Curatorial Gallery Talk and Artmaking Activities

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

$20 plus Museum admission; $10 Members



Spotlight on Original Sisters: Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

Join exhibition Curator Jane Dini for a gallery talk exploring the themes and diverse subjects of illustrator Anita Kunz’s new exhibition.

Exhibition Opening: Anita Kunz: Original Sisters

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Anita Kunz The Art of Collaboration Program 
5 – 6 pm  SOLD OUT
(Tickets still available for Member Reception)




Celebrate the U.S. premiere of Anita Kunz’s exhibition Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage with the artist and a panel of her creative collaborators, including Writer/Designer Chip Kidd, and NRM Curator Jane Dini for a conversation entitled “Anita Kunz: The Art of Collaboration.” The discussion will explore Kunz’s motivations for embarking upon her the project during the pandemic and how it was shaped by her friendship and collaboration with other artists. The conversation will be followed by a reception; signed books will be available in the Museum Store.

Election Day

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Don't Forget to Vote!



The Unity Project – Harnessing the power of illustration art for social good.



Much as Norman Rockwell’s work was influential in bringing the country together at pivotal times, NRM’s Unity Project campaigns are a collaboration with artists and organizations to advance initiatives that make the world a better place.

The Unity Project calls upon all Americans to uphold democracy by voting.

Totally MAD! Artmaking Activities (every Saturday thru 8/31)

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Price: Free with Museum Admission

Join us to make your own art inspired by the art and antics of MAD Magazine! Inspired by the progressive, provocative, and always playful MAD magazine, join us for drop-in art-making every Saturday, this summer. Projects will highlight different aspects of MAD magazine, featuring recurring characters, comic strips, bits, and other highlights of its history through drawing, collage, and more.

6th Annual Art of Brewing

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Tickets: $30 for members, $40 for not-yet-members
Each ticket buyer receives 10 drink tickets to redeem for sample pours.




MAD at Night Art Party

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Light snacks and soft drinks provided; cash bar.

Price:
Members free.
$35, includes Museum admission



A special evening program celebrating all things MAD. Join co-curators Stephanie Haboush Plunkett and Steve Brodner for an introduction to What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine with a discussion on the organization of the show and select highlights. Rediscover the magazine that defined a generation or see it for the first time.

The Art of MAD – Talk with gallery viewing and also online via Zoom

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Museum’s Covered Terrace, with a cash bar. Special Gallery Viewing: 5-6pm EST Program: 6:pm EST

PRICE:
Members free
$25 Program with special gallery viewing.
$10 Program only
$10 Online via Zoom only

Join Stephanie Haboush Plunkett, co-curator of What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine for an illustrated lecture that chronicles the history of MAD Magazine and the legendary artists, art directors, and writers who made MAD such a success. Plunkett will discuss highlights from over 250 original illustrations and cartoons on view; created by MAD’s “Usual Gang of Idiots” and from a younger generation of MAD creators. Learn more about the origins of MAD’s clueless, but loveable mascot Alfred E. Neuman and MAD’s parodies of Norman Rockwell illustrations. In addition to the iconic covers, Plunkett will also discuss MAD’s signature features such as Spy vs. Spy, Fold-ins, caricatures and MAD’s satirical send-ups of politics, parodies of movies, television, and brand-name advertisements.

Curator Tour: Rockwell & Humor

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Price: $10 members, $20 public - Museum admission required
Duration: 40 minutes




Join Jane Dini, Curator of Exhibitions and Curator of Norman Rockwell: Illustrating Humor for a tour of a new thematic exhibition organized in conjunction with What Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine. Exploring a range of Rockwell works drawn from the collection, this exhibition examines how the artist used humor to reveal the humanity and emotional life of his subjects. Dini will discuss the works on view and describe how Rockwell was a master humorist who could depict a funny story in a single frame better than any illustrator of his day.

Curator Tour: Norman Rockwell: Illustrating Humor

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Price: $10 members, $20 public - Museum admission required
Duration: 40 minutes




Join Jane Dini, Curator of Exhibitions and Curator of Norman Rockwell: Illustrating Humor for a tour of a new thematic exhibition organized in conjunction with What Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine. Exploring a range of Rockwell works drawn from the collection, this exhibition examines how the artist used humor to reveal the humanity and emotional life of his subjects. Dini will discuss the works on view and describe how Rockwell was a master humorist who could depict a funny story in a single frame better than any illustrator of his day.

