sixty years―from paperback book jackets and men’s adventure magazine illustrations to movie posters, model kit boxes, and advertisements for prominent corporations. His dramatic, beautifully-crafted images, conceived in every possible genre throughout his outstanding career, will be the focus of this exhibition, which draws from the artist’s vast and highly-regarded body of work.

Mort Künstler: The Art of AdventureRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:00-05:00

Norman Rockwell Photographs Now Accessible to the Public and Researchers for the First Time

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 Photographs Now Accessible to the Public and Researchers for the First TimeRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:00-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Holiday-Themed Events and Exhibition

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 […]

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Holiday-Themed Events and ExhibitionRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:01-05:00

A Different View

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.

A Different ViewRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:02-05:00

October Fest at Norman Rockwell Museum

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.

October Fest at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:02-05:00

Your Home for Illustration Art

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?"

Your Home for Illustration ArtRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:02-05:00

Press Release: New Board Members September 2015

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Download photo portraits here:

David Glodt

Deborah D. Hoover

Roberta McCulloch-Dews

Marion A. Simon, Ed.D.

Michael J. Wynn

Press Release: New Board Members September 2015Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:03-05:00

Continuing Education

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.

Continuing EducationRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:05-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Awarded Prestigious “Museums of America” Grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services

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 Awarded Prestigious “Museums of America” Grant from Institute of Museum and Library ServicesRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:05-05:00

Happy Birthday, Ruby Bridges

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.

Happy Birthday, Ruby BridgesRich Bradway2018-06-05T17:33:29-04:00

George Lucas Family Foundation Awards Norman Rockwell Museum $500K

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.

George Lucas Family Foundation Awards Norman Rockwell Museum $500KRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:06-05:00

Curator’s Choice: Selections from the Permanent Collection

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.

Curator’s Choice: Selections from the Permanent CollectionRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:06-05:00

Enter Edward Hopper’s World

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.

Enter Edward Hopper’s WorldRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:07-05:00

New Threads Woven Into Rockwell History

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.

New Threads Woven Into Rockwell HistoryRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:07-05:00

Model Citizen

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.

Model CitizenRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:07-05:00

Home for American Illustration Art

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!

Home for American Illustration ArtRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:07-05:00

Happy Birthday, Edward Hopper!

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.

Happy Birthday, Edward Hopper!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:08-05:00

Gift of A. S. McWilliams Comics to Norman Rockwell Museum

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 […]

Gift of A. S. McWilliams Comics to Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:08-05:00

Blechman Gift to Norman Rockwell Museum

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 […]

Blechman Gift to Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:08-05:00

A Day in the Life: Norman Rockwell’s Stockbridge Studio

Open through November 11, 2012 This installation of the workspace that Rockwell considered his "best studio yet" invites viewers to enter into a day in his profoundly busy work life, and to ponder the aesthetic and practical concerns that informed the artist’s imagery and experience.

A Day in the Life: Norman Rockwell’s Stockbridge StudioRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:09-05:00

A Day in the Life of a Museum Volunteer

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.

A Day in the Life of a Museum VolunteerRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:10-05:00

The Adventures of an Artist Biographer

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.

The Adventures of an Artist BiographerRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:10-05:00

Remembering Mississippi

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.

Remembering MississippiRich Bradway2016-08-11T13:59:00-04:00

Stockbridge, MA—A Home for Illustrators and Artists at the Turn of the Century.

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 […]

Stockbridge, MA—A Home for Illustrators and Artists at the Turn of the Century.Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:11-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Honors Murray Tinkelman with 2014 Artist Laureate Award

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Honors Murray Tinkelman with 2014 Artist Laureate AwardRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:11-05:00

The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator

June 7 through October 26, 2014 Many noted American modernists have successfully traversed the worlds of fine art and illustration, embracing innovation while satisfying in unique and personal ways the needs and wants of a broad popular audience. Edward Hopper, American Illustrator presents a unique and comprehensive study of the little-known twenty year illustration career of the realist master. Attitudes toward art and the crosscurrents of contemporary commercial society during the early to mid twentieth century will be explored in this exhibition, which seeks to provide an integrated understanding of Hopper’s published and personal art.

The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as IllustratorRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:12-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:12-05:00

The Artist as Illustrator

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.

The Artist as IllustratorRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:13-05:00

American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell

One of the most popular American artists of the past century, Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was a keen observer of human nature and a gifted storyteller. For nearly seven decades, while history was in the making all around him, Rockwell chronicled our changing society in the small details and nuanced scenes of ordinary people in everyday life, providing a personalized interpretation—albeit often an idealized one—of American identity. His depictions offered a reassuring visual haven during a time of momentous transformation as our country evolved into a complex, modern society. Rockwell’s contributions to our visual legacy, many of them now icons of American culture, have found a permanent place in our national psyche.

American Chronicles: The Art of Norman RockwellRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:13-05:00

Art Workshops Summer 2015

	Tickle your Fancy! Exploring Comics and Cartoons Saturday, June 27, 1 – 5 p.m.
	Sketchology: Wine, Cheese, and Art-Making Friday, July 10, 6 – 8 p.m.
	Creative Cartooning with Illustrator Scott Lincoln Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Art Workshops Summer 2015Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:13-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Featured on CBS Evening News, May 22

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Featured on CBS Evening News, May 22Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:14-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces Executive Staff Appointments and Retirement of COO Terry Smith

Norman Rockwell Museum announces today new appointments to its executive leadership team, with the hiring of Michelle Clarkin as chief advancement officer, and Jill Gellert as the Museum’s chief operating officer. Ms. Clarkin commences her role immediately, filling a vacancy in the Museum’s lead fundraising post, and Ms. Gellert assumes her role on July 1, upon the retirement of Terry Smith, who has served as COO since 2004.

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces Executive Staff Appointments and Retirement of COO Terry SmithRich Bradway2017-04-04T16:06:57-04:00

45 Years and Counting

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.

45 Years and CountingRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:14-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum featured on April 30th episode of “Jeopardy!”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum featured on April 30th episode of “Jeopardy!”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:15-05:00

In The News: Famous Artists School Archives

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.

In The News: Famous Artists School ArchivesRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:15-05:00

Baseball, Rodeos, and Automobiles: The Art of Murray Tinkelman

March 29 through June 15, 2014 Murray Tinkelman is an award-winning artist who has received illustration’s highest honors from the Society of Illustrators, The New York Art Directors Club, and the Society of Publications Designers. His beautifully conceived and rendered pen and ink drawings have appeared in many publications including the Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, and he has been commissioned to create numerous artworks for The National Park Service and The U.S. Air Force.

Baseball, Rodeos, and Automobiles: The Art of Murray TinkelmanRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:16-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Baseball, Rodeos, and Automobiles: The Art of Murray Tinkelman”

On view March 29 through June 15, 2014 Norman Rockwell Museum is proud to present the latest in its Distinguished Illustrator Series of exhibitions. “Baseball, Rodeos, and Automobiles” celebrates 60 years of artistic creation by Murray Tinkelman, one of the nation’s most prominent illustrators, educators, and illustration historians.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Baseball, Rodeos, and Automobiles: The Art of Murray Tinkelman”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:16-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces 2014 Rockwell Center Fellowship Awards

Norman Rockwell Museum announces the 2014 recipients of its Rockwell Center Fellowships. Awarded through the Museum’s Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, the yearlong fellowships are awarded to senior scholars and museum professionals pursuing research or projects in or relating to the subject of American illustration art and visual studies.

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces 2014 Rockwell Center Fellowship AwardsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:16-05:00

28th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show

February 8 through March 9, 2014 A lively and diverse exhibition of original works by Berkshire County high school art students celebrating the region’s talented youth will be on view.

28th Annual Berkshire County High School Art ShowRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:17-05:00

Beyond Objectification:
Norman Rockwell’s Depictions of Women for the Saturday Evening Post

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

Beyond Objectification:
Norman Rockwell’s Depictions of Women for the Saturday Evening PostRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:17-05:00

Spring Awakening

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.

Spring AwakeningRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:18-05:00

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM CELEBRATES 45th ANNIVERSARY YEAR, ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF COLLECTIONS

A transformational outcome of a collections development initiative launched five years ago, Norman Rockwell Museum today announced the acquisition of the art and archives from the Famous Artists School in Westport, Connecticut, nearly doubling the Museum’s collections. This major gift comprises more than 5,000 un-catalogued artworks, including several original works created by Norman Rockwell, plus an archive of hundreds of thousands of items.

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM CELEBRATES 45th ANNIVERSARY YEAR, ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF COLLECTIONSRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:18-05:00

Laurie Norton Moffatt: Why Norman Rockwell matters

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 […]

Laurie Norton Moffatt: Why Norman Rockwell mattersRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:19-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes Back Norman Rockwell’s “The Gossips”

”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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes Back Norman Rockwell’s “The Gossips”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:19-05:00

Join Us for “The Shakers: Culture and Community”

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.

Join Us for “The Shakers: Culture and Community”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:19-05:00

Rockwell’s “Golden Rule”

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.

Rockwell’s “Golden Rule”Rich Bradway2017-09-07T16:52:26-04:00

Birthday Greetings

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.

Birthday GreetingsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:20-05:00

Norman Rockwell Saved My Life

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 Saved My LifeRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:20-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum Looks at “A Nation Divided: Getting Past the Impasse”

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum series returns on Thursday, January 23, at 5:30 p.m., with a look at divisions in American politics, and how to get past the impasse. Featured speakers will include James A. Arpante, Professor of Business, History and Government at Berkshire Community College; Jim Bronson, Chairman of the Berkshire County Republican Association; Dr. Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC Northeast Public Radio; and Sheila Murray, Chairwoman for The Berkshire Brigades. Community conversation at the Four Freedoms Forums is free and open to the public.

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum Looks at “A Nation Divided: Getting Past the Impasse”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:20-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Hidden in Plain Sight: The Other People in Rockwell’s America”

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Hidden in Plain Sight: The Other People in Rockwell’s America”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:21-05:00

New Year’s Events at Norman Rockwell Museum

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.

New Year’s Events at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:21-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents The 28th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show

The Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show returns for its 28th year at Norman Rockwell Museum with a special exhibition opening to be held on Saturday, February 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon in celebration of the talented young artists from Berkshire County high schools, and meet the creators of the works on view; at 2:30 p.m. enjoy a lecture about professional opportunities for artists by illustrator John Roman.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents The 28th Annual Berkshire County High School Art ShowRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:21-05:00

News about Charitable Gifts from IRAs

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:

You […]

News about Charitable Gifts from IRAsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:21-05:00

Holiday Week Events and Exhibitions at Norman Rockwell Museum

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.

Holiday Week Events and Exhibitions at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:22-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Dance! A Family Day

Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Dance!” a family day inspired by the art of illustrator Ruth Sanderson, on Saturday, January 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. Join dancers from Berkshire Ballroom as they demonstrate their technique and teach basic ballroom steps. Professional dancer and archivist Eugenia Kim will also offer an illustrated look at dance as it relates to the exhibition, “Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth Sanderson." The family afternoon will also include tours of the exhibition, readings, and art making for all.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Dance! A Family DayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:22-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth Sanderson “

A renowned fantasy artist and illustrator of children’s literature, Ruth Sanderson has created imagery for more than 75 picture books, many of which bring classic fairy tales to life. Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Dancing Princesses: The Picture Book Art of Ruth Sanderson" from December 7, 2013 through March 18, 2014.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth Sanderson “Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:22-05:00

Making Norman Rockwell Museum Accessible

This year, Norman Rockwell Museum has a unique opportunity to broaden physical access throughout our beautiful campus in Stockbridge, and around the world with digital access – and we need your help.

Making Norman Rockwell Museum AccessibleRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:22-05:00

Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth Sanderson

December 7, 2013 through March 18, 2014 A renowned fantasy artist and illustrator of children’s literature, Ruth Sanderson has created imagery for more than seventy-five picture books, many of which bring classic tales to life, including The Twelve Dancing Princesses, Papa Gatto, Cinderella, The Golden Mare, The Firebird, and The Snow Princess, and The Enchanted Wood, an original story. She has also created original art for animation, book covers, advertisements, collector’s plates and greeting cards, and her work is featured on many popular licensed products, including Lenox fine holiday china.

Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth SandersonRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:23-05:00

Good Knight and Good Luck

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.

Good Knight and Good LuckRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:23-05:00

Support Norman Rockwell Museum on #GivingTuesday

Support Norman Rockwell Museum on #GivingTuesday Any donation made online today will support community outreach work in Berkshire County and beyond. Thank you for your support!

About Norman Rockwell Museum:

Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to education and art appreciation inspired by the legacy of Norman Rockwell. The museum preserves, studies and communicates with a worldwide audience the life, art and spirit of Norman Rockwell and the field of illustration.

In our 48^th year, our exhibitions will include […]

Support Norman Rockwell Museum on #GivingTuesdayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:23-05:00

Thanks for Giving

Help us grow stronger

There is something for everyone at Norman Rockwell Museum. One of the few museums in the nation devoted to illustration art – art that portrays our personal narratives and collective history – we create art experiences that touch people’s lives and reward them with rich personal memory. Visitors always leave Norman Rockwell Museum happier than when they arrived!

Thanks for GivingRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:23-05:00

Giving Thanks

Norman Rockwell Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 27), but we hope you will join us for extended hours on Friday, November 28 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), our new "Norman Rockwell: Home for the Holidays" exhibition, or for our Art of Adventure Family Festival Day on Saturday, November 29, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Giving ThanksRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:24-05:00

Remembering John F. Kennedy

Norman Rockwell captured the likenesses of many national figures during his career, and in 1960, he was commissioned by The Saturday Evening Post to paint portraits of Presidential candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. To prepare for the painting of Kennedy, Rockwell arranged to pose and photograph Kennedy at his home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.

Remembering John F. KennedyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:24-05:00

Uncovering the Treasures of the Famous Artists School Archives

Norman Rockwell Museum will be receiving a donation of the Famous Artist's School’s magnificent archive, which offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of mid-twentieth century illustration. The archive is a treasure-trove; with one-of-a-kind gems waiting to be found in every drawer. We now have a new perspective into the interactions between Norman Rockwell and his contemporaries.

Uncovering the Treasures of the Famous Artists School ArchivesRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:25-05:00

Happy Holidays 2013

Happy Thanksgiving and Chanukah from all of us at Norman Rockwell Museum. The Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 28, but open this weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We welcome you and your family for a visit during this start to the holiday season.

Happy Holidays 2013Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:25-05:00

American Experience

Norman Rockwell Museum welcomed an enthusiastic and full house during the opening of its newest exhibition, Wendell Minor's America, on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Celebrating four decades as a professional artist, Wendell Minor was on hand to meet the crowd and sign copies of his many illustrated covers and children's books. Also taking part in the festivities were other well-known illustrators, as well as Pulitzer-Prize winning author David McCullough, whose best-selling books have been enhanced with beautifully illustrated covers painted by Minor over the years.

American ExperienceRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:26-05:00

Memorial Service To Be Held at Norman Rockwell Museum for Founding Trustee Jane Fitzpatrick

On Monday, November 18, 2013, Norman Rockwell Museum will host a memorial reception to celebrate the life of a founding trustee JANE PRATT FITZPATRICK (1923- 2013). The Museum will be open to the public with free admission during our regular hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., while event preparations are underway. The reception will take place from approximately 12 to 3 p.m.

Memorial Service To Be Held at Norman Rockwell Museum for Founding Trustee Jane FitzpatrickRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:26-05:00

Remembering Jane Fitzpatrick [1923 – 2013]

Jane Pratt Fitzpatrick, early founding trustee of The Old Corner House and trustee emerita of Norman Rockwell Museum; beneficent civic leader to Stockbridge and all the Berkshires, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 9, 2013, just 9 days shy of her 90th birthday. Elegant, strong, smart and generous, Jane was a force of good in the world.

Remembering Jane Fitzpatrick [1923 – 2013]Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:27-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum To Look at Relevance and Power of Social Media

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum series returns on Thursday, November 14, at 5:30 p.m., with a look at the popularity of social media. The town hall meeting will examine the pros and cons of social media, and whether it serves as an effective tool for change or is merely a “flash in the pan.” Community conversation at the Four Freedoms Forums is free and open to the public.

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum To Look at Relevance and Power of Social MediaRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:27-05:00

Happy Veterans Day

On this Veterans Day, Norman Rockwell Museum salutes all veterans and active military personnel, with appreciation for their tremendous service to our country. The Museum will be open until 5 p.m. today, Monday, November 11: stop by to view patriotic works by illustrators Norman Rockwell and Wendell Minor.

Happy Veterans DayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:28-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Wendell Minor’s America”

Wendell Minor is considered one of our nation’s premier historical illustrators, traveling throughout the United States to research, draw and paint on location, and immerse himself in the subject at hand. This fall Norman Rockwell Museum celebrates the artist’s four-decade career, highlighting his many cover illustrations and 25th anniversary illustrating children’s books, each inspired by his love of history, art, science, and the natural world—”Wendell Minor’s America” is on view at the Museum from November 9, 2013 through May 26, 2014.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Wendell Minor’s America”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:29-05:00

Wendell Minor’s Major Influence

Norman Rockwell Museum is busy preparing for the installation of its newest exhibition, Wendell Minor's America, opening Saturday, November 9, 2013. An award-winning artist and member of the Museum's board of trustees, Wendell Minor has long been a fan of Norman Rockwell's work, which partly inspired him to become an illustrator himself.

