On View at The Rockwell

The Living Legacy of Clara S. Peck: Rockwell Collection Hero
On view: September 23, 2023 - January 28, 2024

Annual Theme Exhibition: Heroes
On view: February 25, 2023 - February 24, 2024

Antigravity: Space Invaders by Shasti O’Leary Soudant
On view: April 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024

We Are Made of Star Stuff by Yen Ospina
On view: June 16, 2023 - October 15, 2023

Americans Who Tell the Truth: Portraits by Robert Shetterly
On view: July 1, 2023 - October 8, 2023

Burden of Conquest: an Augmented Reality Experience by Shasti O’Leary Soudant
On view: July 26, 2023 - October 29, 2023
The Rockwell Museum is devoted to displaying artwork created by students from local school districts in collaboration with art teachers and professional artists. Student Exhibitions are on view in The Rockwell’s Student Gallery and KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab at various times throughout the year.
Our educators have a long tradition of partnering with schools, community organizations, and statewide agencies to present a robust schedule of exhibitions of art created by students Pre-K–12 and college from across the region.

Alley Art Project: Beyond the Walls
On view: October 28, 2023 - January 14, 2024

Alley Art Project: Heroes
On view: May 10, 2023 - September 10, 2023

Honoring Our Heroes: Past, Present & Beyond
On view: February 24, 2023 - May 30, 2023

Spark the Imagination: Corning-Painted Post High School
On view: January 13, 2023 - April 16, 2023

Color, Shape & Texture Student Exhibition
On view: December 31, 2022 - February 5, 2023

Voices of Place: Past and Present Student Exhibition
On view: November 18, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Alley Art Project: Worlds Collide
On view: June 8, 2022 - September 11, 2022

My Identity Examined Student Exhibition
On view: April 9, 2022 - June 25, 2022

Corning-Painted Post High School 2022 International Baccalaureate Student Exhibition
On view: March 26, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Spark the Imagination: Corning-Painted Post High School
On view: January 13, 2022 - March 6, 2022
Sweet, sweet competition.
The Annual Gingerbread Invitational is an exhibition of artful gingerbread creations by baking enthusiasts and community members of all skill levels. Make a visit to The Rockwell part of your family’s holiday tradition by casting your vote for the Community Choice Award! Plus, find seasonal gingerbread-themed activities for kids throughout the Museum and Art Lab.
How It Works
- Individuals or teams submit an application, including a design sketch, responding to the annual theme
- Up to 12 submissions are selected to be featured in the Gingerbread Invitational exhibition – each artist/team has approximately 1 month to create their design and drop it off at The Rockwell Museum. Each team is awarded a $50 honorarium to help compensate them for their materials.
- Once the exhibition opens for the season (Thanksgiving through New Years Day), visitors to The Rockwell vote on their favorite gingerbread creations – the winner of the coveted Community Choice Award takes home a $500 prize and a hand-crafted trophy by ceramic artist Colleen McCall.
Get Involved
This year, Rockwell programming and exhibitions revolve around the theme of Heroes. Check back this fall for entry forms and contest deadlines.

2023 Gingerbread Invitational: Heroes
On view: November 18, 2023 - December 31, 2023

2022 Gingerbread Invitational: Spark!
On view: November 19, 2022 - December 31, 2022
A space for contemporary perspectives.
ANTIGRAVITY creates an annual opportunity for emerging artists to present a site-specific installation in the Museum rotunda, that greets visitors and provides an unexpected surprise as they enter. Each spring, one artist is selected to create an original work of art that responds to the rotunda’s unique architectural space, our historic building and the Museum’s American art collection.
Part of the Antigravity Project includes a collaboration with our sister organization, the Corning Museum of Glass. Antigravity artists are invited to participate as guest designers-in-residence at the Amphitheater Hot Shop. During the residency, they work alongside expert glassblowers who craft the designer’s artistic vision in glass and bring it to life.

Antigravity: Space Invaders by Shasti O’Leary Soudant
On view: April 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024

Antigravity: Leaning into the Sun by Rachel Hellmann
On view: March 18, 2022 - February 12, 2022

Antigravity: a circle, a line, an arc by Elaine K. Ng
On view: July 1, 2020 - February 7, 2022

Antigravity: Needle-and-Bowl by Melissa Vandenberg
On view: March 9, 2019 - February 7, 2020

Antigravity: Through the Thread by Crystal Gregory
On view: March 8, 2018 - February 17, 2019
Here’s what’s been on view at The Rockwell in recent years. Thank you for exploring our archive.
As this website is new, some archived exhibitions have not yet been migrated. Thank you for your patience.

Alley Art Project: Heroes
On view: May 10, 2023 - September 10, 2023

Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
On view: June 3, 2023 - September 4, 2023

M(other)hood
On view: January 21, 2023 - June 18, 2023

Honoring Our Heroes: Past, Present & Beyond
On view: February 24, 2023 - May 30, 2023

Devan Shimoyama: Untitled (For Tamir)
On view: February 11, 2023 - May 14, 2023

Spark the Imagination: Corning-Painted Post High School
On view: January 13, 2023 - April 16, 2023

Color, Shape & Texture Student Exhibition
On view: December 31, 2022 - February 5, 2023

Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray
On view: September 24, 2022 - January 22, 2023

2022 Gingerbread Invitational: Spark!
On view: November 19, 2022 - December 31, 2022

WPA Women Printmakers
On view: January 22, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Voices of Place: Past and Present Student Exhibition
On view: November 18, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Please Touch! The Art of Michael Naranjo
On view: May 14, 2022 - October 30, 2022

Wendy Red Star Apsáalooke: Children of the Large-Beaked Bird
On view: June 18, 2022 - October 17, 2022

Alley Art Project: Worlds Collide
On view: June 8, 2022 - September 11, 2022

Objects in Motion: Wendy Red Star’s Accession Series
On view: May 28, 2022 - September 5, 2022

My Identity Examined Student Exhibition
On view: April 9, 2022 - June 25, 2022

Astonishing Brilliance: Art, Light and the Transformation of American Culture
On view: February 19, 2022 - May 15, 2022

Corning-Painted Post High School 2022 International Baccalaureate Student Exhibition
On view: March 26, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Agnes & The Arts: The Architectural Evolution of Old City Hall
On view: January 15, 2022 - March 20, 2022

Spark the Imagination: Corning-Painted Post High School
On view: January 13, 2022 - March 6, 2022

Antigravity: Leaning into the Sun by Rachel Hellmann
On view: March 18, 2022 - February 12, 2022

Antigravity: a circle, a line, an arc by Elaine K. Ng
On view: July 1, 2020 - February 7, 2022

Elaine K. Ng: Fingerprints of Place – Taiwan
On view: September 24, 2021 - January 30, 2022

AIDS’ Dark Terrain: Woodblock Prints of Robin Tichane
On view: January 9, 2021 - January 9, 2022

Antigravity: Needle-and-Bowl by Melissa Vandenberg
On view: March 9, 2019 - February 7, 2020

Antigravity: Through the Thread by Crystal Gregory
On view: March 8, 2018 - February 17, 2019