BUY ADMISSION AND TOUR
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.
MUSEUM ADMISSION
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.
TICKETS
$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.
RSVP
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!
TICKETS
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.