Wendell Minor’s Major InfluenceRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:29-05:00

Exploring The Stockbridge Cemetery

This Thursday, October 24, join us for a pre-Halloween treat, as Norman Rockwell Museum will once again offer a walking tour of the Stockbridge Cemetery from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit the burial site of such luminaries as Elizabeth Freeman, the Sedgwick Family, and Norman Rockwell. A cider and donut reception will precede the tour on the lawn adjacent to the bell tower parking area at the old town hall in Stockbridge.

Exploring The Stockbridge CemeteryRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:30-05:00

26th Annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas

Even though the Re-creation Weekend has come and gone, this Special Offer still applies:

See Norman Rockwell’s original painting of Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, which inspired this annual event! Present your Main Street button at Norman Rockwell Museum, for $1.00 off a full priced admission, through December 15, 2015. Not valid with any other offers.

Brought to you by the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce, the town of Stockbridge, […]

26th Annual Stockbridge Main Street at ChristmasRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:30-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents An Evening with Deborah Solomon, Author of New Biography on Norman Rockwell

Norman Rockwell Museum will present a book launch for writer Deborah Solomon’s biography, “American Mirror: The Life and Art of Norman Rockwell,” on Saturday, October 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. Join the noted interviewer and art critic for a look at her new, comprehensive biography of the acclaimed illustrator. As featured in the October 2013 issue of “Smithsonian Magazine,” “American Mirror” draws on a wealth of unpublished letters and documents from Norman Rockwell Museum’s archives to explore the relationship between the artist’s despairing personality and his genius for reflecting America’s brightest hopes.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents An Evening with Deborah Solomon, Author of New Biography on Norman RockwellRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:31-05:00

Fall Fun and Fairytale Endings

Fall foliage has arrived, and Norman Rockwell Museum is looking spectacular inside and out on this Columbus Day weekend. In addition to the vibrant colors of the season, don't miss your last chance to view our special summer exhibitions.

Fall Fun and Fairytale EndingsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:31-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes New Board of Trustees Officers and Members

Norman Rockwell Museum welcomed new officers and members to its Board of Trustees during the Museum’s annual meeting held on September 20, 2013. Anne H. Morgan was elected to the office of Chairman of the Board of Trustees, assuming the office previously held for four years by Thomas L. Pulling, who was appointed Chairman Emeritus. Robert T. Horvath was elected to the office of Museum President, and John V. Frank was elected Treasurer. New trustee members B. Stephen Boyd, Anthony Consigli, and Frederick Keator were elected to three-year terms on the Museum’s Board of Trustees.

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes New Board of Trustees Officers and MembersRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:32-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum is Open

While Norman Rockwell Museum is a non-profit organization, we are not affected by the federal government shutdown and will be open as scheduled. Our hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Please note that our Monday through Friday hours change to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting November 5 through April.

Norman Rockwell Museum is OpenRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:32-05:00

Illustrator Tim O’Brien Tips His Hat to Rockwell

Cover for Smithsonian, October 2013

Recently, award-winning illustrator Tim O’Brien was invited to take inspiration from Norman Rockwell’s 1960 Triple Self Portrait by Smithsonian art director Maria Keehan, to highlight several stories in the October issue of the magazine. Among them is an article titled The Real Norman Rockwell by author/art historian Deborah Solomon, whose upcoming book, American Mirror: The Life and Art of […]

Illustrator Tim O’Brien Tips His Hat to RockwellRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:32-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes New American Citizens

On Saturday, September 7, Norman Rockwell Museum hosted its second United States Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony, held against the backdrop of Norman Rockwell's iconic artwork. Presented once again in partnership with the Berkshire Immigrant Center, the ceremony welcomed 26 new American citizens, residing in the Berkshires and other nearby Massachusetts cities and towns.

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes New American CitizensRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:32-05:00

Museum Talks Art with Google

Continuing its partnership with Google Art Project, Norman Rockwell Museum took part in its first live Art Talk with Google+ users on September 12, 2013. Museum curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller, PhD., addressed an online audience of about 400 users on the topic of Norman Rockwell's artistic inspirations and borrowings, using visuals to communicate the illustrator's knowledge and respect for art history.

Museum Talks Art with GoogleRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:34-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Looks at Norman Rockwell’s Inspiration During Online Google Art Talk

In partnership with Google+, Norman Rockwell Museum will examine Norman Rockwell’s artistic inspiration during a live Google Art Talk to be conducted on Thursday, September 12, starting at 11 a.m. ET. Norman Rockwell Museum curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller, PhD, will lead an online discussion that looks at the influences Norman Rockwell absorbed to become one of America’s most beloved artists.

Norman Rockwell Museum Looks at Norman Rockwell’s Inspiration During Online Google Art TalkRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:34-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host Second
United States Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony

For the second year Norman Rockwell Museum is partnering with the Berkshire Immigrant Center to host a naturalization ceremony, to be held in the Museum’s galleries on Saturday, September 7, starting at 10 a.m. 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 against the backdrop of Norman Rockwell’s iconic “Four Freedoms” paintings.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host Second
United States Citizenship Naturalization CeremonyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:35-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Illustrated Talk To Look at “Food at Home and at War During WWII”

Norman Rockwell Museum continues its Rockwell Center Tea and Talk series with the illustrated lecture “Food at Home and at War during WWII,” to be held at the Museum on Sunday, September 8, starting at 2 p.m.

Norman Rockwell Museum Illustrated Talk To Look at “Food at Home and at War During WWII”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:35-05:00

Maya, Illusion, and Us

"The pyramid of toys in Jarvis’s first Maya show, and in subsequent iterations, symbolizes the fantasies we create for ourselves about the world," observes daughter/artist Daisy Rockwell. "Toys, action figures, cartoon characters are concrete and often indestructible manifestations of the imaginary world of maya that humans have constructed and which obstructs our ability to see what is really before us and beyond us."

Maya, Illusion, and UsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:35-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents
“Maya and Beyond: An Evening with Jarvis Rockwell”

In conjunction with its new exhibition, “Jarvis Rockwell: Maya, Illusion, and Us;” Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening with the artist on Thursday, August 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. The son of famed illustrator Norman Rockwell, Jarvis Rockwell will discuss his 60-year career creating diverse and imaginative works, and offer a personal tour of his exhibition on view. The evening talk is free for Museum members, or with regular Museum admission.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents
“Maya and Beyond: An Evening with Jarvis Rockwell”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:35-05:00

The Art of Summer Vacation

Looking to get creative this summer vacation? Enjoy children's art workshops held both inside and outside at Norman Rockwell Museum. Summer Sketch Club Tuesdays through August 26 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; ages 7 and up Creating Together: A Parent-Child Experience Wednesdays through August 27 Ages 4 and up with a parent/caregiver

The Art of Summer VacationRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:35-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Sharing Stories: A Special Family Day”

Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Sharing Stories,” a special family day, on Saturday, August 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. Discover the art of visual storytelling with an afternoon of family activities.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Sharing Stories: A Special Family Day”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:36-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Youth, Identity,
and Media: A Four Freedoms Forum”

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum returns with a look at “Youth, Identity, and the Media” on Thursday, July 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to share their thoughts on how contemporary media is shaping the way young people view themselves and navigate their social and cultural milieu.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Youth, Identity,
and Media: A Four Freedoms Forum”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:36-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “An Enchanted Evening for Families”

In conjunction with its new exhibition, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic,” Norman Rockwell Museum will present “An Enchanted Evening for Families” on Saturday, July 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. Join us for an evening of music, dancing and activities inspired by Walt Disney’s animated classic.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “An Enchanted Evening for Families”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:36-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents
“Altered Realities and The Land of Make-Believe”

In conjunction with its new exhibition, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic,” Norman Rockwell Museum presents, “Altered Realities and the Land of Make Believe,” a lecture and performance series to be held Thursday evenings in July and August, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Explore the impact of popular mythology and fairy tales on the way we view ourselves and our world, with literary scholars and folklorists, authors, artists and performers. The events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise stated.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents
“Altered Realities and The Land of Make-Believe”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:37-05:00

Norman Rockwell: Happily Ever After

July 13, 2013 through October 18, 2013 This special exhibition explores Rockwell's vision for a kinder, gentler world, as evidenced in the relationship-inspired subjects that emerged in his art. Classic original "Saturday Evening Post" covers like "She's My Baby" (1927), "Christmas Homecoming" (1948), "Marriage License" (1955), and others will be on view.

Norman Rockwell: Happily Ever AfterRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:37-05:00

Jarvis Rockwell: Maya, Illusion, and Us

July 13, 2013 through October 20, 2013 Jarvis Rockwell creates artworks that are at once tangible and transient, reflecting the impermanence of all things. Imbued with a sense of mystery and spiritual curiosity, his sensory structure drawings, Hindu-inspired pyramids assembled with hundreds of toy figurines, and tableau boxes will be on view in this first retrospective of the artist’s work―an exploration of his artistic journey and the ideas and questions that continue to drive his work.

Jarvis Rockwell: Maya, Illusion, and UsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:37-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Jarvis Rockwell: Maya, Illusion, and Us”

This summer, Norman Rockwell Museum explores the continued artistic legacy of the Rockwell family, shining a spotlight on Jarvis Rockwell’s more than 60 years of creative exploration. “Jarvis Rockwell: Maya, Illusion, and Us” is on view July 13 through October 20, 2013.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Jarvis Rockwell: Maya, Illusion, and Us”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:37-05:00

Adventures of an Artist Biographer

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, Rockwell’s son Tom, […]

Adventures of an Artist BiographerRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:37-05:00

“The Green Hills of Earth”

A question for you science fiction fans. Where was Robert Heinlein’s short story “The Green Hills of Earth” first published? And who illustrated the story? To answer these questions check out the current Exploring Illustration posting on the Rockwell Center web site!

“The Green Hills of Earth”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:38-05:00

Welcome Home, Jerry Pinkney

Today marks the opening of one of Norman Rockwell Museum's most successful traveling exhibitions, Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney, on view through September 22, 2013, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It's also a special occasion for the fact that the beloved children's book illustrator originally hails from "The City of Brotherly Love."

Welcome Home, Jerry PinkneyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:38-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates Independence Day Weekend with Family Festival/Models Reunion on Saturday, July 5

Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate Independence Day Weekend with an all-American family day to be held on Saturday, July 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the day, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Norman Rockwell’s former models, enjoy art activities, and sample locally-made apple pie (while supplies last).

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates Independence Day Weekend with Family Festival/Models Reunion on Saturday, July 5Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:38-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Receives Massachusetts Facilities Grant to Repair and Improve Its Buildings and Campus

Norman Rockwell Museum was recently awarded a grant of $172,270 by the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund to make vital repairs and enhancements to the Museum’s buildings and grounds. Last week, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick formally announced grants totaling $5.2 million to support capital projects for cultural organizations across the Commonwealth.

Norman Rockwell Museum Receives Massachusetts Facilities Grant to Repair and Improve Its Buildings and CampusRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:38-05:00

Welcoming America’s Top Models (for Norman Rockwell)

Norman Rockwell Museum looks forward to welcoming back all former Norman Rockwell models during our special star-spangled family day to be held on Saturday, July 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day Weekend by learning what it was like to pose for America's favorite illustrator.

Welcoming America’s Top Models (for Norman Rockwell)Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:38-05:00

Norman Rockwell Models To Reunite at Norman Rockwell Museum on July 6

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of its new building, Norman Rockwell Museum will hold a special Norman Rockwell models reunion on Saturday, July 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. Meet the faces behind some of Rockwell’s most famous paintings, including “Rosie The Riveter,” “The Runaway,” and “Red Sox Locker Room (The Rookie)."

Norman Rockwell Models To Reunite at Norman Rockwell Museum on July 6Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:38-05:00

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic

June 8, 2013 through October 27, 2013 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic celebrates the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film, a classic work released in 1937 that is beloved by viewers of all ages. Organized by The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, California, the exhibition celebrates Walt Disney’s vision and the artistry of his dedicated staff, exploring the development of an animated masterpiece that was the hallmark of an entirely new American art form through the creation of this groundbreaking film.

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a ClassicRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:39-05:00

Rare Drawings from Artist George Bridgman, Inspiration to Norman Rockwell, Return to Norman Rockwell Museum Following Yearlong Conservation

Norman Rockwell Museum announces the conservation and return to its American Illustration Collection of 28 rare drawings on paper by renowned anatomy and figure-drawing teacher and illustrator George Bridgman (1864-1943). The damaged drawings were taken to Williamstown Art Conservation Center in nearby Williamstown, MA, where they received treatment in 2012 and 2013 under a generous grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Rare Drawings from Artist George Bridgman, Inspiration to Norman Rockwell, Return to Norman Rockwell Museum Following Yearlong ConservationRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:39-05:00

A True Classic

Join us this Saturday, June 14, 1 to 5 p.m., for a classic car rally and sock hop, inspired by the work of our newest Artist Laureate, Murray Tinkelman.

A True ClassicRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:39-05:00

“Snow White” in the Press

The news is in: Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic is a hit. Here is a sampling of some of the recent press regarding our new exhibition.

“Snow White” in the PressRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:39-05:00

Some Enchanted Evening

Thanks to all who came out for our festive evening gala celebrating the opening of the exhibition, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic. It was truly an enchanted evening, with original art, dinner, dancing, and a live auction to support Norman Rockwell Museum. Special thanks goes to our guest of honor, dancer/choreographer Marge Champion, who delighted attendees with her stories of serving as the live reference model for Walt Disney's first feature-length animated film when she was just a teenager.

Some Enchanted EveningRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:40-05:00

George B. Bridgman drawings in NRM collections

While our name is still the Norman Rockwell Museum, we are also, as our subtitle says a home of American illustration art. The subtitle says it all. Our collections of American illustration art are growing and are rather diverse. From illustrations by James Montgomery Flagg and Charles Dana Gibson, to work by some perhaps more obscure names in the world of American illustration art (William J. Aylward, Fred Eng, Robert Lynn Lambdin, and Philip W. Prugh).

In 2010 […]

George B. Bridgman drawings in NRM collectionsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:40-05:00

Portrait of a Young Artist

This weekend Norman Rockwell Museum will hold a special reunion for all former models of Norman Rockwell. To create his iconic works, the artist found help from both neighbors and family members, who posed as the subjects pictured in Rockwell's illustrations. In anticipation of our new exhibition, "Jarvis Rockwell: Maya, Illusion, and Us" (opening July 13), we thought it would be fun to look at some of the work that contemporary artist Jarvis Rockwell helped create as a model for his father.

Portrait of a Young ArtistRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:40-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents A Conversation with R.O. Blechman and Nicholas Blechman

Norman Rockwell Museum will present a conversation with artists R.O. Blechman and Nicholas Blechman on Saturday, June 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. Spend an evening with two noted visual communicators who also happen to be father and son.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents A Conversation with R.O. Blechman and Nicholas BlechmanRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:40-05:00

Still The Fairest of Them All

This morning Norman Rockwell Museum held a press conference to mark the opening of its newest exhibition, Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic. We were honored to have award-winning dancer Marge Champion join us and share her memories of serving as a live reference model for Disney's first full-length animated feature starting in 1934.

Still The Fairest of Them AllRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:40-05:00

Rockwell Models Reunion Day

Rockwell Models Reunion Day
Saturday, July 6 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join us for this special day honoring the important […]

Rockwell Models Reunion DayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:41-05:00

It’s a Small World: Norman Rockwell Meets Walt Disney

Though they worked in distinctly different realms, Walt Disney and Norman Rockwell regarded each other highly. They were personally acquainted, corresponded regularly, and traded gifts of art and memorabilia.

It’s a Small World: Norman Rockwell Meets Walt DisneyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:41-05:00

From Canvas to Screen: Norman Rockwell’s “Shuffleton’s Barbershop”

This weekend one of the finest displays of Norman Rockwell's artistic talent comes to life, as his stunning 1950 painting Shuffleton's Barbershop becomes the setting for a new original movie. Starring four-time Emmy nominee Danny Glover, Norman Rockwell's Shuffleton's Barbershop is set to premiere this Saturday, June 1, at 9/8c on the Hallmark Movie Channel.

From Canvas to Screen: Norman Rockwell’s “Shuffleton’s Barbershop”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:41-05:00

Maps as Propaganda in the Age of Exploration By Stacey Dugan Montebello

New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.

Maps as Propaganda in the Age […]

Maps as Propaganda in the Age of Exploration By Stacey Dugan MontebelloRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:41-05:00

Memorial Day Weekend at Norman Rockwell Museum

First Lieutenant Andrew Shaw and Sergeant Kelsey Shaw, view Rockwell’s “Homecoming” paintings, at the Museum’s “Here at Home Homecoming” event in June 2012.

