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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.

Senator O’Mara Presents 40th Anniversary Proclamation to The Rockwell Museum

October 20, 2016 | October 19, 2016 – In recognition of The Rockwell Museum’s 40th Anniversary, Senator Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano presented a 40th-anniversary proclamation during a reception Wednesday in Corning. The Senator and Assemblyman presented the proclamation on behalf of Members of the Assembly and Senate, the State of New York and on behalf of the …

Kristin A. Swain to Retire as Executive Director of The Rockwell Museum with Over 40 Years of Dedicated Service

October 17, 2016 | October 17, 2016 | The longtime executive director of The Rockwell Museum has announced her plans to retire.  Kristin A. Swain, who has shepherded The Rockwell through two major reinventions, is in her 14th year as Executive Director and has been involved with The Rockwell for the entire 40-year history of the institution. Furthermore, Swains’ …

40th Anniversary Mural with Virgil Ortiz: Daily Highlights

September 27, 2016 | Join us in celebrating a very special Alley Art Project mural – inspired by and designed with help from artist Virgil Ortiz.  For over a decade, Rockwell Museum educators have been partnering with the High School Learning Center of the Corning-Painted Post Area School district to create stunning student-designed and painted murals that use The …

National Parks and Natural Treasures

September 14, 2016 | September 14, 2016 The Museum Store features made-in-the-USA, Native American-made, and fair-trade quality products. We’re proud to sell merchandise that reflect the art on our walls, such as one-of-a-kind turquoise, silver and precious stone jewelry, artisan-made pottery, and sculpture by award-winning artists. This month, we’re pleased to feature artist Kelly Ormsby, who finds inspiration in …

Picture of two people in the Rockwell Museum's Native American gallery.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TO PARTNER WITH THE ROCKWELL MUSEUM ON TOURS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA

September 9, 2016 | Corning, NY, September 9, 2016 Beginning again in September, The Rockwell Museum and the Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Region, will team up again to offer Meet Me at the Museum, a program for individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Meet Me at the Museum is a free social program …

Rockwell Museum Announces “Rockwell Roadhouse” Events
Rockwell Museum Announces “Rockwell Roadhouse” Events

August 25, 2016 | August 19, 2016  The Rockwell Museum 111 Cedar Street Corning, New York 14830 www.rockwellmuseum.org   Media Contact:  Beth Manwaring ▪ 607.974.4254 ▪ manwaringb@rockwellmuseum.org    Images:  https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fo2fxwaqbg3sdrt/AABwB0LXlfqkaj8YZcZlTEtxa?dl=0   Corning, NY, August 19, 2016 – Kicking-off a dynamic fall calendar, The Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce the popular high energy, live music series — Rockwell Roadhouse!  Two …

Announcing 2016-2017 Story Hour Schedule

August 16, 2016 | The Rockwell believes that museums act as community centers – a place for safe and authentic arts experiences for all audiences. That’s why we’re proud to once again partner with the Southeast Steuben County Library for Art Explorer’s Story Hour. On the first Thursday of each month, The Rockwell Museum and The Southeast Steuben Library team …

Make The Rockwell Part of Your Wineglass Experience!

August 16, 2016 | The Rockwell Museum believes in building our community through partnerships and collaboration. That’s why we’re so pleased to partner with the Wineglass Marathon once again this year! In 2016, runners and their families will have four awesome opportunities to experience The Rockwell. Happy training, and we’ll see you in September! Friday, September 30 | Urban …

Internationally Renowned Artist, Virgil Ortiz, to Inspire High School Student Mural

August 12, 2016 | August 12, 2016 Heavily sought out by celebrities, royalty, collectors and museums, Cochiti Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz combines art, décor, fashion, video and film in his artwork.  While busy with new business ventures (just opening a retail store in Santa Fe in July), Ortiz continues to round-out his artistic portfolio with a new outdoor mural …

Announcing New Acquisition: Richard Parrish Glass Landscape

July 28, 2016 | The Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce the acquisition of Water-Line, an aerial glass landscape by contemporary artist Richard Parrish.  Parrish created 25 new works throughout 2015 to debut in his solo exhibition at The Rockwell.  While the featured exhibition closed on June 19, The Rockwell was able to acquire Water-Line to remain as the …