New Perspectives on Illustration is a weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the Reference and Sublimation by (Lisk) Feng Feng explores the challenges that illustrators of children’s […]
Reference and Sublimation by (Lisk) Feng FengDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:45-04:00
New Perspectives on Illustrationis an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.Pulp Magazines and Their Influence on Entertainment Today by […]
Pulp Magazines and their Influence on Entertainment Today By Mai Ly DegnanDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:45-04:00
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New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.
Punk’s DIY Influence on Contemporary Illustration by Kevin […]
Punk’s DIY Influence on Contemporary Illustration by Kevin ValenteDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:47-04:00
New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.Gibson and Cassat: Depicting the New Woman by Seo […]
New Perspectives on Illustration: Gibson and Cassatt:
Depicting the New Woman by Seo KimDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:47-04:00
Norman Rockwell and the Red Lion Inn- Special Offer
The Deal- you receive:
- Norman Rockwell Museum admission for one
- Audio Tour – featuring Rockwell’s son Peter’s narration
- A Cup of New England Clam Chowder at the Red Lion Inn (with the purchase of an entree)
For Only $16, a value of $24.
Download your coupon April 1 – April 30. Coupon redeemable April 1 – May […]
Off Season Deal: Savor Rockwell’s StockbridgeDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:48-04:00
New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.The Memory of Lianhuanhua by Diyou Wu explores the […]
New Perspectives on Illustration: The Memory of Lianhuanhua by Diyou WuDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:48-04:00
New Perspectives on Illustration is an engaging weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art. Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.
Mafalda and Peanuts by Valeria Molinari explores the significance and art […]
New Perspectives on Illustration: Mafalda and Peanuts By Valeria MolinariDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:49-04:00
Join us for New Perspectives on Illustration, a weekly series of essays by graduate illustration students at MICA, the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Norman Rockwell Museum Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller have the pleasure of teaching a MICA course exploring the artistic and cultural underpinnings of published imagery through history, and we are pleased to present the findings of our talented students in this weekly blog.
Sarah Jacoby’s essay, Stop Making […]
New Perspectives on Illustration: Stop Making Sense by Sarah JacobyDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:50-04:00
Combine your trip to Norman Rockwell Museum with a performance at Tangelwood. For $60 you’ll receive two Norman Rockwell Museum admissions and two Tanglewood lawn tickets. Tickets are not valid for Popular Artists and A Prairie Home Companion.
Buy Tickets here
Tangelwood Ticket PackageDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:50-04:00
 Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “The Problem We All Live With” (crop), 1963. Oil on canvas. Illustration for “Look,” January 14, 1964. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections.
2015 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY EVENT
TODAY! Monday, January 19, 2:30pm
Explore […]
Norman Rockwell’s Civil Rights PaintingsDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:53-04:00
 Daisy Rockwell
GALLERY TALK
Meet Rockwell’s Models
First Friday of each month
January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, and May 3; 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.
January 4: Artist Daisy Rockwell, Norman Rockwell’s granddaughter
Meet Norman Rockwell’s GranddaughterDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:54-04:00
On view through May 27, 2013
Willie Was Different is a children's story written and illustrated by Norman Rockwell. The story focuses on a wood thrush with a magical gift for music and tells of the trials of genius and the satisfactions of true friendship.
Norman Rockwell’s “Willie was Different”DHeck2017-03-01T11:39:54-04:00
Brought to you by the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce, the town of Stockbridge, made famous by Norman Rockwell’s painting of the village during the holidays, becomes a magical New England setting decorated with holiday wreaths and festive lights, as the town celebrates the 25th annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, December 5-7, 2014. Click here for more information. Enjoy the festivities in town […]
The 25th Annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas Recreation WeekendDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:55-04:00
During this season of togetherness and reflection, we gather with family, neighbors and friends to share common values and experience. This is also the season to celebrate Norman Rockwell, an American artist whose works represent nothing less than our collective memory of what it means to be an American and a member of a larger global community.
Please honor this remarkable contribution to the arts with a gift to Norman Rockwell Museum this holiday season. Your unrestricted support addresses our areas of greatest need – these gifts touch every aspect of the Museum.
Thanks for GivingDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:56-04:00
Thank you very much for your purchase. Every purchase directly supports the legacy of Norman Rockwell.
Thank you for your purchaseDHeck2014-11-04T15:15:16-04:00
Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms  Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Freedom of Speech,” 1943. Oil on canvas, 45 3/4″ x 35 1/2″. Story illustration for “The Saturday Evening Post,” February 20, 1943. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.
In his January 1941 address to Congress, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt articulated his vision for a postwar world founded on four basic human freedoms: freedom […]
Collections: Four FreedomsDHeck2018-05-03T13:19:22-04:00
November 2013 through May 31, 2014
Delightful excerpts from the Museum’s landmark exhibition first shown in Stockbridge in 2009, are now on view after touring the nation.
Highlights from Norman Rockwell: Behind the CameraDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:58-04:00
Protected: Password TestDHeck2014-10-01T14:26:10-04:00
 The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator Exhibition Catalogue
Closes October 26, 2014
Most enjoyable museum I have ever been in!
The Edward Hopper exhibit was completely unexpected and thoroughly fascinating!
— 10.2.2014 Recent visitor post from TripAdvisor Read more…
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Final Days: The Unknown HopperDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:58-04:00
March 19, 2016 through June 19, 2016
This lively installation that brings to light the art of one of America’s original “Mad Men” explores the life and times of McCauley (“Mac”) Conner (born 1913), who grew up admiring Norman Rockwell magazine covers in his father’s general store.
Mac Conner: A New York LifeDHeck2017-03-01T11:39:59-04:00
May 14, 2016 through October 30, 2016
This celebration of the centenary of Norman Rockwell Museum’s first Saturday Evening Post cover, Boy with Baby Carriage, published on May 16, 1916, will provide inspiration for exciting new works in diverse media by contemporary artists...
Build a Better Baby Carriage: A 100th Anniversary CelebrationDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:00-04:00
 Freedom of Speech, Norman Rockwell. 1943.Story illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, February 20, 1943
From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum
©1943 SEPS: Licensed by Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN
This series of Town […]
About Norman Rockwell Museum Four Freedoms ForumsDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:00-04:00
June 17 through October 29, 2016
The essence of tradition is to invite the challenge that redefines it, and after fifty years on the periphery, realism is being reinvigorated by contemporary artists who see it as a way to address the experiences of living in our complex world. In post-World War II America, the primacy of abstract art was clearly acknowledged, and by 1961, when Norman Rockwell painted...
