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American Indian Artist, Virgil Ortiz, to Collaborate with The Rockwell Museum and The Corning Museum of Glass

CORNING, NY—The Rockwell Museum and The Corning Museum of Glass will welcome internationally-renowned ceramicist, fashion designer, and graphic artist, Virgil Ortiz, to Corning from October 19-25 for an interactive, weeklong exploration of a material new to him—glass. From Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico, Ortiz strives to use art to blend historic events with futuristic elements in […]

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The Rockwell Museum Announces the Opening of a New American Wildlife Gallery

CORNING, NY, September 11, 2015 – The Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a new Wildlife Gallery, planned to open to the public on September 12.  Featuring masterworks by historic American artists like Goodwin, Audobon and Rungius, the newly installed Wildlife Gallery captures the natural beauty of the American landscape.  Spectacular geologic […]

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Rockwell Over Winter Break

House full of guests or restless kids home on school break? The Rockwell Museum is a wonderful place to bring family and friends throughout the holiday season. Enjoy an array of festive programs while experiencing the beauty of art. There is something for everyone including a Vintage Toy Collection, all new family activities in the […]

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The Rockwell Museum Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant

The Rockwell Museum Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant to Support “Garden of Fire” Summer Youth Program  CORNING, NY — The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced today that The Rockwell Museum is one of only 163 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Challenge America grant. The Rockwell Museum […]

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A Ribbon Cutting Event for a New Mural in Corning

CORNING, NY – A hidden spot in Corning’s Denison Park has been given a facelift.  The tunnel underpass that connects the North and South sides of Denison Park now features Perfect Imperfection, the latest Alley Art Project mural created by students of Corning-Painted Post Area School District High School Learning Center.  Parks and Recreation at City […]

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Just in time for the bitter cold – Artemus Has a New Hat!

November 17, 2014 CORNING, NY – When you pass by The Rockwell Museum, you’ll notice a whimsical addition to an already imaginative building façade.  Just in time to battle Old Man Winter, Artemus, the buffalo bursting through the front of The Rockwell, is fitted with a blue and white stocking cap, complete with a playful pompom.  […]

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Abraham Anghik Ruben: The World of Man, Animals and Spirits

May 20, 2014 CORNING, NY – The Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a new summer exhibition of sculpture created by artist, Abraham Anghik Ruben. The exhibition, The World of Man, Animals and Spirits: A Personal Interpretation, opened May 16 and will run through September 7, 2014. Some 20 soapstone and bronze […]

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