Norman Rockwell, Year by Year - 1968 by Linda Szekely Pero
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NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM F ROM THE DIRECTOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES Lee Williams, PresIdent I think a visit to the Norman Rockwell exhibition. For more information and \lichcllc GilleH, First Vice President Perri Pctricca, Second \ 'ice President Museum is the finest in the autumn: reservations, call Dana Audia at Steven Spielberg, Third Vice President crisp, clear days, brilliant blue skies, and 413 ·298.{100, ext. 237· Jamcs W. Ireland, TreaslIrer t'v lark Selko\\ itl., Clerk a rich array of sights and discoveries on Ann Fit7patrick Bro\\ n the beautiful grounds. It is a treat to stroll As we enter the season of giving, I'd like Daniel ~ 1. Cain ,\lice Carter to Norman Rockwell's wonderful studio to express gratitude to some of the l.ansing I':. Crane and to see it just the way he left it, with Museum's generous supporters for their Bobbie Crosby ~ l ichacl P. Daly his easel, brushes, books, and favorite art contributions. Because of their vision and Catharine B. Deely work- and, of course, to tour the inspir donations, Linwood, the elegant John Frank Dr. \ Iar) K. Grant ing galleries in the magnificent Museum 1859 Berkshire "cottage" at the Museum, Jeffrer Klciscr itself. Rockwell's unabashedly emotional is in the process of transformation. With John KOI1\\ iser Thomas D. l\lcCall11 paintings and the thought-provoking thanks to an anonymous donation dedi Deborah S. l\1c~ l enam) series of changing exhibitions that bring cated to upgrading Linwood's kitchen Wcndclll\linor Barbara Nessim new illustrators and perspectives into our and butler's pantry in order to create a Brian J. Quinll lives each year, delight the more than professional catering facility for special Tom Rock\\'cll Diana Walczak half a million people who visit the events, the grand old house is becoming Richard B. Wilcm Museum annually, even more beautiful. Linwood was also Peter Williams Jamic Williamson the beneficiary of a successful challenge We are looking forward with great antici campaign led by Trustee John Frank and TRUSTEES EMERITt Lila Wi lde Bcrle pation to an exhibition of the art of the the Burton D. Morgan Foundation. Jane P. Fitzpatrick talented David Macaulay, an illustrator, Selection and donation of historic paint Pau l ho~ David L. Klausmc)'cr writer and architect who has introduced colors, painting and the reupholstering of Haner Chet Krcntzman millions of children and adults to the some of the home's original pieces were l\orma G. Ogden Ilcnry H. \\illiallls, Jr. inner workings of everything from gadgets underwritten by Trustee Ann Fitzpatrick HONORARY TRUSTEE to gargantuan buildings. The exhibition, Brown. We are also very grateful to the S. Lane I,'aison, Jr. Building Books: The Art of David tremendous in-kind gifts of love and labor Lauric Norton Moffall, Director Macaulay, will open on Saturday, from Trustee Perri Petricca of Petricca November 13, with a Family Festival Industries, Craig Moffatt Restorations portfolio Celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p,m. with and Comalli Electric. Volullle 21, Issue 3, Autumn 2004 activities, art classes and gallery tours Kimberly Ra\\son, I ~ditor Jerem} Clowe, Editorial Assistant that you won't want to miss. David will We are blessed to have so many good \Ial') IleTTll1ann, 'Ioni Kcnny, Graphic Design be here in person at 11 a.m. and will sign friends. Thank you all and have a Portfolio is publishcd by the orman Rockwell \ Iuscum at Stockbridge, Inc., and is cnt free to books purchased in the Museum Store wonderful holiday season! all members. (,. 2004 by the, omlan Rockwell following his remarks, A special Museum 1I1useu1l1 at Stockhridgc. \11 right!; reseT\ed. members' reception at 6 p.m. that night Cmer' From Cathedral. ~. '973 b) Da,id \tacallle)'. will feature a talk by David and another chance to meet the artist and have him sign your favorite David Macaulay books! On Friday evening, November 12, at 5:30 p.m., we are hosting an exclusive , ,:n, , .\ccred'ied b) the ,\mer;ean ,\,,,,ci"l;on dinner with David Macaulay at Linwood \. ~. , of \1"'"111"'. to benefit the Exhibitions program. Children are welcome and David will KIDS FREE E\ ERY DAY! program IS prmidcd 11\ CounmrCurtains. and Thd~EIl LmN INN be conducting a private tour of the 2 PORTFOLIO UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS spotlight Norman Rockwell's Once Upon a 323 Saturday Time: Children's Evening Post Covers Book Art from THROUGH JANUARY 23, 2005 Creative Editions For nearly 50 yea rs, millions of MARCH 5 - JUNE 12, 2005 Americans brought Norman Roberto Innocenti 's fully Rockwell's art into th eir homes realized portraits of life in enjoying his popular Post covers Charles Dickens' 19th cenhlry from the