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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass.—The Norman Rockwell Museum has listed programs and events for the month of January.
The museum will continue its exhibition of “Curious George Saves The Day: The Art of Margret and H. A. Rey” through Feb. 5. Visitors can explore the art of Curious George, the beloved, irrepressible monkey, famous for his ability to “save the day.” Nearly 80 original drawings for Margret and H. A. Rey’s children’s books and documentation related to their escape from Nazi-occupied Europe are on view.
“Norman Rockwell and the Ghost of Dickens” will continue through March 4. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth through this exhibition of original Rockwell art work inspired by the beloved author.
“Pop-Up! The Magical World of Movable Books” remains on view through April 22. The history and wonder of pop-up books is brought to life in this special exhibition featuring movable literature and original book illustrations.
Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post covers are exhibited on the lower level. Viewers can take a trip back in time through this comprehensive exhibition of original Saturday Evening Post tear sheets, featuring each of Norman Rockwell’s illustrations for the publication’s cover, created between 1916 and 1963.
Children and families can take part in the ArtZone, creating their own works of art in the museum’s creativity center. It is free with museum admission; members are admitted free.
Monday, Jan. 2, rings in Yellow Hat Week! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bond with Curious George’s Yellow Hat Man by wearing a store-bought or home-made yellow hat to the museum, and receive $2 off admission. The discount continues through Friday, Jan. 6.
Adults are invited to Meet Rockwell’s models Friday, Jan. 6, at 2:30 p.m. Claire Williams, one of Rockwell’s models, will share her personal experience posing for America’s favorite illustrator. Then, curator of education Tom Daly will celebrate Rockwell’s unique brand of humor Friday, Jan. 13, at 2:30 p.m. with “Norman Rockwell: Humorous Tales and Little Known Facts.” The talk is free with admission and free for museum members.
An afternoon for educators and librarians is planned the same day from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. “The Journey That Saved Curious George” traces the personal and artistic journey of Curious George creators Margret and H.A. Rey with author Louise Borden, who documented the couple’s 1940 wartime escape from Paris with few possessions other than their children’s book manuscripts. Remarks begin at 4 p.m. The program is free for educators and librarians.
Saturday, Jan. 14, “Curious George Saves the Day! The Story of Margret and H.A. Rey” is presented at 1 p.m., tracing the personal and artistic journey of Margret and H.A. Rey with author Louise Borden. It is free with museum admission. Continued…
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That program is followed on Monday, Jan. 16, at noon by “Norman Rockwell’s Civil Rights Paintings.” Celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. through this exploration of Norman Rockwell’s visual commentary on the subject of civil rights in our nation.
On Jan. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. creative individuals can explore the process of creating unique hand-made books using fine papers, fabrics, and a variety of art media in “Page Turners: Creating Hand-Made Art Books.” The cost is $15; $12 for museum members.
“Four Freedoms Forums: A Series of Town Hall Meetings” will be held at the Norman Rockwell Museum Thursday, Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Visitors can share their thoughts on the most compelling issues of the day, during the museum’s ongoing town hall meeting series. The programs are free.
The month ends Jan. 28 with Watercolor Whimsy from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The watercolor art workshop for adults provides inspiration through the art, props and costumes portrayed in the exhibition “Curious George Saves The Day.” Admission is $20; $15 for museum members.
The museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed New Year’s Day. General public admission is $16 for adults, $14.50 for seniors, $10 for college students, $5 for kids and teens 6 to 18, and free for kids 5 and younger (five per adult). For details, call 413-298-4100, ext. 221, or visit www.nrm.org.
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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass.—The Norman Rockwell Museum has listed programs and events for the month of January.
The museum will continue its exhibition of “Curious George Saves The Day: The Art of Margret and H. A. Rey” through Feb. 5. Visitors can explore the art of Curious George, the beloved, irrepressible monkey, famous for his ability to “save the day.” Nearly 80 original drawings for Margret and H. A. Rey’s children’s books and documentation related to their escape from Nazi-occupied Europe are on view.
“Norman Rockwell and the Ghost of Dickens” will continue through March 4. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth through this exhibition of original Rockwell art work inspired by the beloved author.
“Pop-Up! The Magical World of Movable Books” remains on view through April 22. The history and wonder of pop-up books is brought to life in this special exhibition featuring movable literature and original book illustrations.
Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post covers are exhibited on the lower level. Viewers can take a trip back in time through this comprehensive exhibition of original Saturday Evening Post tear sheets, featuring each of Norman Rockwell’s illustrations for the publication’s cover, created between 1916 and 1963.
Children and families can take part in the ArtZone, creating their own works of art in the museum’s creativity center. It is free with museum admission; members are admitted free.
Monday, Jan. 2, rings in Yellow Hat Week! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bond with Curious George’s Yellow Hat Man by wearing a store-bought or home-made yellow hat to the museum, and receive $2 off admission. The discount continues through Friday, Jan. 6.
Adults are invited to Meet Rockwell’s models Friday, Jan. 6, at 2:30 p.m. Claire Williams, one of Rockwell’s models, will share her personal experience posing for America’s favorite illustrator. Then, curator of education Tom Daly will celebrate Rockwell’s unique brand of humor Friday, Jan. 13, at 2:30 p.m. with “Norman Rockwell: Humorous Tales and Little Known Facts.” The talk is free with admission and free for museum members.
An afternoon for educators and librarians is planned the same day from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. “The Journey That Saved Curious George” traces the personal and artistic journey of Curious George creators Margret and H.A. Rey with author Louise Borden, who documented the couple’s 1940 wartime escape from Paris with few possessions other than their children’s book manuscripts. Remarks begin at 4 p.m. The program is free for educators and librarians.
Saturday, Jan. 14, “Curious George Saves the Day! The Story of Margret and H.A. Rey” is presented at 1 p.m., tracing the personal and artistic journey of Margret and H.A. Rey with author Louise Borden. It is free with museum admission.
That program is followed on Monday, Jan. 16, at noon by “Norman Rockwell’s Civil Rights Paintings.” Celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. through this exploration of Norman Rockwell’s visual commentary on the subject of civil rights in our nation.
On Jan. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. creative individuals can explore the process of creating unique hand-made books using fine papers, fabrics, and a variety of art media in “Page Turners: Creating Hand-Made Art Books.” The cost is $15; $12 for museum members.
“Four Freedoms Forums: A Series of Town Hall Meetings” will be held at the Norman Rockwell Museum Thursday, Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Visitors can share their thoughts on the most compelling issues of the day, during the museum’s ongoing town hall meeting series. The programs are free.
The month ends Jan. 28 with Watercolor Whimsy from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The watercolor art workshop for adults provides inspiration through the art, props and costumes portrayed in the exhibition “Curious George Saves The Day.” Admission is $20; $15 for museum members.
The museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed New Year’s Day. General public admission is $16 for adults, $14.50 for seniors, $10 for college students, $5 for kids and teens 6 to 18, and free for kids 5 and younger (five per adult). For details, call 413-298-4100, ext. 221, or visit www.nrm.org.
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