Rockwell and Realism in an Abstract WorldDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:00-04:00
 Cecilia Beaux, A Modern Painter in the Victorian Age
Cecilia Beaux: A Modern Painter in a Gilded Age
An evening with Cecilia Beaux biographer Alice Carter
Thursday, July 17
AUTHOR SERIES
Impossible Craft: The Artist’s Biography
Thursdays July 17, 24, 31
5:30 p.m.
So much more than a written account of the series of events that make up a person’s life, a biography is an […]
Biographer Alice Carter presents: Cecilia Beaux A Modern Painter in a Gilded AgeDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:05-04:00
Don't miss this exciting mixed media intensive with with artist Lisa Cyr, this Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art Workshop: Experimental Painting: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media ArtDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:06-04:00
Below is a map of one common route that Norman Rockwell would frequently ride. Start with the green marker and follow the blue trail to one of Rockwell’s favorite destinations, Lake Averic. Incidentally, Lake Averic is the water supply for the town of Stockbridge. Try the bike route yourself!
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Enjoy a bicyle ride through Stockbridge ‘every […]
Norman Rockwell’s Bike RouteDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:07-04:00
As part of the Association of Art Museum Directors’ (AAMD) Art Museum Day, Norman Rockwell Museum is offering half off on one full priced adult admission ticket on May 18, 2015.
 Sign up for the Art Museum Day coupon below:
Coupon RequestDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:15-04:00
Video Embed TextDHeck2013-03-14T14:30:18-04:00
 Rockwell admirers and scholars take note! On view in our galleries now and throughout the year will be several rare Norman Rockwell drawings and studies (executed between 1953 – 1975) that have not been seen by the public before. Although part of the large collection Rockwell entrusted to the Museum in 1976, these drawings were so damaged or compromised that they needed to be restored first […]
Rare Rockwell DrawingsDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:17-04:00
First Friday of each month
June 1, 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.
Meet Rockwell’s ModelsDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:19-04:00
 Recently, Norman Rockwell Museum Curators Stephanie Plunkett and Joyce K. Schiller had the pleasure of teaching a course about the art of illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Chaired by award-winning illustrator Whitney Sherman, this Critical Seminar in the school’s outstanding new MFA Illustration Program explored diverse aspects of our visual culture, and students provided fascinating perspectives. The essay below by MFA […]
Gillis & Gwyneth: A Cultural ComparisonDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:21-04:00
Can we talk, really? What will it take to inspire collegiality and joint decision-making for the public good? Share your thoughts in a stimulating discussion with a compelling panel of experienced commentators.
To launch our discussion, brief presentations will be made by:
Representative William “Smitty” Pignatelli
Four Freedoms Forums: A Series of Town Hall Meetings at Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:22-04:00
ART WORKSHOP
Watercolor Whimsy
Saturday, January 28, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Paint whimsical watercolors inspired by the art, props, and costumes portrayed in our special exhibition, Curious George Saves the Day! with accomplished artist Deborah Hanson Greene. Unique hats, costumes, stuffed treasures, and memorabilia will provide a rich sampling of colors and textures. The artist’s work has been exhibited regionally and beyond. $20, $15 members.
Download […]
Watercolor WhimsyDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:22-04:00
Timeline BannerDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:23-04:00
Kunstler-Beard-RedirectDHeck2014-10-30T15:52:45-04:00
 Aunt Ella Takes a Trip,
Norman Rockwell. 1942.
Oil on canvas. Story illustration for
Ladies’ Home Journal, April 1942
From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum
Licensed by Norman Rockwell Family Agency
“Aunt Ella was beautiful in my eyes. Not too tall, and a lovely plump front,” read the caption with this Norman Rockwell illustration in Ladies’ Home Journal. Aunt Ella’s niece, Liz’beth, continues her story, “You knew, […]
Aunt Ella Takes a TripDHeck2018-04-26T14:05:01-04:00
Norman Rockwell is cited in President Obama's Proclamation of National Arts and Humanities Month. "Like Rockwell's painting, art in all its forms often challenges us to consider new perspectives and to rethink how we see the world. This image still moves us with its simple poignancy, capturing a moment in American history that changed us forever. This is the power of the arts and humanities -- they speak to our condition and affirm our desire for something more and something better."
President Obama Cites Norman Rockwell in ProclamationDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:26-04:00
Norman Rockwell Museum has lost a dear friend.
Allen Bell, Manager of Safety and Warehouse, looked out for us all. He would have celebrated his 15th year with the Museum on September 24th, 2011. Sadly, he died unexpectedly at home just before we were to commemorate his anniversary.
Allen Bell (1946 – 2011)DHeck2017-03-01T11:40:26-04:00
Norman Rockwell Museum
&
Mass. Museum of Contemporary Art (MassMoCA)
combined ticket
2 Museums : 1 Ticket
$32 (save $5.50)
MassMOCA and Norman Rockwell Museum Joint TicketDHeck2017-04-13T13:38:55-04:00
 March 21 through June 14, 2015
Admired by Norman Rockwell as a master in the field, Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874 –1951) was one of the preeminent American illustrators of the early twentieth century. Often remembered for his beautifully conceived posters and advertisements, particularly those featuring The Arrow Collar Man, he also created 322 covers for The Saturday Evening Post—one more than Rockwell’s 321. This gallery installation features a […]
The Art of J.C. LeyendeckerDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:32-04:00
 Digital production still of Blu, Jewell and Rafael from “Rio.” TM & ©2011 Twentieth Century Fox Films Corporation. All rights reserved.
Thomas Cardone, the art director behind the recent blockbuster animated film “Rio,” will present a talk at Norman Rockwell Museum on Thursday, July 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Cardone, whose credits include “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Ice Age: The […]
Blue Sky Studios’ Art Director Thomas Cardone To Speak at Norman Rockwell Museum on Thursday, July 14DHeck2017-03-01T11:40:34-04:00
 LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE SERIES
Buried Treasures: Perspectives on Pyle
Thursdays, July 5 through August 30 at 5:30pm
Howard Pyle’s artworks serve as the inspiration for a lively, eclectic program series that brings his dynamic images to life. Featured programs include:
July 5: Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Tanglewood Tales performed by Rob Valella
July 12: Howard Pyle as Picturemaker with illustrator James Gurney
July 19: Pyle, Piracy, and the Silver Screen […]
Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered: Exhibition Related ProgramsDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:36-04:00
21st Century Teens: Resources for Challenging Times
March 29, 5:30 p.m.
