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Rockwell Models to Speak About Experiences - April 01, 2008
PITTSFIELD - Norman Rockwell's models will share their memories of working for the late artist at a high tea to be held at the Crowne Plaza on Thursday, April 3, starting at 4 p.m.
Attendees will include Wray Gunn, who posed as one of the young boys in Rockwell's classic civil rights era painting "New Kids in the Neighborhood" (1967); Julie Martino, who modeled for a series of advertisements the illustrator created for the Florida Gas Co. in the 1970s; and Betsy Manning, a neighbor of the late artist, who modeled for advertising illustrations for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance and the memorable Saturday Evening Post cover "Girl Missing Tooth" (1957).
Norman Rockwell Museum curators will also be on hand to present an illustrated talk on Rockwell, a preview of upcoming events at the Stockbridge museum and a screening of the its documentary "Drawing Inspiration: Norman Rockwell in Stockbridge."
The cost is $18 per person, and includes tea, light fare and parking. To register or for more information, call 413-298-4100, Ext. 239.
Martino will discuss her experiences with Rockwell again on Friday, April 4, at the museum at 2:30 p.m. That event, "Model Citizens," is free with museum admission.
The museum is open daily, 10 to 4, weekends until 5; admission is $12.50 for adults, $7 for students, and free for visitors 18 and under (five per adult). Senior citizens admitted half price on Wednesdays through May. |
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