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Beyond The Frame: The Rockwell Blog

Get to know The Rockwell collection and the people behind it through occasional musings, DIY art projects, new acquisition announcements and more here on our blog, Beyond the Frame.

Rockwell Paper Scissors: Clay Turkeys

November 3, 2023 | Food often plays a big role in art. It can be both the subject of art (what the art shows) and a tool used to make the art. To celebrate …

Rockwell Paper Scissors: Sugar Skull Printmaking

October 5, 2023 | This month in the Art Lab, we are celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Día de los Muertos is an annual celebration in Mexico and throughout Latin …

Staff Highlight: Get to Know Amanda Lett

August 23, 2023 | The Rockwell is excited to introduce the latest addition to our team, Amanda Lett, the new curator of collections and exhibitions. Amanda completed her PhD at Boston University in American …

Request for Artist Proposals: 2024 Alley Art Project

July 24, 2023 | The Rockwell Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is seeking to hire an experienced mural artist to work with Rockwell Youth and Family Programs Educator, High School Learning Center (HSLC) and SUNY …

New Acquisition: Le Mat by Devan Shimoyama

July 24, 2023 | This colorful multimedia artwork by Devan Shimoyama will soon join The Rockwell collection—Le Mat (The Fool) from the Tarot Series is currently featured at the CAC Málaga in Spain for the summer and will travel …

Rockwell Paper Scissors: DIY Monoprints

July 24, 2023 | This Rockwell Paper Scissors project is available at the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab on June 3 from 1p.m. – 3 p.m. (while supplies last). Visit us in person or follow along at …

Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Doutt

July 24, 2023 | Nancy Doutt has been a reliable and enthusiastic volunteer with The Rockwell Museum for forty years! She works primarily in the library, cataloging and organizing the book collection, and also assists …

Rockwell Paper Scissors: Animal Habitat Collage

July 24, 2023 | This Rockwell Paper Scissors project is available at the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab April 3–9 (while supplies last), as well as during our April 15 Family Day! Visit us in person or follow along at …

Rockwell Paper Scissors: Superhero Gauntlets

July 24, 2023 | This Rockwell Paper Scissors project is available at the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab February 18 – February 26 (while supplies last), along with many other hero-themed projects throughout the season. Or, follow …

Introducing 2023 Annual Theme: Heroes

July 24, 2023 | In 2023, we celebrate HEROES, and the courage of people moved by conviction, truth and love to improve communities, society and our world.  Some heroes brandish pencils, brushes or musical instruments as …