Farewell (For Now) Jim Thorpe
July 22, 2015 | July 22, 2015 One of our visitors’ favorite artworks will be packed up for shipping early next week. The vase, or urn, entitled Never Forget: Jim Thorpe All American by Diego …
Happy Earth Day:
Green Initiatives at The Rockwell
April 22, 2015 | April 22, 2015 There’s no way around it – museums use a lot of electricity! Lighting our collection and exhibitions correctly is a huge part of the visitor experience – if you …
Celebrating National Youth Art Month
February 27, 2015 | The Rockwell Museum Hosts Student Artwork from Corning Children’s Center The Rockwell Museum’s Admissions Lobby is now filled with colorful works of art created by students at Corning Children’s Center. The Rockwell is …
New Acquisition: Sculpture by Abraham Anghik Ruben
February 18, 2015 | February 17, 2015 We are very excited to announce the acquisition of a gorgeous soapstone sculpture by Inuit artist, Abraham Anghik Ruben — the sculpture found its new home today in …
Introducing Kirsty Buchanan, Curator of Collections
January 29, 2015 | The board of trustees and staff of The Rockwell Museum are pleased to announce that Kirsty Buchanan has joined The Rockwell team in Corning, NY, as Curator of Collections. Kirsty Buchanan …
Deflated Footballs
January 28, 2015 | Never Forget: Jim Thorpe, All American Controversy in professional sports isn’t a new concept. And leading up to the most-watched program of the year, the Super Bowl, it seems fitting …
The Rockwell Museum Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant
December 2, 2014 | The Rockwell Museum Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant to Support “Garden of Fire” Summer Youth Program CORNING, NY — The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane …
A Ribbon Cutting Event for a New Mural in Corning
November 26, 2014 | CORNING, NY – A hidden spot in Corning’s Denison Park has been given a facelift. The tunnel underpass that connects the North and South sides of Denison Park now features …
Just in time for the bitter cold – Artemus Has a New Hat!
November 18, 2014 | November 17, 2014 CORNING, NY – When you pass by The Rockwell Museum, you’ll notice a whimsical addition to an already imaginative building façade. Just in time to battle Old Man …
Introducing the Forever Pass
October 24, 2014 | Did your child recently come home with a little wooden chip in their backpack or pocket? They received it from The Rockwell Museum on their school tour, and we are …