Wellesley Neighbors Events - Event View
This is the "Event Detail" view, showing all available information for this event.
If the event has passed, click the "Event Report" icon to read a report and view photos that were uploaded.
Historic Tour of Norman Rockwell's Life on Thursday at 3:30
About this event
AN HISTORIC TOUR OF NORMAN ROCKWELL'S LIFE
Thursday, April 29 at 3:30 PM
Join us as we take a walk through the artistic world of Normal Rockwell 1894 - 1978
Who Was Norman Rockwell?
He received his first commission at age 17. In 1916, he created the first of 321 covers for The Saturday Evening Post. Rockwell's Americana images were loved by the public, but not embraced by critics. He created World War II posters and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 presented by President Gerald Ford.
In his speech Ford said,"Artist, illustrator and author, Norman Rockwell has portrayed the American scene with unrivaled freshness and clarity. Insight, optimism and good. humor are the hallmarks of his artistic style. His vivid and affectionate portraits of our country and ourselves have become a beloved part of the American tradition.”
Join this Zoom event to explore Rockwell’s history regarding his artistic career and life.
Thanks to Polly Conlon, a Wellesley Neighbor member, who will be the commentator for this event.
Please click on the following link to watch the video in advance of the meeting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux7evwZMO9Y
Register for this Zoom event by clicking on the “Register Now” button (preferred),
or
e-mail events@wellesleyneighbors.org,
or
call 781-283-0417, Ex. 2.
You will receive your Zoom invitation when you register as well as the day before the event and the morning of the event.
Registration Info
Registration has closed - Event is past
Invalid Quantity