October 17, 2016 | The longtime executive director of The Rockwell Museum has announced her plans to retire. Kristin A. Swain, who has shepherded The Rockwell through two major reinventions, is in her 14th year as Executive Director and has been involved with The Rockwell for the entire 40-year history of the institution. Furthermore, Swains’ […]
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Give your blanket, share your story, and be part of artist Marie Watt’s Blanket Stories installation The Rockwell Museum and artist Marie Watt invite you to submit a blanket that will become part of a monumental new sculpture at the Museum. Watt is requesting contributions blankets, quilts, afghans, or blanket-like cloth, in any condition. Drop off your blanket […]
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Join us in celebrating a very special Alley Art Project mural – inspired by and designed with help from artist Virgil Ortiz. For over a decade, Rockwell Museum educators have been partnering with the High School Learning Center of the Corning-Painted Post Area School district to create stunning student-designed and painted murals that use The […]
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September 14, 2016 The Museum Store features made-in-the-USA, Native American-made, and fair-trade quality products. We’re proud to sell merchandise that reflect the art on our walls, such as one-of-a-kind turquoise, silver and precious stone jewelry, artisan-made pottery, and sculpture by award-winning artists. This month, we’re pleased to feature artist Kelly Ormsby, who finds inspiration in […]
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The Rockwell believes that museums act as community centers – a place for safe and authentic arts experiences for all audiences. That’s why we’re proud to once again partner with the Southeast Steuben County Library for Art Explorer’s Story Hour. On the first Thursday of each month, The Rockwell Museum and The Southeast Steuben Library team […]
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The Rockwell Museum believes in building our community through partnerships and collaboration. That’s why we’re so pleased to partner with the Wineglass Marathon once again this year! In 2016, runners and their families will have four awesome opportunities to experience The Rockwell. Happy training, and we’ll see you in September! Friday, September 30 | Urban […]
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August 12, 2016 Heavily sought out by celebrities, royalty, collectors and museums, Cochiti Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz combines art, décor, fashion, video and film in his artwork. While busy with new business ventures (just opening a retail store in Santa Fe in July), Ortiz continues to round-out his artistic portfolio with a new outdoor mural […]
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The Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce the acquisition of Water-Line, an aerial glass landscape by contemporary artist Richard Parrish. Parrish created 25 new works throughout 2015 to debut in his solo exhibition at The Rockwell. While the featured exhibition closed on June 19, The Rockwell was able to acquire Water-Line to remain as the […]
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The Rockwell Museum believes in offering a dynamic experience through imaginative activities and programs. See what’s new in The Rockwell’s Family Exploration Studio in Summer 2016! A drop-in gallery with 8+ activity stations for kids and their grown-ups, The Family Exploration Studio is designed to make art accessible to kids, and inspire an appreciation for art […]
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Edith Saxton Fund Will Support Expansion of Rockwell’s “Great Circle Program” to Bath, NY Schools The Rockwell Museum has been selected to receive a grant of $19,950 from The Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services, administered through the Community Foundation of the Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. The grant will support The Rockwell’s “Great Circle […]
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