Image Credits: Norman Rockwell, The Craftsman (detail), 1963. Oil on canvas, 47 1/4 x 38 1/4 in. Collection of Shelburne Museum, gift of Polycor and Rock of Ages Corporation. 2024-12.1.
Vermont Business Magazine Discover how Rockwell’s years in Arlington (1939–1953) helped shape an enduring image of Vermont as a place of resilience, community, and quiet independence.
Featuring newly acquired paintings celebrating Vermont’s granite industry, the exhibition also explores the artists, communities, and creative networks that transformed the state into a powerful symbol of American identity and nostalgia. Join us to explore the stories, landscapes, and people that inspired some of Rockwell’s most iconic works.
PLUS upcoming programming:
Curator Tours: June 22, August 11, September 26, and October 2
Rockwell Day: Saturday, September 26
Celebrate the history and learn about the legacy of Norman Rockwell! Rockwell Day features several events designed to bring you into the world of Rockwell. A lecture, figure drawing, tours, and a Rockwell Model Reunion, come share the beloved, enduring nostalgia and resilience of one of America’s greatest illustrators.
Norman Rockwell: At Home in Vermont is made possible by the generous support of the Judith and James Pizzagalli American Paintings Endowment, Donna and Marvin Schwartz, Todd R. Lockwood, the Frelinghuysen Foundation, the M&T Charitable Foundation, and Maplefields.
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