A realistic look at the challenges that teens face, both at home and in the virtual world, and a look at how families and communities can support their ongoing health and well-being. Free and open to the public. Reception will follow. RSVP's encouraged.
Four Freedoms ForumsDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:40-04:00
Lots of activities and exhibtions for the whole family. Special Holiday hours, Gallery Tours, children's art making workshops and public discussion forums...
Activities for February School Vacation WeekDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:44-04:00
Due to the winter storm and poor road conditions,
Norman Rockwell Museum is closed today,
Monday Febuary 9, 2015.
Please check back here or call 413-298-4100 for updates and re-opening notices.
Stay safe and warm!
Museum Closed TodayDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:45-04:00
Berkshire Visitor’s Bureau Free Print CouponDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:45-04:00
Saturday, August 6, 11 to 3 p.m.
Celebrate the “dog days of summer” and the new exhibition It’s a Dog’s Life: Norman Rockwell Paints Man’s Best Friend. Featured guests include: Scooby Doo, Eric Letendre from Bay State Dog Training, who will share tricks of the trade; puppeteer Roy Drew; the United States Post Office; the Good Dog Foundation; and Berkshire Humane Society, with lovable canines in tow. Bring along your own dog, and join us for a costume parade, art activities, or a photo with your pooch! Free with Museum admission. Sponsored in part by Time Warner Cable.
Dog’s Life! Dogs & Their Friends DayDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:46-04:00
 Hand-made books
Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Page Turners,” a handmade art book workshop for teens, on Saturday, April 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. Explore the process of creating unique handmade books—exciting works of art in themselves. Teens will design, assemble and bind their own art books, built from fine papers, fabrics and art supplies. Participants will then hand-sew the pages and […]
Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Handmade Art Book Workshop For TeensDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:47-04:00
“’Ice Age’ To The Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios”
On View June 11 through October 31, 2011 at Norman Rockwell Museum
A prehistoric squirrel scampers across an icy landscape, desperately clinging to his beloved acorn; a creative, young robot leaves his small town, with dreams of making it as a successful inventor; a rare, blue macaw travels to the exotic land of Rio de Janeiro in search of true love and adventure-- in movies an intriguing story is essential, but how do these memorable characters and scenes become so animated? From “Ice Age” to “Rio,” this summer Norman Rockwell Museum shines a light on the creative process of one of today’s biggest computer animation studios--“’Ice Age’ To the Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios” will be on view at the Museum from June 11 through October 31, 2011.
‘Ice Age’ To The Digital Age: The 3D Animation Art of Blue Sky StudiosDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:47-04:00
 “Untitled (Woman with Hoe),” Jerry Pinkney, 2004. Illustration for Selma to Montgomery National Heritage Trail, National Park Service, Alabama. ©Jerry Pinkney Studios. All rights reserved.
Norman Rockwell Museum’s “Witnessing History” performance series continues with “Ain’t I A Woman: The Story of Sojourner Truth,” to be presented Saturday, February 26, starting at 5 p.m. Actress Debra Zuill will portray the inspirational civil rights leader, […]
Norman Rockwell Museum’s “Witnessing History” Performance Series Presents “Ain’t I A Woman: The Story of Sojourner Truth”DHeck2017-03-01T11:40:48-04:00
 Image credit: “Something Read,” Julian Behnal. Pittsfield High School. ©Julian Behnal. All rights reserved.
In 1912, 18-year-old Norman Rockwell landed the first of many successful illustration commissions for the Boy Scouts of America; four years later, he painted the first of 323 covers for “The Saturday Evening Post.” In celebration of the creativity of youth, Norman Rockwell Museum is proud to present the […]
25th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show Opens February 5 at Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:48-04:00
LAST CHANCE! Through March 6, 2011
Meet the next generation of artists! A lively and diverse exhibition of original works by Berkshire County high school art students, celebrating the region's talented youth.
25th Annual Berkshire County High School Art ShowDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:49-04:00
Monday through Friday
February 20-24 from, 1 to 4 p.m. (February School Vacation Week)
Take a lively interactive look at the art on view and design exciting 3D creations that reach beyond the frame!
POP! Creating Art in 3DDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:50-04:00
 Illustration for “Sweethearts of Rhythm,” Jerry Pinkney., 2009. ©Jerry Pinkney Studios. All rights reserved.
Award-winning illustrator Jerry Pinkney will return to Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, March 19, to lead “Teaching History Through The Arts,” an educators symposium, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Educators are invited to join Pinkney, children’s book historian Leonard Marcus, music historian Michael Lasser, and educator Mark Baldwin […]
Acclaimed Illustrator Jerry Pinkney Leads “Teaching History Through The Arts,” An Educators Symposium, at Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:52-04:00
Norman Rockwell’s Peace Corps and Four Freedoms Celebrated in Ethiopia
Norman Rockwell traveled to Ethiopia on assignment for Look Magazine in 1964 to paint United States Peace Corps volunteers on site conducting their humanitarian outreach. President John F. Kennedy founded the Peace Corps movement in 1961. The Peace Corps was designed to inspire mutual understanding between Americans and other cultures around the world.
20 years […]
Laurie Norton Moffatt Journeys to Ethiopia as State Department Cultural Diplomacy Speaker and Specialist on Norman RockwellDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:52-04:00
President’s Day 2011DHeck2011-02-22T17:25:49-04:00
Following the honor of receiving the 2010 Caldecott Medal for his acclaimed children’s picture book "The Lion & the Mouse," artist Jerry Pinkney will receive further recognition this fall with the first major overview of his extraordinary and influential career, which spans 50 years; "Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney" will be on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from November 13, 2010, through May 30, 2011.
Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Retrospective Exhibition of Caldecott Medal-Winning Illustrator’s 50-Year CareerDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:53-04:00
 As a young artist, one of Norman Rockwell’s first high-profile jobs was being commissioned by the Boy Scouts of America to illustrate its “Hike Book” in the fall of 1912; shortly after, Rockwell was appointed art editor of “Boy’s Life” and went on to create memorable cover and story illustrations for the youth development organization’s publication. Grateful for this opportunity and […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates 100 Years of The Boy Scouts of AmericaDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:53-04:00
In 1963 Rockwell confronted the issue of prejudice head-on with one of his most powerful paintings—”The Problem We All Live With.” Inspired by the story of Ruby Bridges and school integration, the image featured a young African-American girl being escorted to school amidst signs of protest and fearful ignorance. The painting ushered in a new era in Rockwell’s career, and remains an important national symbol of the struggle for racial equality.
