Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Reimagining The Four Freedoms: Student Works from the Capital Region”

While its acclaimed exhibition Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt & The Four Freedoms continues its international tour this year, Norman Rockwell Museum is once again teaming up with New York’s Capital Area Art Supervisors to present an exhibition of student artwork closer to home, exploring what freedom means for a new generation. Reimagining The Four Freedom: Student Works from the Capital Region will return to the Museum for its forth year, with an exhibition on view from March 16 through April 14, 2019.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Reimagining The Four Freedoms: Student Works from the Capital Region”2019-02-27T18:30:50-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum and Mahaiwe To Present Above the Timberline Radio Play

Norman Rockwell Museum and The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will present the world premiere of Above the Timberline, a radio play based on the critically acclaimed novel by illustrator/author Gregory Manchess. Performed by high school students from Berkshire County, the radio play will be presented on Friday, February 1, starting at 7 p.m, on the stage of The Mahaiwe in Great Barrington.

Norman Rockwell Museum and Mahaiwe To Present Above the Timberline Radio Play2018-12-20T17:31:20-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Paintings in Song—The Four Freedoms

Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms with the musical performance Paintings in Song, to be held at the Museum on Saturday, November 24, starting at 5:30 p.m. Inspired by Norman Rockwell’s art, Paintings in Song is being performed by choral ensemble Crescendo, led by artistic director Christine Gevert and Berkshire-based composer John Myers.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Paintings in Song—The Four Freedoms2018-11-09T15:51:58-05:00

Frank E. Schoonover: American Visions opens November 10

This fall and winter, the Norman Rockwell Museum explores the art of adventure through the work of celebrated illustrator Frank E. Schoonover (1877–1972). With more than 80 original works, Frank E. Schoonover: American Visions will trace the creative journey and eventful life of this influential Golden Age illustrator, one whose vivid, dynamic work was deeply informed by his own numerous wilderness voyages, undertaken to fulfill his belief that artists should live what they paint—an adage often repeated by his noted teacher, acclaimed illustrator Howard Pyle (1853–1911).

Frank E. Schoonover: American Visions opens November 102018-11-01T16:19:58-04:00

Fantasy Illustrator Mark Romanoski To Speak at Norman Rockwell Museum

As part of its "Inspired By Rockwell" lecture series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a talk with illustrator Mark Romanoski on Saturday, November 10, starting at 5 p.m. A renowned fantasy illustrator, Ramonoski has created artworks for such high-profile clients as Magic: The Gathering, The World of War-Craft, and the World Wrestling Federation.

Fantasy Illustrator Mark Romanoski To Speak at Norman Rockwell Museum2018-10-31T17:15:43-04:00

All Bases Covered

Whether you're a Red Sox or Dodgers fan, we've got you covered during this World Series weekend. Visit our exhibition of all 323 of Norman Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers, and look classic Rockwell baseball illustrations.

All Bases Covered2018-10-26T16:08:21-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Explores Stockbridge Cemetery on October 25

Norman Rockwell Museum will present a walking history tour of Stockbridge Cemetery on Thursday, October 25, starting at 5 p.m. The Museum’s Curator of Education Tom Daly will lead the tour, which looks at the burial sites of such luminaries as Norman Rockwell, Elizabeth Freeman, the Sedgwick Family, and other notable town residents.

Norman Rockwell Museum Explores Stockbridge Cemetery on October 252018-10-23T13:58:39-04:00

Scratchboard Illustrator Bri Hermanson To Speak at Norman Rockwell Museum

As part of its “Inspired By Rockwell” lecture series, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a talk with illustrator Bri Hermanson on Saturday, October 20, starting at 5 p.m. A renowned scratchboard illustrator, Hermanson’s work can be seen in the Museum’s current traveling exhibition Reimagining The Four Freedoms. 

