The Rockwell Blog: Updates From Our Staff

Rockwell Paper Scissors: DIY Monoprints

This Rockwell Paper Scissors project is available at the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab on June 3 from 1p.m. – 3 p.m. (while supplies last). Visit us in person or follow along at home with these simple DIY instructions to make your own colorful monoprint with art materials from around your home. This month, we were […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Doutt

Nancy Doutt has been a reliable and enthusiastic volunteer with The Rockwell Museum for forty years! She works primarily in the library, cataloging and organizing the book collection, and also assists with special events when needed, always with a smile. Nancy is a true gem, a tried-and-true community volunteer. She was a regional Jefferson Award […]

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Rockwell Paper Scissors: Animal Habitat Collage

This Rockwell Paper Scissors project is available at the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab April 3–9 (while supplies last), as well as during our April 15 Family Day! Visit us in person or follow along at home with these simple DIY instructions to make your own Animal Habitat Collage with art materials from around your home. […]

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Rockwell Paper Scissors: Superhero Gauntlets

This Rockwell Paper Scissors project is available at the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab February 18 – February 26 (while supplies last), along with many other hero-themed projects throughout the season. Or, follow along at home with these simple DIY instructions to make your own superhero-inspired Gauntlet with art materials from around your home. Many artists […]

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Introducing 2023 Annual Theme: Heroes 

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 […]

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Rockwell Paper Scissors: Paper Bag Lantern

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 […]

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More for Frida Kahlo Fans!

In alignment with The Rockwell’s upcoming spotlight exhibition, Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray, cultural partners across the region are joining in for a well-rounded investigation of the stories, art and themes surrounding the iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Do not miss this exciting lineup of exhibitions and workshops. 171 Cedar Arts Center 171 […]

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

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 Vogel, who started at the Museum in 2014, has been promoted to director of advancement and communications. Lisa Gill, director of finance and operations, joined […]

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Brian Lee Whisenhunt Elected MANY Board President

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 first joined MANY in April 2018 and has served as Program Chair and Vice President. He previously served on the board of the Mountain-Plains Museums […]

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A Collaborative Message of Healing

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 cultural organizations of the Southern Finger Lakes came together early in the pandemic to share information and help one another through numerous existential crises—and we […]

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