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Norman Rockwell Models Reunion for Museum’s 50th Anniversary

STOCKBRIDGE, MA – Throughout his long In this crucial stage between inspiration and canvas Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2019, the
career, Norman Rockwell preferred using friends Rockwell choreographed the elements of character, Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to education
and neighbors as models to represent the everyday expression, setting and detail, creating photographic and art appreciation inspired by the legacy of Norman
moments captured in his iconic illustrations. In images that became the templates for his paintings. Rockwell. The Museum presents onsite and traveling
celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Norman “It has never been natural for me to deviate exhibitions, publications, arts and humanities pro-
Rockwell Museum, many of Rockwell’s young from the facts of anything before me, so I have grams, including the Rockwell Center for American
subjects will reunite at the Museum on Sunday, always dressed the models and posed them precise- Visual Studies, and comprehensive online resources.
June 30, 1-4 p.m. to share their memories. ly as I have wanted them in my picture; then I have nrm.org
Take a step back in time with the “real life” painted the thing before me. If a model has worn a
red sweater, I have painted it red—I couldn’t pos-
models whose images helped tell the story of
America — and left an indelible mark on popular sibly have made it green. ...But when working
culture. Learn about Rockwell’s process through with photographs I seem able to recompose in STORMVILLE
the eyes of teen and child models who posed for many ways: as to form, tone, and color.”
Norman Rockwell. —Norman Rockwell AIRPORT
The models will share their experiences during A perfectionist, Rockwell went to elaborate
a day of talks, meet & greets, and print signings. lengths to create photographs that portrayed
Paul Adams, Buddy Edgerton and son Jim his concepts exactly, fully realized in every respect.
Edgerton, Pauline Adams Grimes, Dennis Kelly, Scouting models and locations, researching
Mary Whalen Leonard, Ed Locke, Belita and costumes and props, he carefully orchestrated each
Kevin O’Hara, Anne Oppermann, Sherm Safford, element of his design to be photographed before
Don Trachte Jr., and Claire Williams, will share putting paint to canvas. Staging his scenarios ANTIQUE SHOW
their memories and talk with visitors throughout for the camera, the artist instructed his photogra-
the afternoon. (See attachment with images and phers when and what to shoot as he directed
descriptions) a cast of amateur actors. Rockwell produced a & FLEA MARKET
As decades pass, it is primarily the child and wealth of photographs for every new composition, OVER 600 EXHIBITORS
teen models, now in their late 60s through 90s, which he then transferred, in whole or in part, to
who can share their recollections with us. The his final work. July 6 & 7
Museum has taken special care to capture the mod- Admission is free for Museum members or with 8AM RAIN
els’ stories in narrative, audio and video, over the regular Museum admission. For more information TO Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 OR
years. These important first person accounts pro- visit: nrm.org/event/50th-anniversary-rockwell- 4PM SHINE
vide historical and personal perspectives for all to models-reunion/ for information on exhibits and October 12 & 13
learn from and enjoy. Some of the videos appear in future dates for activities with Rockwell models. November 2 & 3
the Museum’s app, launched in 2017.
This special day honors the important role of Free Admission & Parking • No Pets
models in Norman Rockwell’s art. For more than Exhibitor Space Available
40 years photographs were the building blocks of 428 Rt. 216, Stormville, NY 845-221-6561
Norman Rockwell’s art. Following his preliminary www.stormvilleairportfleamarket.com
sketches, they were the first depictions of his ideas.

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