Norman Rockwell Museum Summer Preview

STOCKBRIDGE, MA – Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) announces a summer full of surprises, featuring new exhibitions, programs, guided tours, and festivals, as well as a collection of new illustrators highlighted in the online Drawing Life series. Kicking off the summer - NRM will host its annual fundraising gala A Night of Wonder to celebrate the featured summer exhibition Tony Sarg: Genius at Play; with special musical performances by Bob Telson & Friends. The ongoing mystery of "Where's Morton" the alleged sea monster roaming the region, will be revealed on the June 10 opening weekend.

Open: Year-round, six days/week: June – October hours: 10 a.m – 5 p.m; closed Wednesdays; reserve tickets at NRM.org

EXHIBITIONS
Ongoing: “Norman Rockwell's 323 Saturday Evening Post Covers” Norman Rockwell Permanent Collection highlight exhibitions on view. Rockwell’s Stockbridge Studio- by reservation. Peter Rockwell Outdoor Sculpture Walk, Terrace Café, and Museum Store open to public (Museum admission not required).

Through June 18: “Nora Krug: Belonging” View illustrations and inspirations from award-winning artist Nora Krug’s powerful graphic memoir, “Belonging: A German Reckons With History and Home,” and her most recent book publication, an illustrated edition of Yale historian Timothy Snyder’s “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century,” and more.

June 10 through Nov. 5: “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play” A first-ever comprehensive exhibition exploring the life, art, and adventures of Tony Sarg (1880-1942), the charismatic illustrator, animator, puppeteer, designer, entrepreneur, and showman who is celebrated as the father of modern puppetry in North America and innovator of the beloved Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats.

June 23 through Jan. 7, 2024: “Norman Rockwell: Illustrating The American Dream”
This exhibition examines Rockwell’s role as the nation’s chronicler of cultural identity and interpreter of the American Dream. The influence of client-to-artist negotiations and commentary on the tenor and content of Rockwell’s art, and the direction of his career are explored.

May 1 through Nov. 12: “Rockwell’s Life & Art Tours.” 40-minute Guided Tour provides a new understanding of Rockwell's artistry, the social impact of his storytelling, and the arc of his life and career. Tickets at NRM.org/visit.

May 1 through Nov. 12: “Rockwell Studio Tours.” 20-minute Guided Tour of the historic Studio where Rockwell painted, corresponded, and posed models for more than 20 years, creating iconic works on view in the Museum. Archival materials, photographs, and records offer visitors a step back in time to when Rockwell was actively painting. Tickets at NRM.org/visit.

June 15 through Aug. 26: “Curator Tours: Genius of Tony Sarg.” June 15, June 24, July 13, July 22, Aug. 17, Aug. 26 at 12:30 p.m. Puppeteer, animator, and illustrator Tony Sarg was a one-of-a-kind illustrator, designer, and innovator. Join Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett for a 40-minute Guided Tour through his diverse portfolio. Tickets at NRM.org/events.

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