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Readings at Rockwell: Shirley Jackson’s “The Tooth,” read by Tod Randolph

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

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$25 Not-yet-Members
$20 Museum and Mount Members

5:30 pm Anita Kunz Exhibition open for viewing
6 pm Reading at Rockwell in the Galleries

 Space is limited, please reserve your tickets.

In partnership with The Mount, the Norman Rockwell Museum presents Readings at Rockwell, featuring local actors reading stories by writers highlighted in Anita Kunz’s exhibition Original Sisters, which honors trailblazing women.

This program will highlight a reading of Shirley Jackson’s "The Tooth," read by Tod Randolph in the exhibition gallery.

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Writing Workshop: I Stand on Your Shoulders… Letters of Love & Gratitude to the Women Who Inspire Us

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

Free with museum admission and open to all!

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A writing workshop led by Jennifer Browdy, PhD with artist Anita Kunz 

Artist Anita Kunz described her series “Original Sisters: Portraits of Tenacity and Courage” as “a love story." It’s a thank you to women on whose shoulders I stand.” Following the artist’s lead, Jennifer Browdy will lead a writing workshop in honor of International Women’s Day, inviting participants to write letters of love and gratitude to women who have inspired them, whether historical figures such as those included in the exhibition, or personal “sheroes” who have had a positive impact on their lives.

Spotlight Talk: Original Heroines: Stories of Courageous Women

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

Free with Museum admission
 Tours at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm

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Join Jennifer Browdy, professor of women’s studies, literature and writing, to hear about the lives of some of the extraordinary women portrayed in the illustrator Anita Kunz’s project “Original Sisters.” Dr. Browdy will also discuss how a heroine’s journey differs from the more familiar narrative of a singular male hero. 

Readings at Rockwell: Edith Wharton’s “The Rembrandt,” read by Anne Undeland

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

EVENT SOLD OUT

5 pm Anita Kunz Exhibition open for viewing
6 pm Reading at Rockwell in the Galleries

Cash bar is available.

In partnership with The Mount, the Norman Rockwell Museum presents Readings at Rockwell, featuring local actors reading stories by writers highlighted in Anita Kunz’s exhibition Original Sisters, which honors trailblazing women.

This program will highlight a reading of Edith Wharton’s “The Rembrandt” read by Anne Undeland in the exhibition gallery.

Learn more about this program >

All for Laughs Exhibition Opening Members Reception

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

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On Saturday, March 1, from 5:00-7:00 pm, join us for a Members’ Reception for our new exhibition, All for Laughs: The Artists of the Famous Cartoonist Course. Enjoy light refreshments and conversation in the galleries with cartoonists/illustrators Elwood Smith and Marc Rosenthal, and Famous Artists School owner Magdalen Livesey.

Can you Draw This? Educating America’s Cartoon and Comic Artists

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

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$25 (Free Museum Admission) Free for Members and kids

Join award-winning illustrator Ryan Hartley Smith and NRM Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett for lively talk about the art of cartoons and comics. The discussion will focus on the dramatic evolution of the field and the resulting changes in how cartooning is taught --from the introduction of the popular Famous Artists Cartoon Course, in 1956, to the diverse stylistic and storytelling approaches of our time. Hartley Smith will illuminate cartooning’s rich history and lead participants through hands-on exercises with cartoon art—no drawing experience required!

Shining a Light on Norman Rockwell Family Programs

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

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Join us for a week of special family-focused programs where art and science come together to inspire wonder and imagination. Take a tour with one of our family educators.  Explore Norman Rockwell’s paintings illustrating the power and beauty of electric lighting. Artmaking activities will continue the theme of light with art and science inspired experiments that explore the qualities of light and darkness, reflection, and illumination.

Shining a Light on Norman Rockwell Family Programs

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

Buy Museum Admission


Buy Museum Visit + Family Tour


Join us for a week of special family-focused programs where art and science come together to inspire wonder and imagination. Take a tour with one of our family educators.  Explore Norman Rockwell’s paintings illustrating the power and beauty of electric lighting. Artmaking activities will continue the theme of light with art and science inspired experiments that explore the qualities of light and darkness, reflection, and illumination.

Shining a Light on Norman Rockwell Family Programs

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

Buy Museum Admission


Buy Museum Visit + Family Tour


Join us for a week of special family-focused programs where art and science come together to inspire wonder and imagination. Take a tour with one of our family educators.  Explore Norman Rockwell’s paintings illustrating the power and beauty of electric lighting. Artmaking activities will continue the theme of light with art and science inspired experiments that explore the qualities of light and darkness, reflection, and illumination.