Norman Rockwell’s “The Problem We All Live With” Continues to Resonate as Important Symbol for Civil RightsDHeck2018-06-05T17:29:10-04:00
Norman Rockwell rarely took a break from painting, but Norman Rockwell Museum will be closed on Saturday, December 25, in celebration of the Christmas holiday as well as Saturday, January 1 in celebration of New Years.
To view our upcoming holiday Programs and Events, click here…
Happy Holidays from Norman Rockwell Museum!DHeck2017-03-01T11:40:54-04:00
 The spirit of the Gilded Age returned to the Berkshires last weekend, and Norman Rockwell Museum once again played host to the Berkshire Coaching event on Saturday, October 2, starting at 12 p.m. We learned why it’s cool to travel “coach” during this unique opportunity to experience Victorian era horse drawn carriages against the beautiful fall foliage of the Museum’s grounds.
Berkshire Coaching Weekend […]
Berkshire Coaching Day a Winner!DHeck2017-03-01T11:40:54-04:00
Norman Rockwell Museum has been awarded institutional support from both The National Historical Publications and Records Commission, and The Henry Luce Foundation, through two generous grants to be used towards the Museum’s archival and curatorial efforts.
The Museum received a $108,213 basic projects grant from The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), which will used over the next two years to reorganize, process, and improve public access to material found in its archival collections. The […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Receives Institutional Support Through Prestigious GrantsDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:54-04:00
 Norman Rockwell Museum will present a poetry reading and book signing with Randall R. Freisinger, author of “Nostalgia’s Thread: Ten Poems on Norman Rockwell’s Paintings,” on Saturday, October 9, starting at 1 p.m. The poems in “Nostalgia’s Thread” reconsider the American experience as depicted in ten of Rockwell’s best-known paintings. Admission to the poetry reading and book signing is free with […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Nostalgia’s Thread: Ten Poems on Norman Rockwell’s Paintings”DHeck2017-03-01T11:40:55-04:00
 - Reference photo for Norman Rockwell’s “The Optician.” Licensed by Norman Rockwell Licensing, Niles, IL. From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum.
Norman Rockwell Museum will present […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Presents An Afternoon with Rockwell’s ModelsDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:55-04:00
Press images available upon request
Norman Rockwell Museum will present Stranger than Truth: Write Your Life into Fiction, an adult writing workshop, on Saturday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join writer/editor Vivian Dorsel to discover how your own experiences can inspire and inform your fiction writing. Participants are encouraged to bring mementos that will stimulate memories of the people, places, and events that have been important in their lives. Through examples and exercises, […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Stranger than Truth: Write Your Life into FictionDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:57-04:00
Howard Pyle Opening: Swagger and DaggerDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:58-04:00
Smithsonian American Art Museum Senior Curator Virginia Mecklenburg will present a talk about original Norman Rockwell art owned by filmmakers George Lucas and Steve Spielberg, during an evening lecture to be held at Norman Rockwell Museum on Thursday, August 26, starting at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Mecklenburg has organized “Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell from the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg,” the first […]
Smithsonian Curator to Talk About Norman Rockwell Art from the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg During Evening Lecture at Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:59-04:00
Norman Rockwell Museum will present a series of live music performances during the months of July and August. All events are free with Museum admission. […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Summer Music Concert SeriesDHeck2017-03-01T11:40:59-04:00
Norman Rockwell Museum will present a talk with Chief Warrant Officer and combat artist Michael Fay on Thursday, August 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. One of two combat artists currently employed by the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Fay will share stories of his experiences in the field through artwork which reflects his personal observations […]
Combat Artist/Marine Chief Warrant Officer Michael Fay To Speak at Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:00-04:00
Sunday, July 11, 11 a.m.; brunch included.
Experience the outpouring of reader reaction to Rockwell's work during his 47 years creating illustrations for "The Post." Jeffrey Borak, arts and entertainment editor for "The Berkshire Eagle," and actress/designer Hope Aaron will perform readings of many of the heartfelt letters the artist received from around the world.
Join Jeffrey Borak and Hope Aaron for Brunch & Dramatic Readings of Rockwell’s Fan MailDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:00-04:00
Flickr TestDHeck2011-04-27T10:40:23-04:00
Berkshire Attractions MapDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:01-04:00
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Interactive Slideshow: Highlights from the Norman Rockwell Painting Collection
The Norman Rockwell Museum is home to the world’s largest collections of art and archival documents related to the life and work […]
Collections SlideshowDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:01-04:00
Norman Rockwell is returning to "The Saturday Evening Post!" The March/April edition of the magazine will feature a cover story, which looks at the continued popularity and relevance of the artist.
Norman Rockwell Cover Story in Latest “Saturday Evening Post”DHeck2017-03-01T11:41:02-04:00
A landmark exhibition that has shed new light on Norman Rockwell’s art and artistry, continues its successful run at Norman Rockwell Museum with an extended series of related programs and events. “Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera” explores Rockwell’s richly detailed study photographs, created by the artist as references for his iconic paintings. Covered by such diverse outlets as “Vanity Fair,” NPR […]
Acclaimed Photography Exhibition Continues at Norman Rockwell Museum with Extended Series of Programs and EventsDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:03-04:00
 “The Catch,” Norman Rockwell, 1919. Oil on canvas, 29″ x 29″. Cover illustration for “Country Gentleman,” May 3, 1919. Gift of the Rodger P. Nordblom Family. From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum.
Press images available upon request
Norman Rockwell Museum announces the recent acquisition of several important original works of art by noted American illustrators, […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Announces New Illustration Art AcquisitionsDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:03-04:00
 A Day in the life of a Little Girl!
Rockwell used 172 known photos for that August 30, 1952 Saturday Evening Post cover alone!
