April Fools'! Rockwell Museum to Shift Acquisition Strategy to Only Norman Rockwell Art
April 1, 2021 | This post was scheduled on April 1, 2021. Also known as April Fool’s Day. Thanks everyone for playing along. The Rockwell Museum in Corning is named for Bob and Hertha Rockwell, generous philanthropists who gifted their diverse collection to be accessible to the community they loved. In short, the Museum has no association with Norman …
Two Rockwell Staff Participate in IMLS Grant Funded Program
February 24, 2021 | The Rockwell Museum is proud to announce that two staff members have been selected to participate in The Museum Association of New York’s (MANY) “Building Capacity, Creating Sustainability, Growing Accessibility” program. This IMLS Cares Act grant project is designed to help museums impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic share their collections and reach audiences who cannot …
Alone, Together: New Exhibition Spotlights Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
February 19, 2021 | The earliest guidance regarding COVID-19 in the United States focused primarily on staying home and taking life-saving precautions to protect populations most vulnerable to the disease. While all of us have had our lives disrupted, many seniors have felt too unsafe to leave their homes at all for what will soon be a full year. …
Identity and the Artist: 2020 Our Lives in Mask
February 1, 2021 | The Rockwell Museum collaborated with the Corning-Painted Post High School Learning Center (HSLC) and Teaching Artist Meghan O’Toole to provide an adapted version of the annual Identity and the Artist (I&A) program. This vital program is designed to foster creativity and provide an artistic outlet for students to explore aspects of their cultural and personal …
Introducing 2021 Theme: Environments Examined
January 11, 2021 | For better or worse, 2021 has finally arrived, and The Rockwell is introducing its annual theme – Environments Examined. Today, Brian Lee Whisenhunt, executive director, explains what this means for the Museum, and for our members and visitors. What inspired the theme? The Rockwell Museum collection contains numerous works related to the landscape, from Albert …
Introducing 2020 Alley Art Project Mural Design
August 4, 2020 | We’re excited to unveil the design for the 12th Alley Art Project mural, created in collaboration with students of the High School Learning Center (HSLC). The 2020 design was conceived and developed under the direction of Amy Ruza, youth and family programs educator, alongside artists Tori Burdick and Gigi Alvaré, former Rockwell director of education. …
Art Inspired Writing Challenge: Winners Announced!
July 20, 2020 | Two high school students rocked their creative skills and submitted two fabulous fictional stories with illustrations inspired by artwork in The Rockwell collection. Their original stories are imaginative, inventive and transform how we think about our personal connections to art objects in museums. Art and arts environments can provide an expressive outlet for understanding and …
What Families Will Find this Summer at The Rockwell
July 10, 2020 | Greetings from the Education Team at The Rockwell Museum! As the Director of Education, it is my pleasure to share the exciting offerings we have created for families to enjoy over the summer months. It’s thrilling to have the Museum open again to the community after so many months, and we also understand that it …
Corning-Painted Post High School International Baccalaureate Virtual Student Exhibition
July 7, 2020 | In collaboration with the Corning-Painted Post High School, The Rockwell Museum presents this special virtual exhibition featuring two students from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Visual Arts Diploma Programme. Under the direction of art teacher Sharron Holland, Standard-Level student, Gargie Deore and Higher-Level student, Lydia Robinson are featured in this digital presentation of their artwork. It …
Social Media Challenge: Film to Frame
June 18, 2020 | This year, the Rockwell Teen Council had the opportunity to interpret art, connect with peers in a positive and inspiring environment, and plan an event for area teens. Teen Night was originally scheduled to take place on Friday, May 8th, and include interactive activities, allowing our friends to engage with art. However, due to COVID-19, …