2005 and older
Junior Sparkle
November 28, 2005
Corning, NY - Follow the path to the Northern Lights at Junior Sparkle! The Rockwell Museum of Western Art will host Junior Sparkle from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Museum's Education Center. Inspired by the current special exhibition Cultural Reflections: Inuit Art from the Collections of the Dennos Museum Center, all ages are welcome to come to hear tales from the Arctic that will bring Inuit traditions to life. You can make an Inukshuk, a stone marker found on the tundra shaped like a human, create a polar bear, snowy owl, igloo, kayak, or other Arctic sculptures for display in a miniature polar world in the Museum's Education Gallery. Admission to the museum is FREE to kids 17 and under and members and $6.50 for not-yet-members. The cost of the program is FREE with museum admission.
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Cultural Reflections: Inuit Art from the Collection of the Dennos Museum Center
October 20, 2005
CORNING, NY - Experience the native culture of the icy Canadian Artic through collections of contemporary sculpture, prints and drawings by Inuit artists. The Rockwell Museum of Western Art will present, as the last of four special exhibitions this year, Cultural Reflections: Inuit Art from the Collection of the Dennos Museum Center November 4, 2005 - May 29, 2006. This exhibition will give the region a rare opportunity to view the evolution of the dynamic Inuit culture still in process. The collection is a reflection of life on the land; a record of daily events and serves as a visual narrative for keeping alive the old ways; the old life of skin tents and snow houses, the nomadic life when seasonal hunting dictated lifestyle and, in essence, survival.
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Art on the Rocks! - FREE Friday at the Rockwell Museum!
September 30, 2005
CORNING, NY - Rocky mountains. Enchanted landscapes. Tranquil waters. It's easy to spend a few hours at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art! Enjoy evening gallery hours and FREE admission during the Rockwell Museum of Western Art's "Art on the Rocks" FREE Community Round up! The Museum cordially invites you and your family to the Museum FREE of charge this Friday October 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. for an exclusive opportunity to view the current exhibition Elemental Solitude: The Landscapes of Clyde Aspevig, enjoy Kids Artpacks and shop at the Museum's Trading Post!
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Rockwell Museum of Western Art adds "Photographic Collage" by World-Renowned Thorney Lieberman
September 22, 2005
CORNING, NY - The Rockwell Museum of Western Art has announced a new addition to it's Native American permanent collections gallery - a young man of Kiowa Comanche descent now stands among paintings by such greats as Charles Russell, Frederic Remington, Henry Farney and others. On loan from the artist's personal collection, Joaquin Gallegos, or "Keno" as he is called, is a life size photographic collage by world-renowned photographer and artist, Nathaniel "Thorney" Lieberman. Surrounded by romantic portrayals of Native Americans and dressed in full indigenous regalia, Keno now stands with grandeur in the Native American gallery for visitors to view.
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Elemental Solitude: The Landscapes of Clyde Aspevig Exhibition Opening
July 21, 2005
Rockwell Museum of Western Art to Host Acclaimed Artist, Clyde Aspevig
Corning, NY- From August 4 to October 23, 2005, the Rockwell Museum of Western Art will feature works by the internationally acclaimed artist, Clyde Aspevig; works that will appeal to the art lover, naturalist, traveler and explorer alike. The Museum will open the exhibition with a reception with refreshments from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 3. Admission to the exhibition opening reception will be FREE to members, and youth under 17 and $6.50 for not-yet-members. Please call 607.974.2333 or email info@rockwellmuseum.org for reservations.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM "Kids West" FEATURES FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
July 1, 2005
Corning, NY- Enjoy a FREE family weekend and truly see the West come to life at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art's Kids West! A weekend-long fun-on-the-range Kids West is scheduled at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art for Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday July 24th, timed to coincide with the community-wide, a Festival of Art.
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Music Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace
June 30, 2005
Enjoy Music, Margaritas and Sunsets on the Terrace at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art!
CORNING, NY - The Rockwell Museum of Western Art is excited to announce an evening of music, libation, and camaraderie overlooking the rooftops of Corning's Gaffer District. "Music, Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace" will take place on Wednesday, July 13 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The event is open to the public. It is free to members and $6.50 for not-yet-members.
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Think Horses: West High Student Exhibit
May 27, 2005
CORNING, NY - The Rockwell Museum of Western Art will exhibit Think Horses: West High Student Exhibit. Students from the Corning-Painted Post Area School District explored sculptures and paintings of horses in the Museum's permanent collection and were inspired to create their own projects. The exhibit will be in the Education Center Student Gallery and will open with a reception from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Opening remarks, given by Senior Museum Educator, Gigi Alvare, will be at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served throughout the evening.
