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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.

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 …

Rockwell Paper Scissors: Paper Bag Lantern

January 27, 2023 | This Rockwell Paper Scissors project is available at the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab January 30 – February 3! Or, follow along at home with these simple DIY instructions to make your own …

Staff Highlight: Get to Know Lisa Gill and Willa Rose Vogel

May 23, 2022 | Today we get to know two members of The Rockwell leadership team. Lisa Gill heads the finance and operations department, and joined the Museum staff in August 2021. Willa Rose …

Brian Lee Whisenhunt Elected MANY Board President

May 10, 2022 | Rockwell Museum Executive Director Brian Lee Whisenhunt was introduced as the Museum Association of New York (MANY) Board President in April 2022, along with six newly elected board members. Brian …

A Collaborative Message of Healing

March 3, 2022 | The past few years have been universally stressful. Likely, we can all agree that we are in need of healing—both as individuals and as a community. A group of diverse …

Listen Up! Artists as Activists Audio Tour

February 22, 2022 | The Rockwell Museum is excited to offer Artists as Activists audio tour. The Artists as Activists audio tour incorporates works from The Rockwell’s permanent collection along with long-term loans from …

Request for Artist Proposals: 2023 Alley Art Project

February 15, 2022 | The Rockwell Museum is seeking an experienced mural artist to work with Rockwell staff and High School Learning Center (HSLC) students to plan, design and paint a mural in downtown …

Spark! From Inspiration to Creation

January 10, 2022 | Introducing The Rockwell’s 2022 Theme In 2022, The Rockwell explores how artists find inspiration and the moments that ignite a creative spark. Considering how individual perspectives, unexpected sources, and lived …

Rockwell Wrapped: 2021 Acquisition Highlights

December 20, 2021 | The Rockwell strives to reflect the diverse cultural fabric of America within our galleries, and the continuous evolution of the permanent collection is critical in bringing our mission statement to …

New Acquisition! Wendy Red Star's Accession

November 9, 2021 | November 10, 2021 Wendy Red Star Series Joins Rockwell Museum Collection and Headlines 2022 Exhibition Schedule  The Rockwell is proud to announce the acquisition of a suite of 15 prints by Wendy Red Star …