download the 2008-2009 annual report - Norman Rockwell Museum

exhibition loansLenders to Norman Rockwell Museum Permanent CollectionAmerican Legion Post #193,Winchendon, MassachusettsStewart BabbottBerkshire MuseumThomson C. ChewCarlos D. De MattosKay DoreEleanor Ettinger and Barbara StevensPhillip M. GraceMica and Richard HadarVirginia and Douglas HaightOliver C. Kempton, Jr.Herbert LobsenzIdella LudwigMarino Family TrustFamily of Angus MacdonaldKelly MeanyElizabeth Montgomery/The Familyof William S. MilesDon MottThe Musselman FamilyLowell PaddockPfizer IncJarvis RockwellPeter RockwellGail and Thomas RockwellKenneth SalemMrs. Mary Alice SchwarzNelson SeveringhausThe Stuart FamilyWilliam StuartSun-Maid Growers of CaliforniaWilliams High School Alumni AssociationattendanceTotal Visitation 129,860daily visitation, children 11,414daily visitation, college students 4,737group tourism 15,233school programs, on site 4,852school programs, off site 304scout programs 106family days 574linwood living history programs 177other adult public programs 2,877other child public programs 1,307festivals and community days 1,744free tuesdays 2,811shared ticket incentives 4,376audio tours 8,770library passes 2,833Lenders to Norman Rockwell Museum ExhibitionsRaw Nerve! The Political Art of Steve BrodnerSteve BrodnerGail LevineTown of Wilton, ConnecticutPicturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art of IllustrationPfizer IncAmerican College of CardiologistsMelinda BeckCathie BleckGuy BilloutJuliette BordaCharles CrossCora Lynn DeiblerGuy BilloutBuilding Books: The Art of David MacaulayDavid MacaulayOver the Top: American Posters from World War IThomas Leffingwell PullingEdward Leffingwell PullingArtists in Their StudiosArchives of American Art, Smithsonian InstitutionJuliette BordaCora Lynn DeiblerTeresa FasolinoFrances JetterGregory ManchessPeter de SèveWhitney ShermanElwood SmithMark Ulrikseneducation & visitor experienceAs a museum founded to further “art appreciation and art education” throughthe work of Norman Rockwell and other illustrators, Norman Rockwell Museumis committed to engaging a wide range of audiences in multiple locations—athome in Stockbridge, at venues across the nation carrying its traveling exhibitions,and, increasingly, on the Web. Notwithstanding global economic challenges,this year was one of determined experimentation and innovation, as theMuseum sought to develop new audiences and deepen relationships with existingones. Family programming was a particular focus, recognizing the needs of a newgeneration of parents with children at home seeking to enjoy meaningful family experiences.The Museum also intensified its outreach to seniors, young professionals,and people of diverse socio-economic means within the region. Responding tothe economic downturn—and recognizing the important role of cultural institutionsin difficult times—the Museum opened its doors for free each Tuesday this winter.Visitors, artists, teachers, scholars, and art appreciators from around the nationand world—and those from close to home—enjoyed a mix of hands-on art experiences,talks and workshops, performances, after-hours events, and guided tours bythe Museum’s dedicated and expert guide staff.Summer ProgrammingOpen Season, a pre-election series of political lectures and performances connectedto our summer 2008 exhibition, Raw Nerve! The Political Art of Steve Brodner,drew hundreds of attendees and confirmed the popularity of the Museum’s annual20 21