It would seem that painting thirty-two heads is far more work than one or two, but to Rockwell, whose forte was portraiture, telling a complete story using this method was far less work than a cover with a detailed background. The […]
Answer to E-blast Trivia QuestionDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:03-04:00
Ticket Packages
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Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:04-04:00
Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum Cooperstown, NY
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
Duluth Art Institute, Duluth, MN
June 28, 2012 – September 9, 2012
Tasha Tudor: Around the Year illuminates the changing seasons and special celebrations with outstanding, rarely seen examples of this beloved author and illustrator’s original art for children’s books and greeting cards highlighting holidays beginning with New Year’s………Christmas, her favorite.
Original […]
Tasha Tudor: Around the YearDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:05-04:00
 Dear Friends,
Step in to the warm, inviting world of Norman Rockwell and the magical world of illustration art this holiday season at Norman Rockwell Museum. Every day I witness people’s lives transformed by the art they see at Norman Rockwell Museum. We bring you the best illustration art in the nation. Currently on view, Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney presents our shared […]
Annual AppealDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:06-04:00
THIS SUNDAY, MAY 2
Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the reopening of Norman Rockwell's Stockbridge studio with the second annual World Rhythms Community Day, to be held Sunday, May 2, from 12 to 4 p.m.
World Rhythms Day!DHeck2017-03-01T11:41:06-04:00
February 6 through March 7, 2010
The 24th annual showcase of artwork from Berkshire County's talented youth. Enjoy vibrant works from the region's next generation of artists. Sponsored by Legacy Banks and The Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Special Opening
Saturday, February 6, 1 to 5 p.m.
24th Berkshire County High School Art ShowDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:07-04:00
Q: Which Norman Rockwell painting owned by Steven Spielberg, does the film director most relate to when he is about to embark on a new project?
A: Boy on a High Dive
When asked about the classic 1947 cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, Spielberg replied that “I’ve always loved […]
E-newsletter quizDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:08-04:00
Thursday, August 18, 5:30 p.m.
Meet Blue Sky Studios’ Lighting Supervisor Jim Gettinger, who will discuss lighting and lighting design as it pertains to the overall aesthetic of the studio’s latest animated hit, Rio. Explore Gettinger's developmental work for the movie, through such stages as concept art, pre-visualization, master lighting, and compositing. Free for Museum members, or with regular Museum admission.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Lighting Design for Animated FilmsDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:08-04:00
 Norman Rockwell Museum shares the love during the month of February with a lively series of programs, events, and exhibitions. Highlights include drop-in art workshops during school vacation week, a special evening with noted photographer Kevin Sprague, and the opening of an exhibition of original Rockwell art and personal mementos, and the Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show.
Exhibition Openings
24th Annual […]
February Events at Norman Rockwell Museum To Include School Vacation Week Art WorkshopsDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:09-04:00
Norman Rockwell Museum Portfolios ArchiveDHeck2010-08-16T10:37:34-04:00
The Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show returns for its 24th year at Norman Rockwell Museum with a special exhibition opening to be held on Saturday, February 6, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon in celebration of the talented young artists from […]
24th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show Opens February 6 at Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:09-04:00
 Picturing America, an exciting new initiative from the National Endowment for the Humanities, brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. Through this innovative program, students and citizens will gain a deeper appreciation of our country’s history and character through the study and understanding of its art. View the Picturing America Web site…
Picturing AmericaDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:09-04:00
Norman Rockwell is the official artist for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Adopted in 2008.
Did you know?DHeck2017-03-01T11:41:09-04:00
Sunday, May 2, 12 to 4 p.m.
Norman Rockwell’s 1960 painting Golden Rule provides the inspiration for an afternoon of family fun with an international flavor, featuring multicultural music from A Beautiful Future; traditional kamishibai Japanese storytelling with Diane Clouet; ethnic displays from BRIDGE of Great Barrington, and The Literacy Network; art-making opportunities; a display of classic 1960s automobiles by the Piston Poppers; a Runaway-inspired diner replica created by Lt. Thomas McNulty; and more. Norman Rockwell’s […]
World Rhythms Community DayDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:10-04:00
Wednesdays, July 7 and August 4 at 3 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.
Meet Rockwell’s Models!DHeck2017-03-01T11:41:10-04:00
Historic Property Tour
Tuesdays and Thursdays, July and August
2:30 p.m.
Explore the rich history of the region and Linwood, our 1859 Berkshire cottage, with Curator of Education, Tom Daly during an invigorating walk and talk on the Museum’s bucolic grounds. Free with Museum admission.
Time TravelDHeck2010-09-28T13:57:01-04:00
Wednesdays
July 7, 14, 21, 28, and August 4, 11, 18, 25
from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For parents and children ages 4 and up
Children and their parents/guardians 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. Take one class or take them all! $6 per person, $4 members.
Creating Together: A Parent-Child ExperienceDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:12-04:00
William Steig: Love & Laughter
Saturday, June 12 from 7 to 10 p.m.
The special exhibition opening will feature commentary from Jeanne Steig, the artist's wife and creative collaborator, who will have several of her three-dimensional assemblages on display. Live dance music, and scrumptious hors d'ouevres to follow!
Member’s Exhibition Opening Night Dance PartyDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:13-04:00
Thursday, July 29 at 5:30pm
Step behind-the-scenes with Curator Joyce K. Schiller, Ph.D. for a lively look at Rockwell’s many brushes with fame in the creation of artworks for posters advertising the now-classic feature length films of his day.
Norman Rockwell’s Art for the Movies: An Evening with Curator Joyce K. SchillerDHeck2010-05-14T16:23:09-04:00
Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 and August , 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy these inspired short performances of American music by the gifted singers of the Berkshire Choral Festival. Free with Museum admission.
Performance: Berkshire Choral FestivalDHeck2010-09-28T13:57:45-04:00
Visit us on Thursday, January 6, 2011
for the launch of the New Norman Rockwell Museum Digital Collection and browse over 30,000 paintings, sketches, photographs, letters, objects and ephemera, … many of which have never been publicly viewed before. Read more…
Norman Rockwell Digital CollectionsDHeck2011-10-31T10:40:42-04:00
TimelineDHeck2015-11-03T12:52:12-04:00
Dear Friends,
This month on February 3, in the midst of a snowy but beautiful Berkshire winter, we’ll be celebrating the 117th anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s birth. In 1912, at the age of 18, Rockwell landed the first of many successful art commissions for the Boy Scouts of America, launching a creative partnership that lasted throughout his legendary career.