Patriotic themes abound in Rockwell’s work and this Memorial Day Weekend is a fitting time to make a […]

Memorial Day Weekend at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:41-05:00

Hopper Opening Invitation

Hopper Opening InvitationRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:42-05:00

Imagination Interacts with Text Words and Images in
Children’s Picture Books By Lynn Chen

New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.

Words and Images in Children’s […]

Imagination Interacts with Text Words and Images in
Children’s Picture Books By Lynn ChenRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:42-05:00

R.O. Blechman: The Inquiring Line

Distinguished Illustrator Series May 11 through June 30, 2013 A celebrated artist, R.O. Blechman is well known for his memorable advertisements for Alka-Seltzer and Capezio, among others, and for his witty illustrations for The New Yorker and The Huffington Post. Blechman’s imagery for magazines, illustrated books, advertisements, and animations will be on view.

R.O. Blechman: The Inquiring LineRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:42-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “R.O. Blechman: The Inquiring Line”

Norman Rockwell Museum continues its Distinguished Illustrator Series this spring with an exhibition showcasing the work of R.O. Blechman, an award-winning illustrator, animator, children’s book author, graphic novelist, and editorial cartoonist, whose work has become instantly recognizable to many readers. “R.O. Blechman: The Inquiring Line” will be on view at the Museum from May 11 through June 30, 2013.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “R.O. Blechman: The Inquiring Line”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:43-05:00

Spring Is In The Air

A rare "still life," Norman Rockwell's Spring Flowers was originally a 1969 illustration for McCall’s. The artist was commissioned to paint a series of pictures of seasonal flowers, but he only completed the first.

Spring Is In The AirRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:44-05:00

Nonsense Illustration by Eduardo –TLaloC- Corral

New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.Nonsense Illustration by Eduardo –TLaloC- Corral […]

Nonsense Illustration by Eduardo –TLaloC- CorralRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:44-05:00

Contemporary Gender Roles in Children’s Literature by Joshua Heinsz

New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.

Contemporary Gender Roles in Children’s Literature by Joshua […]

Contemporary Gender Roles in Children’s Literature by Joshua HeinszRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:44-05:00

Summer Gala and Exhibition Premiere of Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs

Saturday, June 6, 2015
6 – 11 p.m.

SOLD OUT

Is it possible for a Gala to be fun? With inspiration from the one and only comic genius Roz Chast, YES! Invited guests and sponsors will be treated to only the best of everything, served on a platter of piping hot irony, with a glass of aged, dry […]

Summer Gala and Exhibition Premiere of Roz Chast: Cartoon MemoirsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:44-05:00

Roz Chast Gala Live Auction

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Roz Chast Gala Live AuctionRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:45-05:00

Reference and Sublimation by (Lisk) Feng Feng

New Perspectives on Illustration is a weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the Reference and Sublimation by (Lisk) Feng Feng explores the challenges that illustrators of children’s […]

Reference and Sublimation by (Lisk) Feng FengRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:45-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum Returns With Look at The Gun Violence Debate

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forums series of town hall meetings returns on Thursday, April 25, starting at 5:30 p.m., with a look at the topic of gun violence. The forum will address the role of guns in our society, including gun rights and gun control. Featured speakers will include Richard B. Wilcox, Chief of Police, Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Community conversation at the Four Freedoms Forums is free and open to the public.

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum Returns With Look at The Gun Violence DebateRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:45-05:00

Pulp Magazines and their Influence on Entertainment Today By Mai Ly Degnan

New Perspectives on Illustrationis an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.Pulp Magazines and Their Influence on Entertainment Today by […]

Pulp Magazines and their Influence on Entertainment Today By Mai Ly DegnanRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:45-05:00

Rockwell by Design

With its bucolic setting, Norman Rockwell Museum is well-accustomed to having its picture taken. However, this past Sunday we took things to whole other level, welcoming a full-blown, fashion photo shoot.

Rockwell by DesignRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:45-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates Art Museum Day With Special Offers on Saturday, May 18, 2013

Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate Art Museum Day on Saturday, May 18, 2013, by offering free admission to all children through age 18 (a savings of $5 per child, ages 6 to 18). The event is being sponsored by the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), as part of their annual celebration being held at member museums across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates Art Museum Day With Special Offers on Saturday, May 18, 2013Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:46-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates The Art of Picture Books With “Zoom,” A Special Family Day Event on Saturday, April 20

Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the wonder of wordless picture books with “Zoom,” a special family day event to be held on Saturday, April 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Meet illustrator Istvan Banyai, the creator of “Zoom,” “Re-Zoom,” ”REM,” and “The Other Side;” whose artwork is currently on exhibit at the Museum. Mr. Banyai will join us for a day of talks, workshops, demonstrations, and signings.

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates The Art of Picture Books With “Zoom,” A Special Family Day Event on Saturday, April 20Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:46-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic,” On View June 8 through October 27, 2013

Museum Celebrates The Art and 75th Anniversary Of Walt Disney’s First Feature-Length Animated Film This summer Norman Rockwell Museum pays tribute to Walt Disney, another American icon of the 20th Century, with a special exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the acclaimed visual storyteller’s first feature-length animated film. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic” will be on view at the Museum from June 8 through October 27, 2013.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic,” On View June 8 through October 27, 2013Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:46-05:00

MCLA Students Offer Commentary on Rockwell’s Art

This spring, Norman Rockwell Museum staff enjoyed the pleasure of a visit from Dr. Susan Birns, Professor of Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work, and the enthusiastic young schoars in her American Family class at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA). The group joined Curator of Education Tom Daly and Deputy Director/Chief Curator to explore the power of published art and the messages about gender roles and family life reflected in the illustration art of the mid-twentieth century. After their visit, the class took inspiration from the works on view to complete an assignment from Dr. Birns, who invited them to analyze Rockwell's art within the context of their studies. We appreciate the opportunity to share the thoughts of five of Dr. Birns outstanding students, including Lindsay Roy, Gregory James, Mary Ferrara, Brittany Galipeau, and Meghan Maguire. We know you'll enjoy their comments too.

MCLA Students Offer Commentary on Rockwell’s ArtRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:46-05:00

Political Illustrator Steve Brodner To Speak at Four Freedoms Forum on Art and Freedom of Expression

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum series returns on Thursday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m., with a look at the timely issue of visual imagery and freedom of expression. The public forum will explore the role of the artist as social commentator and the relationship of imagery to the issue of free speech. Featured speakers will include: Laurie Norton Moffatt, Director/CEO, Norman Rockwell Museum; James Arpante, attorney and Professor of government, history, and business at Berkshire Community College; Steve Brodner, political illustrator; and Kevin Moran, regional vice president of news for New England Newspapers, Inc. Community conversation at the Four Freedoms Forums is free and open to the public.

Political Illustrator Steve Brodner To Speak at Four Freedoms Forum on Art and Freedom of ExpressionRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:47-05:00

Punk’s DIY Influence on Contemporary Illustration by Kevin Valente

New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.

Punk’s DIY Influence on Contemporary Illustration by Kevin […]

Punk’s DIY Influence on Contemporary Illustration by Kevin ValenteRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:47-05:00

Rockwell Center Lecture–Saturday April 6, 2013

Ms. Emily Schiller will give a public lecture at the Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday April 6, 2013 at 5:30 pm. Ms. Schiller is a 2012 recipient of a Rockwell Center Dissertation Fellowship, funded by the Robert Lehman Foundation. Her dissertation, titled “Unsettled Masses: Transportation in American Art During the 1930s and 1940s,” is focused on artistic representations of mass transit during the Great Depression and World War II. It specifically looks at how passengers appear on subways, elevated […]

Rockwell Center Lecture–Saturday April 6, 2013Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:47-05:00

Fool’s Paradise

Norman Rockwell had a terrific sense of humor, and enjoyed sharing it with his many fans. One of the most memorable outlets for this was achieved through the series of April Fools' Day illustrations he created for The Saturday Evening Post. Can you spot all 43 "mistakes" in Rockwell's April 3, 1943 cover?

Fool’s ParadiseRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:47-05:00

New Perspectives on Illustration: Gibson and Cassatt:
Depicting the New Woman by Seo Kim

New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.Gibson and Cassat: Depicting the New Woman by Seo […]

New Perspectives on Illustration: Gibson and Cassatt:
Depicting the New Woman by Seo KimRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:47-05:00

Norman Rockwell Offers Extended Hours This Holiday Weekend

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Springtime: Boy and Rabbit,” 1935. “Saturday Evening Post” cover, April 27, 1935. Norman Rockwell Museum Digital Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN. Featured in Norman Rockwell […]

Norman Rockwell Offers Extended Hours This Holiday WeekendRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:48-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Lecture Examines
Transportation in American Art During 1930s and 1940s

Norman Rockwell Museum will present the lecture “Unsettled Masses: Transportation in American Art during the 1930s and 1940s” on Saturday, April 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. Emily Schiller, a PhD candidate at Pennsylvania State University and recipient of a Rockwell Center Dissertation Fellowship in 2012, will discuss the ways mass transit has been depicted in art and illustration during the Great Depression and World War II.

Norman Rockwell Museum Lecture Examines
Transportation in American Art During 1930s and 1940sRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:48-05:00

Off Season Deal: Savor Rockwell’s Stockbridge

Norman Rockwell and the Red Lion Inn- Special Offer

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Norman Rockwell Museum admission for one
Audio Tour – featuring Rockwell’s son Peter’s narration
A Cup of New England Clam Chowder at the Red Lion Inn (with the purchase of an entree)

For Only $16, a value of $24.
Download your coupon April 1 – April 30. Coupon redeemable April 1 – May […]

Off Season Deal: Savor Rockwell’s StockbridgeRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:48-05:00

New Perspectives on Illustration: The Memory of Lianhuanhua by Diyou Wu

New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.The Memory of Lianhuanhua by Diyou Wu explores the […]

New Perspectives on Illustration: The Memory of Lianhuanhua by Diyou WuRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:48-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces
2013 Rockwell Center Fellowship Awards

Norman Rockwell Museum announces the 2013 recipients of its Rockwell Center Fellowships. Awarded through the Museum’s Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, the yearlong fellowships are awarded to senior scholars and museum professionals pursuing research or projects in or relating to the subject of American illustration art and visual studies.

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces
2013 Rockwell Center Fellowship AwardsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:48-05:00

Distinguished Illustrator Istvan Banyai To Present
Art Talk at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum will present a night of conversation with illustrator Istvan Banyai on Saturday, March 23, starting at 5:30 p.m. Meet the award-winning illustrator whose work is featured in the Museum’s current exhibition, Istvan Banyai: Stranger in a Strange Land, on view through May 5, 2013.

Distinguished Illustrator Istvan Banyai To Present
Art Talk at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:48-05:00

New essay on Rockwell Center web site

On March 21, 2013, the Rockwell Center will offer another new posting exploring a work of illustration art. Lately we’ve been very fortunate to host a run of guest writers for these essays. Tomorrow our colleague, Dr. Heather Campbell Coyle, Curator of American Art at the Delaware Art Museum, will share her comments on a cover illustration for Puck magazine from March 19, 1913 honoring Easter as well as the controversial Armory Show. Check it out […]

New essay on Rockwell Center web siteRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:49-05:00

New Perspectives on Illustration: Mafalda and Peanuts By Valeria Molinari

New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.

Mafalda and Peanuts by Valeria Molinari explores the significance and art […]

New Perspectives on Illustration: Mafalda and Peanuts By Valeria MolinariRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:49-05:00

Absolute Istvan

It was a veritable "who's who" of illustrators on hand for the opening of Norman Rockwell Museum's newest exhibition, Istvan Banyai: Stranger in a Strange Land, on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Nearly 200 visitors attended the opening, and found themselves charmed by the artwork and words of the acclaimed Hungarian-born illustrator.

Absolute IstvanRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:49-05:00

Istvan Banyai: Stranger in a Strange Land

Distinguished Illustrator Series March 9, 2013 through May 5, 2013 An innovative Hungarian-born artist whose illustrations have been sought after by clients throughout the world, Istvan Banyai made his mark as an award-winning artist in the United States, and has been creating persuasive, elegant artworks for publishers and corporations for more than thirty years.

Istvan Banyai: Stranger in a Strange LandRich Bradway2023-02-21T15:59:17-05:00

Portrait of a Winner

Of the few politicians that Norman Rockwell openly expressed an opinion of, his genial view of Dwight D. Eisenhower was perhaps the most well-known. Shortly after Eisenhower received the GOP nomination, The Saturday Evening Post flew Rockwell from Vermont to Denver with less than a day's notice to capture the General's portrait.

Portrait of a WinnerRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:49-05:00

New Perspectives on Illustration: Stop Making Sense by Sarah Jacoby

Join us for New Perspectives on Illustration, a weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Norman Rockwell Museum Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.

Sarah Jacoby’s essay, Stop Making […]

New Perspectives on Illustration: Stop Making Sense by Sarah JacobyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:50-05:00

See new Rockwell Center essay

Check out the new essay on Frederic Remington’s Infantryman in Field Costume by Richard J. Boyle on the Rockwell Center web site. Go to http://www.rockwell-center.org/exploring-illustration/remingtons-infantryman/

See new Rockwell Center essayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:50-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Istvan Banyai: Stranger in a Strange Land”

Norman Rockwell Museum continues its ongoing Distinguished Illustrator Series this spring by exploring the work of the innovative Hungarian-born artist Istvan Banyai, whose unique approach to image-making found an unlikely home in the United States; the exhibition, “Istvan Banyai: Stranger in a Strange Land” will be on view at the Museum from March 9 through May 5, 2013.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Istvan Banyai: Stranger in a Strange Land”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:50-05:00

Tangelwood Ticket Package

Combine your trip to Norman Rockwell Museum with a performance at Tangelwood. For $60 you’ll receive two Norman Rockwell Museum admissions and two Tanglewood lawn tickets. Tickets are not valid for Popular Artists and A Prairie Home Companion.
Buy Tickets here

Tangelwood Ticket PackageRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:50-05:00

Feel The Love at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “The Marriage License,” 1954. Oil on canvas. Cover illustration for “The Saturday Evening Post,” June 11, 1955. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.

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Feel The Love at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:50-05:00

Museum Intern’s Work Featured in High School Art Show

Visitors stopping by Norman Rockwell Museum to see this year's Berkshire County High School Art Show will view over one hundred outstanding works, created in a variety of different medium. One of the highlights is a painted self-portrait that was, in fact, created by one of the Museum's newest interns.

Museum Intern’s Work Featured in High School Art ShowRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:52-05:00

27th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show

February 9 through March 10, 2013 A lively and diverse exhibition of original works by Berkshire County high school art students celebrating the region’s talented youth will be on view.

27th Annual Berkshire County High School Art ShowRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:52-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “The Business of Art: Careers in Comics”

In connection with the final days of its exhibition, “Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross,” Norman Rockwell Museum will present “The Business of Art: Careers in Comics” on Saturday, February 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy an inside look at the field of comics today with professional artist Daniel Cooney, who will discuss the narrative, artistic, and technical skills required and explore the range of opportunities available to aspiring creators.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “The Business of Art: Careers in Comics”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:52-05:00

Press Celebrate Norman Rockwell’s Birthday

This past Sunday, February 3, 2013, was Norman Rockwell's 119th birthday, and both press and public reminded us how relevant the artist's work continues to be.

Press Celebrate Norman Rockwell’s BirthdayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:53-05:00

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2013 SEASON

Exhibition highlights include Walt Disney, Contemporary American Illustrators, and Fresh Looks at Norman and Jarvis Rockwell Museum Marks 20 Years in “New” Home, Celebrates Contribution to Appreciation and Preservation of Illustration Art

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2013 SEASONRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:53-05:00

Norman Rockwell’s Civil Rights Paintings

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “The Problem We All Live With” (crop), 1963. Oil on canvas. Illustration for “Look,” January 14, 1964. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections.

2015 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY EVENT

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Norman Rockwell’s Civil Rights PaintingsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:53-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents 27th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show

The Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show returns for its 27th year at Norman Rockwell Museum with a special exhibition opening to be held on Saturday, February 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. (rescheduled from storm-related closing on February 9). The opening event will include refreshments, the chance to meet the artists behind the works on view, as well as a special 2 p.m. lecture for budding artists and their families.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents 27th Annual Berkshire County High School Art ShowRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:53-05:00

Award-Winning Illustrators To Present “50 Markets of Illustration” Workshop at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum will present "50 Markets of Illustration," an afternoon workshop and book launch on Saturday, January 31, from 1 to 5 p.m. Explore opportunities in the field of illustration with artist/author John Roman, whose recently released e-book, "50 Markets of Illustration" provides insight into finding the right market for your artist talents to flourish. From 1 to 2:30 p.m., join Roman and such award-winning illustrators as Dennis Dittrich, Lynn Pauley, Irena Roman, and Mario Zucca, for a panel discussion on making it in the illustration field, with portfolio reviews available.