Shining a Light on Norman Rockwell Family Programs

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

Buy Museum Admission


Buy Museum Visit + Family Tour


Join us for a week of special family-focused programs where art and science come together to inspire wonder and imagination. Take a tour with one of our family educators.  Explore Norman Rockwell’s paintings illustrating the power and beauty of electric lighting. Artmaking activities will continue the theme of light with art and science inspired experiments that explore the qualities of light and darkness, reflection, and illumination.

MLK Weekend Gallery Tours: Norman Rockwell & Civil Rights

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

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Join us as we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with free programs focusing on the themes of civil rights, social justice and activism.

Rediscover Norman Rockwell’s iconic paintings of the 1960s that powerfully captured the complexities of contemporary life in a racially diverse country and expressed the artist’s long-standing belief in the democratic values of tolerance and equality.  

Tours limited to 25 people. Advanced registration required. Free with Museum Admission.  

MLK Weekend Gallery Tours: Norman Rockwell & Civil Rights

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

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Join us as we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with free programs focusing on the themes of civil rights, social justice and activism.

Rediscover Norman Rockwell’s iconic paintings of the 1960s that powerfully captured the complexities of contemporary life in a racially diverse country and expressed the artist’s long-standing belief in the democratic values of tolerance and equality.  

Tours limited to 25 people. Advanced registration required. Free with Museum Admission.  

MLK Weekend Gallery Tours: Norman Rockwell & Civil Rights

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

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Join us as we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with free programs focusing on the themes of civil rights, social justice and activism.
Rediscover Norman Rockwell’s iconic paintings of the 1960s that powerfully captured the complexities of contemporary life in a racially diverse country and expressed the artist’s long-standing belief in the democratic values of tolerance and equality.  
Tours limited to 25 people. Advanced registration required. Free with Museum Admission.  

MLK Weekend Family Activities

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

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Join us as we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with free programs focusing on the themes of civil rights, social justice and activism.

Family Gallery Talks Civil Rights Heroes
Join us for a 30-minute interactive Guided Family Tour focusing on art that honors civil rights trailblazers. Learn together through lively discussions and gallery activities recommended for families with children ages 5-10 years old. Tours are limited to 25 participants, advanced registration required, free with general admission. Gallery Talks at 9:30, 10:15, 2:30

Story time for Families Shining a Light on Black Women’s Achievements Listen to stories and learn about some of the trailblazing Black women featured in illustrator Anita Kunz’s exhibition including Sojourner Truth, Althea Gibson, Coretta Scott King, Ruby Bridges, and Amanda Gorman. Drop in, no registration is required Story time at 11:00, 12:00 and 1:00

Event Series Holiday Week Programs

Holiday Week Programs

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

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Families with kids of all ages are invited to get creative at the Norman Rockwell Museum! Join us for gallery activities and make your own art inspired by works on view in the collection and current exhibitions. 
Free with Museum admission; free for kids and teens.  
Event Series Curatorial Gallery Tour– See the Light: From Maxfield Parrish to Norman Rockwell

Curatorial Gallery Tour– See the Light: From Maxfield Parrish to Norman Rockwell

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

$20 plus Museum admission; $10 Members

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Join exhibition Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett for an in-depth tour of a rarely exhibited collection of work by Norman Rockwell and Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers.
Event Series Norman Rockwell’s Life and Holiday Art Guided Tours

Norman Rockwell’s Life and Holiday Art Guided Tours

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

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Reserve an engaging and inspiring guided tour to enhance your Museum Visit. Discover Rockwell's artistry, the social impact of his storytelling, and learn about his early influences, training, and the arc of his career. Tour includes highlights from our winter exhibition Norman Rockwell: Home For the Holidays. 

Holiday Carols with Crescendo at Norman Rockwell Museum

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

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Enjoy a heartwarming day of festive cheer, where the timeless joy of the holiday season comes to life through Norman Rockwell’s iconic artwork and the joyful sounds of the Crescendo Music Carolers. 

Embrace the spirit of the season with friends and family, surrounded by the heartwarming scenes of Norman Rockwell and uplifting harmonies heard throughout the galleries. 

Included with Museum admission; free for members, children and teens.

Sharing Light: Exhibition Opening & Holiday Reception

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

$35; Members free

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Join NRM for a festive evening celebrating the exhibition of never-before-seen paintings in Illustrators of Light: Rockwell, Wyeth, and Parrish from the Edison Mazda Collection. Enjoy informal gallery tours with Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett and holiday treats and libations. Also featuring Norman Rockwell’s holiday paintings and Stockbridge Village recreation.

Curatorial Gallery Talk and Artmaking Activities

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

$20 plus Museum admission; $10 Members

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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)

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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.

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

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.


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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

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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

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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

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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. 

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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.

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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