Nearly one hundred years later, we look forward to paying tribute to the creativity of youth by presenting […]
Welcome From Our Chief CuratorDHeck2011-02-03T09:56:57-04:00
It’s “summertime, and the living is easy…” the perfect time of year to relax, and spend some quality time both inside and outside at Norman Rockwell Museum.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll (or picnic) across the Museum’s bucolic grounds, followed by a delicious lunch on the terrace; to cool off, head inside to view memorable favorites from Norman Rockwell and other masters in the field of illustration (William Steig: Love and Laughter opens Saturday, June 12!). Complete […]
Summertime at Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:15-04:00
Thursday, January 6, 2:30 p.m.
In his January 6, 1941 address to Congress, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt articulated his vision for a postwar world founded on four basic human freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms Speech. Curator of Education Tom Daly will offer historical insights and discuss Rockwell’s Four Freedoms paintings, which were inspired by FDR’s words.
The Four Freedoms: 70th Anniversary Gallery TalkDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:15-04:00
“This book was made for givin’… Looking for a gift book that’s visually dazzling? USA TODAY picks Norman Rockwell’s Christmas Book: Carols, Stories, Poems and Recollections!” — Jocelyn McClurg & Carol Memmott, USA TODAY
A revised and updated version of the bestselling Christmas classic, Norman Rockwell’s Christmas Book includes 8 frameable prints of classic Rockwell holiday art. The ultimate holiday treasury features classic Christmas stories, carols, poems recipes and more… […]
Rockwell Christmas Book: USA Today Top Pick!DHeck2017-03-01T11:41:16-04:00
Jerry Pinkney: Imaginings
An Artist’s Exploration of Images and Words
About the Exhibition
Across his fifty-year journey as an illustrator, Jerry Pinkney has cast a warm, curious eye on our world to create transcendent images that reflect his passion for life, his love of family and community, and his deep and abiding […]
Jerry Pinkney: Imaginings, An Artist’s Exploration of Images and WordsDHeck2019-05-28T15:25:36-04:00
 Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? A Memoir by Roz Chast © Roz Chast
An exhibition organized by Norman Rockwell Museum
Everybody has a different line, a different sense of humor. It’s a great medium, I just love cartoons. ―Roz Chast
Many readers of The New Yorker and other popular publications have been drawn to Roz Chast’s singular wit, and look forward to each new […]
Roz Chast: Cartoon MemoirsDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:17-04:00
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Archive Hunters: Uncovering Hidden Treasures at the Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2011-11-07T12:15:49-04:00
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Saturday, June 11
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Don’t miss this anamazing exhibition opening celebrating the art of animation! This exciting installation exploring animation in the digital age takes a lively look behind the scenes at Blue Sky Studios, where their unique creative and technical process brings imaginative characters and stories to life.
Critically acclaimed for such feature length animated films as Ice Age and […]
Exhibition Opening Event
Ice Age to the Digital Age: The 3-D Animation Art of Blue Sky StudiosDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:18-04:00
Norman Rockwell Museum Director/CEO Laurie Norton Moffatt has been appointed by the American Association of Museums (AAM) to serve as an official delegate on a cultural diplomacy trip to Russia with the United States Department of State and the President’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities. Ms. Norton Moffatt will be joining a delegation of American and Russian officials and several private sector leaders in Moscow from December 7 to 9, to discuss ways to […]
Norman Rockwell Museum Director Appointed Official Delegate to Russia for Upcoming Cultural Diplomacy TripDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:19-04:00
 Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “No Swimming,” 1921. Oil on canvas, 25 1/2″ x 22 1/4″. Cover illustration for “The Saturday Evening Post,” June 4, 1921. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©1921 SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.
Taubman Museum of Fine Art, Roanoke, VA
March 20, 2016 – June 12, 2016
One of the most popular American artists of the past century, Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was a keen observer of human […]
American Chronicles: The Art of Norman RockwellDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:19-04:00
Dancing Princesses: The Picture Book Art of Ruth Sanderson
An exhibition organized by Norman Rockwell Museum
About the Exhibition
Stories about princes and princesses, and quests and bravery in the face of extraordinary odds, have remained an essential part of our culture’s foundation, shared by parents and children for many generations. A renowned fantasy artist and illustrator of children’s […]
Dancing Princesses: The Picture Book Art of Ruth SandersonDHeck2019-01-08T10:55:15-04:00
Visit our Online Store for savings on Rockwell prints and moreDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:20-04:00
QRCode Studio TourDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:21-04:00
Celebrate the Holidays at Norman Rockwell Museum
Holidays 2010!DHeck2017-03-01T11:41:21-04:00
Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA
November 7, 2009 through May 31, 2010
Photography has been a benevolent tool for artists from Thomas Eakins and Edgar Degas to David Hockney. And to illustrators, always on the lookout for better ways to meet deadlines, the camera has long been a natural ally. But the thousands of photographs Norman Rockwell created as studies for his iconic images are […]
Norman Rockwell: Behind the CameraDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:21-04:00
Wendell Minor’s America
An exhibition organized by Norman Rockwell Museum
About the Exhibition
A good picture, like a good story, is timeless.
-Wendell Minor
Take a journey though history, from sea to shining sea, through the art of Wendell Minor, our nation’s premier historical picture book illustrator. The artist’s many children’s books […]
Wendell Minor’s AmericaDHeck2019-05-02T13:54:26-04:00
Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney
“I’ve found it interesting to trace how the chapters of my life have knitted themselves into my art.”
—Jerry Pinkney
In its purest sense, the act of artistic creation is a bit like looking at oneself in the mirror and leaving one’s reflection behind. All that an artist is, all that he believes, and the many things that he has witnessed in his time, become one with his art.
Across his fifty year […]
Introduction to The Pinkney Exhibition Catalogue from Chief Curator Stephanie PlunkettDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:23-04:00
Norman Rockwell Museum announces a festive series of events planned for the month of November, including the opening of “Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera” (November 7), a groundbreaking exhibition made possible by ProjectNORMAN, the Museum’s long-term digitization preservation project, which looks at Rockwell’s reference photography as art in it’s own right. Other highlights include an installation and book-signing with illustrator Peter de Sève, an illustration workshop for educators and artists, a lecture on Brandywine artist […]
November Events at Norman Rockwell Museum Include Opening of Groundbreaking Photography ExhibitionDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:23-04:00
Traveling Exhibitions Interactive MapDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:25-04:00
I really wanted to be like Norman Rockwell—not work like him but be a well-known illustrator. Maybe it comes from primal insecurity. I was shy in school and drew in my books all the time. I felt it was the one thing I could do well.
