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The Berkshires has a long history of cultural sophistication. Artists began flocking here in the early 19th century, and by mid-century, the tradition of a Berkshire cultural bounty had taken hold. The Diversity of mediums and styles displayed amongst the many museums is enviable to other culture rich communities. From the extensive Impressionist collection at the Clark Art Institute and eclectic installations at Mass MoCA, to the nostalgic illustrations of Norman Rockwell, the Berkshires has earned its bragging rights as Cultural Mecca of the north east. 

  • Norman Rockwell Event

    Artist Talk: Walter Wick Behind Every Picture

    Event Sold Out Join photographic illustrator Walter Wick and Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett for an illustrated talk about Wick’s art and the surprising connections between his photographic practice and the work of Norman Rockwell. Wick inv

    Jul 17, 2025

    5:00 PM

    Norman Rockwell Museum

    Museums

  • Norman Rockwell Event

    Artist Tour: I SPY! Walter Wick's Hidden Wonders

    Event Sold Out Explore the fascinating new exhibition, I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders, with the artist himself and NRM Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett. Hear how Wick’s early childhood love of play and his early career as a studio photo

    Jul 18, 2025

    1:00 PM

    Norman Rockwell Museum

    Museums

  • Norman Rockwell Event

    Artist Talk with Walter Wick: Children are the Best Audience!

    Event Sold Out Meet Walter Wick at this special artist talk for all ages. Photographic illustrator Walter Wick has remarked that “children…are the most dedicated and inquisitive audience any artist could hope for.” Wick will discuss how his childhoo

    Jul 19, 2025

    11:00 AM

    Norman Rockwell Museum

    Museums

  • Norman Rockwell Event

    Summer Saturdays for Families

    Buy Tickets   Free with Admission, Drop-in – no reservation required. Join us for fun and interactive programming inspired by the art of Norman Rockwell and Walter Wick, creator of the I Spy books for children. Try your hand at making art inspired

    Jul 19, 2025

    11:00 AM3:00 PM

    Norman Rockwell Museum

    Museums

  • Norman Rockwell Event

    Summer Saturdays for Families

    Buy Tickets   Free with Admission, Drop-in – no reservation required. Join us for fun and interactive programming inspired by the art of Norman Rockwell and Walter Wick, creator of the I Spy books for children. Try your hand at making art inspired

    Jul 26, 2025

    11:00 AM3:00 PM

    Norman Rockwell Museum

    Museums

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