Scratchboard Illustrator Bri Hermanson To Speak at Norman Rockwell Museum2018-10-17T17:16:10-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Reimagining the Four Freedoms: Contemporary Artists Speak

Norman Rockwell Museum will present an evening with contemporary artists whose work is featured in "Reimagining the Four Freedoms," a Museum exhibition currently on view at Hunter College’s Casa Lally in New York, on Thursday, August 9 starting at 5:30 p.m. Artists Bri Hermanson, Jane Feldman, Peter O. Zeirlein, and Pops Peterson, will share their perspectives on the shape of freedom today, as reflected in their work.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Reimagining the Four Freedoms: Contemporary Artists Speak2018-08-03T16:36:51-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host Four Freedoms Festival Day

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms paintings, Norman Rockwell Museum will host a special Four Freedoms Festival Day on Saturday, September 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. The celebration will include related talks, tours, and performances.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Host Four Freedoms Festival Day2018-09-11T11:46:54-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Honors the Centennial of World War I

Norman Rockwell Museum will honor the heroism and sacrifice of those who served in World War I, on Saturday, July 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. This special event will explore the experiences of those affected by the war through poetry, performance, and Rockwell’s art.

Norman Rockwell Museum Honors the Centennial of World War I2018-07-13T16:37:56-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Maxfield Parrish: Machinist, Artisan, Artist

Norman Rockwell Museum will present a lecture on the working methods of artist Maxfield Parrish on Thursday, July 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. Ann Lawless, Executive Director of the American Precision Museum, will reflect on the many interesting facets of Parrish’s career. The event is free for Museum members or included with Museum admission.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Maxfield Parrish: Machinist, Artisan, Artist2018-07-25T14:55:02-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Roots of Inspiration: Contemporary Artists Speak

In conjunction with Norman Rockwell Museum’s new exhibition, Keepers of the Flame: Parrish, Wyeth, Rockwell and the Narrative Tradition, the Museum will hold a discussion that examines artistic influences. Roots of Inspiration: Contemporary Artists Speak will pay tribute to the artists, peers and mentors that inspired accomplished illustrator/educators Doug Andersen, C.F. Payne and Bill Thomson. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, providing visitors with an abundance of advice, meaningful stories and inspiration.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Roots of Inspiration: Contemporary Artists Speak2018-07-25T14:55:35-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Rosie the Riveter Day: A 75th Anniversary Celebration

Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of Norman Rockwell’s most enduring works during its Rosie the Riveter Day, to be held at the Museum on Saturday, May 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Published on the cover of "The Saturday Evening Post" in May of 1943, the iconic painting will be the theme for talks, workshops, music, and dance performances throughout the afternoon.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Rosie the Riveter Day: A 75th Anniversary Celebration2018-05-22T11:05:46-04:00

“Shuffleton’s Barbershop” On View at Norman Rockwell Museum Beginning June 9

Norman Rockwell Museum Director Laurie Norton Moffatt today announced that Shuffleton’s Barbershop, Rockwell’s acclaimed 1950 painting recently acquired by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, will go on view at the Rockwell Museum beginning June 9. The painting, acknowledged by many as a masterpiece, joins the Museum’s landmark exhibition Keepers of the Flame: Parrish, Wyeth, Rockwell, and the Narrative Tradition, on view from June 9 through October 28, 2018.

“Shuffleton’s Barbershop” On View at Norman Rockwell Museum Beginning June 92018-05-16T15:42:55-04:00

Talking Freedom on Turner Classic Movies

To help launch Norman Rockwell Museum's upcoming traveling exhibition, "Rockwell, Roosevelt & The Four Freedoms," Turner Classic Movies will be presenting a night of movies related to the subject on Monday, May 21.

Talking Freedom on Turner Classic Movies2018-05-22T11:06:15-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Keepers of the Flame: Parrish, Wyeth, Rockwell and the Narrative Tradition”

This summer, the Norman Rockwell Museum presents the first comprehensive exhibition to look at the work of master illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, and Norman Rockwell in relation to the history of Western art. Opening June 9, Keepers of the Flame: Parrish, Wyeth, Rockwell, and the Narrative Tradition will reveal the lineage connecting American illustration to some 500 years of European painting through the long line of teachers who have passed along their wisdom, knowledge, and techniques to generations of creators.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Keepers of the Flame: Parrish, Wyeth, Rockwell and the Narrative Tradition”2018-05-22T11:06:57-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Reimagining The Four Freedoms”

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms, Norman Rockwell Museum is once again teaming up with New York’s Capital Area Art Supervisors to present an exhibition of student artwork, exploring what freedom means for a new generation. Reimagining The Four Freedoms is on view at the Museum from March 16 through April 8, 2018.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Reimagining The Four Freedoms”2018-04-09T11:41:26-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum and First Congregational Church, UCC, Stockbridge, Announce Agreement to Explore Feasibility for Adaptive Reuse of Old Stockbridge Town Hall

Norman Rockwell Museum and the First Congregational Church, UCC announced Tuesday, February 13, that they have entered into an agreement that allows the Museum to conduct due diligence and explore the feasibility of acquiring the old Stockbridge Town Hall building for future Museum expansion.