Artist Workshop: Joke in a Box with Emily Flake

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

90-minute workshop
Price: Members free. Free with Museum Admission


Materials provided. 



An introduction to the art of gag cartooning, led by New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake. In this all-ages workshop, participants will be introduced to exercises meant to generate ideas, spark jokes, and inspire cartoons in the single-panel format. All drawing skill levels (including “none”) are welcome; art technical guidance will be provided.

Growing up MAD – Talk with gallery viewing and online via Zoom

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Stockbridge Room
Special Gallery Viewing: 5-6pm
Program: 6:pm


Due to the high heat and thunderstorms forecasted, tonight’s program has been moved indoors.

PRICE:
Members free
$25 Program with special gallery viewing.
$10 Program only
$10 Online via Zoom only

A conversation about MAD Magazine’s impact on artists and writers working today. Join cartoonist, illustrator, and performer Emily Flake and cartoonist and comedian Jason Chatfield for a lively program exploring the impact MAD magazine has had on a younger generation of artists and writers. Together Flake and Chatfield will share stories about their experiences reading MAD as kids and later what it was like to be contributors to this influential and beloved magazine. The presenters will delve into some of their favorite MAD signature features including Spy vs. Spy, MAD Fold-ins, Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions, the Marginals, and The Strip Club. The conversation will also trace the importance of MAD as a space for cultural critique and irreverent satire that continues to inspire their work today.

Museum Gone MAD Bash!

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

You won’t want to miss the MAD Bash celebrating this summer’s most fun and irreverent exhibition What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine. Art, music, comedy, festive nosh & libations, and a lot of laughs, all benefiting the Museum.

Curator Tours – Between Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Price: $15 / $10 for Members
Join Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett for a 40-minute Guided Tour exploring Lionni’s artistic pursuits as a leading figure in postwar American graphic art and design to his surprising “retirement career” as a creator of collage-based children’s books that have helped generations of children find their place in the world.

Faithful Friends: Community Dog Day at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Free! Join us for a Community Dog Day inspired by Norman Rockwell and his love for dogs. Enjoy dog demonstrations, themed activities all day, therapy dog story time, raffles & prizes, caricatures, and opportunities to show off your Faithful Friends! Meet dog-loving Berkshire businesses and find dog-themed merchandise. We are pleased to partner with the Great Barrington Kennel Club (GBKC) & Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) for this fun day!

Artist Lecture with Joan Hall

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

$10 with museum admission. Members are free. Reserve your seat online. Seating is limited. If you plan to visit the galleries, please plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the start of the lecture.  Please note: museum admission is separate from the lecture. Collage & Assemblage: Past & Present
Join artist Joan Hall for an illustrated lecture on the history of collage from 12th century Japan to contemporary photo illustration. Learn how artists recycled everyday items into artwork using such materials as money, spare tires, and even their own blood. This presentation promises to be both educational and entertaining. Hall’s work is featured in the current exhibition Mystery and Wonder: Highlights from the Illustration Collection.

Collage Workshop with artist Joan Hall

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

This program is for all ages and is free with museum admission. If you would like to attend the lecture as well, you will be prompted to reserve your space in the checkout below your Museum Admission.
Join artist Joan Hall for a drop-in workshop focusing on collage techniques and composition. Learn about Hall’s collage practice and try your hand at creating your own unique collage.

Artist Talk with Teresa Fasolino

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

$10 with museum admission. Members are free. Reserve your seat online. Seating is limited. If you plan to visit the galleries, please plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the start of the talk.  Please note: museum admission is separate from the talk.
Join artist Teresa Fasolino and Norman Rockwell Museum Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett for a lively discussion exploring Fasolino’s richly painted illustrations for mystery book covers and detailing the fine art of creating memorable images that entice viewers to read the book without giving too much away. Fasolino’s work is featured in the current exhibition Mystery and Wonder: Highlights from the Illustration Collection.

Mystery Narrative Still Life Workshop with Teresa Fasolino

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

This program is for all ages and is free with museum admission. If you would like to attend the 3pm Artist Talk as well, you will be prompted to reserve your space in the checkout below your Museum Admission.
Join the Norman Rockwell Museum education team for a drop-in artmaking workshop inspired by the mystery book cover illustrations of Teresa Fasolino. Participants will be introduced to Fasolino’s multi-faceted artistic process and will have the opportunity to make a mystery still life drawing of their own.

