Rockwell Paper Scissors: Clay Turkeys
November 3, 2023 | Food often plays a big role in art. It can be both the subject of art (what the art shows) and a tool used to make the art. To celebrate Thanksgiving this month, let’s take a look at some of the different foods found in The Rockwell Museum Galleries. Then, make your own sculpture! The …
Rockwell Paper Scissors: Sugar Skull Printmaking
October 5, 2023 | This month in the Art Lab, we are celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Día de los Muertos is an annual celebration in Mexico and throughout Latin America. People who celebrate believe that the spirits of their deceased loved ones return to visit on November 1 and 2. To encourage spirits to …
Staff Highlight: Get to Know Amanda Lett
August 23, 2023 | The Rockwell is excited to introduce the latest addition to our team, Amanda Lett, the new curator of collections and exhibitions. Amanda completed her PhD at Boston University in American art in 2019. Since 2019, Amanda has served as curatorial assistant in the American Painting and Sculpture department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. …
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 tools. Others enact change through ideas and collaboration. Many of the stories we rally around today are legacies that were never intended as heroic actions. …
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 Paper Bag Lantern with art materials from around the house. When we visit an art museum, we expect to see big paintings made with oil …