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SUMMARY:American Stories: From Revolution to Rockwell
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding\, Norman Rockwell Museum will debut a major exhibition in 2026: American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell. This sweeping exhibition explores how artists—from the Revolutionary era to today–have made visible the evolving story of America. Featuring over 200 powerful works across themed sections\, American Stories reveals how illustrations—from the 18th century to today—have reflected and shaped what it means to be American. \nThe exhibition includes original paintings\, prints\, book illustrations\, broadsides\, posters\, advertisements\, and digital media\, from the Museum’s expansive holdings as well as major loans from important institutions and private collectors across the country\, including the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.  From iconic masterpieces to everyday media\, these works chart the nation’s ambitions\, struggles\, and enduring pursuit of freedom. \nThe exhibition places Rockwell’s iconic images in a broader national context\, spotlighting illustration’s role in illuminating America’s ambitions\, achievements\, and struggles. Alongside Rockwell’s work\, visitors will discover pieces by Virginia Lee Burton\, Margaret Hoening French\, Rockwell Kent\, Jacob Lawrence\, J.C. Leyendecker\, Roy Lichtenstein\, Howard Pyle\, Paul Revere\, Norman Rockwell\, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith\, Jessie Wilcox Smith\, Arthur Szyk\, Andy Warhol and many more\, which appear alongside early engravings\, illustrated books\, and contemporary works\, underscoring the enduring power of visual culture. Bringing the exhibition into today’s moment will be works by some of the country’s top contemporary artists including Scott Bakal\, George Barker\, Bo Bartlett\, Bascove\, Shonto Begay\, Rabbett Before Horses Strickland\, Guy Billout\, Irina Borisova\, Charles Burchfield\, Rebecca Burr\, Robert Carter\, Christo\, Leslie Cober\, Alan E. Cober\, Bryan Collier\, Jonathan Crow\, Maily Degnan\, Jane Feldman\, Lisk Feng\, Timothy Goodman\, R.C. Gorman\, Steven Guarnaccia\, Rudy Gutierrez\, Stephen Hannock\, Susan Hudson\, Frances Jetter\, Anders Johansson\, Anita Kunz\, Peter Kuper\, Charles Lilly\, Wendell Minor\, Kadir Nelson\, Tim O’Brien\, Patrick Oliphant\, Lynn Pauley\, Paul Scott\, Jim Schantz\, Whitney Sherman\, Yuko Shimizu\, Burton Silverman\, Kim Saul\, Gary Taxali\, Shar Tui’asoa\, and Kara Walker among others.  \nEach chapter of the exhibition addresses a major theme that has shaped the United States and its critical fortunes. One section explores how artists have helped form our understanding of the natural world—from Audubon’s early bird studies to illustrations of gargantuan infrastructure projects that reshaped the land. Another highlights the role of illustration in capturing the excitement of new technologies\, from Edison’s lightbulb to the jet age. A third examines how images have fueled social change and shaped public opinion\, tracing a path from Revolutionary-era prints to today’s viral memes. Together\, these themes reveal how illustration has not only reflected American life but actively influenced it—making this exhibition both a visual journey through history and a fresh look at the power of images to tell our collective story.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/american-stories-from-revolution-to-rockwell/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, 9 Glendale Road Route 183\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational
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SUMMARY:We Hold These Truths
DESCRIPTION:Free with admission\nOutdoor public reading & Outdoor Music is free for those not entering the Museum \nIn collaboration with W. E. B. Du Bois Freedom Center\, Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate American independence and democracy with a special day of programming. Listen to a public recitation of the Declaration of Independence read by Berkshire County community residents and civic leaders. Reading will be introduced by Roberta McCulloch-Dews\, Vice Chair\, Norman Rockwell Board of Trustees and Marcus P. Smith\, Du Bois Freedom Center\, History and Interpretive Fellow. \nEnjoy live music by performers Wanda Houston and Robert Putnam and folk singer Doug Mishkin. Visitors can experience Norman Rockwell’s iconic paintings exploring themes of freedom and civil rights and reflect on what these ideals mean today\, as well as make their own art to celebrate America’s birthday. \nSpotlight Gallery Talks: 10:15 am\, 11:00 am\, 11:45 am\, 12:15 pm (Spanish)\, 3 pm\, and 3:30 pm. \nPop up Music by Doug Mishkin – Four Freedoms Gallery: 10:30 am to 12:15 pm \nCommunity Reading of Declaration – 1 pm Terrace \nMusic by Wanda Houston and Robert Putnam immediately after Reading- Terrace \nDrop-in July 4th Artmaking Activities – Terrace \nPicnic lunches are available for purchase at the Museum’s Terrace Café and visitors are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and enjoy the grounds all day. \n 
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/we-hold-these-truths/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, 9 Glendale Road Route 183\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Music
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