December is a time of giving. That’s why we’d like to take the opportunity to publicly recognize all of the amazing hard work and hours that our volunteers give all year long. Our volunteers are more than just appreciated members of the Rockwell community—they are the very foundation of our success. In 2015, The Rockwell’s 25 volunteers dedicated […]
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Presented in collaboration with The Rockwell Museum and the Southeast Steuben County Library Free and open to the publicNo registration requiredFor preschool age children and their families On the first Thursday of each month, The Rockwell Museum and The Southeast Steuben Library team up for a story-time experience. Each month, Children’s Librarian Sue McConnell will read […]
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December 4, 2015 – The Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce the winners of the First Annual Gingerbread Invitational − an artful gingerbread competition and exhibition with a focus on historic landmarks and architecture in Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes. On December 3, 2015, The Rockwell hosted an exhibition opening where a panel of judges […]
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Whether you’re looking for an afternoon out with your family, a fabulous shopping experience, or some quiet time to appreciate art, The Rockwell has an activity for everyone. This holiday season, drop in any time and engage in in our recently renovated Family Exploration Studio with winter-themed activities. The Rockwell’s Gingerbread Invitational exhibit is now on display, sprinkled […]
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The Rockwell Museum announced today the prestigious designation of becoming a Smithsonian Affiliate – one of only 206 nationwide. The Rockwell will now be the Upstate NY conduit to the Smithsonian and its many resources. In turn, Smithsonian patrons will gain greater access to The Rockwell’s collections and programs.This new status makes The Rockwell Museum one […]
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When The Rockwell Museum was established in November of 1976, our founders intended The Rockwell to be a vibrant and dynamic institution. Not only has our collection grown over the past four decades, but our mission has evolved as well. Today, November 8, we celebrate Founder’s Day — the birthday of our founding collector, Bob […]
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The Rockwell Museum Store features fair-trade, USA-made and Native-made products – this month, we’re thrilled to feature local jeweler, potter and Rockwell member Kelly Ormsby of Corning, NY. Ormsby was recently featured in The Ithaca Journal with a myriad of other regional craftspeople that make their living at festivals, fairs, and individual sales. Just in time for Dia […]
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The Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a new Wildlife Gallery 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 formations, natural beauty, and abundant wildlife unique to America are celebrated in the new gallery […]
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Each year, The Rockwell’s Silver Dollar Society votes to choose a new piece of artwork to be part of the permanent collection. This year, Curator of Collections Kirsty Buchanan set forth three options; The Silver Dollar Society voted in-person at The Annual Recognition Event on September 25, 2015. While all three proposed artworks were seen as essential […]
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The Rockwell Museum is pleased to announce See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Say No Evil by Luis Tapia is now on view in the Southwest Lodge and represents the unique blend of cultures found in the northern New Mexico region (Puebloan, Spanish, and Anglo), and contemporary Hispanic culture within the United States. The work […]
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