In Residence at the Rockwell: The History and Legacy of Haudenosaunee Beadwork with Gabrielle Patrone
September 28, 2026 | Working alongside the Curatorial Department, Gabrielle Patrone joined The Rockwell Museum this season as the second Mary Spurrier Fellow in Native American Art. Gabrielle worked to examine Haudenosaunee beadwork—a critical part of The Museum’s collection—to support her graduate capstone project. She is currently a second-year MA Candidate in Art History at Syracuse University, and she …
The Rockwell Museum Celebrates 50 Years of Collecting American Art with ‘Rockwell Reframed’
September 10, 2026 | Sept. 10, 2026 Contact: Betsy Meacham | Blue Water Communications | 800-975-3212 media@bluewatercommunications.biz Press Kit + Imagery The Rockwell Museum Celebrates 50 Years of Collecting American Art with ‘Rockwell Reframed’ The new book, available Sept. 25, showcases the collection through new scholarship and fresh insights CORNING, NY — For the last five decades, The Rockwell …
The Rockwell Museum's Fall Exhibitions Reframe America's Past, Present, and Future
September 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 CORNING, NY — This fall, The Rockwell Museum presents two special exhibitions that offer fresh perspectives on American art, history, and identity. Presented during the Museum’s 50th anniversary celebration and in recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary, Art at Work: Reframing Artists of the WPA and Rockwell Reframed: Director’s Choice invite visitors …
The Rockwell Museum Awarded $95K by the New York State Council on the Arts for Design of Museum’s Second Floor Gallery Renovation and Expansion
July 15, 2026 | The Rockwell Museum has been awarded a $95,000 capital design grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the design of a transformative renovation and expansion of the Museum’s second-floor galleries. This grant is part of a capital project funding announcement by NYSCA, which totals over $82 million to 132 …
In Residence at The Rockwell: Recapping the Inaugural Mary Spurrier Fellowship in Native American Art
February 9, 2026 | Working alongside the Curatorial Department, Abby Mikalauskas joined The Rockwell Museum in September as the inaugural Mary Spurrier Fellow in Native American Art. Building on her thesis research which centers the material culture made by Dakȟóta community members, Abby spent her time at The Rockwell focusing primarily on beadwork and painted hides made by Great …
The Rockwell Museum Receives Transformational Gift of $3M to Support Expanded Vision
January 27, 2026 | January 27, 2026 The Rockwell Museum has received a $3 million gift from Rochester-based philanthropist Mary Spurrier, marking the most significant cash contribution in the Museum’s history and providing transformative support for its long-term strategic vision. The gift will help The Rockwell reframe what an American art museum can be for the next generation—expanding access, …
The Rockwell Museum in 2026: Reframed at 50
January 5, 2026 | Your Destination for Art & Community Since 1976 The Rockwell Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long series of compelling exhibitions and dynamic programs, honoring the Museum’s past and its commitment to community while boldly looking to the future. The anniversary theme, Rockwell Reframed, reflects this spirit of commemoration and innovation. In …
Rockwell Wrapped: Highlights from a Colorful 2025
January 2, 2026 | In the spirit of heading into the new year and the Museum’s 50th anniversary full of gratitude — we are taking a moment now to reflect on a colorful 2025. At The Rockwell Museum, we believe art has the power to ignite conversations, provoke emotions, and inspire new ways of seeing the world. The Museum’s …
Rockwell Teens Take on D.C. with the Smithsonian Youth Leadership Team
September 22, 2025 | What do you get when you mix teen leaders, art, history, science, and a week in Washington, D.C.? An unforgettable Smithsonian Youth Leadership Team (YLT) adventure! For the second year in a row, The Rockwell Museum teamed up with the Corning-Painted Post High School Learning Center (HSLC) to represent one of only four Smithsonian Affiliate …
Welcoming Inaugural Mary Spurrier Fellowship in Native American Art Recipient Abby Mikalauskas
September 10, 2025 | The Rockwell Museum is proud to announce the appointment of Abby Mikalauskas as the first recipient of the Mary Spurrier Fellowship in Native American Art. Mikalauskas joined the Museum’s Curatorial Department starting September 2025, working closely with Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Amanda Lett. Her focus will be to conduct original research on the Museum’s …