Award-Winning Illustrators To Present “50 Markets of Illustration” Workshop at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:53-05:00

In Memoriam: Norma Greer Ogden, Old Corner House Founder

Norman Rockwell Museum is saddened to learn about the passing of one of its founding mothers, Norma Greer Ogden, who died January 9, 2013, at the age of 92. Ogden served on the Board of Trustees for the Old Corner House from 1966 to 1982, and served as its President from 1967 to 1970 and was Trustee Emerita at the time of her death. Her commitment to the community had a lasting impact, and her dedication and gift for relationships built the foundation of Norman Rockwell Museum as it exists today.

In Memoriam: Norma Greer Ogden, Old Corner House FounderRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:54-05:00

Using Comics in the Classroom

Norman Rockwell Museum welcomes teachers to our next educators symposium, "comics in the classroom", to be held at the Museum this Saturday, January 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day-long symposium will explore curriculum-based connections to comics and creative applications for the classroom. One of the featured speakers at the Symposium will be Dr. William H. Foster III, of Naugatuck Valley Community College, who will explore the changing image of African-Americans in comics. When he was growing up in urban Philadelphia in the 1950s, Foster enjoyed reading and collecting comic books. But as an African-American, he seldom saw himself or his community reflected in their story lines.

Using Comics in the ClassroomRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:54-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Honor Hometown Heroes During Community Celebration on Saturday, January 26

In conjunction with its new exhibition, “Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross,” Norman Rockwell Museum will take the time to honor real-life heroes during a community celebration to be held at the Museum on Saturday, January 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. The afternoon event will celebrate true superheroes in the region—from police and firefighters to veterans, medical professionals, and other community caregivers.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Honor Hometown Heroes During Community Celebration on Saturday, January 26Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:54-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Educators Symposium on Comics on Saturday, January 12, 2013

In conjunction with its new exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross, Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Comics in the Classroom,” a full-day educators symposium, on Saturday, January 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Educators will have the opportunity to explore curriculum-based connections to comics and creative applications for the classroom during the day’s presentation.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Educators Symposium on Comics on Saturday, January 12, 2013Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:54-05:00

Meet Norman Rockwell’s Granddaughter

Daisy Rockwell

GALLERY TALK

Meet Rockwell’s Models
First Friday of each month

January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, and May 3; 2:30 p.m.

Find out what it was like to pose for America’s favorite illustrator from Rockwell’s own models, who share their personal experiences. Free with museum admission.

January 4: Artist Daisy Rockwell, Norman Rockwell’s granddaughter

Meet Norman Rockwell’s GranddaughterRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:54-05:00

Norman Rockwell’s “Willie was Different”

On view through May 27, 2013 Willie Was Different is a children's story written and illustrated by Norman Rockwell. The story focuses on a wood thrush with a magical gift for music and tells of the trials of genius and the satisfactions of true friendship.

Norman Rockwell’s “Willie was Different”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:54-05:00

About Face: Norman Rockwell’s Portraits

On view through May 27, 2013 Rockwell painted portraits of friends, fellow illustrators, business acquaintances and family members. Their uses varied from book jacket covers to boardroom wall hangings to family heirlooms. In addition, he was commissioned to do portraits of noted celebrities and politicians for magazine covers, including TV Guide and The Saturday Evening Post.

About Face: Norman Rockwell’s PortraitsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:55-05:00

Update on “Honoring Our Hometown Heroes” Event

Please note that the "Honoring Our Hometown Heroes" event, originally scheduled for December 6, has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. Join us to honor the true superheroes in our region―from police and firefighters to veterans, medical professionals, and other community caregivers. Personal commentary, festive refreshments, and tours of Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross will be a part of this special evening.

Update on “Honoring Our Hometown Heroes” EventRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:55-05:00

All in the Rockwell Family: The Art of Mary-Amy Cross

December 1, 2012 through February 3, 2013 It is said that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and for artist Mary-Amy Cross―the talented second-cousin of legendary American illustrator Norman Rockwell―the idiom certainly rings true.

All in the Rockwell Family: The Art of Mary-Amy CrossRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:55-05:00

The 25th Annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas Recreation Weekend

Brought to you by the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce, the town of Stockbridge, made famous by Norman Rockwell’s painting of the village during the holidays, becomes a magical New England setting decorated with holiday wreaths and festive lights, as the town celebrates the 25th annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, December 5-7, 2014. Click here for more information. Enjoy the festivities in town […]

The 25th Annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas Recreation WeekendRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:55-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Art of Adventure Family Festival Day

In conjunction with its newest exhibition, “Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure,” Norman Rockwell Museum will present an adventure-filled family festival day on Saturday, November 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. Starting at 1 p.m., meet acclaimed illustrator/historical artist, Mort Künstler, who will discuss his work, with a book and print-signing to follow.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Art of Adventure Family Festival DayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:55-05:00

Wendell Minor’s America

November 9, 2013 through May 26, 2014 Take a journey through history, from sea to shining sea, through the art of Wendell Minor, our nation’s premier historical picture book illustrator. The artist’s many acclaimed children’s books reflect his love of America’s varied landscape and a deep respect for the environment. His travels have taken him from the tropical Everglades of Florida to Barrow Alaska in the Arctic Circle; from his native Midwest to the Grand Canyon in the Southwest; and throughout the United States to research, draw and paint on location, and immerse himself in the subject at hand.

Wendell Minor’s AmericaRich Bradway2017-12-18T10:41:39-05:00

Thanks for Giving

During this season of togetherness and reflection, we gather with family, neighbors and friends to share common values and experience. This is also the season to celebrate Norman Rockwell, an American artist whose works represent nothing less than our collective memory of what it means to be an American and a member of a larger global community. Please honor this remarkable contribution to the arts with a gift to Norman Rockwell Museum this holiday season. Your unrestricted support addresses our areas of greatest need – these gifts touch every aspect of the Museum.

Thanks for GivingRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:56-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Superheroic Programs

Norman Rockwell Museum premiered its newest exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross, last Saturday, November 10, to an enthusiastic crowd of over 450 people. Visitors had the rare opportunity to view Alex Ross’ photo-realistic superhero art, and meet the acclaimed artist himself. During the run of the exhibit, the Museum will present a series of superhero-related programs, including Comic Creations, a superhero-inspired week of school vacation week programs (December 26 through 30). The exhibition will be on view at Norman Rockwell Museum through February 24, 2013.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Superheroic ProgramsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:56-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Gets Super Heroic With Exhibition of Acclaimed Comic Book Artist

Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross On View November 10, 2012 through February 24, 2013 This fall, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a comprehensive look at the career of the artist who has been called “the Norman Rockwell of the comics world.” Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross will be on view at the Museum from November 10, 2012 through February 24, 2013.

Norman Rockwell Museum Gets Super Heroic With Exhibition of Acclaimed Comic Book ArtistRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:56-05:00

Heroes and Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross

November 10, 2012 through February 24, 2013 One of the greatest artists in the field of comic books, Alex Ross has revitalized classic superheroes into works of fine art with his brilliant use of watercolor. Just as Andy Warhol elevated soup can labels into multi-million dollar artworks, Ross has transformed comic books. By building on the foundation of the great artists who came before him― Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, Neal Adams, George Perez, and others―Ross' paintings have revolutionized the comic book industry and transcended the newsstand origins of his profession.

Heroes and Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex RossRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:56-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes 23 New United States Citizens During Naturalization Ceremony Held in Museum Galleries

Norman Rockwell Museum welcomed 23 new United States citizens today during a naturalization ceremony held in the Museum’s galleries. The Berkshire County residents from 16 different countries were sworn in as citizens in front of Norman Rockwell’s iconic "Four Freedoms" paintings. Southern Berkshire District Court Judge Fredric Rutberg led the oath of allegiance, and was joined by Massachusetts State Governor Deval Patrick, who offered remarks and welcomed each of the new citizens.

Norman Rockwell Museum Welcomes 23 New United States Citizens During Naturalization Ceremony Held in Museum GalleriesRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:56-05:00

Honoring Our Veterans

This Tuesday, November 11, Norman Rockwell Museum celebrates Veterans Day by offering free admission to all veterans and active military personnel. Enjoy rare "Willie Gillis" paintings now on loan, and such inspiring World War II-era paintings as "Thanksgiving: Mother and Son Peeling Potatoes" and "The Four Freedoms;" and feel the excitement of Civil War paintings by acclaimed illustrator/historical artist Mort Künstler, the subject of our newest exhibition.

Honoring Our VeteransRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:57-05:00

Artist Mort Künstler To Present Evening for Educators at Norman Rockwell Museum

In conjunction with its newest exhibition, "Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure," Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Imagining History,” an evening for educators with artist Mort Künstler on Friday, November 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Artist Mort Künstler To Present Evening for Educators at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:57-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure”

This fall, Norman Rockwell Museum will debut the latest in its Distinguished Illustrator Series—an exhibition that explores Mort Künstler’s vast and highly-regarded body of work as an illustrator and historical painter—”Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure” will be on view at the Museum from November 8, 2014 through March 8, 2015.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:57-05:00

Decision 2012

Throughout his long career, Norman Rockwell enjoyed a relationship with American politics, including the opportunity to paint several sitting Presidents (Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon). The artist continues to remain relevant, with artwork on display in the White House, and such paintings as The Four Freedoms and The Peace Corps serving as enduring images of inspiration. This year's Presidential Candidates have both connected with Rockwell's work over the years as well...

Decision 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:57-05:00

Thank you for your purchase

Thank you very much for your purchase. Every purchase directly supports the legacy of Norman Rockwell.

Thank you for your purchaseRich Bradway2014-11-04T15:15:16-05:00

Collections: Four Freedoms

Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms

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 FreedomsRich Bradway2019-10-29T13:25:06-04:00

Witches Night Out

Halloween, or All Hallows Eve, is one of the times that harmful spirits are said to be active. In the U.S., we take that concept to mean that witches, among other spirits, are out that night seeing what mischief they can get into. Since we link witches and Halloween together, it is not uncommon to see Halloween cover illustrations for popular magazines that show a witch out riding her broom...

Witches Night OutRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:57-05:00

Highlights from Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera

November 2013 through May 31, 2014 Delightful excerpts from the Museum’s landmark exhibition first shown in Stockbridge in 2009, are now on view after touring the nation.

Highlights from Norman Rockwell: Behind the CameraRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:58-05:00

New Perspectives on Illustration: Barry Blitt’s “Bromance” by Kevin Valente

A exciting new feature on our website, New Perspectives on Illustration, written by emerging scholars, will offer fresh perspectives on published art. The outstanding analysis here by MICA graduate illustration student Kevin Valente was inspired by illustrator Barry Blitt's "Bromance," an August 2012 cover for The New Yorker. This fall, the Norman Rockwell Museum continues its educational collaboration with Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Stephanie Plunkett, Deputy Director and Chief Curator, and Joyce K. Schiller, Ph.D., curator of the Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, teach a Critical Seminar course at MICA for an outstanding group of students in the Master of Fine Arts Illustration Practice Program, chaired by award-winning illustrator Whitney Sherman. Enjoy Kevin Valente's piece, and look for more compelling commentary on the art of illustration soon.

New Perspectives on Illustration: Barry Blitt’s “Bromance” by Kevin ValenteRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:58-05:00

“The Four Freedoms” Continue To Reign at New Memorial Park and Norman Rockwell Museum

On January 6, 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered a speech before Congress, articulating his vision for a postwar world founded on four basic human freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. The groundbreaking speech also caught the attention of Norman Rockwell, who began working on an iconic series of illustrations depicting each of the freedoms President Roosevelt had outlined in his speech. On Wednesday, October 24 (United Nations Day), another tribute, The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, will open on Roosevelt Island in New York City, as a lasting memorial to the President and his ideals that inspired a nation.

“The Four Freedoms” Continue To Reign at New Memorial Park and Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:58-05:00

Mini-Con This Saturday

A Festival of Comics Saturday, November 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate the art of comics during this exciting afternoon of artist talks and demonstrations, workshops, signings, and comic book appraisals inspired by our current exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross. Come dressed as you favorite superhero and get $2 off admission. Artists Howard Cruse, Marek Bennett, Lynn Pauley, Jerry Craft, Sean Wan, Greg Ruth and others will be with us. See more for the complete schedule of events.

Mini-Con This SaturdayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:58-05:00

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Protected: Password TestRich Bradway2014-10-01T14:26:10-04:00

Final Days: The Unknown Hopper

The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator Exhibition Catalogue

Closes October 26, 2014

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The Edward Hopper exhibit was completely unexpected and thoroughly fascinating!

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Final Days: The Unknown HopperRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:58-05:00

Naturalization Ceremony in the News

Norman Rockwell Museum and the Berkshire Immigration Center welcomed 23 new United States citizens on September 8, 2012, during a naturalization ceremony held in the Museum’s galleries. The Berkshire County residents from 16 different countries were sworn in as citizens in front of Norman Rockwell’s iconic "Four Freedoms" paintings.

Naturalization Ceremony in the NewsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:59-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents New Perspectives on Illustration: A Rockwell Center Lecture Series

As part of its ongoing “New Perspectives on Illustration” lecture series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Graphic Consciousness: The Visual Culture and Institutions of the Industrial Labor Movement,” on Saturday, November 3, starting at 5:30 p.m. Presented through the Museum’s Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, the lecture will be delivered by Dr. John Ott, Associate Professor of Art History at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia; who is one of four recipients of the Center’s 2012 Fellowship Awards.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents New Perspectives on Illustration: A Rockwell Center Lecture SeriesRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:59-05:00

Peter Rockwell’s Fantastical Faces

Peter Rockwell’s Grendel’s Folly, an animated assemblage of whimsical “monster” portraits, including the artist’s own likeness, has greeted visitors to Norman Rockwell Museum since 1994.

Created on location at the Museum’s Stockbridge, Massachusetts, campus from a nine-foot block of Indiana […]

Peter Rockwell’s Fantastical FacesRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:59-05:00

Portrait of an Artist

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Triple Self-Portrait” (detail), 1959. Oil on canvas, 44 1/2″ x 34 1/3″. Cover illustration for “The Saturday Evening Post,” February 13, 1960.

The four self-portraits pictured on Norman Rockwell’s canvas in Triple Self-Portrait (1959) – Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Pablo Picasso, and Vincent Van Gogh – are his references. They invite us to compare (as he […]

Portrait of an ArtistRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:59-05:00

Mac Conner: A New York Life

March 19, 2016 through June 19, 2016

This lively installation that brings to light the art of one of America’s original “Mad Men” explores the life and times of McCauley (“Mac”) Conner (born 1913), who grew up admiring Norman Rockwell magazine covers in his father’s general store.

Mac Conner: A New York LifeRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:59-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Lecture on Illustrator Robert McCloskey, Creator of “Make Way for Ducklings,” This Saturday

Norman Rockwell Museum will present the lecture, “American Dreamer: Robert McCloskey and the Art of the Picture Book” on Saturday, September 13, starting at 2 p.m. Noted author/children’s book historian Leonard S. Marcus will look at the career of Robert McCloskey (1914-2003), famous for his Caldecott Medal-winning book, “Make Way for Ducklings” (1942). Marcus will discuss McCloskey within the context of mid-twentieth century American culture, drawing comparisons to Norman Rockwell, Aaron Copland, Jackson Pollock, and other celebrated figures.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Lecture on Illustrator Robert McCloskey, Creator of “Make Way for Ducklings,” This SaturdayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:39:59-05:00

Build a Better Baby Carriage: A 100th Anniversary Celebration

May 14, 2016 through October 30, 2016

This celebration of the centenary of Norman Rockwell Museum’s first Saturday Evening Post cover, Boy with Baby Carriage, published on May 16, 1916, will provide inspiration for exciting new works in diverse media by contemporary artists...

Build a Better Baby Carriage: A 100th Anniversary CelebrationRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:00-05:00

About Norman Rockwell Museum Four Freedoms Forums

Freedom of Speech, Norman Rockwell. 1943.Story illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, February 20, 1943
From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum
©1943 SEPS: Licensed by Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN

This series of Town […]

About Norman Rockwell Museum Four Freedoms ForumsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:00-05:00

Rockwell and Realism in an Abstract World

June 17 through October 29, 2016

The essence of tradition is to invite the challenge that redefines it, and after fifty years on the periphery, realism is being reinvigorated by contemporary artists who see it as a way to address the experiences of living in our complex world. In post-World War II America, the primacy of abstract art was clearly acknowledged, and by 1961, when Norman Rockwell painted...

Rockwell and Realism in an Abstract WorldRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:00-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present “Girl Scout Festival: A Centennial Celebration”

Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts with a special centennial celebration to be held at the Museum from 1 to 4 p.m. Discover Rockwell’s ties to the Girl Scouts with gallery tours of a special exhibition of related works, at 1 and 3 p.m. At 2 p.m., meet Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low as portrayed by actress Kate Carney; learn about the woman who challenged girls to find their talents, and then discovered her own.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present “Girl Scout Festival: A Centennial Celebration”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:00-05:00

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 GlazingRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:01-05:00

2012 Creative Academy Fall Road Trip To Visit Norman Rockwell Museum

Artist Don Colley will present an afternoon of plein air sketching at Norman Rockwell Museum on Tuesday, September 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Mr. Colley, an instructor for art supplier Faber-Castell, will share his extensive collection of sketches that illustrate his travels and everyday life on the company’s Creative Academy Road Trip across America.