Norman Rockwell Museum and First Congregational Church, UCC, Stockbridge, Announce Agreement to Explore Feasibility for Adaptive Reuse of Old Stockbridge Town Hall2018-02-16T11:42:45-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Distant Lands: Literary Fiction in the Classroom

Norman Rockwell Museum will present Distant Lands: Literary Fiction in the Classroom, a symposium for educators, on Saturday, January 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Educators are invited to learn about creative approaches to bringing literary fiction into the classroom for elementary and middle school students during this day of lectures, workshops, and readings. Award-winning illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi and Newbery Honor author Holly Black will discuss their collaboration on the popular book series, The Spiderwick Chronicles.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Distant Lands: Literary Fiction in the Classroom2018-01-23T15:49:33-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum to Look at The Power of Protest

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum series returns on Thursday, February 8, at 5:30 p.m., with a look at the history and power of protest. The town hall-style conversation will explore whether group demonstrations impact policy and affect change.

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum to Look at The Power of Protest2018-02-21T12:17:08-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents A Day in the Life of a Girl and Boy Family Day

Norman Rockwell Museum will present a special Thanksgiving weekend family day on Saturday, November 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. in celebration of two new books for young readers, "Norman Rockwell’s A Day in the Life of a Girl" and "Norman Rockwell’s A Day in the Life of a Boy."

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents A Day in the Life of a Girl and Boy Family Day2017-11-22T11:09:27-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Inventing America: Rockwell and Warhol

This summer and fall, Norman Rockwell Museum will present the first exhibition to examine the artistic and cultural influence of Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol and the continued influence of their indelible legacies—Inventing America: Rockwell and Warhol is on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from June 10 through October 29, 2017.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Inventing America: Rockwell and Warhol2017-09-27T15:22:22-04:00

Art Historian Maureen Hickey To Give Talk on American Portraiture at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum will present the lecture "Coming of Age: American Portraits from Copley to Warhol" with art historian Maureen Hickey on Thursday, August 10, starting at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Hickey will explore the ways in which portraits have revealed the political, religious, and social status of their sitters, as well as the aesthetic preferences of their era.

Art Historian Maureen Hickey To Give Talk on American Portraiture at Norman Rockwell Museum2017-08-07T12:26:33-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Learning from the Masters: The Famous Artists School

Established in 1948, the Famous Artists School, in Westport, Connecticut, became a household name during the mid-twentieth century. This summer, a special exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum will explore the artworks and creative methods featured in the program, during the 1940s and 1950s. Titled Learning from the Masters: The Famous Artists School, it will remain on view from July 8 through October 29, 2017.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents Learning from the Masters: The Famous Artists School2017-08-07T12:29:07-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Panel Discussion on The Art of Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol

In conjunction with its new exhibition, Inventing America: Rockwell and Warhol, Norman Rockwell Museum will present a panel discussion looking at the enduring legacy of the two twentieth century artists, Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol, on Saturday, July 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. The talk will explore the art and impact of the two American image-makers, and discuss evolving and sometimes controversial perceptions of their work.

Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Panel Discussion on The Art of Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol2017-07-05T12:12:38-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Painting America’s Portrait: How Illustrators Created America”

Norman Rockwell Museum will present the talk "Painting America’s Portrait: How Illustrators Created America" on Saturday, June 17, starting at 2 p.m. Author James C. Thompson will explore the ways that America’s visual storytellers capitalized on three decades of advances in corporate advertising and image reproduction technology to create highly dramatic and colorful images that envisioned the American dream.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Painting America’s Portrait: How Illustrators Created America”2017-06-05T14:38:19-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Receives Donation from Chubb Following Return of a Stolen Rockwell Painting

Norman Rockwell Museum received a contribution earlier this month from an unexpected source: Chubb Insurance presented the Museum with a $15,000 check that was the returned claims payment resulting from the discovery and return of a stolen Norman Rockwell painting.

