Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show01:11PM / Thursday, February 05, 2009
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. - The Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show returns for its 23rd year to Norman Rockwell Museum. The show, generously sponsored again this year by the Legacy Banks Foundation, opens on Saturday, February 7, with a special reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon in celebration of the talented young artists from Berkshire County high schools. The opening event will include refreshments, the chance to meet with the artists, and a performance by students from the Berkshire Music School. The exhibition will remain on view through March 8, 2009.
"The entries in this year's High School Art Show are outstanding in so many different ways," said Thomas Daly, curator of education at Norman Rockwell Museum. "This show really gives us a chance to see what high school students are thinking about and what's going on in their work. We might also have a chance to see what is in store for these students' future."
The 23rd Annual High School Art Show showcases the work of 132 students in grades 9 through 12 from schools throughout Berkshire County. Students submit original works to the yearly exhibition in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, and sculpture. The young artists learn how to prepare their work for a gallery show, acquire a personal understanding of the exhibition process, and have the exciting opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional museum setting. Admission to the High School Art Show is free for all Berkshire County high school students and their families and teachers, and for others with regular Museum admission.
A generous grant from the Legacy Banks Foundation sponsors the planning, coordination, installation, and construction of the exhibition, and related publicity.
 Schools participating in the 23rd Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show include: BArT Charter School, Berkshire School, Drury High School, John Dewey Academy, Lee Middle and High School, Lenox Memorial High School, Miss Hall's School, Monument Mountain Regional High School, Mount Everett High School, Mount Greylock Regional High School, Pittsfield High School, St. Joseph Central High School, Taconic High School, and Wahconah Regional High School.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Founded in 1969 with the help of Norman and Molly Rockwell, Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to education and art appreciation inspired by the enduring legacy of one of America's greatest artists. The Museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art, and presents the works of contemporary and past masters of illustration. The Norman Rockwell Archive contains more than 200,000 photographs, letters, and other rare mementos.
Norman Rockwell Museum 40th Anniversary
In 2009, Norman Rockwell Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary. Since its founding in 1969, Norman Rockwell Museum has become the preeminent museum of American illustration art through research, publications, exhibitions, and educational programming. This year, exhibitions curated by the Museum will be seen in 10 states across the nation, and the Museum's Stockbridge campus will present its 100th exhibition and welcome its five millionth visitor.
Admission Details
Norman Rockwell Museum is open daily. General public admission is $15 for adults, $13.50 for seniors, $10 for college students, and free for visitors 18 and under (five per adult). Kids Free Every Day is a gift to families from Country Curtains, Blantyre, and The Red Lion Inn. This winter, the Museum welcomes visitors with free admission on Tuesdays. Weekday hours from November through April are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekend/holiday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Orientation talks are available daily, beginning on the hour. Antenna Audio Tour of select paintings from the Museum's permanent Norman Rockwell collection is available.
For more information, the public is invited to call 413.298.4100, ext. 220. Visit the Museum's Web site at http://www.nrm.org. |