Curator Tours – Between Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Price: $15 / $10 for Members
Join Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett for a 40-minute Guided Tour exploring Lionni’s artistic pursuits as a leading figure in postwar American graphic art and design to his surprising “retirement career” as a creator of collage-based children’s books that have helped generations of children find their place in the world.

Curator Tours – Between Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Price: $15 / $10 for Members
Join Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett for a 40-minute Guided Tour exploring Lionni’s artistic pursuits as a leading figure in postwar American graphic art and design to his surprising “retirement career” as a creator of collage-based children’s books that have helped generations of children find their place in the world.

Virtual Program – Leo Lionni, Root and Branch: His Creative Influences and the Art He Inspired

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Price: $10/ free for Members

Virtual Event on Zoom In this wide-ranging illustrated talk, children's book historian and exhibition co-curator Leonard Marcus will pinpoint the key art and life experiences that shaped Leo Lionni's many-faceted career and highlight his ongoing legacy in the creative work of illustrator-designers Eric Carle, Lois Ehlert, and others.

Members Reception: Meet the Artists of Mystery and Wonder

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Member Only Event Not yet a member?  Become a Member!

On March 9 from 5:00-7:00pm, join us for a Members Reception for the new spring exhibition, Mystery and Wonder: Highlights from the Illustration Collection. Enjoy light refreshments, meet some of the artists featured in the exhibition, and view a newly acquired Rockwell work depicting the Election of 1800.

Rockwell’s Life & Art Tour (40 minutes)

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Times: 11:00am, 1:00pm
Tour & talk with a Museum docent; 40 min. Enhance your visit with a 40-minute Guided Tour. Leave with a new understanding of Rockwell's artistry, the social impact of his storytelling, and learn about the arc of his life and career. Tours limited to 25, Museum Visit admission required.

February School Vacation Week Leo Lionni Family Fun!

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat February 19-20 & 22-24

11 am – 4 pm
Enjoy art-making activities inspired by the colorful children’s stories of author and illustrator Leo Lionni. Drawing, collage, seek & find, and create Lego art!
Free for kids & teens, or free with admission.

February School Vacation Week Leo Lionni Family Fun!

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat February 19-20 & 22-24

11 am – 4 pm
Enjoy art-making activities inspired by the colorful children’s stories of author and illustrator Leo Lionni. Drawing, collage, seek & find, and create Lego art!
Free for kids & teens, or free with admission.

Leo Lionni FREE Family Fun Day! A Highland Street Winter Camp Free Day

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Bring the family for an admission-free day with art-making activities inspired by the colorful children’s stories of author and illustrator Leo Lionni. Free for all with thanks to the Highland Street Foundation/Winter Camp Free Day program.

February School Vacation Week Leo Lionni Family Fun!

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat February 19-20 & 22-24

11 am – 4 pm
Enjoy art-making activities inspired by the colorful children’s stories of author and illustrator Leo Lionni. Drawing, collage, seek & find, and create Lego art!
Free for kids & teens, or free with admission.

February School Vacation Week Leo Lionni Family Fun!

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat February 19-20 & 22-24

11 am – 4 pm
Enjoy art-making activities inspired by the colorful children’s stories of author and illustrator Leo Lionni. Drawing, collage, seek & find, and create Lego art!
Free for kids & teens, or free with admission.

February School Vacation Week Leo Lionni Family Fun!

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat February 19-20 & 22-24

11 am – 4 pm
Enjoy art-making activities inspired by the colorful children’s stories of author and illustrator Leo Lionni. Drawing, collage, seek & find, and create Lego art!
Free for kids & teens, or free with admission.

Holiday Hours

Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Open today 10 am - 3 pm 

Land Acknowledgement

It is with gratitude and humility that we acknowledge that we are learning, speaking and gathering on the ancestral homelands of the Mohican people, who are the indigenous peoples of this land on which the Norman Rockwell Museum was built. Despite tremendous hardship in being forced from here, today their community resides in Wisconsin and is known as the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. We pay honor and respect to their ancestors past and present as we commit to building a more inclusive and equitable space for all.

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