IMAGE RESOURCES
Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) is a resource for high-quality images of the objects in its collections. It provides 8″x10″ images scanned at 300dpi delivered over the internet (FTP). You may request custom sizes and resolutions for your order. The NRM reserves the right to evaluate each request. The NRM also reserves the right to charge fees and impose conditions above and beyond those listed in this Web site when deemed necessary.
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), The Problem We All Live With, 1963. Oil on canvas, 36” x 58”. Story illustration for Look, January 14, 1964. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections.
The NRM holds no copyrights for any works by Norman Rockwell. Clients are responsible for securing appropriate copyright permission. Materials will not be released without the written permission of the copyright holder. See Copyright Information below.
PLACING AN ORDER
To request images, download , fill out the online request form here . If you cannot fill out the form online, you may print it out and send it by mail to Image Services. You may also contact Image Services to request a form.
Requests are processed in the order in which they are received. The length of time it takes to fill an order depends on its size, complexity, and whether copyright permission has been secured prior to the request being made. The processing of a rental agreement and invoice cannot begin until the Image Services Department of the Norman Rockwell Museum has received verification of copyright permission. Most orders are filled within 10 business days after all necessary paperwork has been received.
Please note that the Norman Rockwell Museum is a not-for-profit institution, separate from the licensing companies that hold copyrights. Clients must negotiate copyright terms independently of the Museum. Fees paid to the copyright holder are exclusive of the rental fees charged by the NRM.
Once all appropriate paperwork is in order, an agreement and invoice will be prepared. The agreement and invoice will be mailed shortly thereafter. Image Services must receive both the signed contracts and full pre-payment before any orders can be released.
If you are inquiring about prints or collectibles, please visit the Museum Store.
Contact
Norman Rockwell Museum
Image Services
9 Route 183
P.O. Box 308
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Phone 413.298.4100, ext. 278
email: imageservices@nrm.org
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
The Norman Rockwell Museum holds no copyrights for any works by Norman Rockwell. Clients are responsible for securing appropriate copyright permission. Once usage is approved in writing by the appropriate source; the Museum can release digital image files.
Depending on the complexity of your request, you may have to contact more than one copyright holder. To determine which copyright holder you should contact, you will need to know which images you are interested in and exactly what their usage will be.
If you have any questions, please contact Image Services, 413.931.2278, and we will be happy to assist you in determining the appropriate rights holder(s).
DIGITAL TERMS
Digital/electronic reproduction is defined as the rendering of images and/or words on a screen, monitor or other electronic device, where the information is stored on electronic media such as, but not limited to CD-ROM, computer disk, video or audio tape or disk, and the internet. Digital reproduction can be used in the following applications: Film, television, computer program, Web page, kiosk, electronic banner.
Digital reproduction is subject to the following conditions. Your acceptance of these conditions is indicated by your payment of our invoice and signature on our Image Services Agreement.
PRINT TERMS
Print reproduction is defined as color or black and white images and text transferred in multiples to physical media such as, but not exclusive to, paper, cardboard, etc. Print reproduction is subject to the following conditions.
Your acceptance of these conditions is indicated by your payment of our invoice and signature on our Rental Agreement.
FEES AND PAYMENT
The Norman Rockwell Museum accepts payment by check, credit card, or wire transfer. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Checks and wire transfers should be made out to “Norman Rockwell Museum”. For all wire transfers, $35 will be added to your total to cover bank fees.
All images are delivered over the internet (FTP). For other delivery options, email imageservices@nrm.org
The Norman Rockwell Museum reserves the right to evaluate each request separately and to alter these fees according to the size and scope of the project.
Image Credit:
Stockbridge Mainstreet at Christmas (Home for Christmas), Norman Rockwell. 1967. Oil on canvas, 26 ½ x 95 ½” Story illustration for “Home for Christmas” McCall’s, December 1967. From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum Licensed by Norman Rockwell Licensing Company, Niles, IL.