Norman Rockwell Museum's 50th Anniversary Gala Was a Celebration of Illustration
Spirits (including a signature cocktail, the "Rockwell,") were high at the museum's golden anniversary gala.
Trustee Lucy Holland and real estate legend Nancy Kalodner
Examples of world-class illustration were hung high above supporters of the Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, June 22 as they gathered under a tent on the museum's verdant grounds. Huge posters from 50 years of exhibitions at the museum told the story of the many illustrators whose work has been featured along with Rockwell’s. A silent auction and interactive entertainment also acknowledged the art that tells stories. Following a dinner created by Chef Brian Alberg of Main Street Hospitality Group, the Wanda Houston Band took center stage. On exhibit now is "Woodstock to the Moon: 1969 Illustrated," running through October 27, 2019.
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Matteline deVries-Dilling, founder of Lite Brite Neon, one of the evening's honoree of this year's Upstate Benefit adresses the gala from the Caboose's caboose.
- Karen Pearson. Courtesy Art Omi.
Olana senior vice president and landscape curatorMark Prezorski, president Sean Sawyer, The evenings honoree Kristin Gamble and New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett.
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