Meet Rockwell's Models
Friday, December 5, 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.

Norman Rockwell in Detail
Friday, December 12, 2:30 p.m.

Hear the stories behind some of Norman Rockwell's most memorable works, with Curator of Education Tom Daly.

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Santa's Cookie Workshop!
Saturday, December 6
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Create artistic holiday cookies with Santa! Enjoy holiday music and special gallery talks about Norman Rockwell's holiday art. Yankee Magazine's Assistant Food Editor Aimee Seavey shares holiday recipes, gingerbread samples, and decorating tips — by Dancing Deer Baking Co. Special giveaways and Yankee Magazine subscriptions with new Museum memberships.

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Santa's Workshop on Main Street
Sunday, December 7
12 to 2 p.m.

Witness the recreation of Norman Rockwell's beloved holiday image (Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas), and join Museum staff at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Stockbridge for help decorating your own holiday stockings. All supplies provided. Free with Stockbridge Main Street admission.

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Mort Künstler:
The Art of Adventure
Through March 8, 2015

Norman Rockwell:
Home for the Holidays
Through February 8, 2015

Norman Rockwell's 323 "Saturday Evening Post" Covers

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Rockwell and Dickens:
A Victorian Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 27
through Friday, January 2
(Closed January 1)
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy festive, drop-in vacation week programs inspired by Rockwell's love of the Dickensian era. Each day will be filled with art making, tours, readings, and music in the galleries by the talented performers of the Berkshire Community Music School.

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Victorian Holiday:
Fashion in the Dickensian Era
Saturday, December 27
5:30 p.m.

The writings of Charles Dickens provided artistic inspiration for Norman Rockwell. Explore his holiday paintings, featuring Dickensian dress, and learn more about the fashions of the time from fashion historian Linda Meyer, the proprietor of Lynda's Antique Clothing Loft in Adams, MA. Hot cider and sweet treats will be served.

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Image credits:

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), The Discovery, 1956. Oil on canvas. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, December 29, 1956. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections, ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Pepsi Cola Santa, 1965. Ink and paper on board. Advertisement illustration for Pepsi Cola. Norman Rockwell Museum Collection, bequest of Mr. Lawrence E. Alvord. ©Norman Rockwell Family Agency. All rights reserved.

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Christmas Trio, 1923. Oil on canvas. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, December 8, 1923. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections.

Mort Künstler, Warms Icy Man Chill, 2012. Advertisement for Maximus Vodka. Oil on Canvas. Collection of the artist.©Mort Künstler Inc. All rights reserved.

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit, 1934. Oil on canvas. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, December 15, 1934. Private collection. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Merrie Christmas: Man with Christmas Goose (Muggleton Stage Coach) (Mr. Pickwick), 1938. Oil on canvas. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, December 17, 1938. Private Collection. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), The Muscleman (detail), 1941. Display advertisement for the Upjohn Company. Norman Rockwell Museum Digital Collection. ©Norman Rockwell Family Agency. All rights reserved.