About the program: This virtual program considers the various ways Norman Rockwell explored art making and museums over the course of his career, with a healthy dose of the artist’s good humor. “America’s favorite illustrator” is best known for his relatable scenes of modern American life with subjects selected for their broad appeal: families, holiday celebrations and young love. Rockwell was also fond of making paintings about painting and the art world in general, topics one wouldn’t necessarily associate with commercial art for the middle class.

About the presenter: Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England and beyond. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. A New Hampshire native, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and the Currier Museum of Art. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. 

Important Note: This is a virtual program done in collaboration with the Manchester, Windham, Goffstown, Derry, Milford, and Hooksett public libraries.