 Huge Sale, Elwood H. Smith. Illustration for Barron’s, 2009. ©2009 Elwood H. Smith. All rights reserved.
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Elwood’s World: The Art and Animations of Elwood H. SmithDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:25-04:00
Norman Rockwell in the 1960s
An exhibition organized by Norman Rockwell Museum
About the Exhibition
In 1963, after ending his forty-seven year association with The Saturday Evening Post, Rockwell began work for the reportorial magazine Look with a true sense of purpose. He invited consideration of important social issues and […]
Norman Rockwell in the 1960sDHeck2019-05-28T15:44:28-04:00
Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera
An exhibition organized by Norman Rockwell Museum
About the Exhibition
Photography has been a benevolent tool for artists from Thomas Eakins and Edgar Degas to David Hockney. And to illustrators, always on the lookout for better ways to meet deadlines, the camera has long been […]
Norman Rockwell: Behind the CameraDHeck2019-05-02T14:03:35-04:00
On news-stands now, the November issue of Vanity Fair features Norman Rockwell
Vanity Fair Features RockwellDHeck2009-11-19T12:43:26-04:00
Author and artist David Macaulay has demystified the workings and origins of everything from simple gadgets to elaborate architectural structures. A favorite with readers of all ages, this Caldecott Medal-winning artist is the subject of this exciting exhibition that takes an in-depth look at Macaulay’s artistic process and extensive body of work, including The Way Things Work, Castle, Cathedral, City, Mill, Ship, and Mosque.
Contents: Approximately 125 […]
Building Books: The Art of David MacaulayDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:27-04:00
New Pano TestDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:27-04:00
Future Traveling Exhibitions from Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:38-04:00
Blue Sky Banner BeforeDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:39-04:00
Blue Sky Banner AfterDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:39-04:00
 Reference photo for Norman Rockwell’s “Boy in a Dining Car, 1946. Photo montage created by Ron Schick. Licensed by Norman Rockwell Licensing, Niles, IL. From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum.
The McNay Art Museum; San Antonio, Texas
June 5 – September 1, 2013
Photography has been a benevolent tool for artists from Thomas Eakins and Edgar Degas to David Hockney. And to illustrators, always on the lookout […]
Norman Rockwell: Behind the CameraDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:43-04:00
 Minty, A story of Young Harriet Tubman (detail) Copyright 1996 Jerry Pinkney. All rights reserved
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
June 29, 2013 – September 22, 2013
High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA
October 12, 2013 – January 5, 2014
I love the act of making marks on paper and seeing those marks develop into a picture. My intent and hope is to lead the viewer […]
Witness: The Art of Jerry PinkneyDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:43-04:00
 Untitled (Fortune Teller at Thanksgiving), cover illustration for The New Yorker, November 30, 1992. (c)William Steig. All rights reserved.
I think I feel a little differently than other people do. For some reason I’ve never felt grown up.
-William Steig
William Steig: Love & Laughter explores the richness of the artist’s imagery- from his 1930s Small Fry series recalling the colorful Bronx neighborhood of […]
William Steig: Love & LaughterDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:43-04:00
Current Traveling Exhibitions from Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:43-04:00
Past Traveling Exhibitions from Norman Rockwell MuseumDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:44-04:00
 Howard Chandler Christy, Fight of Buy Liberty Bonds (detail), 1917, Lent by Thomas L. And Edward L. Pulling
During World War I, illustrated posters inspiring
public support served as a primary mechanism of mass communication. Persuasive visual symbols designed to rally Americans to the cause, they employed bold graphics, strong imagery, and concise commands to inspire a sense of nationalism and pride. Posters roused […]
Over the Top: American Posters from World War IDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:44-04:00
 Story Illustration (detail) for “Abraham Lincoln Comes Home” by Robert Burleigh, Copyright 2008 by Wendell Minor. All rights reserved.
A good picture, like a good story, is timeless.-Wendell Minor
Take a journey though history, from sea to shining sea, through the art of Wendell Minor, our nation’s premier historical picture book illustrator. The artist’s many children’s books reflect for the environment. His travels have […]
Wendell Minor’s AmericaDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:44-04:00
 Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich, MA
May 5, 2012 – September 3, 2012
The Norman Rockwell Museum has organized an exhibition of original paintings from the collection of Pfizer Inc by legendary American illustrator, Norman Rockwell. Created for use in advertising campaigns for three pharmaceutical companies and an optical company between 1929 and 1961, these outstanding works celebrate the doctor/patient relationship and portray the physician […]
Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art of IllustrationDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:45-04:00
Tasha Tudor: Around the Year illuminates the changing seasons and special celebrations with outstanding, rarely seen examples of this beloved author and illustrator’s original art for children’s books and greeting cards highlighting holidays beginning with New Year’s………Christmas, her favorite.
Original portraits of Tasha Tudor by her mother, Rosamond Tudor, evocative watercolors, delicate childhood drawings, original handwritten manuscripts, miniature doll cards, hand-decorated boxes and Easter […]
Tasha Tudor: Around the YearDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:45-04:00
New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, NH February 20, 2013 – March 13, 2013
Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Stamford, CT February 14, 2015 – May 31, 2015
Nearly a year had gone by since I first made the discovery. It was purely by chance. I was tracking down some information about […]
Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James GurneyDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:45-04:00
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, January 14, 2013 – February 28, 2013
Without thinking too much about it in specific terms, I was showing the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed. And perhaps, therefore, this is one function of the illustrator. He can show what has become so familiar that it is no longer noticed. The […]
Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post CoversDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:45-04:00
Fremont Center for the Arts, Canon City, Colorado July 4, 2014 – August 31, 2014
An Exhibition Organized by Norman Rockwell Museum
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, commissioned illustrator Norman Rockwell to create scenes reflecting American family life for its national advertising campaign. These popular images appeared in such leading publications as The Saturday […]
Norman Rockwell’s American FamilyDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:45-04:00
 “Tom Sawyer Whitewashing the Fence (detail),” lithograph, 1936. Reproduced with permission of Easton Press.
These were classics. I read through the books, making notes of which scenes would make good pictures. Of course certain scenes—for instance, Tom whitewashing his Aunt Polly’s fence—were required.—Norman Rockwell
In 1935, George Macy, the publisher of the Heritage Press and Limited Editions Club books, invited Norman Rockwell to illustrate […]
Norman Rockwell’s Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry FinnDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:46-04:00
 I suddenly remembered how Jim Edgerton had stood up in a town meeting and said something that everybody else disagreed with. But they had let him have his say. No one had shouted him down. My gosh, I thought, that’s it. There it is. Freedom of Speech. I’ll illustrate the Four Freedoms using my Vermont neighbors as models.
