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Rockwell Holidays 2016
November 10, 2016 | The Rockwell believes in reaching all audiences in meaningful ways through a commitment to authentic educational and cultural experiences – we love our regional community! That’s why we’re proud to once again offer a variety of holiday traditions for you and yours. Here’s everything you’ll find at The Rockwell this holiday season: Second Annual Gingerbread …
Rockwell Museum Names New Executive Director
November 3, 2016 | November 3,2016 | The Rockwell Museum in Corning New York has named Brian Lee Whisenhunt its new executive director. Whisenhunt will begin in early January 2017 as director of The Rockwell, succeeding Kristin A. Swain who announced her retirement earlier this year after serving in this role for some 14 years. “After a national search, we …
This art is made for walking...
October 28, 2016 | October 26, 2016 | A Kay WalkingStick artwork from The Rockwell collection is traveling the nation! Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist is the first major retrospective of the artistic career of Kay WalkingStick (b. 1935), an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation and one of the world’s most celebrated artists of Native American ancestry. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, …
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 …
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
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 …