American Stories Curator Talk: The Power of Stories
American Stories Curator Talks Spend a morning with our curators exploring Norman Rockwell Museum's expansive and thought-provoking exhibition commemorating 250 years of America.
When and Where
Date and Time
Friday, Sep 11, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Address
Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Rd / Rte 183 Stockbridge, MA 01262
Cost
$20 plus admission; $10 Members Upper-level Members get free tickets: 2 for Gallery Guild Level and 4 for Artist’s Forum Lvl
About this event
The Power of Stories – Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett will discuss how American literature and beloved characters – from Yankee Doodle to Jo March and Tom Sawyer –reflect both the aspirations and contradictions of their time. Plunkett will also look at how illustrators turn stories into visual narratives, enhancing an author’s words with images that make characters, settings and pivotal moments come to life. Featured authors and artists will include Louisa May Alcott, Horatio Alger Jr., Washington Irving, Norman Rockwell, and Mark Twain.
Limited space: reservations recommended.
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