Rare Norman Rockwell painting exhibit opens in Howland Medici Museum of Art
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For the first time Norman Rockwell's 'American Scouting Collection' is all displayed in one place.
It includes 65 original Rockwell paintings.
The Medici Museam of Art in Howland held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon and invited local Boy Scout Troops to join in on the tour.
"They were really pretty. I didn't think that they would be so amazing and I have never seen anything like them before," said 11 year-old Lillian Guesman of Troop 8 from Leavittsburg, Ohio.
A lot went in to making sure the Medici opened up again to the public while still following all COVID-19 guidelines.
"I developed an app to make for a hands free and safe experience," said Katelyn Amendolara Russo, Associate Director of Medici Museum of Art. "The shutdown had us closed for two months, then we were reservation only. Now you can come see the exhibit, wear a mask and use the app for a touch free experience."
Howland Township Supervisors and Secretary of State, Frank LaRose attended the event and helped with the official ribbon cutting.
"I grew up treasuring these paintings and to be able to see them in real life, it's just a cool thing," said Secretary LaRose. "I grew up in the Boy Scouts, I earned my Eagle rank when I was 17 years old and it is something I have carried with me my whole life."
The exhibit is now open to the public.
"Come and see this. It's a marvelous exhibit, whether you are interested in scouting or not it's art," said Ned Gold, Chairman of the Rockwall Scouting Art. "Norman Rockwell is one of the greatest American artists. He's iconic. And we've got one of the greatest collections of his painting. This is the second largest collection of Rockwell paintings anywhere."
The Medici Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday eleven to four.
For information call 330-856-2120 or visit their website.
It includes 65 original Rockwell paintings.
The Medici Museam of Art in Howland held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon and invited local Boy Scout Troops to join in on the tour.
"They were really pretty. I didn't think that they would be so amazing and I have never seen anything like them before," said 11 year-old Lillian Guesman of Troop 8 from Leavittsburg, Ohio.
A lot went in to making sure the Medici opened up again to the public while still following all COVID-19 guidelines.
"I developed an app to make for a hands free and safe experience," said Katelyn Amendolara Russo, Associate Director of Medici Museum of Art. "The shutdown had us closed for two months, then we were reservation only. Now you can come see the exhibit, wear a mask and use the app for a touch free experience."
Howland Township Supervisors and Secretary of State, Frank LaRose attended the event and helped with the official ribbon cutting.
"I grew up treasuring these paintings and to be able to see them in real life, it's just a cool thing," said Secretary LaRose. "I grew up in the Boy Scouts, I earned my Eagle rank when I was 17 years old and it is something I have carried with me my whole life."
The exhibit is now open to the public.
"Come and see this. It's a marvelous exhibit, whether you are interested in scouting or not it's art," said Ned Gold, Chairman of the Rockwall Scouting Art. "Norman Rockwell is one of the greatest American artists. He's iconic. And we've got one of the greatest collections of his painting. This is the second largest collection of Rockwell paintings anywhere."
The Medici Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday eleven to four.
For information call 330-856-2120 or visit their website.