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Sketchology:
Wine, Cheese, and Art-Making
Friday, August 1
6 to 8 p.m.
Join us for an enjoyable evening of art-making and socializing that will spark both creativity and conversation. Award-winning illustrator Whitney Sherman will inspire new ways of seeing through a series of playful sketching exercises from her new book, Playing with Sketches: 50 Creative Sketches for Artists and Designers. $20, $15 members. Pre-register by calling: 413.931.2221
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Explore the life and art of Edward Hopper, whose career as an illustrator is exhibited at the Museum this summer. A reception will follow each program. Free with Museum admission.
Sentimental Journey:
Clothing in the Art of
Hopper and Rockwell
Thursday, August 7, 5:30 p.m.
With clothing historian Lynda Meyer.
Edward Hopper in Vermont
Thursday, August 14, 5:30 p.m.
Author Bonnie Tocher Clause will discuss Edward Hopper's visits to Vermont between 1927 and 1936.
Edward Hopper:
Light and Shadow
Thursday, August 21, 5:30 p.m.
An evening of Hopper-inspired music with a cappella group, Quintessential.
The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator
Thursday, August 28, 5:30 p.m.
With Norman Rockwell Museum's Chief Curator, Stephanie Haboush Plunkett.
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Summer Sketch Club
Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19, and 26;
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For ages 7 and up
Enjoy this lively on-location drawing and painting class that encourages self-expression and experimentation. Bring a sketchbook or drawing pad; other art supplies are provided. Class is outdoors, weather permitting; bring bottled water, insect repellent, hats, and sunscreen. $6, $4 members.
Creating Together:
A Parent-Child Experience
Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27; 10 to 11:30 a.m.
For children ages 4 and up and their parents/caregivers
Children and their parents/caregivers are invited to explore the galleries together during this interactive art experience. A lively look at the works on view will inspire personal artworks created with a variety of materials and techniques. $6 per person, $4 members.
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Historic Property Walks
Thursdays, 2:30 p.m.
Explore the Norman Rockwell Museum's bucolic 36 acre site and learn about the historic buildings on its property. Free with Museum admission..
The Stockbridge Sinfonia
Saturday, August 16, 2 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of music with this community orchestra that celebrates the talents of developing musicians and seasoned performers. Free. Does not include museum admission.
Music from High Peaks
Monday, August 18, 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy chamber music as performed by the High Peaks Festival Orchestra. Highlights include Grieg's Holberg Suite, plus selections from Arvo Pärt, Brahms, Vivaldi. A reception follows the performance. Free with Museum admission.
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Mama, Your Boy (and Girl) Should Be an Illustrator!
Wednesday, August 13, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 16, 3 p.m.
Join Rockwell Center curator Joyce K. Schiller, Ph.D. for a fascinating look at the promise and the realities of life as a working illustrator in early twentieth century America for Edward Hopper, Norman Rockwell, and many other artists. The markets and popular publications that commissioned illustration, and the hype about high salaries and glamorous lifestyles, will be explored. Free with Museum admission.
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Rockwell and Hopper:
Illustrating Our World
Saturday, August 16, 1 to 4 p.m.
Discover the stories that art can tell! Explore the art of Norman Rockwell and Edward Hopper during this activity-filled day. Enjoy storytelling, art-making, and a special signing of Edward Hopper Paints His World with author Robert Burleigh and illustrator Wendell Minor. Free with Museum admission.
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered
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Now available: exclusive prints signed by Norman Rockwell models Sherman "The Rookie" Safford and Ed "The Runaway" Locke! Orders include FREE copy of our Museum Catalog.
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Image credits:
Artwork by Whitney Sherman. ©Whitney Sherman. All rights reserved.
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Going and Coming, 1947. Oil on canvas, 16" x 31 1/2". Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, August 30, 1947. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN
Edward Hopper (1882 1967). (Couple Near Poplars), (1906). Watercolor, brush and ink, and graphite pencil on paper, Sheet: 21 3/4 x 14 3/4in. (55.2 x 37.5cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Josephine N. Hopper Bequest 70.1365 ©Heirs of Josephine N. Hopper, licensed by Whitney Museum of American Art. Digital Image ©Whitney Museum of American Art.
Photos of Norman Rockwell Museum grounds. ©Norman Rockwell Museum. All rights reserved.
Edward Hopper( right foreground) as illustrator for C.C. Phillips Agency, c. 1906. Silver gelatin print. The Arthayer R. Sanborn Hopper Collection Trust-- 2005. Digital Image ©Whitney Museum, N.Y.
Wendell Minor, cover illustration for Edward Hopper Paints His World by Robert Burleigh and Wendell Minor. Henry Holt and Co. Artwork ©Wendell Minor. All rights reserved.
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