Norman Rockwell Museum Receives Donation from Chubb Following Return of a Stolen Rockwell Painting2017-04-20T14:18:00-04:00

Fatherhood Illustrated

Enjoy a look at Norman Rockwell’s work that relates to fatherhood, and the work of Norman Rockwell’s three sons. This informative talk will give you a glimpse at some of Norman Rockwell’s work that highlights the important everyday experience of being a Dad. Free for members, or included with regular Museum admission.

Fatherhood Illustrated2017-05-05T14:09:19-04:00

Memorial Day: Rockwell’s America

Take a closer look at Rockwell’s work that depicts life in the military—from the American Revolution to the Vietnam Era—see how Americas’ favorite illustrator captured the feelings of a nation. Free for Members or included with regular Museum admission.

Memorial Day: Rockwell’s America2017-03-15T14:04:05-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Norman Rockwell: Paintings in Song”

Norman Rockwell Museum will present Norman Rockwell: Paintings in Song, a panel discussion and documentary screening, on Saturday, March 18, starting at 5:30 p.m. Berkshire-based composer John Myers, Crescendo artistic director Christine Gevert, and documentary producer Rich Bradway, will discuss "Paintings in Song," nine musical works inspired by Rockwell’s artwork that will be performed in April.

Norman Rockwell Museum Presents “Norman Rockwell: Paintings in Song”2017-03-21T18:31:27-04:00

Illustrator Dan Howe To Present Series of Painting Demonstrations at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Painting Like Rockwell," an ongoing series of narrated painting demonstrations with illustrator Dan Howe, starting Saturday, November 5, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Howe will demonstrate Norman Rockwell’s process for creating a painting image during this live event, bringing the step-by-step technique of the beloved American illustrator to light.

Illustrator Dan Howe To Present Series of Painting Demonstrations at Norman Rockwell Museum2017-03-01T11:37:39-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Initiates Feasibility Studies for Possible Expansion

Norman Rockwell Museum, the world's largest and most comprehensive repository of art and archival materials relating to Norman Rockwell’s life and work, announced today that it is assessing possibilities for expansion and has initiated feasibility studies to examine various options for meeting its pressing need for more space.

Norman Rockwell Museum Initiates Feasibility Studies for Possible Expansion2017-03-01T11:37:40-05:00

Rockwellian Vision

Our Friday Night at the Movies series continues this Friday, September 2, starting at 5:30 p.m., with a screening of Norman Rockwell fan/collector George Lucas’ 1973 film, "American Graffiti." As written in the catalogue for the 2010 exhibition, "Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell from the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg," Lucas’ breakthrough film could be seen as the “last pure, unmediated, non-revisionist ‘Rockwell film’ ever made.”

Rockwellian Vision2017-03-01T11:37:42-05:00

Spring Break

Spring Break

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), "Spring Flowers," 1969. Oil on canvas, 30 3/8" x 25". Story illustration for "McCall's," May 1969. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©Norman Rockwell Family Agency. All rights reserved. Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Spring Flowers,” 1969. Oil on canvas, 30 3/8″ x 25″. Story illustration for “McCall’s,” May 1969. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©Norman Rockwell Family Agency. All rights reserved.

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Spring Break2017-03-01T11:38:15-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates Norman Rockwell’s “Post” Centennial

This year, Norman Rockwell Museum celebrates the 100th anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s first "Post" cover, "Boy with Baby Carriage" (May 20, 1916) through a special series of events and installations. On view May 14 through October 30, 2016, the contemporary sculpture exhibition "Build a Better Baby Carriage" will feature original three-dimensional artworks inspired by the subject of Rockwell’s first "Post" cover. Artists working in all media are invited to submit proposals for the juried exhibition, which will be displayed outdoors on the Museum’s 36-acre site overlooking the Housatonic River. Commendations will be awarded for "Best in Show," "Most Inventive," "Most Artistic," and "People’s Choice (Children and Adults)." The deadline for applications is March 28. For more information, please contact the Museum at 413.931.2278 or ImageServices@nrm.org

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates Norman Rockwell’s “Post” Centennial2018-02-08T10:35:37-05:00

New York City Honors Norman Rockwell’s Childhood Home

Last Thursday, February 25, representatives from Norman Rockwell Museum joined students from Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School at New York’s City Hall for a special ceremony recognizing their efforts to rename the street where Norman Rockwell grew up, in the artist’s honor. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation into law to co-name 39 new and amend 3 previously co-named thoroughfares and public spaces, including “Norman Rockwell Place.”

