Explore New Activities at The Rockwell
July 11, 2016 | The Rockwell Museum believes in offering a dynamic experience through imaginative activities and programs. See what’s new in The Rockwell’s Family Exploration Studio in Summer 2016! A drop-in gallery with 8+ activity stations for kids and their grown-ups, The Family Exploration Studio is designed to make art accessible to kids, and inspire an appreciation for art …
Last Day of School = 2017 Planning Begins
June 21, 2016 | Edith Saxton Fund Will Support Expansion of Rockwell’s “Great Circle Program” to Bath, NY Schools The Rockwell Museum has been selected to receive a grant of $19,950 from The Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services, administered through the Community Foundation of the Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. The grant will support The Rockwell’s “Great Circle …
Glass Artist Richard Parrish Returns for Glass Art Society Conference
May 19, 2016 | The Rockwell Museum is pleased to host glass artist Richard Parrish for the second time in 2016 – this time to present to his allies in art at the Glass Art Society Conference held in Corning, NY this year. Not only is the exhibit on view throughout the conference, but Parrish will present a gallery …
More Than $82 Million Awarded for Arts Projects Nationwide Includes $10,000 awarded to The Rockwell Museum
May 10, 2016 | National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $82 million to fund local arts projects and partnerships in the NEA’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2016. Included in this announcement is an Art Works award of $10,000 to The Rockwell Museum to support the ongoing “Great Circle Artist-in-Residency Program.” …
Rockwell Director Kristin Swain Receives State-wide Recognition
April 29, 2016 | April 18, 2016 Kristin A. Swain, Executive Director of The Rockwell Museum, was honored during the Museum Association of New York’s annual conference today. Nominated by Rockwell staff and approved by the MANY panel, Swain received the Anne Ackerson Innovation in Leadership Award for ‘Reinventing The Rockwell: 40 Years of Unwavering Dedication’ and bringing The …
Rockwell's "Great Circle Program" Continues in Elmira's Fassett Elementary
January 13, 2016 | The Great Circle Artist in Residency, a custom program between The Rockwell Museum and the Elmira City School District, continues in the New Year with first grade students at Fassett Elementary in Elmira. Aleta Wynn Yarrow, resident artist, will join students and teachers in Fassett first grade classrooms beginning January 14th preceding a visit to …
Harmony: Tammy Garcia Sculpture Now On View
December 22, 2015 | A new Tammy Garcia sculpture is now gracing the walls of the third floor Native American Gallery. The bronze sculpture, titled Harmony, is on long-term loan from James Flaws and Marcia Weber. With its base, the sculpture stands 76 inches high. Tammy Garcia is a renowned Pueblo potter and sculptor whose work embodies both classic design and …
Rockwell Volunteers...
You Guessed It - They ROCK!
December 18, 2015 | December is a time of giving. That’s why we’d like to take the opportunity to publicly recognize all of the amazing hard work and hours that our volunteers give all year long. Our volunteers are more than just appreciated members of the Rockwell community—they are the very foundation of our success. In 2015, The Rockwell’s 25 volunteers dedicated …
Announcing Winners of Gingerbread Invitational
December 7, 2015 | December 4, 2015 – The Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce the winners of the First Annual Gingerbread Invitational − an artful gingerbread competition and exhibition with a focus on historic landmarks and architecture in Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes. On December 3, 2015, The Rockwell hosted an exhibition opening where a panel of judges …
Announcing The Rockwell Museum as a Smithsonian Affiliate
November 17, 2015 | The Rockwell Museum announced today the prestigious designation of becoming a Smithsonian Affiliate – one of only 206 nationwide. The Rockwell will now be the Upstate NY conduit to the Smithsonian and its many resources. In turn, Smithsonian patrons will gain greater access to The Rockwell’s collections and programs.This new status makes The Rockwell Museum one …