—Norman Rockwell
Many of Norman Rockwell’s Saturday […]
Norman Rockwell in the 1940s: A View of the American HomefrontDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:46-04:00
. . .children want to believe in Santa Claus just as fervently as we adults want to believe in Peace on Earth and goodwill toward men. —Norman Rockwell
During his forty-seven year affiliation with The Saturday Evening Post, Norman Rockwell was celebrated for his special holiday cover illustrations, which were commissioned to mark a full spectrum of annual events for an enthusiastic public, from […]
Norman Rockwell’s Home for the HolidaysDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:46-04:00
 John Singer Sargent in his Studio
February 7, 2009 through June 7, 2009
Artists in Their Studios offers a unique glimpse at the lives and studio spaces of more than seventy-five important American artists from the late nineteenth century to today. Rarely seen photographs and primary source materials including letters, artists’ handwritten notes, and personal effects from the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art are featured in this […]
Artists in Their StudiosDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:46-04:00
Saturday, May 29, 5:30 p.m.
Join author David Kamp, contributing editor to "Vanity Fair," for a conversation on the renewed interest in Norman Rockwell. Kamp's commentary on "Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera" appared in the magazine's November 2009 issue. A reception with the author will follow.
Norman Rockwell’s American Dream:
An Evening with David KampDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:47-04:00
Exhibition Taps the Museum's Newly Digitized Photographic Archive
Norman Rockwell: Behind the CameraDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:47-04:00
Wine and RosesDHeck2011-01-10T14:26:22-04:00
TestDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:49-04:00
Saturday, January 16, 2010 2pm to 6pm
 Step back in time to explore Rockwell’s imagery for The Saturday Evening Post, which prompted an outpouring of reader reaction during the artist’s forty-seven year tenure with the magazine. From 2 to 4 p.m., create an illustrated appreciation for a friend. At 4:30 p.m., The Fierce Fashionistas, featuring WSBS’s dynamic Mimi Rosenblatt & Hope Aaron, will perform a dramatic reading […]
To Rockwell, with Love: Fan Mail and the ‘Saturday Evening Post’ Exhibition OpeningDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:49-04:00
Saturday, February 5
1 to 5 p.m.
Meet the region's talented young artists during the opening of this spirited installation featuring original work created in a variety of media.
At 2 p.m., commentary will be provided by acclaimed picture book illustrator Ruth Sanderson; refreshments will be served.
25th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show: Exhibition Opening ReceptionDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:49-04:00
Sunday, November 14, 1 to 4 p.m.
Meet Caldecott-winning artist Jerry Pinkney during this fun-filled family day featuring art making, dramatic readings, tours, and special presentation and book signing by the artist!
Picture This! A Family Festival with Jerry PinkneyDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:51-04:00
Norman Rockwell Museum
November 8, 2008 through January 25, 2009
Huntsville Museum of Art, Alabama
July 23, 2016 through October 15, 2016
Upcountry History Museum Furman University, Greenville, SC
June 17, 2017 – September 10, 2017
When America entered World War I, it was clear that engagement in the conflict would require sustained effort of a magnitude and intensity that had previously been unimagined. Ready troops, supplies, and sacrifice on the home […]
Over the Top: American Posters from World War IDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:51-04:00
June 7 through October 26, 2008
In the finest tradition of Thomas Nast and the time-honored art of political satire, this special exhibition anticipates our nation’s upcoming presidential elections with stunning visual reflections our nation’s most prominent contemporary leaders and their legacies.
An award-winning draftsman, commentator, and humorist, Steve Brodner has created illustrations, cartoons, and reportage for nearly every major American periodical, including Esquire, The New York Times, […]
Raw Nerve! The Political Art of Steve BrodnerDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:53-04:00
July 4 through October 19, 2008
Garden gates are the quintessential element of an ideal garden and provide symbolic entry into a world of color and aesthetic beauty. This resplendent outdoor exhibition celebrates the wonders of both art and nature, and artist designs will complement the idyllic grounds of Norman Rockwell Museum during the summer season. This lively exhibition will offer new perspectives on a timeless component […]
In Full Bloom: Artists Design Garden GatesDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:53-04:00
February 15 through November 16, 2008
Many of Norman Rockwell’s illustrations for periodicals, advertising campaigns, and other publications, were created to show the engagement of Americans in the process of electing a president. From 1952 to 1960, Rockwell’s portraits of the major presidential candidates – including Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy – graced the covers of The Saturday Evening Post. In 1964, after his association […]
Norman Rockwell: Illustrator in ChiefDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:53-04:00
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural CouncilDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:53-04:00
November 10, 2007 through May 26, 2008
A burgeoning art form with roots planted firmly in history, graphic novels, or long-form comic books, have inspired the interest of the literary establishment and a growing number of readers. For today’s aficionados, graphic novels, with their antiheroes and visual appeal, are positioned to usurp the role that the novel once played. Focused on subjects as diverse as the nature […]
LitGraphic: The World of the Graphic NovelDHeck2017-03-01T11:41:54-04:00
August 18 through September 16, 2007
A powerful exhibition of artworks created at America’s Camp in the Berkshires by the children of parents who died as a result of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Many children have attended America’s Camp in western Massachusetts annually, where they participated in group projects that provided the opportunity for self-expression, from memory quilts to sculptural reflections on loss and […]
America’s Camp: Images of Hope and Healing from the Children of 9/11DHeck2017-03-01T11:41:55-04:00
June 9 through October 28, 2007
 Illustrator Al Parkers stylish, edgy compositions were influenced by photography, jazz, and modern painting. The innovative, modernist artworks he created for mass-appeal women’s magazines and their advertisers profoundly influenced the values and aspirations of American women and their families during the post-war era. The exhibition features original works created for Ladies’ Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, McCall’s, and Cosmopolitan by Parker and […]
Ephemeral Beauty: Al Parker and the American Women’s Magazine, 1940-1960DHeck2017-03-01T11:41:55-04:00
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Emily Bini, “Freedom of Education”, 2017. Mixed media. Grade 9, Guilderland High School. ©Emily Bini. All rights reserved. 
