Tuesday, May 23, 2023
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tree of 40 Fruit by Sam Van Aken
Free for Rockwell Members | Advance registration requested by 5 p.m. May 22
5:30-6:15 | Reception in The Visions of America Gallery and Museum Terrace
6:15-7:00 | Remarks by Executive Director, Brian Lee Whisenhunt
7:00-7:30 | Spotlight on New Acquisitions
The Rockwell Museum is pleased to offer our First Annual Member Appreciation Event! Museum members are invited to a special evening inspired by Sam Van Aken’s Tree of 40 Fruit.
Indulge in specialty-made stone fruit-inspired hors d’oeuvres and cocktails with your Museum friends. Learn more about Sam Van Aken’s final graft of heirloom stone fruit varieties onto the tree in Buechner Park, completing the process started in 2018. Enjoy special remarks by Executive Director Brian Lee Whisenhunt about the impact of membership and what’s new at The Rockwell. Visit with Museum staff who will be highlighting new acquisitions in the galleries, connecting Van Aken’s tree with traditions of American landscape and conceptual art.
Help us celebrate you!
Please note: This event was initially advertised to include artist Sam Van Aken who is no longer able to attend.
May is Membership Month! Members-Only Perks This Month:
- Check your mailbox for notecards inspired by the Tree of 40 Fruit by Sam Van Aken.
- Double Discount! Present the coupon you receive in the mail or your Rockwell membership card during checkout in The Museum Store. Shopping online? Check your Membership Appreciation email for your exclusive discount code.
Not a Rockwell Member? Join or renew now to enjoy unique opportunities like this! Contact membership@rockwellmuseum.org or 607.974.4254 with questions.
The Rockwell Museum | 111 Cedar Street, Corning, NY 14830Tree of 40 Fruit by Sam Van Aken
Free for Rockwell Members | Advance registration requested by 5 p.m. May 22
5:30-6:15 | Reception in The Visions of America Gallery and Museum Terrace
6:15-7:00 | Remarks by Executive Director, Brian Lee Whisenhunt
7:00-7:30 | Spotlight on New Acquisitions
The Rockwell Museum is pleased to offer our First Annual Member Appreciation Event! Museum members are invited to a special evening inspired by Sam Van Aken’s Tree of 40 Fruit.
Indulge in specialty-made stone fruit-inspired hors d’oeuvres and cocktails with your Museum friends. Learn more about Sam Van Aken’s final graft of heirloom stone fruit varieties onto the tree in Buechner Park, completing the process started in 2018. Enjoy special remarks by Executive Director Brian Lee Whisenhunt about the impact of membership and what’s new at The Rockwell. Visit with Museum staff who will be highlighting new acquisitions in the galleries, connecting Van Aken’s tree with traditions of American landscape and conceptual art.
Help us celebrate you!
Please note: This event was initially advertised to include artist Sam Van Aken who is no longer able to attend.
May is Membership Month! Members-Only Perks This Month:
- Check your mailbox for notecards inspired by the Tree of 40 Fruit by Sam Van Aken.
- Double Discount! Present the coupon you receive in the mail or your Rockwell membership card during checkout in The Museum Store. Shopping online? Check your Membership Appreciation email for your exclusive discount code.
Not a Rockwell Member? Join or renew now to enjoy unique opportunities like this! Contact membership@rockwellmuseum.org or 607.974.4254 with questions.