Illustrator Barbara Nessim Named Museum’s First Artist Laureate
Norman Rockwell Museum has named illustrator Barbara Nessim as it's first Artist Laureate. A pioneer in the digital arts, Nessim’s work has been exhibited widely, and graced the covers of such publications as Time, The New York Times Magazine, and Rolling Stone. The award was presented to the artist on behalf of the new Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies during the Museum’s annual Board of Trustees meeting on September 26. An installation of the artist’s work will be on view at Norman Rockwell Museum through November 15.
I am a Part of Art! The Artists of Community Access to the Arts
October 4 through October 25
Exhibition Opening Reception Sunday, October 4, 2 - 4 p.m.
Join us for an inspiring showcase of works by the artists of Community Access to the Arts, a non-profit arts organization that nurtures and celebrates the creativity of people with disabilities. Our special opening is free for all!!
The Unknown Rockwell: A Portrait of Two American Families
Thursday, October 8, 2 – 5 p.m.
Join authors Bud Edgerton and Nan O'Brien to celebrate the release of The Unknown Rockwell: A Portrait of Two American Families, an intimate account of the relationship between the Edgerton and Rockwell families, next-door neighbors in West Arlington, Vermont, for 10 years. Enjoy a reading and book-signing by the authors, the chance to meet various Rockwell models, and the unveiling of a previously "unknown" Norman Rockwell painting. Kids and teens 18 and under are free. Adults free with Museum admission.
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Taconic High Names Top Students of the Class of 2026
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Taconic High School Principal Matthew Bishop has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2026.
They will speak during the graduation ceremony on Friday, June 12, at 4 p.m at Tanglewood in Lenox.
Gavin O'Donnell, son of Kevin and Colleen O'Donnell of Pittsfield, has been named valedictorian with a grade average of 103. Hunter Bentz, son of Heidi Bentz of Pittsfield, has been named salutatorian with a grade average of 102.4.
Throughout his high school career, O'Donnell has exemplified the values of leadership, commitment, and excellence that define the Taconic community. He achieved high honors all four years and made significant contributions to both the school and the wider community. He was an active member of the Link Crew, Green and Gold, and Class Council, just to name a few of his activities.
A dedicated athlete, O'Donnell played soccer and baseball all four years and was named captain of the varsity soccer and baseball teams both junior and senior years. His commitment to service extended beyond athletics, as he volunteered with Unified Games and was a math tutor at Taconic. He has also been an active part of Pittsfield Soccer Club, where he has helped
referee youth soccer games and assisted in getting the fields ready for game days.
He has earned several awards, including being a member of the National Honor Society, the John and Abigail Adams Award, and being an AP Scholar and an AP Capstone Graduate.
O'Donnell plans to pursue a degree in finance at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where he will continue to play baseball and hopes to excel as a student.
Cassidy Flynn scattered five hits in a complete-game effort in the circle as Lenox upset top-seeded Hoosac Valley, 3-2, in the quarter-finals of the Division 5 State Tournament. click for more
Brayden Durant struck out seven and walked one in a complete-game effort on the mound Saturday to pitch the Drury baseball team to a 6-0 win over Keefe Tech in the quarter-finals of the Division 5 State Tournament at Joe Wolfe Field. click for more
Jason Codey struck out 13, walked two and allowed just an infield single as the Generals earned a 7-1 win over Wahconah to claim their third straight regional title. click for more
Gracelyn Wright struck out eight, and Genevieve Lagess went 3-for-5 with four runs batted in as the Hurricanes beat Monson, 17-3, to claim their first Western Mass title in four years. click for more
For the boys, Ward Bianchi helped lead the way with a win in the shot put and a second place in the javelin as the Mounties finished 16 points ahead of runner-up Pittsfield (pending the results of the pole vault, which were unavailable at 11 p.m. Friday night). click for more