2012 Creative Academy Fall Road Trip To Visit Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:01-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host Annual United States Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony on September 6

For the third year, Norman Rockwell Museum is partnering with the Berkshire Immigrant Center to host a naturalization ceremony, to be held in the Museum’s galleries on Saturday, September 6, 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.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host Annual United States Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony on September 6Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:01-05:00

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” PaintingsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:01-05:00

Man on The Moon

Norman Rockwell Museum is saddened to hear about the loss of astronaut Neil Armstrong (1930-2012), who died this past Saturday. As commander of the Apollo 11 spacecraft, Armstrong made history on July 20, 1969, as the first human to set foot on the moon. Artist Norman Rockwell would later pay tribute to the event in his 1969 painting, "The Final Impossibility: Man's Tracks on the Moon."

Man on The MoonRich Bradway2018-04-27T16:42:16-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Rhythms of The Earth” Family Festival

Norman Rockwell Museum will present Rhythms of the Earth, a musical family festival to be held on Saturday, August 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will also serve as a CD release party for singer/songwriter JoAnne Spies' new album, "Ecstatic Dances." At 2 p.m., join Ms. Spies for an interactive performance, celebrating the elements of earth, water, fire and air. The concert will begin near the Museum’s historic Linwood House, with a view of the nearby Housatonic River and Berkshire Hills.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Rhythms of The Earth” Family FestivalRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:02-05:00

Edward Hopper Goes Green

Join us this Thursday, August 14, starting at 5:30 p.m., as our "Edward Hopper's World" lecture series explores Edward Hopper's time in the nearby state of Vermont. Bonnie Tocher Clause, author of Edward Hopper in Vermont(2012) will discuss the artist's visits to "The Green Mountain State," where he and his wife Jo discovered the area's scenic beauty. Ms. Tocher Clause will also look at some two dozen paintings that Edward Hopper created during this period—including watercolors that are among the most distinctive of his regional works. A reception with the author will follow.

Edward Hopper Goes GreenRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:02-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Illustrating Our World”

Wendell Minor To Debut New Edward Hopper Picture Book During Museum's Family Festival Day on Saturday, August 16 Illustrator Wendell Minor will debut his latest picture book, “Edward Hopper Paints His World,” during a special family festival day to be held at Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, August 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. Minor and collaborator/author Robert Burleigh will sign copies of the book, which shares Hopper’s remarkable journey to become one of America’s most admired artists.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Illustrating Our World”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:02-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Continues Summer Lecture and Performance Series Inspired by Artist Howard Pyle

In conjunction with its latest exhibition, “Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered,” Norman Rockwell Museum continues its “Buried Treasures: Perspectives on Pyle” summer lecture and performance series on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. throughout the month of August. Will the Real Howard Pyle Please Stand Up: An Evening with Artist/Blogger Ian Schoenherr Thursday, August 16, 5:30 p.m.

Norman Rockwell Museum Continues Summer Lecture and Performance Series Inspired by Artist Howard PyleRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:02-05:00

Catskill High Peaks Festival Orchestra To Perform at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening of music with the Catskill High Peaks Festival Orchestra on Monday, August 18, starting at 5:30 p.m. Comprised of renowned faculty and international young artists from the world's top conservatories, the orchestra will present Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite, plus selections from Arvo Pärt, Johannes Brahms, and Antonio Vivaldi. A reception will follow the performance, which is free with regular Museum admission.

Catskill High Peaks Festival Orchestra To Perform at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:03-05:00

The Art of Socializing

Start the week off right with “Sketchology,” our social art making event, returning to Norman Rockwell Museum this Monday, August 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join our Chief Curator, Stephanie Plunkett for an evening of art making and socializing, that will spark both creativity and […]

The Art of SocializingRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:03-05:00

Picture Book Illustrator Ruth Sanderson To Present Intensive Oil Painting Workshop at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Beautiful Simplicity," a two-day oil painting workshop with acclaimed picture book illustrator Ruth Sanderson, on Friday and Saturday, August 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ms. Sanderson will lead students in a look at the use of mood, composition, and narrative in the oil painting medium.

Picture Book Illustrator Ruth Sanderson To Present Intensive Oil Painting Workshop at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:03-05:00

Clothing Historian To Examine Style During Era of Early Hopper Art

Our "Edward Hopper's World" talk and performance series continues this Thursday, August 7, starting at 5:30 p.m., with "Sentimental Journey," a look at clothes during the early period of Hopper's art. Join clothing historian Lynda Meyer for a look at the historical, technological, and political influences on fashion in the early twentieth century, a time when both Edward Hopper and Norman Rockwell were just starting out, and creating illustrations for various periodicals and advertisers.

Clothing Historian To Examine Style During Era of Early Hopper ArtRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:03-05:00

Look Alike! Pirate Captured by Young Artist

Time travelers stashed their loot and took off for the Norman Rockwell Museum today, where an accomplished young artist "captured" seafarer Bob Chandler in this amazing pencil portrait. A member of Free Men of the Sea, Pirate Bob was joined by Neal Kirk, Donna Kirk, and Allyson Chandler in celebration of Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered and the spirit of adventure that his art personified.

Look Alike! Pirate Captured by Young ArtistRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:04-05:00

New Perspectives: The Problem We All Live With

A New View of Norman Rockwell's "The Problem We All Live With" By Devan Casey, Museum Intern When you walk into the main gallery at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts you see a collection of Rockwell’s world famous and carefree illustrations depicting small town America. For me one wall in this gallery does not seem to fit in with the light hearted theme. The two paintings have a serious tone case upon them−not Mr. Rockwell’s usual style. I found myself face to face with murder, hate, and Norman Rockwell’s more controversial paintings. These two images are Murder in Mississippi (1965) and The Problem We All Live With (1964).

New Perspectives: The Problem We All Live WithRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:04-05:00

Free Fun Friday

Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation, Norman Rockwell Museum will offer free admission to all visitors on Friday, Aug 3rd. Free Fun Fridays is an annual 10-week summer program that opens the doors to some of the best cultural institutions in Massachusetts at no cost to visitors. This year, a record-breaking 50 venues will participate, which means that individuals, families and seniors can choose from five different venues each Friday to visit.

Free Fun FridayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:04-05:00

Go For the Gold!

The Olympics are finally here, and Norman Rockwell Museum wishes the very best to all the hard-working athletes taking part in this summer’s games! Though not necessarily a sportsman himself, Norman Rockwell was frequently called upon to create images celebrating our national love of athletics—pictured here, Future Olympic Star was created by the artist back in 1976 for the Franklin Mint.

Go For the Gold!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:04-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Inside Hopper’s World: A Contemporary Painter’s View”

In conjunction with its current exhibition, “The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator,” Norman Rockwell Museum will present the lecture, “Inside Hopper’s World: A Contemporary Painter’s View,” on Thursday, July 31, starting at 5:30 p.m. Painter Philip Koch will discuss Edward Hopper’s life on Cape Cod and take a comparative look at the artist’s paintings and illustrations. Koch is a Senior Professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art and, since 1983, has had repeated residencies at Hopper’s studio in Truro, Massachusetts, where the realist master worked for thirty years.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Inside Hopper’s World: A Contemporary Painter’s View”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:05-05:00

Edward Hopper Biographer, Dr. Gail Levin To Speak at Norman Rockwell Museum on Thursday, July 24

Gail Levin, Ph.D., the acknowledged authority on American realist painter Edward Hopper, will present a talk about the artist at Norman Rockwell Museum on Thursday, July 24, starting at 5:30 p.m. The evening lecture is presented as part of the series, “Impossible Craft: The Artist’s Biography,” to be held at the Museum during the month of July.

Edward Hopper Biographer, Dr. Gail Levin To Speak at Norman Rockwell Museum on Thursday, July 24Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:05-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Talk About The Drawings of Edward Hopper, with Whitney Museum Curator Carter E. Foster

In conjunction with its current exhibition, “The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator,” Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening talk about Edward Hopper’s drawings, with Whitney Museum of American Art curator Carter E. Foster on Saturday, July 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. Foster, the Steven and Ann Ames Curator of Drawing at the Whitney, will examine how Hopper used drawing to develop his paintings, recording his direct observations of the world as well as his imaginative transformations.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Talk About The Drawings of Edward Hopper, with Whitney Museum Curator Carter E. FosterRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:05-05:00

Biographer Alice Carter presents: Cecilia Beaux A Modern Painter in a Gilded Age

Cecilia Beaux, A Modern Painter in the Victorian Age

Cecilia Beaux: A Modern Painter in a Gilded Age
An evening with Cecilia Beaux biographer Alice Carter
Thursday, July 17

AUTHOR SERIES
Impossible Craft: The Artist’s Biography
Thursdays July 17, 24, 31
5:30 p.m.
So much more than a written account of the series of events that make up a person’s life, a biography is an […]

Biographer Alice Carter presents: Cecilia Beaux A Modern Painter in a Gilded AgeRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:05-05:00

Art Workshop: Experimental Painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art

Don't miss this exciting mixed media intensive with with artist Lisa Cyr, this Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Art Workshop: Experimental Painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media ArtRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:06-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Digital Animation Workshop for Teens and Adults

Norman Rockwell Museum presents Art of the Story, a digital animation workshop for teens and adults, to be held at the Museum the week of Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cartoonist/animator Scott Lincoln will guide students in the process of making a digital moving image, focusing on such areas as character design, storyboard illustration, and animation created for the computer.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Digital Animation Workshop for Teens and AdultsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:06-05:00

Author Laura Claridge Presents Talk About Biography, “Norman Rockwell: A Life,” on Thursday, July 10

Noted author Laura Claridge will present a talk about her 2001 biography, "Norman Rockwell: A Life," at Norman Rockwell Museum on Thursday, July 10, starting at 5:30 p.m. The talk is being presented as part of the lecture series, “Impossible Craft: The Artist’s Biography,” to be held Thursday evenings at the Museum during the month of July.

Author Laura Claridge Presents Talk About Biography, “Norman Rockwell: A Life,” on Thursday, July 10Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:06-05:00

Norman Rockwell: Sports!

July 6 through October 28, 2012

“The Recruit,” Norman Rockwell. 1966. Casein, oil and […]

Norman Rockwell: Sports!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:06-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Summer Lecture and Performance Series Inspired by Artist Howard Pyle

In celebration of its new exhibition, "Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered," Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Buried Treasures: Perspectives on Pyle,” a summer lecture and performance series to be held on Thursday nights in July and August, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. On Thursday, July 5, meet Nathaniel Hawthorne as portrayed by Rob Vellella, who will bring the reclusive writer to life. Hawthorne’s popular "Tanglewood Tales" (1853) were penned in a small Berkshire cottage and later illustrated by Howard Pyle.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Summer Lecture and Performance Series Inspired by Artist Howard PyleRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:06-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Sports! A Rockwell Celebration” on Saturday, July 7

Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the love of the game and opening of its newest exhibition, “Norman Rockwell: Sports!“ with a special sports-themed family festival to be held at the Museum on Saturday, July 7, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Sports! A Rockwell Celebration” on Saturday, July 7Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:06-05:00

Artist Lynn Pauley To Present Illustration Boot Camp at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Illustration Boot Camp: A Hands-On Immersion” with illustrator Lynn Pauley during the week of July 9 through 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ms. Pauley will lead students in direct drawing and painting from life and experimenting with color, materials and various techniques.

Artist Lynn Pauley To Present Illustration Boot Camp at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:07-05:00

Norman Rockwell’s Bike Route

Below is a map of one common route that Norman Rockwell would frequently ride. Start with the green marker and follow the blue trail to one of Rockwell’s favorite destinations, Lake Averic. Incidentally, Lake Averic is the water supply for the town of Stockbridge. Try the bike route yourself!

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Enjoy a bicyle ride through Stockbridge ‘every […]

Norman Rockwell’s Bike RouteRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:07-05:00

Berkshire Soldiers To Be Honored During Special Homecoming Ceremony at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum and The Here at Home Committee will welcome home First Lieutenant Andrew Shaw and Sergeant Kelsey Shaw, two soldiers returning to the Berkshire after being deployed abroad, during a special homecoming ceremony to be held at the Museum on Saturday, June 23, starting at 1 p.m. The soldiers and their families will be honored by regional dignitaries during the ceremony, which will be held in front of Norman Rockwell’s rarely-seen original 1945 painting, The Homecoming, currently on view thanks to a short-term loan.

Berkshire Soldiers To Be Honored During Special Homecoming Ceremony at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:09-05:00

Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies Presents Distinguished Scholar Award to Illustration Historian Walt Reed

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies presents its first Distinguished Scholar Award to Walt Reed, a renowned scholar, author, and art historian, in recognition for his lifelong commitment to scholarship relating to the art of illustration. In the words of noted American illustrator Tom Lovell, Walt Reed “saved illustration” by preserving and presenting original works of art created for publication that would otherwise have been lost.

Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies Presents Distinguished Scholar Award to Illustration Historian Walt ReedRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:09-05:00

Howard Pyle:
American Master Rediscovered

June 9 through October 28, 2012 Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered, organized by the Delaware Art Museum, is the first comprehensive, critical assessment of the influential artist who is often referred to as the grandfather of American illustration. When Howard Pyle died in 1911, he left behind an extensive body of over 3,000 works of art and a lasting legacy of inspired teaching. This exhibition features an outstanding selection of the artist's best known and rarely seen paintings, drawings, prints, and archival materials that shed light on the artist's career as a painter and a consummate storyteller in a changing world at the cusp of the 20th century.

Howard Pyle:
American Master RediscoveredRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:10-05:00

Howard Pyle’s Costume Party

Throughout his career Howard Pyle gathered an impressive collection of period clothing and accoutrements he used to give plausibility to various period illustrations. While Pyle used paid models, he also had his students dress in appropriate costume and model for him and one another.

Howard Pyle’s Costume PartyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:10-05:00

Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies Presents Lecture on Artist John Sloan at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies will present “Becoming an Artist: John Sloan, the Ashcan School, and Popular Illustration,” a lecture to be held at Norman Rockwell Museum, on Saturday, June 23, starting at 5:30 p.m. Join 2011 Rockwell Center Fellow Michael Lobel, Ph.D., for a look at the art of John Sloan, whose narrative artworks inspired by urban life in the early twentieth century serve as allegories that comment upon art itself. A reception and refreshments will follow the program.

Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies Presents Lecture on Artist John Sloan at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:11-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Thomas Kinkade, Norman Rockwell, and the Question of Legacy”

Norman Rockwell Museum will present the lecture, “Thomas Kinkade, Norman Rockwell, and the Question of Legacy,” on Saturday, July 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Alexis Boylan, editor of Thomas Kinkade: The Artist in the Mall, will look at the career of the late artist, whose soft-focus landscapes have permeated American visual culture for more than 20 years.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Thomas Kinkade, Norman Rockwell, and the Question of Legacy”Rich Bradway2013-06-13T15:44:15-04:00

Please Don’t Go–We Love You So:
Remembering Maurice Sendak

Norman Rockwell Museum is saddened to learn about the loss of acclaimed children's book illustrator/author Maurice Sendak, who died on Tuesday, May 8, at age 83. Children of all ages grew up reading Sendak's highly imaginative picture books, which included: The Sign on Rosie's Door, In the Night Kitchen, and Where The Wild Things Are.

Please Don’t Go–We Love You So:
Remembering Maurice SendakRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:11-05:00

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!

In honor of Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, Norman Rockwell Museum is offering free admission for all Moms with a single paid admission (either a youth or adult ticket).

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:11-05:00

Remembering Rockwell Model Richard Clemens
(“The Runaway”)

Norman Rockwell Museum is sad to learn today of the passing of Richard Clemens, who posed as the police officer in Norman Rockwell's iconic 1958 painting, "The Runaway." Having worked as a Massachusetts State Trooper, Mr. Clemens was always very generous with sharing stories about his time working as a model for his Stockbridge neighbor. All of us at Norman Rockwell Museum send our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Remembering Rockwell Model Richard Clemens
(“The Runaway”)Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:12-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered”

Howard Pyle (1853 – 1911) was one of America’s most popular illustrators and storytellers during a period of explosive growth in the publishing industry. In celebration of the centenary of Pyle’s death and the lasting influence of the artist’s work, Norman Rockwell Museum will present the new exhibition, Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered from June 9 through October 28, 2012.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:13-05:00

Rockwell Plays The Fool- answers!

Congratulations to Anne-Marie Stanley of Lynn, MA! Anne-Marie guessed all 51 jokes Rockwell included in Norman Rockwell's classic 1945 April Fools cover. She wins two complimentary tickets to the Museum and a copy of the print.

Rockwell Plays The Fool- answers!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:14-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Teaches the Art of Illustration at Maryland Institute College of Art

Norman Rockwell Museum announces a new educational collaboration with the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), based in Baltimore, Maryland. This past semester, Stephanie Plunkett, Deputy Director and Chief Curator for the Museum; and Joyce K. Schiller, Ph.D., curator of the Museum’s Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, have been teaching a Critical Seminar course in the school’s new Master of Fine Arts Illustration Practice Program, chaired by award-winning illustrator Whitney Sherman.

