Hidden in Plain Sight: The Other People in Norman Rockwell's America
Saturday, January 18, 2 p.m.

Meet author Jane Allen Petrick, whose new book, Hidden in Plain Sight: The Other People in Norman Rockwell's America, explores the stories of Asian, African, and Native Americans who modeled for and appeared in, Rockwell's paintings. Petrick will discuss her intensive research. Tea and treats will be served and books will be available for signing. Free with admission, members free.

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Norman Rockwell's
Civil Rights Paintings
Monday, January 20, 2:30 p.m.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this exploration of Rockwell's powerful visual commentary on the subject of civil rights in our nation, which continues to resonate. With Curator of Education Tom Daly. Free with Museum admission, members free.

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LAST CHANCE!
Norman Rockwell:
Home for the Holidays
Through January 26, 2014

A special selection from:
Norman Rockwell:
Behind the Camera
Through February 2, 2014

Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth Sanderson
Through March 9, 2014

Wendell Minor's America
Through May 26, 2014

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A Nation Divided:
Getting Past the Impasse
Thursday, January 23
at 5:30 p.m.

How can we find common ground despite our political differences? Join the discussion in our latest Town Hall meeting. Featured commentators include: James A. Arpante, Professor of Business, History & 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. Free.

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True Stories: Non-Fiction Children's Books in the Classroom
Saturday, January 25,
9 to 4 p.m.

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. Join noted illustrators, authors, and historians: David Macaulay, Wendell Minor, Florence Minor, and Leonard Marcus, and performer JoAnne Spies, who will offer inspiring curriculum connections to non-fiction children's literature. Tours of Wendell Minor's America, and a special book signing, are included. Optional Lunch: $7; snacks will be provided. $30, $24 members. PDPs available. Pre-register at rsvp@nrm.org, or call 413.931.2252

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Image credits:

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Christmas Trio (detail), 1923. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit (God Bless Us Everyone), 1934. Private collection. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), The Runaway, Norman Rockwell. 1958. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN

Ruth Sanderson, illustration from The Twelve Dancing Princesses, 1990, by Ruth Sanderson. ©Ruth Sanderson. All rights reserved.

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Golden Rule, 1961. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Breakfast Table Political Argument, 1948. Norman Rockwell Museum Digital Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN

Wendell Minor, W is for Washington, 2006. Illustration for Yankee Doodle America by Wendell Minor, G.P. Putnam's Sons, The Penguin Group. Collection of the artist. ©Wendell Minor. All rights reserved.