New York City Honors Norman Rockwell’s Childhood Home2017-03-01T11:38:18-05:00

Four Freedoms Forum To Explore Current State of Presidential Politics

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech, Norman Rockwell Museum’s Four Freedoms Forum series returns on Thursday, February 18, at 5:30 p.m., with a look at the current state of presidential politics. The evening’s forum will address the ins and outs of the 2016 American presidential election cycle, its colorful candidates, and what it means for the future of the nation. Featured speakers will include: William "Smitty" Pignatelli, Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives; Stacy L. Wallach, attorney and professor; and Tammy Daniels, managing editor of iBerkshires.com. The program is being sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Steven Lomazow. Community conversation at the Four Freedoms Forums is free and open to the public.

Four Freedoms Forum To Explore Current State of Presidential Politics2017-03-01T11:38:19-05:00

Winter Display

Come in from the cold and enjoy our new group of themed galleries of Norman Rockwell's work. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Rockwell's first "Saturday Evening Post" cover, "Boy with Baby Carriage" (May 20, 1916); all year long we will be celebrating this and other milestones in the artist's career.

Winter Display2017-03-01T11:38:21-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Explores “The Pullman Porter: Norman Rockwell’s Boy in Dining Car”

Norman Rockwell Museum will present "The Pullman Porter: Norman Rockwell’s Boy in Dining Car," a talk and brunch to be held on Sunday, January 17, starting at 11 a.m. Stephanie Haboush Plunkett, the Museum’s Deputy Director and Chief Curator, will take an in-depth look at Norman Rockwell’s 1946 "Saturday Evening Post" cover, "Boy in Dining Car," in time for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. For more than a century, African American Pullman porters were a part of American train travel. Ms. Plunkett will explore the history of the Pullman porter, and look behind the scenes at Rockwell’s process behind one of his most iconic works. The talk is being presented as part of the Museum’s "Food for Thought: Curatorial Perspectives" series, and will include a continental brunch. Admission to the event costs $20, $15 for Museum members, and includes Museum admission.

Norman Rockwell Museum Explores “The Pullman Porter: Norman Rockwell’s Boy in Dining Car”2017-03-01T11:38:22-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Partners with WordXWord For The Rockwell Project

Norman Rockwell Museum is partnering with the WordXWord Festival to present the Rockwell Project, a visual and performing arts contribution to the annual 10x10 Festival being held at the Whitney Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Friday, February 12, at 7 p.m. Admission to the Whitney Center for the Arts event is free, with parental guidance suggested. Leading up to the February event, WordXWord has challenged 11 poets to create ten original performance pieces in response to Norman Rockwell’s illustrations. Each poet’s images will be chosen by lottery, and created onsite at Norman Rockwell Museum on Sunday, January 10.

Norman Rockwell Museum Partners with WordXWord For The Rockwell Project2017-03-01T11:38:22-05:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates 75th Anniversary of The Four Freedoms

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of The Four Freedoms, Norman Rockwell Museum will present an afternoon talk and performance on Wednesday, January 6, that pays tribute to President Roosevelt’s speech and Rockwell’s paintings, which are on view and part of the Museum’s permanent collection. Starting at 1 p.m., join members of the Berkshire Music School for a performance of patriotic music from the World War II era. Following the music, the Museum’s Curator of Education Tom Daly will offer historical insight into both Roosevelt’s words and Rockwell’s paintings. The event is free with regular Museum admission.

Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrates 75th Anniversary of The Four Freedoms2017-03-01T11:38:23-05:00

Honoring “The Golden Rule”

Our acclaimed exhibition, "We The Peoples: Norman Rockwell’s United Nations" officially closed on September 15, yet the United Nations Headquarters in New York continues to experience unique “Norman Rockwell” moments. This past Friday, September 25, the United Nations welcomed His Holiness Pope Francis, during his first-ever visit to the United States. Prior to addressing the UN’s General Assembly, Pope Francis took time out to admire Norman Rockwell’s Golden Rule, which remains on temporary loan to the UN from the Museum’s collection. Rockwell’s painting, in fact, served as the perfect backdrop for the pontiff’s visit, where he had referenced the concept of “the golden rule” during his historic address to Congress just the day before. Pope Francis can be seen signing the UN’s guestbook in the same room where Rockwell’s welcoming artwork is currently displayed.

