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Join us for the 3rd Annual United States
Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony
Norman Rockwell Museum is proud to partner with Berkshire Immigrant Center in presenting our third United States Citizenship
Naturalization Ceremony on Saturday, September 6. Read more about the ceremony...
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Free Fun Friday!
Friday, August 29,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Norman Rockwell Museum is once again participating in the 5th annual Free Fun Fridays program, sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation. Enjoy free admission to the Museum all-day on Friday, August 29.
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United States Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony
Saturday, September 6, 10 a.m.
Join us as we once again honor new United States citizens, who will take their oath surrounded by Rockwell's paintings, including the Four Freedoms, which were inspired by the American scene — truly a moving and memorable experience. Presented in conjunction with Berkshire Immigrant Center, and sponsored by Berkshire Health Systems and Helen Bing. Free with Museum admission, members free.
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Meet Rockwell's Models
Friday, September 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. Free with Museum admission, members free.
Historic Property Walks
Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2:30 p.m.
Explore Norman Rockwell Museum's bucolic 36-acre site and learn about the historic buildings on its property. Free with Museum admission, members free.
Norman Rockwell: Humorous Tales and Little Known Facts
Friday, September 12, 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Norman Rockwell's unique brand of humor during this engaging, enlightening series exploring the artist's adventures in illustration. Free with Museum admission, members free.
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American Dreamer:
Robert McCloskey and the Art of the Picture Book
Saturday, September 13, 2 p.m.
Celebrate the centenary of legendary illustrator Robert McCloskey (1914-2003), whose 1942 book; Make Way for Ducklings remains a contemporary favorite. Noted author/children's book historian Leonard Marcus will discuss McCloskey within the context of mid-twentieth century American culture and artists. Refreshments will be served. Free with Museum admission, members free.
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Fair Use or Foul Play?
Shaping the Rules
for the Digital Age
Thursday, September 18, 4 p.m.
Wondering what use you can make of someone else's creative content? If so, be informed: copyright rules are in motion, and continue to evolve. Cain Hibbard & Myers attorney Sarah Kohrs and Managing Partner Lucy Prashker will present an interactive and informative talk at Norman Rockwell Museum on the subject. They will identify the legal guideposts, debunk common myths, and explore evolving views about fair use, examining the different perspectives of artists, academics and jurists. Free.
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Edward Hopper's House: How a Small Town Saved a Nyack Treasure
Saturday, September 20, 2 p.m.
Explore the world of Hopper House, the historic home in Nyack, New York where Edward Hopper spent his formative years. Executive Director Victoria Hertz and Executive Artistic Director Carole Perry will share stories of Hopper's childhood and family life, the influence of the Hudson River on his art, and the community's efforts to save his home and preserve his legacy. Free with Museum admission, members free.
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Hopper House & Edward Hopper's Nyack, New York
Saturday, September 27,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Climb aboard for a day trip to Hopper House, Edward Hopper's boyhood home in the charming riverfront village of Nyack, New York. We'll tour this unique historic structure built by the artist's maternal grandfather, now open as a vibrant art center, and visit other significant Nyack sites, including the riverfront where he spent much of his time and the family plot at Oak Hill Cemetery where Hopper, his wife Jo, and his sister Marion are buried. Lunch included. $65; $55 members.
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It's that time of year, and Norman Rockwell Museum has you covered! Enjoy 15% off all unframed giclee prints, and 20% off all framed giclees — perfect for your classroom, dorm room, and home (offer cannot be combined with other discounts, and does not apply to signed, limited edition prints).
Shop our online store for plenty of great items to prepare you for this upcoming semester.
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Image credits:
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Golden Rule, 1961. Oil on canvas, 44 1/2" x 39 1/2". Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, April 1, 1961. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), No Swimming, 1921. Oil on canvas, 25 1/4" x 22 1/4". Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, June 4, 1921. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. All rights reserved.
Photos ©Norman Rockwell Museum. All rights reserved.
Make Way for McCloskey book cover. Courtesy www.penguin.com. All rights reserved.
Photo courtesy Cain, Hibbard & Myers. All rights reserved.
Edward Hopper (1882-1967). Don Quixote, (1906 1907). Watercolor, pen, brush and ink, and graphite pencil on paper, Sheet: 21 9/16 x 13 5/8in. (54.8 x 34.6cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Josephine N. Hopper Bequest 70.1346 ©Heirs of Josephine N. Hopper, licensed by Whitney Museum of American Art Digital Image ©Whitney Museum of American Art.
Edward Hopper House photo courtesy Edward Hopper House. All rights reserved.
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