American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell
March 2-May 20, 2012

This retrospective exhibition at the WAG is the first and only presentation of Norman Rockwell’s paintings in Canada. One of the most popular North American artists of the past century, Rockwell (1894-1978) chronicled our changing society in the small details and nuanced scenes of ordinary people in everyday life, providing a personalized interpretation—albeit often an idealized one—of American identity. For more information visit rockwell.wag.ca.

10 Sat 11:00am • Interactive Rockwell Family Tour • Families with children ages 12 and under are invited to join our Youth Program Facilitator for a fun, 45-minute tour of American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell, with music, movement and playing, Rockwell style • Included with Gallery admission

11 Sun 2:00pm • Talk • Rockwell's Vision of America • Presented in collaboration with the University of Manitoba Institute for the Humanities (UMIH), meet David Churchill, Associate Professor of History at the U of M and Director of the UMIH • Included with Gallery admission

23 Fri 7:30pm • Rockwell Around the Clock • Put on your dancing shoes and relive the 1950s with Will Bonness’ Swing Band! • $21 Members/$25 Non-Members24 Sat 11:00am • Interactive Rockwell Family Tour • See description above for March 10

28 Wed 12:10pm • Tour • American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell • Discover the artistic legacy of Norman Rockwell with Andrew Kear, Curator of Historical Canadian Art • Included with Gallery admission