Honoring “The Golden Rule”2017-09-07T16:51:55-04:00

Norman Rockwell Museum Galleries Reinterpreted with “Norman Rockwell: Heroes, Humor, and Growing Up”

In conjunction with its current exhibition, "Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs," which also celebrates family, life’s humorous moments, and standing up to adversity, Norman Rockwell Museum will reinstall its main galleries to focus on these thematic elements, and offer an in-depth look at the artist’s process. "Norman Rockwell: Heroes, Humor, and Growing Up" will be on view at the Museum through October 18, 2015.

Norman Rockwell Museum Galleries Reinterpreted with “Norman Rockwell: Heroes, Humor, and Growing Up”2017-03-01T11:38:27-05:00

The Art of Storytelling

It's summer... and the Berkshires are beautiful. This week is the perfect time for a road trip to Norman Rockwell Museum, where we will be keeping things cool with a celebration of the art of storytelling. Join us this Thursday, August 6, 5:30 p.m. as we welcome three award-winning storytellers for a Story Slam. Tony Toledo, Norah Dooley, and Ben Cunningham will lead interactive exercises, followed by a chance for the audience to share their own stories at an open mic. Co-presented by MassMouth, the premier Greater Boston-based organization dedicated to the fine art of storytelling, the event is free for members or with Museum admission.

The Art of Storytelling2017-03-01T11:38:32-05:00

Artist Pops Peterson To Talk About “Reinventing Rockwell” at Norman Rockwell Museum on July 30

Norman Rockwell Museum will present a talk with artist Maurice "Pops" Peterson about his "Reinventing Rockwell" series of artworks on Thursday, July 30, starting at 5:30 p.m. Recently honored at the Northeast Regional Conference on Fair Housing and Civil Rights, Peterson will detail how his work reimagined the art of Norman Rockwell to reflect the realities and diversity of today’s American scene. Peterson, who describes the talk as a "true story of ghosts and miracles, presented with nearly scores of illustrations," will also discuss his artistic journey—from graphic designer and writer to the world of fine art. Sponsored by Ungar Foundation, the event is presented as part of the Museum’s summer series of talks and performances held on Thursday evenings; admission is free for Museum members or with regular Museum admission. Reservations are recommended by contacting the Museum at 413.931.2221 or programs@nrm.org.

Artist Pops Peterson To Talk About “Reinventing Rockwell” at Norman Rockwell Museum on July 302017-03-01T11:38:35-05:00

Reimagining The Four Freedoms

March 11, 2016 through April 3, 2016 * In celebration of the 75th anniversary of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" speech, enjoy this exhibition of original artworks re-imagining the concept and Norman Rockwell's iconic paintings. Works from Region 6 Capital Eastern District high school students from Schoharie, Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington counties will be on view.

Reimagining The Four Freedoms2017-03-01T11:38:42-05:00

Your Home for Illustration Art

Illustration art has certainly been in the news lately. In addition to stories about the upcoming George Lucas narrative art museum and ongoing interest in Norman Rockwell's work, this week Daniel Grant of The Huffington Post asks the question, "Everyone Loves Illustration Art, But Where Does One See It?"

Your Home for Illustration Art2017-03-01T11:39:02-05:00

The Adventures of an Artist Biographer

In his 1960 autobiography, My Adventures as an Illustrator, Norman Rockwell provides a revealing chapter that documents his process of creating the iconic painting, Family Tree (1959). Keeping with the family theme, the artist asked his son/writer Tom Rockwell to help with the book. Learn more about the challenges of this time-honored craft during Norman Rockwell Museum’s new Thursday night lecture series, “Impossible Craft: The Artist’s Biography.” Next up: a look at the life of American realist master, Edward Hopper, with biographer, Gail Levin, Ph.D. on Thursday, July 24, 5:30 p.m.

The Adventures of an Artist Biographer2017-03-01T11:39:10-05:00

Rockwell Gets Googled

Once again, Norman Rockwell is everywhere! Last week internet search giant Google paid tribute to the illustrator, on what would have been the artist's 116th birthday...

Rockwell Gets Googled2017-03-01T11:41:04-05:00
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