The Rockwell Museum is pleased to host glass artist Richard Parrish for the second time in 2016 – this time to present to his allies in art at the Glass Art Society Conference held in Corning, NY this year. Not only is the exhibit on view throughout the conference, but Parrish will present a gallery […]
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National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $82 million to fund local arts projects and partnerships in the NEA’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2016. Included in this announcement is an Art Works award of $10,000 to The Rockwell Museum to support the ongoing “Great Circle Artist-in-Residency Program.” […]
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Celebrate four days of glassmaking demonstrations, music entertainment, art vendors, shopping, food, and more with Corning’s Gaffer District! Weekend of May 27, 2016 Memorial Day weekend marks the launch of The Rockwell’s summer hours, open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.! Here’s all that you can find at The Rockwell during Memorial Day and GlassFest Weekend: […]
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April 18, 2016 Kristin A. Swain, Executive Director of The Rockwell Museum, was honored during the Museum Association of New York’s annual conference today. Nominated by Rockwell staff and approved by the MANY panel, Swain received the Anne Ackerson Innovation in Leadership Award for ‘Reinventing The Rockwell: 40 Years of Unwavering Dedication’ and bringing The […]
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Monday – Friday, April 25 – 29, 201610:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. daily Free and open to the public | No reservations required! This Spring Break, The Rockwell Museum makes it easy to get out of the house and into meaningful family fun. Enjoy your stay-cation with a different artful activity each day of the week, totally […]
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As of Saturday, March 12, 2016, The Rockwell had opened yet another re-imagined gallery as part of the 40th anniversary transformation project. Located on the third floor, next to the Visions of America gallery, the new gallery includes examples of modernism, abstraction, and pop art. New artistic movements such as Social Realism and Expressionism are […]
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On view now through December 31, 2016 Parks in America not only offer a beautiful space for the people they serve, they also champion the conservation of natural resources. This year, in honor of the National Parks Service Centennial, The Rockwell presents two special exhibitions that highlight the pivotal role that art has played in influencing […]
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At The Rockwell, we’re kicking off the New Year with a whole slate of new activities for kids and families – making it easy to make art and culture part of your family’s New Year’s resolution. Family Exploration Studio Activities in the Family Exploration Studio change frequently, all with connections to the art on our […]
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The Great Circle Artist in Residency, a custom program between The Rockwell Museum and the Elmira City School District, continues in the New Year with first grade students at Fassett Elementary in Elmira. Aleta Wynn Yarrow, resident artist, will join students and teachers in Fassett first grade classrooms beginning January 14th preceding a visit to […]
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A new Tammy Garcia sculpture is now gracing the walls of the third floor Native American Gallery. The bronze sculpture, titled Harmony, is on long-term loan from James Flaws and Marcia Weber. With its base, the sculpture stands 76 inches high. Tammy Garcia is a renowned Pueblo potter and sculptor whose work embodies both classic design and […]
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