comfort of a favorite armchair-and helped make London, Gary Kelley's haunt his images part of the fabric of American life. This exhibi ing paintings for three of tion of original Saturday Evening Post cover tear sheets Edgar All en Poe's best-known stories, the playful nibblings features each of Norman Rockwell 's illustrations, created of Monique Felix's mice, and other tales of mystery and between 1916 and 1963, for the venerable publication. imagination will delight the young and the young-at-heart in this exhibition of contemporary original art from award-winning contemporary children's books. The exhi bition fe atures the work of 15 illustrators from the United States, Canada, France, Italy, and Switzerland. The Art of The New Yorker: Eighty Years in Building Books: the Vanguard The Art of David Macaulay Ju E 11 - O CT. 31, 2005 NOVEMBER 13, 2004 - MAY 30, 2005 Steeped in history, The New Yorker seems eternally Discover the workings and origins of everyday ob jects new. First published in and architec tural structures in this li vely exhibition of 1925, the magazine devel original art by the Caldecott Medal-winner, artist and oped its di stinctive look writer, David Macaulay. See story, page 4. and role as the interpreter THIS EXHIBITION IS SUPPORTED BY PETER AND HELEN BING. of "all things New York" by showcasing th e art of America's most gifted visual commentators, from Peter 19th Annual Berkshire County Arno, Saul Steinberg, and William Steig to Barry Blitt, Steve Brodner, and Roz Chast. The Art of The New Yorker: High School Art Show Eighty Years in the Vanguard honors the 80th anniversary of FEBRUARY 5, 2005 - FEBRUA RY 26, 2005 this outstanding publication. A fresh and inspiring exhibition of original works by !'Or 1.1 ': 1' I: Couple wiih fl lilkl17an , Norman Rockwell. © 1935 SI~ P S : I"iccmecl b)' Curli s Publishing, Indianapolis, I . LOII'I'. H 1110'1 : Delail from \Jell' Wa), Berkshire County high-school art students. Thil1gs Work, ©1988, 1998 by Da,id r., laca ul",'. 10 1' RI C III : Dctail from 'I he Ilisherl11(1/1 and Il is Wife, © 1984 b)' John Ilowc. 1.0\\ I R HI CIII : Th e Nell' Yorker THIS EXHIB ITION IS SUPPORTED BY LEGACY BANKS. covcr <f: 1994 b)' Pcler dc Sevc. AUTUMN 2004 3 Building Books: The Art of David Macaulay A Conversation with the Artist by Stephanie Haboush Plunkett An author and artist who has helped us to understand the working and origins of everything from simple gadgets to elaborate architectural structures, David CELEBRATE THE ART OF Macaulay has an extraordinary gift for conveying complex DAVID MACAULAY! concepts for the printed page within a social and historical context. Beloved by readers of all ages throughout the Dinner at Linwood with David Macaulay world, this Caldecott Medal-winner artist is the subject of F RIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 , 5:30 p .m . TO 8 p .m . a one-person exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum Exclusive tour, cocktails, and dinner! honoring his outstanding contributions as a visual com Members/Children $125/$75 Non-members/Children $150/$100 municator, and exploring his artistic process and extensive body of work. A David Macaulay Day for Families SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 11 3 .m . TO 3 p.m. Translated into 12 languages, David Macaulay's classic David Macaulay will speak at 11 a.m., books bring together the worlds of art, history and science, followed by a book signing. Stay for an afternoon of as in such celebrated volumes as The Way Things Work, interactive tours, illustrated talks, and hands-on art Cathedral, Castle, City, Mill, Ship, and Mosque, among making for all ages! Free with Museum admission. others. Flights of Fantasy, Rome Antics, Angelo, Black and White, and Shortcut reflect the artist's love of travel and Members' Opening Reception explore the places that the imagination takes us when we Building Books: The Art of David Macaulay least expect it. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 , 6 p.m. TO 9 p.111 . David Macaulay will give remarks at 6:30 p.m., When David Macaulay was a young boy living in with a festive celebration and book signing to follow! Lancashire, England, he was fascinated by simple tech Members free, guests $25. nology. He constructed elevators with cigar boxes, tape and string, and devised intricate systems of moving cable cars with wood and yarn. At the age of 11, he and his BUILDING BOOKS: THE ART OF DAVID MACAULAY mother, father, brother and sister moved to the United HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE BY A GENEROUS GIFT FROM States, where the family settled in Bloomfield, New PETER AND HELEN BING. Jersey, then a fast-pa~ed industrial city. Recently I had the 4 PORTFOLIO "My days were mostly spent watching things being made and being out, running around in my own world, fueled by my own imagination.