Norman Rockwell Museum Teaches the Art of Illustration at Maryland Institute College of ArtRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:14-05:00

Enjoy a Spring Break at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum wishes you a happy start of the spring season. The Museum will be open for extended hours this week (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) for school vacation week. We love company—stop by to view our new illustration exhibitions, enjoy related programs, and take part in art workshops for the entire family.

Enjoy a Spring Break at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:14-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Hearsay to Heresy: An Evening of Satire, Balladeering, and Political Unrest – This Saturday

In conjunction with its current exhibition, "Wendell Minor’s America," Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Hearsay to Heresy,” an evening of satire and balladeering, on Saturday, April 19, starting at 5 p.m. Join poet/author Nathan Smith for his one-man, three-act play that travels the 19th century, exploring humanity’s interactions with nature.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Hearsay to Heresy: An Evening of Satire, Balladeering, and Political Unrest – This SaturdayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:14-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents An Afternoon with Mary Higgins Clark and Wendell Minor on May 10th

In conjunction with its current exhibition, “Wendell Minor’s America,” Norman Rockwell Museum will present an afternoon with author Mary Higgins Clark and illustrator Wendell Minor on Saturday, May 10, starting at 1 p.m. Ms. Higgins Clark and Mr. Minor will talk about their long-running friendship and collaboration on two illustrated children’s books: “The Magical Christmas Horse” and “Ghost Ship.”

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents An Afternoon with Mary Higgins Clark and Wendell Minor on May 10thRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:14-05:00

Patriots Day April 16 in Massachusetts

Today, April 16, 2012, is Patriots Day in Massachusetts. This is a civic holiday that commemorates the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolutionary War. See the related posting on the Rockwell Center website about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride” at http://www.rockwell-center.org/exploring-illustration/paul-reveres-ride/

Patriots Day April 16 in MassachusettsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:15-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Joins Google Art Project

Google today announced a partnership with Norman Rockwell Museum to become one of the newest collaborators on Google Art Project, the company’s online art database.

Norman Rockwell Museum Joins Google Art ProjectRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:15-05:00

Coupon Request

As part of the Association of Art Museum Directors’ (AAMD) Art Museum Day, Norman Rockwell Museum is offering half off on one full priced adult admission ticket on May 18, 2015.

Sign up for the Art Museum Day coupon below:

Coupon RequestRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:15-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Art Talk with Illustrator Murray Tinkelman This Saturday, 2 p.m.

Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Murray Tinkelman: The Inspired Line,” a talk with artist Murray Tinkelman on Saturday, April 5, starting at 2 p.m. The award-winning illustrator, whose work is currently on exhibit at the Museum, will reflect on his six decade career as an artist, educator, and renowned illustration historian. Admission to the art talk is free with general Museum admission.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Art Talk with Illustrator Murray Tinkelman This Saturday, 2 p.m.Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:15-05:00

Curator’s Choice: Recent Gifts to the Permanent Collection

“A Moche Tomb in Sumptuous Layers,” Ned […]

Curator’s Choice: Recent Gifts to the Permanent CollectionRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:16-05:00

Rockwell Plays The Fool

It's that time of year again! Norman Rockwell's April Fools illustrations were a popular tradition on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. Rockwell created three successful (and hilarious) paintings for the series, which kept Post readers busy searching for the artist's intentional mistakes (the answers were printed in the following week's edition).

Rockwell Plays The FoolRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:16-05:00

Fool’s Paradise: Answers

As originally printed in The Saturday Evening Post, “the principal April fooleries” in Rockwell’s April 1943 painting are:

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “April Fool: Checkers,” 1943. Cover […]

Fool’s Paradise: AnswersRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:16-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Hats Off!” lecture this Sunday, March 30

Norman Rockwell Museum presents “Hats Off!,” an illustrated lecture to be held at the Museum on Sunday, March 30, starting at 2 p.m. Museum curator of education, Tom Daly will look at the illustrated covers of “The Saturday Evening Post” to explore how hats of all kinds were an essential aspect of dress for both men and women during much of the twentieth century.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Hats Off!” lecture this Sunday, March 30Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:16-05:00

Cover to Cover

Norman Rockwell painted 321 covers for The Saturday Evening Post. The artist also created numerous covers and story illustrations for the many popular periodicals of his day. As magazines shifted their attention to photographs, illustrators found work in other mediums (such as children's books). However, one magazine has consistently utilized illustration art for their covers.

Cover to CoverRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:16-05:00

Shaker Hearts

Founded by Ann Lee at the end of the eighteenth century, the Shaker communities were some of the most successful utopian communities in America. This Saturday, March 15, 5 p.m., we welcome author/historian Sharon Koomler, who will as explore the cultural contributions of the Shakers—from the 1700s to the present day. The talk is being presented as part of our "Great Americans" series, bringing historical figures and themes from the exhibition, Wendell Minor's America to life.

Shaker HeartsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:17-05:00

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Norman Rockwell Museum Looks at “The Shakers: Culture and Community” This Saturday, March 15

In conjunction with its current exhibition, “Wendell Minor’s America,” Norman Rockwell Museum will present “The Shakers: Culture and Community,” an evening lecture to be held on Saturday, March 15, starting at 5 p.m. Join author/historian Sharon Koomler as she explores the cultural contributions of the Shakers—from the 1700s to the present day.

Norman Rockwell Museum Looks at “The Shakers: Culture and Community” This Saturday, March 15Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:17-05:00

Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits

March 10 through May 28, 2012 Highly-regarded as a prominent American portraitist, Everett Raymond Kinstler began his career as a comic book artist and illustrator working for the popular publications of his day. The artist’s original illustrations and portraits of noted celebrities—from John Wayne, Katherine Hepburn, Tony Bennett, and Tom Wolfe to artists James Montgomery Flagg, Alexander Calder, and Will Barnett will be on view in a lively installation that explores the process of capturing likenesses of his subjects for posterity.

Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to PortraitsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:17-05:00

Rare Rockwell Drawings

Rockwell admirers and scholars take note! On view in our galleries now and throughout the year will be several rare Norman Rockwell drawings and studies (executed between 1953 – 1975) that have not been seen by the public before. Although part of the large collection Rockwell entrusted to the Museum in 1976, these drawings were so damaged or compromised that they needed to be restored first […]

Rare Rockwell DrawingsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:17-05:00

Looking Back On 30 Years

Norman Rockwell Museum researcher Priscilla Anthony just celebrated a milestone: 30 years of dedicated service—from the Old Corner House to the Museum's current location on the Linwood Estate. We thought it was about time we let her share the experience in her own words.

Looking Back On 30 YearsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:18-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Clothes Make the Man (and Woman)”

Norman Rockwell Museum presents "Clothes Make the Man (and Woman)," a tea and talk to be held at the Museum on Sunday, February 23, starting at 2 p.m. Dr. Joyce K. Schiller, Curator of the Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, will explore the illustrated covers of "The Saturday Evening Post" to look at changing fashion trends found throughout the twentieth century.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Clothes Make the Man (and Woman)”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:18-05:00

Extended Hours for School Vacation Week

Norman Rockwell Museum will be open extended hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) during school vacation week, February 18 through 24, 2013. Stop by for a final look at Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross, closing February 24. Drop in for daily art workshops and the opportunity to meet your favorite superhero (Monday through Saturday).

Extended Hours for School Vacation WeekRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:18-05:00

Portrait of a President

During this Presidents Week, we look back at presidential illustrations—between them, artists Norman Rockwell and Wendell Minor have painted their fair share.

Portrait of a PresidentRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:18-05:00

Abraham Lincoln Remembered

This Saturday, February 15, at 5 p.m., meet Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President and favorite subject of Norman Rockwell and Wendell Minor. Actor Phil Jessen, a life member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters, will bring Honest Abe to life during an entertaining and informative evening presentation.

Abraham Lincoln RememberedRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:18-05:00

26th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show

February 5 through March 6 Celebrate the next generation of artists! A lively and diverse exhibition of original works by Berkshire County high school art students will be on view.

26th Annual Berkshire County High School Art ShowRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:19-05:00

Museum To Open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 5

Due to road conditions, Norman Rockwell Museum will open after a one hour delay on Thursday, February 5. Our hours today will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch this space for updates, or call the Museum at 413.298.4100.

Museum To Open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 5Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:19-05:00

Museum Closed Monday, February 2

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Stockbridge Mainstreet at Christmas (Home for Christmas)” (detail), 1967. Oil on canvas, 26 ½” x 95 ½”. “McCalls,” December 1967. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©Norman Rockwell Family Agency. All rights reserved.

Due to weather and road conditions, Norman Rockwell Museum will be closed on Monday, February 2. Check back here for more details as the […]

Museum Closed Monday, February 2Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:19-05:00

Meet Rockwell’s Models

First Friday of each month
June 1, 2:30 p.m.

Find out what it was like to pose for America’s favorite illustrator from Rockwell’s own models, who share their personal experiences.

Meet Rockwell’s ModelsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:19-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Painting Workshop with Illustrator Ruth Sanderson This Saturday, February 1

Norman Rockwell Museum will present “The Art of Fantasy,” a painting workshop with illustrator Ruth Sanderson, on Saturday, February 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore mood, composition, and narrative in oil painting with the acclaimed picture book artist, whose work is currently on view in the Museum’s exhibition, “Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth Sanderson.”

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Painting Workshop with Illustrator Ruth Sanderson This Saturday, February 1Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:19-05:00

Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms

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 FreedomsRich Bradway2017-11-14T12:47:46-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Everett Raymond Kinstler, Pulps to Portraits

Showcase of Renowned Portrait Artist’s Work Continues Museum’s “Distinguished Illustrator Series A new exhibition at Norman Rockwell Museum examines Everett Raymond Kinstler’s career in both the art of illustration and fine portraiture, and his ability to capture realistic likenesses infused with a passion for storytelling—Everett Raymond Kinstler, Pulps to Portraits is on view at the Museum from March 10 through May 28, 2012.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Everett Raymond Kinstler, Pulps to PortraitsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:20-05:00

Happy Birthday, Norman Rockwell!

Born on February 3, 1894 in New York City, Norman Rockwell always knew he wanted to be an artist. At the age of 14 he […]

Happy Birthday, Norman Rockwell!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:20-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Hold Educators’ Symposium On Using Non-Fiction Children’s Books in the Classroom, This Saturday, January 25

In conjunction with its latest exhibitions, Norman Rockwell Museum will present the educators’ symposium, “True Stories: Non-Fiction Children’s Books in the Classroom,” on Saturday, January 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The symposium will explore the world of non-fiction picture books and the wide range of Common Core-ready resources that are available to help educators lay a solid foundation for their students, across grade levels and disciplines. Featured speakers will include illustrator Wendell Minor, his wife/author Florence Minor, illustrator David Macaulay, and picture book historian/author Leonard Marcus, who will all offer curriculum connections to non-fiction children’s literature

Norman Rockwell Museum To Hold Educators’ Symposium On Using Non-Fiction Children’s Books in the Classroom, This Saturday, January 25Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:20-05:00

Illuminating Darkness (A Rockwell Center Posting)

Illuminating Darkness

: Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) | And the Symbol of Welcome is Light, 1920 | Advertising illustration for Mazda Edison Company | Oil on canvas | Collection of General Electric Lighting Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Recently in the New York Times (Sunday, January 8, 2012) there was an article […]

Illuminating Darkness (A Rockwell Center Posting)Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:20-05:00

Gillis & Gwyneth: A Cultural Comparison

Recently, Norman Rockwell Museum Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller had the pleasure of teaching a course about the art of illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Chaired by award-winning illustrator Whitney Sherman, this Critical Seminar in the school’s outstanding new MFA Illustration Program explored diverse aspects of our visual culture, and students provided fascinating perspectives. The essay below by MFA […]

Gillis & Gwyneth: A Cultural ComparisonRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:21-05:00

Whimsical Process

Join us this Saturday, January 28, from 10 to 3, as artist Deborah Hanson Greene leads "Watercolor Whimsy," an afternoon art workshop inspired by our current exhibition Curious George Saves The Day. Greene will demonstrate how to paint whimsical watercolor paintings using everyday art, props and costumes.

Whimsical ProcessRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:21-05:00

Kids Create!

January through April The last Wednesday of each month Jan. 25, Feb. 29, Mar. 28, and Apr. 25, 10:30 a.m. Explore our galleries with Chief Educator Melinda Georgeson for an exciting interactive look at the world of art especially for young art lovers, ages two to five, and their caregivers. Children $2, members and grown-ups free!

Kids Create!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:21-05:00

New Year, New Exhibition

J.C. Leyendecker (1874-1951), “Forging a New Year,” December 27, 1930 cover of “The Saturday Evening Post.”

Admired by Norman Rockwell as a master in the field, Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951) was one of the preeminent illustrators of the early twentieth century. Often remembered for his beautifully conceived posters and advertisements—particularly those featuring The Arrow Collar Man—he also created 322 covers for […]

New Year, New ExhibitionRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:21-05:00

Place Settings

Like the rest of his Four Freedoms paintings, Norman Rockwell called on his friends and family to pose as the characters pictured at the table in his iconic Freedom From Want. Clockwise from center to right:

Place SettingsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:22-05:00

Norman Rockwell and the Ghost of Dickens

November 19, 2011 through February 25, 2012 This celebration of the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth will feature original Rockwell artworks inspired by the literary giant's contributions, which were among the artist's favorite books.

Norman Rockwell and the Ghost of DickensRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:22-05:00

Pop-Up! The Magical World of Movable Books

November 12, 2011 through April 22, 2012 The history and wonder of pop-up books will be brought to life in this special exhibition featuring Barbara and Bernard Shapiro's extensive collection of movable literature for the young and the young at heart. The exhibition will feature diverse genres, from whimsy and fantasy to the worlds of art, history and science.

Pop-Up! The Magical World of Movable BooksRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:22-05:00

Four Freedoms Forums: A Series of Town Hall Meetings at Norman Rockwell Museum

Can we talk, really? What will it take to inspire collegiality and joint decision-making for the public good? Share your thoughts in a stimulating discussion with a compelling panel of experienced commentators.

To launch our discussion, brief presentations will be made by:

Representative William “Smitty” Pignatelli

Four Freedoms Forums: A Series of Town Hall Meetings at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:22-05:00

Watercolor Whimsy

ART WORKSHOP

Watercolor Whimsy
Saturday, January 28, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Paint whimsical watercolors inspired by the art, props, and costumes portrayed in our special exhibition, Curious George Saves the Day! with accomplished artist Deborah Hanson Greene. Unique hats, costumes, stuffed treasures, and memorabilia will provide a rich sampling of colors and textures. The artist’s work has been exhibited regionally and beyond. $20, $15 members.

Download […]

Watercolor WhimsyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:22-05:00

Portrait of a Game-Changer

Norman Rockwell Museum recently had the special honor of a visit from a man who is not only one of our generous art donors, but also a true innovator (in a field that is now a billion dollar industry)! Ralph H. Baer is considered "the father of video games". Back in the late 1960s, this creative engineer developed the first of a series of games to play on a television screen, including the popular ping-pong game. Baer recently welcomed representatives from the Museum to his home in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he agreed to a videotaped interview about his remarkable career, and his unlikely connection to Norman Rockwell.

Portrait of a Game-ChangerRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:23-05:00

Timeline Banner

Timeline BannerRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:23-05:00

Pop Goes The Superhero

Curated by the Andy Warhol Museum, Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross looks […]

Pop Goes The SuperheroRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:23-05:00

Kunstler-Beard-Redirect

Kunstler-Beard-RedirectRich Bradway2014-10-30T15:52:45-04:00

MCLA Students Reflect on Norman Rockwell’s American Family

Recently, we enjoyed the pleasure of a visit from Dr. Susan Birns and the bright, inquisitive Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) students in her American Family class. The group joined Curator of Education Tom Daly, Dr. Birns, and I in conversation about the power of published art in mid twentieth century America, and the messages about established gender roles in family life as reflected in the illustration art of the era. After their visit, the class was presented with a print of Norman Rockwell's 1955 Saturday Evening Post cover, Marriage License, as well as an assignment from Dr. Birns, who invited them to analyze the piece within the context of their studies. We appreciate the opportunity to showcase the astute observations of six of Dr. Birns students, including Marissa Mahoney, Stephanie Esposito, Amanda Burnham, Samantha Burke, and Julia Ashton, and we know you will enjoy them too.

MCLA Students Reflect on Norman Rockwell’s American FamilyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:23-05:00

Curious George Saves The Day: The Art of Margret and H. A. Rey

FINAL DAYS! On view through February 5, 2012 Curious George, the beloved, irrepressible monkey of children’s book lore, is famous for his ability to “save the day.” Interpreting the role he played in safeguarding his own creators in times of danger as symbolic, this exhibition delves into the remarkable lives and works of Margret and H. A. Rey. Featuring nearly 80 original drawings and preparatory dummies for the Rey's children’s books and documentation related to their escape from Nazi-occupied Europe, the exhibition will examine the parallels between the obstacles the couple faced and the drawings that may have saved their lives.

