Norman Rockwell's Vermont Years Examined at Shelburne Museum
Shelburne Museum will present "Norman Rockwell: At Home in Vermont" from June 20 to October 25, 2026. The exhibition focuses on Rockwell's time in Arlington, Vermont (1939–1953), exploring how he crafted an idealized vision of rural America. Curated by Carolyn Bauer, the show situates his work within the social and artistic context of Arlington, revealing how Rockwell used place to articulate values like community and self-reliance during a period of national uncertainty.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: June 20 – October 25, 2026
- Venue: Shelburne Museum
- Artist: Norman Rockwell (1894–1978)
- Focus: Rockwell's years in Arlington, Vermont (1939–1953)
- Curator: Carolyn Bauer, Marna and Chuck Davis Curator of American Art
- Examines Rockwell's construction of an idealized Vermont
- Highlights themes of community, self-reliance, and moral conviction
- Rockwell's Vermont presented as both real and carefully constructed ideal
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Shelburne Museum
Locations
- Arlington
- Vermont
- United States