Curious George Saves The Day: The Art of Margret and H. A. ReyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:24-05:00

Aunt Ella Takes a Trip

Aunt Ella Takes a Trip,
Norman Rockwell. 1942.
Oil on canvas. Story illustration for
Ladies’ Home Journal, April 1942
From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum
Licensed by Norman Rockwell Family Agency

“Aunt Ella was beautiful in my eyes. Not too tall, and a lovely plump front,” read the caption with this Norman Rockwell illustration in Ladies’ Home Journal. Aunt Ella’s niece, Liz’beth, continues her story, “You knew, […]

Aunt Ella Takes a TripRich Bradway2018-04-26T14:05:01-04:00

All That Jazz

It has been a busy week for Rockwell Center Fellow S. Jaleen Grove. Following the New York opening of a new exhibition on the art of Canadian illustrator Oscar Cahén, she will return to the Museum on Sunday, October 2, to present the lecture “Sex, Booze, and All That Jazz: The Humorous Illustrations of Russell Patterson.” The artist's art deco style illustrations helped promote the idea of the 1920s and 1930s fashion style known as the flapper. According to Grove, the Patterson Girl “paradoxically symbolized both the excess and the containment of female sexuality in popular culture” during the Jazz Age."

All That JazzRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:24-05:00

Artist Laureate David Macaulay Honored

Illustrator David Macaulay was honored as Norman Rockwell Museum's 2011-2012 Artist Laureate during a special awards ceremony held at the Museum on Saturday, September 24. The artist provided a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of some of his most recent work, including The Way We Work and Built To Last. Original artwork from these books, along with his recent cover for The New Yorker, are currently on view at Norman Rockwell Museum.

Artist Laureate David Macaulay HonoredRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:24-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Artist Laureate David Macaulay Covers This Week’s New Yorker

Acclaimed Illustrator and Norman Rockwell Museum Artist Laureate David Macaulay has created the cover for this week's "New Yorker." Known for his many architectural books and helping us to learn "the way things work," Macaulay tackles the timely issue of the United States Postal Service and its uncertain future. The artist will receive the Artist Laureate award during a special awards ceremony to be held at the Museum on Saturday, September 24, 2011, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Norman Rockwell Museum Artist Laureate David Macaulay Covers This Week’s New YorkerRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:25-05:00

We Will Never Forget

The end of the summer has brought much cause for reflection here at Norman Rockwell Museum— important milestones, the passing of former colleagues and friends, and devastating storms, which have forced our neighbors to rebuild and start again. We would be remiss in not also reflecting on the tragic events that took place ten years ago, on September 11, 2001. A decade later our nation still struggles to find peace and solace from the events that unfolded on that otherwise clear, late summer day.

We Will Never ForgetRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:25-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates The Spirit of The Season with “Norman Rockwell and the Ghost of Dickens”

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates The Spirit of The Season with “Norman Rockwell and the Ghost of Dickens”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:25-05:00

Time Warner Cable Sponsors Animation Exhibition/Programs at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum recently received a grant from Time Warner Cable to support its current exhibition, “’Ice Age’” to the Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios,” and related animation workshops. The grant was awarded through the company’s “Connect a Million Minds” initiative, designed to introduce students to opportunities and resources that improve their performance in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Time Warner Cable Sponsors Animation Exhibition/Programs at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:25-05:00

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Peter D’Ambrosio, Johnny Haney, Lucy Holland, Robert T. Horvath, John Hyson and Ned Lamont were elected to three-year terms on Norman Rockwell Museum’s Board of Trustees. The news was announced at the board’s annual meeting held on September 23, 2011. Off-going trustees include Jay Ireland, Michelle Gillett, Deborah McMenamy, and Mark Selkowitz.

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERSRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:25-05:00

President Obama Cites Norman Rockwell in Proclamation

Norman Rockwell is cited in President Obama's Proclamation of National Arts and Humanities Month. "Like Rockwell's painting, art in all its forms often challenges us to consider new perspectives and to rethink how we see the world. This image still moves us with its simple poignancy, capturing a moment in American history that changed us forever. This is the power of the arts and humanities -- they speak to our condition and affirm our desire for something more and something better."

President Obama Cites Norman Rockwell in ProclamationRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:26-05:00

Allen Bell (1946 – 2011)

Norman Rockwell Museum has lost a dear friend. Allen Bell, Manager of Safety and Warehouse, looked out for us all. He would have celebrated his 15th year with the Museum on September 24th, 2011. Sadly, he died unexpectedly at home just before we were to commemorate his anniversary.

Allen Bell (1946 – 2011)Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:26-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Director/CEO Laurie Norton Moffatt Selected for National Cultural Leadership Program

STOCKBRIDGE, MA, November 3, 2011—Norman Rockwell Museum Director/CEO Laurie Norton Moffatt was nominated into National Arts Strategies‘ highly competitive Chief Executive Program. As one of 100 executive leaders in the cultural sector chosen to participate in the program, Ms. Norton Moffatt will take part […]

Norman Rockwell Museum Director/CEO Laurie Norton Moffatt Selected for National Cultural Leadership ProgramRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:27-05:00

By George, That’s Curious!

By George, That’s Curious!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:27-05:00

MassMOCA and Norman Rockwell Museum Joint Ticket

Norman Rockwell Museum
&
Mass. Museum of Contemporary Art (MassMoCA)
combined ticket

2 Museums : 1 Ticket
$32 (save $5.50)

MassMOCA and Norman Rockwell Museum Joint TicketRich Bradway2017-04-13T13:38:55-04:00

Illustrator David Macaulay Honored as Museum’s 2011-2012 Artist Laureate

Norman Rockwell Museum announces the honoring of acclaimed illustrator David Macaulay (The Way Things Work; Cathedral; Ship) as its 2011-2012 Artist Laureate. The award will be presented to the artist during a special ceremony to be held at the Museum on Saturday, September 24, 2011, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Illustrator David Macaulay Honored as Museum’s 2011-2012 Artist LaureateRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:29-05:00

Shelter from the Storm

Norman Rockwell Museum sends our thoughts and prayers to those affected by the arrival of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene last weekend. The storm brings to mind a painting created by Norman Rockwell back in 1939-- A Scout is Helpful. The illustration features a heroic, young Scout rescuing a child from a swollen river. Rockwell was inspired by the Great New England Hurricane of 1938, which was the first major hurricane to hit New England since 1869.

Shelter from the StormRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:29-05:00

American Master Discovered

Q. During the 19th century, illustrator Howard Pyle caught the eye of what famous European painter, who was born during the same year?

A. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)

“Marooned,” 1909, Howard Pyle (1853-1911). […]

American Master DiscoveredRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:29-05:00

Sports! Trivia

Q. How many sports-related covers did Norman Rockwell create […]

Sports! TriviaRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:29-05:00

President Obama Meets with Norman Rockwell Museum Officials
at The White House

President Barack Obama opened the doors of the White House today, July 15, 2011, for a special meet and greet with officials from Norman Rockwell Museum. The meeting was held to celebrate the White House exhibit of Norman Rockwell’s classic 1963 painting The Problem We All Live With, inspired by Ruby Bridges’ history-changing walk integrating William Frantz Public School in New Orleans on November 14, 1960.

President Obama Meets with Norman Rockwell Museum Officials
at The White HouseRich Bradway2024-03-12T12:45:17-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum in “Print Magazine”

This year Norman Rockwell Museum's Deputy Director/Chief Curator Stephanie Plunkett was interviewed by "Print" magazine regarding the Museum's past, present and future. Her thoughts appear in the August issue of the time-honored publication (on sale now).

Norman Rockwell Museum in “Print Magazine”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:30-05:00

Remembering
John H. “Jack” Fitzpatrick (1923-2011)
Museum Founder and Friend

Jack Fitzpatrick was known in many ways by many people: as a father, husband, businessman, patron, philanthropist, advocate, Senator, and friend, especially to his beloved wife Jane. Jack’s role in Norman Rockwell Museum's history began with his long-time friendship with Norman Rockwell. A close personal friend to the Fitzpatricks, Rockwell frequented The Red Lion Inn, which was located across the street from his home on South Street in Stockbridge.

Remembering
John H. “Jack” Fitzpatrick (1923-2011)
Museum Founder and FriendRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:31-05:00

“Ice Age” To The Digital Age:
The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios

Through October 31, 2011 This summer, Norman Rockwell Museum presents Scrat the prehistoric squirrel, along with fellow stars from the blockbuster Ice Age films and more. Don't miss this exciting interactive exhibition exploring the art of animation in the digital age. Take a lively look behind the scenes at Blue Sky Studios, where their unique creative and technical process brings imaginative characters and stories to life.

“Ice Age” To The Digital Age:
The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky StudiosRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:31-05:00

It’s a Dog’s Life:
Norman Rockwell Paints Man’s Best Friend

Through November 11, 2011 Throughout Norman Rockwell's career, dogs of all kinds—from wide-eyed beagles to shiny collies—made frequent appearances in his art. A dog-lover himself, the artist realized how appealing dogs were to readers of the "Saturday Evening Post" and other publications, and he intentionally cast them as central figures in his compositions for cover paintings, story illustrations, advertisements, and family Christmas cards. This engaging installation will shed light on Rockwell's work with man's best friends through original artworks, photographs, and archival materials that offer insights into his artistic goals and working methods.

It’s a Dog’s Life:
Norman Rockwell Paints Man’s Best FriendRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:32-05:00

The Art of J.C. Leyendecker

March 21 through June 14, 2015

Admired by Norman Rockwell as a master in the field, Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874 –1951) was one of the preeminent American illustrators of the early twentieth century. Often remembered for his beautifully conceived posters and advertisements, particularly those featuring The Arrow Collar Man, he also created 322 covers for The Saturday Evening Post—one more than Rockwell’s 321. This gallery installation features a […]

The Art of J.C. LeyendeckerRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:32-05:00

Coming Up: Week of June 4, 2012

Exhibition Opening: Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered Saturday, June 9 Art Talks: Norman Rockwell: Humorous Tales and Little Known Facts June 8, 2:30 p.m.

Coming Up: Week of June 4, 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:32-05:00

Norman Rockwell’s “The Problem We All Live With” To Be Exhibited at The White House

Norman Rockwell Museum announces the loan of Norman Rockwell's iconic painting "The Problem We All Live With," part of its permanent collection, to The White House, where it will be exhibited through October 31. The loan was requested this year by President Barack Obama, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Ruby Bridges' history-changing walk integrating the William Frantz Public School in New Orleans on November 14, 1960, that later inspired Rockwell's bold illustration for the January 14, 1964 issue of "Look" magazine.

Norman Rockwell’s “The Problem We All Live With” To Be Exhibited at The White HouseRich Bradway2018-06-05T17:32:16-04:00

Coming Up: Week of May 28, 2012

Kids Create! Wednesday, May 30, 10:30 a.m. Meet Rockwell's Models: Claire Williams Friday, June 1, 2:30 p.m. Current Exhibitions: A Day in the Life: Norman Rockwell’s Stockbridge Studio Curator’s Choice: Recent Gifts to the Permanent Collection Norman Rockwell’s 323 "Saturday Evening Post" Covers

Coming Up: Week of May 28, 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:33-05:00

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of May 21, 2012

Current Exhibitions: Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits LAST CHANCE: through May 28, 2012 Norman Rockwell’s Willie Was Different LAST CHANCE: through May 28, 2012 Curator’s Choice: Recent Gifts to the Permanent Collection Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post Covers A Day in the Life: Norman Rockwell’s Stockbridge Studio

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of May 21, 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:33-05:00

Animated Career!

Blue Sky Studios animator Carlos Saldanha, who will be joining us for our Rio Festival Day on Saturday, October […]

Animated Career!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:34-05:00

Blue Sky Studios’ Art Director Thomas Cardone To Speak at Norman Rockwell Museum on Thursday, July 14

Thomas Cardone, the art director behind the recent blockbuster animated film “Rio,” will present a talk at Norman Rockwell Museum on Thursday, July 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Cardone, whose credits include “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Ice Age: The […]

Blue Sky Studios’ Art Director Thomas Cardone To Speak at Norman Rockwell Museum on Thursday, July 14Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:34-05:00

Rio Art Director Thomas Cardone Makes His Picks for Upcoming Exhibition

Recently, Curator of Archival Collections Corry Kanzenberg and I had the pleasure of spending the day with Thomas Cardone, the talented art director of the recently released animated blockbuster, Rio, which opened just last month to popular and critical acclaim. Seen here at the offices of Blue Sky Studios in Greenwich, Connecticut, Tom took some time out from his busy schedule to help us curate a selection of drawings that trace the development of the film's main characters, from the heroic blue Macaw named Blu to Linda, his devoted caretaker.

Rio Art Director Thomas Cardone Makes His Picks for Upcoming ExhibitionRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:34-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Sol Schwartz: Drawing in the Dark”

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Sol Schwartz: Drawing in the Dark”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:35-05:00

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!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:35-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Blue Sky & Beyond,” a Summer Program Series Celebrating the Art of Animation

Stockbridge, MA– In conjunction with its new exhibition “’Ice Age’ to the Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios,” Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Blue Sky & Beyond,” a summer program series to be held Thursday evenings at

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Blue Sky & Beyond,” a Summer Program Series Celebrating the Art of AnimationRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:35-05:00

Happy Spring!

Even in this beloved still-life, Norman Rockwell had to include a model: the robin is a sure sign of spring!

Happy Spring!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:36-05:00

Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered: Exhibition Related Programs

LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE SERIES
Buried Treasures: Perspectives on Pyle
Thursdays, July 5 through August 30 at 5:30pm
Howard Pyle’s artworks serve as the inspiration for a lively, eclectic program series that brings his dynamic images to life. Featured programs include:

July 5: Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Tanglewood Tales performed by Rob Valella

July 12: Howard Pyle as Picturemaker with illustrator James Gurney

July 19: Pyle, Piracy, and the Silver Screen […]

Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered: Exhibition Related ProgramsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:36-05:00

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of April 30, 2012

New Exhibitions: A Day In The Life: Norman Rockwell's Stockbridge Studio Opening May 1 Norman Rockwell's Willie Was Different Programs: Seeing Is Believing: Adventures in Visual Narration Thursday, May 3, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet Rockwell's Models Friday, May 4, 2:30 p.m.

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of April 30, 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:36-05:00

“Rio” Takes Flight!

Last weekend Blue Sky Studios released Rio, their latest 3D computer animated film. The movie has earned glowing reviews and landed as the #1 film in America! Spring is in the air... but will Blu and his pals manage to soar once again during this Easter Weekend? This June Norman Rockwell Museum will present original artwork from the film as part of its newest exhibition "Ice Age" To The Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios. As a cross-promotion, the Museum is currently teaming up with the Beacon and Triplex cinemas to offer discounted admission to the upcoming exhibition!

“Rio” Takes Flight!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:37-05:00

2011 Rockwell Center Fellowships Awarded

In 2010 the Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies at the Norman Rockwell Museum offered the opportunity for scholars to win a fellowship to pursue their studies on American illustration art and visual studies. The Rockwell Center Fellowship is offered to senior scholars or museum professionals and Rockwell Center Dissertation Fellowship is open to doctoral candidates who are working on their dissertations. A few weeks ago we awarded the two Rockwell Center Fellowships for 2011.

2011 Rockwell Center Fellowships AwardedRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:37-05:00

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of April 23, 2012

Kids Create! Wednesday, April 25, 10:30 a.m. Seeing Is Believing: Adventures in Visual Narration Thursday, April 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Four Freedoms Forums Our Town: Can the Local Economy Flourish Despite the National Downturn? Thursday, April 26, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of April 23, 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:37-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Our Town: Can the Local Economy Flourish Despite the National Downturn?”

Norman Rockwell Museum presents “Our Town: Can the Local Economy Flourish Despite the National Downturn?,” the latest in its ongoing Four Freedoms Forums, on Thursday, April 26, starting at 5:30 p.m. The community conversation will reflect on the economic challenges that we face today, as well as creative solutions for bringing prosperity back in a new age.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Our Town: Can the Local Economy Flourish Despite the National Downturn?”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:37-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “We Can Do It: Shaping Popular Opinion During World War II”

Norman Rockwell Museum will present “We Can Do It: Shaping Popular Opinion During World War II,“ a special talk and brunch, on Sunday, April 22, starting at 11 a.m. Joyce K. Schiller, Ph.D., curator of the Museum’s Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, will look at some of the posters made to support the World War II effort, and at the stimulus for some of the period’s memorable illustrations.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “We Can Do It: Shaping Popular Opinion During World War II”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:38-05:00

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of April 16, 2012

SCHOOL VACATION WEEK ART WORKSHOPS Hold that Pose! Portraiture for Children Monday through Friday April 16 to 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM/OLLI LECTURE SERIES Seeing is Believing: Adventures in Visual Narration Thursday, April 19, 10 to 11:30 a.m. AMERICAN ICONS: ADVENTURES IN ILLUSTRATION SERIES We Can Do It: Shaping Popular Opinion During World War II Sunday, April 22, 11 a.m.

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of April 16, 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:39-05:00

Teens Making Art!

As I write, an enthusiastic group of teen artists is working away in the Museum's classroom, immersed in the creation of unique hand made books of all sizes, shapes, and designs with gifted director of education, Melinda Georgeson. This is just one of the first in a series of upcoming workshops designed to connect teens with the world of art this spring and summer, from traditional media to cutting edge digital animation. We hope that you'll join us for these upcoming art workshops. Our talented, nurturing educators will spark creativity and imagination, and help teens of all ages to advance their artistic abilities.

Teens Making Art!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:39-05:00

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of April 9, 2012

Moving Pictures: The Art of Animation Wednesday, April 11, 3:15 to 5 p.m. Norman Rockwell: Humorous Tales and Little Known Facts Friday, April 13, 2:30 p.m. The Art of Portraiture with Everett Raymond Kinstler Talk and Painting Demonstration Saturday, April 14, 1 to 4 p.m.

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of April 9, 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:39-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “It’s a Dog’s Life: Norman Rockwell Paints Man’s Best Friend”

Photo of Norman […]

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “It’s a Dog’s Life: Norman Rockwell Paints Man’s Best Friend”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:39-05:00

Flowers for Japan

Back in 1996 Norman Rockwell Museum was honored to present an exhibition featuring the art of an illustrator who remains as popular in her home country of Japan, as Norman Rockwell has been in America. "The Picturebook Art of Chihiro Iwasaki" showcased an exquisite collection of the acclaimed Japanese picture book artist's work, organized by the museum that bears her name in Tokyo. In light of the country's recent tragedy, Norman Rockwell Museum staff decided to check in with our friends at the Chihiro Iwasaki Museum.

Flowers for JapanRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:40-05:00

Four Freedoms Forums

21st Century Teens: Resources for Challenging Times March 29, 5:30 p.m. A realistic look at the challenges that teens face, both at home and in the virtual world, and a look at how families and communities can support their ongoing health and well-being. Free and open to the public. Reception will follow. RSVP's encouraged.

Four Freedoms ForumsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:40-05:00

Coming Up at The Rockwell: Week of March 26, 2012

Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits Curator's Choice: Recent Acquisitions from the Norman Rockwell Museum Collection Kids Create! Wednesday, March 28, 10:30 a.m. Four Freedoms Forum: 21st Century Teens: Resources for Challenging Times Thursday, March 29, 5:30 p.m. Portrait Academy: A Portrait Society of America Weekend Friday, March 30, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Coming Up at The Rockwell: Week of March 26, 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:40-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Extends Deadline for Entries for Sculptural Robot Exhibition

Norman Rockwell Museum invites artists and craftspeople working in all media to submit proposals for "Robot Nation: An Outdoor Installation for the 21st Century." Inspired by Blue Sky Studios’ 2005 movie "Robots," the Museum is seeking three-dimensional, large-scale, weatherproof, outdoor robot submissions, that will be reviewed by a panel of arts professionals, and commendations for outstanding work will be awarded to Best in Show, Most Artistic, Most Mod, Classic, Steampunk, Viewer’s Choice, and Children’s Choice. Final selections will be exhibited on the grounds of Norman Rockwell Museum from July 16 through October 30, 2011. The extended deadline for entries, including application form, sketches and concept statements is May 13. Artists will be notified of acceptance by May 27.

Norman Rockwell Museum Extends Deadline for Entries for Sculptural Robot ExhibitionRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:40-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Four Freedoms Forum: A Community Dialogue About Renewable Energy

“Freedom of Speech,” Norman Rockwell, 1943. Story illustration for “The Saturday Evening Post,” […]

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Four Freedoms Forum: A Community Dialogue About Renewable EnergyRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:40-05:00

Win Your Own Kinstler Portrait

Artist Everett Raymond Kinstler has painted the portraits of many noted figures over the past five decades—now you can join the list! Bid on our special benefit auction, for the chance to have your own personally-created, original artwork created by the artist, whose work is currently featured in our new exhibition.

Win Your Own Kinstler PortraitRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:41-05:00

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of March 19, 2012

Now Showing: Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits Curator's Choice: Recent Acquisitions from the Norman Rockwell Museum Collection Moving Pictures: The Art of Animation Wednesday, March 21, 3:15 to 5 p.m. Sunday Sketchbook: Drawing in the Galleries Sunday, March 25, 1 p.m. Special Online Benefit Auction: Win Your Own Custom Oil Portrait by Everett Raymond Kinstler

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of March 19, 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:41-05:00

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of February 26, 2012

Meet Rockwell's Models: Kevin and Belita O'Hara ("Spirit of America") Friday, March 2, 2:30 p.m. The Artful Pop-Up: Workshops and Readings Saturday, March 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday Sketchbook: Drawing in the Galleries Sunday, March 4, 1 to 3 p.m.

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of February 26, 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:42-05:00

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of March 12

Now Showing: Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits Moving Pictures: The Art of Animation
Wednesdays, March 14 through April 11, 3:15 to 5 p.m. Berkshire Festival of Women: Karaoke Confession
Friday, March 16, 2:30 p.m. Uncle Sam Wants You! Illustrators Mobilize America During The Great War
Sunday, March 18, 11 a.m. Sunday Sketchbook: Drawing in the Galleries
Sunday, March 18, 1 to 3 p.m.

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of March 12Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:42-05:00

“American Storytellers” Opens at Mark Twain House & Museum

Organized by Norman Rockwell Museum, "American Storytellers: Norman Rockwell & Mark Twain" is currently on view at The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut. This extensive new exhibition examines the impact that Twain and Rockwell had on American family and childhood. The Mark Twain House & Museum is offering FREE admission to American Storytellers for Norman Rockwell Museum members!

“American Storytellers” Opens at Mark Twain House & MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:42-05:00

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of March 5, 2012

Norman Rockwell: Humorous Tales and Little Known Facts Friday, March 9, 2:30 p.m. "Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits" Exhibition Opening Saturday, March 10, 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday Sketchbook: Drawing in the Galleries Sunday, March 11, 1 to 3 p.m.

Coming Up at the Rockwell: Week of March 5, 2012Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:43-05:00

Ushering in the Ice Age…and the Digital Age

Last week, Curator of Archival Collections Corry Kanzenberg and I had the pleasure of visiting with award-winning illustrator Peter de Sève in preparation for our upcoming exhibition, "'Ice Age' to the Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios," which will open with a bang at the Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Pictured here in his parlor under a vibrant, colorful likeness of the artist by Philip Burke, de Sève is an outstanding draftsman and the lead character designer for the blockbuster animated film, "Ice Age," and its popular sequels, "The Meltdown" and "Dawn of the Dinosaurs." Scrat, Sid, Manny, Diego, and Ellie are just a few of the many "Ice Age" characters that have been imagined in his fluid, emotive drawings, as has Rodney, the beloved protagonist in "Robots," another film by Blue Sky/20th Century Fox, directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha.

Ushering in the Ice Age…and the Digital AgeRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:43-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Summer Animation Art Workshops for Teens

STOCKBRIDGE, MA, May 19, 2011–Norman Rockwell Museum will explore the art of animation this summer with a series of weeklong art workshops for teens to be held during the month of July. The workshops are being held in conjunction with the Museum’s upcoming exhibition “’Ice Age’ to the Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios,” which opens on June 11.

The Museum will present “Animation from A to Z” with cartoonist /animator Scott […]

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Summer Animation Art Workshops for TeensRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:43-05:00

Four Freedoms Forums

Sustainable/Renewable Energy Thursday, May 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Norman Rockwell Museum's Four Freedoms Forum series returns with a community dialogue about the timely topic of renewable and sustainable energy. Inspired by Norman Rockwell's Four Freedoms, community conversation at the Four Freedoms Forums is free and open to the public.

Four Freedoms ForumsRich Bradway2011-05-06T13:46:26-04:00

Receive The Presidential Treatment at Norman Rockwell Museum!

Presidents Day, Monday, February 20, 2012 As America’s favorite illustrator, Norman Rockwell got “presidential” on several occasions, painting portraits of Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan (the artist was also fond of illustrating scenes referencing Lincoln). He also illustrated presidential themes, including Kennedy’s Peace Corps, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms.

Receive The Presidential Treatment at Norman Rockwell Museum!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:44-05:00

Activities for February School Vacation Week

Lots of activities and exhibtions for the whole family. Special Holiday hours, Gallery Tours, children's art making workshops and public discussion forums...

Activities for February School Vacation WeekRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:44-05:00

Capturing the Spirit of Charles Dickens

Capturing the Spirit of Charles DickensRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:44-05:00

Say It with a Rockwell!

Valentine's Day is on the horizon! Looking for romantic inspiration? Ready to pop the question? Norman Rockwell Museum can help!

Say It with a Rockwell!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:44-05:00

Elwood’s World:
The Art and Animations of Elwood H. Smith

Through May 15, 2011 Enter the wild and wonderful world of Elwood Smith, the creator of high-grade humorous illustrations that will tickle your funny bone. The first in a series of exhibitions honoring outstanding contemporary illustrators, "Elwood’s World" features the artist’s original imagery for many prominent publications; favorite children’s books like "The Truth About Poop" and "Hot Diggity Dog;" and moving imagery for unique hand-drawn animations.

Elwood’s World:
The Art and Animations of Elwood H. SmithRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:45-05:00

Museum Closed Today

Due to the winter storm and poor road conditions, Norman Rockwell Museum is closed today, Monday Febuary 9, 2015. Please check back here or call 413-298-4100 for updates and re-opening notices.

Stay safe and warm!

Museum Closed TodayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:45-05:00

Happy 200th Birthday, Charles Dickens!

On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, Norman Rockwell Museum celebrates the 200th birthday of Rockwell’s literary hero, Charles Dickens. Throughout his life, Norman Rockwell would cite the influence of Dickens on his art. Not only did the author provide a lexicon of human experience and personality types for Rockwell to explore, he also inspired the artist’s portrayal of Dickensian characters throughout his career.

Happy 200th Birthday, Charles Dickens!Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:45-05:00

Q&A with Top Illustrator Elwood Smith

February 2011 Roll magazine interview with Elwood H. Smith: In the field of illustration this guy is a rock star, with his work featured regularly in Time, Newsweek, Forbes, New York Magazine... His signature style has enhanced the advertising campaigns of Sony, GE Cellular One, Blue Shield/BlueCross of Texas, Pizza Hut... as well as numerous children’s books. He’s even played guitar, written songs, and made records with local guitar hero John Platania (Van Morrison). But you can be forgiven if you’ve not heard of Elwood H. Smith. More often than not great illustrators don’t quite get the publicity that great cartoonists and comic artists do. And those folks don’t get a heck of a lot as it is...

Q&A with Top Illustrator Elwood SmithRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:45-05:00

Berkshire Visitor’s Bureau Free Print Coupon

Berkshire Visitor’s Bureau Free Print CouponRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:45-05:00

Exhibition Opening Event: Everett Raymond Kinstler, Pulps to Portraits

Saturday, March 10, 2012, 5 to 7 p.m. Join us for a special evening with Everett Raymond Kinstler, the prominent American portraitist who began his career as a comic book artist and illustrator working for the popular publications of his day. Reception will follow with refreshments and a cash bar. $20, members free. RSVP 413.931.2221, or email rsvp@nrm.org

Exhibition Opening Event: Everett Raymond Kinstler, Pulps to PortraitsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:46-05:00

Dog’s Life! Dogs & Their Friends Day

Saturday, August 6, 11 to 3 p.m. Celebrate the “dog days of summer” and the new exhibition It’s a Dog’s Life: Norman Rockwell Paints Man’s Best Friend. Featured guests include: Scooby Doo, Eric Letendre from Bay State Dog Training, who will share tricks of the trade; puppeteer Roy Drew; the United States Post Office; the Good Dog Foundation; and Berkshire Humane Society, with lovable canines in tow. Bring along your own dog, and join us for a costume parade, art activities, or a photo with your pooch! Free with Museum admission. Sponsored in part by Time Warner Cable.

Dog’s Life! Dogs & Their Friends DayRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:46-05:00

Entering Elwood’s World

During the past several months, curatorial staff have had the pleasure of visiting with Elwood H. Smith, the one-of-a-kind creator of high-grade humorous illustrations, in preparation for his upcoming exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum. The first in the Museum's new Distinguished Illustrator exhibition series celebrating the contributions of noted contemporary illustrators, "Elwood's World: The Art and Animations of Elwood H. Smith" will take a lively look back at this inventive image-maker's forty year career through artworks that have made their way into the hearts and minds of an ever-appreciative public.

Entering Elwood’s WorldRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:46-05:00

Travels with Norman

Through June 19, 2011 Discover Norman Rockwell as a citizen and traveler of the world through never-before-seen views of the artist at work and play.

Travels with NormanRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:46-05:00

Finale: Four Freedoms Exhibition at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Four Freedoms Exhibition at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Finale: Four Freedoms Exhibition at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, EthiopiaRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:46-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Handmade Art Book Workshop For Teens

Hand-made books

Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Page Turners,” a handmade art book workshop for teens, on Saturday, April 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. Explore the process of creating unique handmade books—exciting works of art in themselves. Teens will design, assemble and bind their own art books, built from fine papers, fabrics and art supplies. Participants will then hand-sew the pages and […]

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Handmade Art Book Workshop For TeensRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:47-05:00

Art Students at Addis Ababa University School of Fine Arts

Addis Ababa University is located in the heart of the city off the main boulevard in the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie. Students roam the campus with backpacks in an assortment of universal student attire from the uniform blue jeans and tee-shirts to traditional Ethiopian dress of infinite color and variety.

With limited dormitory space, students who live in Addis must commute to make room for students coming from remote regions, but new dormitories are […]

Art Students at Addis Ababa University School of Fine ArtsRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:47-05:00

‘Ice Age’ To The Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios

“’Ice Age’ To The Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios” On View June 11 through October 31, 2011 at Norman Rockwell Museum

A prehistoric squirrel scampers across an icy landscape, desperately clinging to his beloved acorn; a creative, young robot leaves his small town, with dreams of making it as a successful inventor; a rare, blue macaw travels to the exotic land of Rio de Janeiro in search of true love and adventure-- in movies an intriguing story is essential, but how do these memorable characters and scenes become so animated? From “Ice Age” to “Rio,” this summer Norman Rockwell Museum shines a light on the creative process of one of today’s biggest computer animation studios--“’Ice Age’ To the Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios” will be on view at the Museum from June 11 through October 31, 2011.

‘Ice Age’ To The Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky StudiosRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:47-05:00

Chronicling The Journey That Saved Curious George

We look forward to welcoming writer/historian Louise Borden to to the Museum on Saturday, January 14, where she will share the remarkable true story of artists Margret and H. A. Rey, the subjects of her 2005 book The Journey That Saved Curious George. Ms. Borden will explain how the couple’s most popular creation may have ultimately saved their lives. Enjoy this 2005 interview Louise Borden conducted about her book, which would go on to inspire the exhibition currently on view at Norman Rockwell Museum.

Chronicling The Journey That Saved Curious GeorgeRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:48-05:00

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 EthiopiaRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:48-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum’s “Witnessing History” Performance Series Presents “Ain’t I A Woman: The Story of Sojourner Truth”

Norman Rockwell Museum’s “Witnessing History” performance series continues with “Ain’t I A Woman: The Story of Sojourner Truth,” to be presented Saturday, February 26, starting at 5 p.m. Actress Debra Zuill will portray the inspirational civil rights leader, […]

Norman Rockwell Museum’s “Witnessing History” Performance Series Presents “Ain’t I A Woman: The Story of Sojourner Truth”Rich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:48-05:00

25th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show Opens February 5 at Norman Rockwell Museum

In 1912, 18-year-old Norman Rockwell landed the first of many successful illustration commissions for the Boy Scouts of America; four years later, he painted the first of 323 covers for “The Saturday Evening Post.” In celebration of the creativity of youth, Norman Rockwell Museum is proud to present the […]

25th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show Opens February 5 at Norman Rockwell MuseumRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:48-05:00

Ardent Arts Leaders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

This morning I gave a talk to arts professional of Addis Ababa. About 50 museum directors and curators, theatre, music and other arts professionals and professors attended to participate in my workshop, "Sustaining Visual Arts organizations – Engaging Audiences, Resources and Professional Practice." They were interested in professional standards, in marketing and resource development. What became immediately apparent was they this was something of a first in all coming together as a community.

Ardent Arts Leaders in Addis Ababa, EthiopiaRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:48-05:00

Art Can Change the World

Today was thrilling. This afternoon I presented my illustrated lecture, "Norman Rockwell: American Artist, Citizen of the World," to more than 125 of the Ethiopian artists who have submitted works to the Four Freedoms competition hosted by the US Embassy that invited artists to interpret the Four Freedoms from an Ethiopian perspective.

Art Can Change the WorldRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:49-05:00

25th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show

LAST CHANCE! Through March 6, 2011 Meet the next generation of artists! A lively and diverse exhibition of original works by Berkshire County high school art students, celebrating the region's talented youth.

25th Annual Berkshire County High School Art ShowRich Bradway2017-03-01T11:40:49-05:00

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Norman Rockwell Museum Explores “The Pullman Porter: Norman Rockwell’s Boy in Dining Car” Sunday, January 17, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Norman Rockwell Museum Explores
“The Pullman Porter: Norman Rockwell’s Boy in Dining Car”
Sunday, January 17, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.