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Exhibited Artist gives Gallery Talk at Rockwell Museum
May 24, 2005
CORNING, NY - Meet the Artist! Ed Archie NoiseCat, whose artwork is part of the Rockwell Museum of Western Art's current exhibit of Fusing Traditions: Transformations in Glass by Native American Artists, will be featured June 9 at the Museum. The evening will begin with a gallery talk and slide presentation at 6 p.m. followed by a reception with refreshments from 7 - 8 p.m. Members are free and not-yet-members are $6.50. Please join us by calling 607.974.2333 for reservations.
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Summer Brings Extended Schedule to Rockwell Museum of Western Art
May 23, 2005
CORNING, NY- The Rockwell Museum of Western Art moves to its summer hours Saturday May 28. Museum hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week. Summer hours will continue through Labor Day.
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Fusing Traditions: Transformations in Glass by Native American Artists
April 15, 2005
Corning, NY- The Rockwell Museum of Western Art will present, as one of four special exhibitions this year, Fusing Traditions: Transformations in Glass by Native American Artists May 7 - July 24, 2005. Complementing the Rockwell Museum's broad permanent collection of Native American art, this exhibition introduces the first generation of Native American studio glass artists. These eighteen artists fuse cultural heritage and individual creativity into dazzling new glass forms. This traveling exhibition features thirty-seven artworks and was organized by the Museum of Craft & Folk Art (MOCFA) in San Francisco, California.
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C-PP's High School Learning Center & Rockwell Museum Collaboration Brings Creative Results
Special Student Display at the Rockwell through March 31, 2005
March 17, 2005
CORNING, N.Y., March 17, 2005 - 'Identity and the Artist', a special art exhibition created by students of the Corning-Painted Post Area School District's High School Learning Center (HSLC) is currently on display at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art and will run through March 31, 2005. The exhibition incorporates mixed media collages, papier-mache masks and writing samples about personal and cultural identity.
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Exhibit Opening
HARD TWIST: WESTERN RANCH WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHS BY BARBARA VAN CLEVE
January 2, 2005
RANCHING NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!
VAN CLEVE EXHIBIT FEATURING PHOTOS OF RANCHING WOMEN
TO OPEN AT THE ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
The Women's Movement has put on many different hats over the years. Long before Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem and concerns about glass ceilings came to public attention, however, the women of the West had been putting on the ten-gallon hat, so to speak - quietly assuming traditionally "male" roles on the ranch. They did this without complaint, without revolution, but with a quiet acceptance of accomplishing what needed to be done with men, or without them.
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"The Legend of Spider Woman: Traditional Navajo Weavings from the Permanent Collection"
September 26, 2004
SPIDER WOMAN "VISITS" THE ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART: NAVAJO TEXTILE EXHIBITION WEAVES LEGENDS INTO DISPLAY
On Thursday, October 7th, 2004, The Rockwell Museum of Western Art unveils a new exhibition, "The Legend of Spiderwoman: Traditional Navajo Weavings from the Permanent Collection." This exhibition is devoted to exploring the myth of Spider Woman and its powerful influence through the brilliant tapestries of the Navajo tribes.
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Music, Margaritas and Sunsets II
July 21, 2004
MUSIC, MARGARITAS AND SUNSETS AT THE ROCKWELL II: PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM!
What could be better than sitting on a terrace with friends, toasting the sunset with a margarita while a band plays the sun down? The next great opportunity for just such a treat will be Wednesday, August 11th from 5:30-8:00 PM at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, when the Sam Pallet Band will be featured. It's a perfect way to take the edge off at the end of the week.
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KIDS WEST
July 8, 2004
ESCAPE TO THE FRONTIER!
What was it really like to live in the Old West? Singing cowboy songs to keep the loneliness at bay, spinning yarn to make the clothes, making clay pots to hold water -- these are the things kids fantasize about. The Rockwell Museum of Western Art once again offers a way to bring those fantasies to life for kids of all ages at Kids West on July 24th and 25th from 11:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. The activities offered will turn the Old West fantasies to realities when children experience various aspects of life on the frontier.
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SPECIAL SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT THE ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
Special Exhibitions
The Zuni Through September 6
Navajo Rug Exhibition: Warp and Weft Through September 15
June 18, 2004
Especially for Children
Kids West Special family activities - July 24th and 25th, 11 AM - 5 PM
Art Packs Hands-on activity guides to museum collections - Daily
EXPLORE THE WEST...WITHOUT LEAVING HOME
Travel without big expense and hassle -- it's the best kind of vacation! At the Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning, New York, such "travel" can include maneuvering through time as well as space! Art can be both the vehicle and the tour guide for such "time-capsule" travel, transporting visitors to far-away places and long-ago times. Looking through artists' eyes, anyone can spend a day on the plains, get to know the customs and culture of a Native American tribe or discover the hardships of a cowboy's life. The Rockwell Museum of Western Art offers these special "vacations" just down the road in Corning's historic Gaffer District. This summer is the perfect time to explore its treasures.
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Music, Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace
May 26, 2004
Enjoy Music, Margaritas and Sunsets on the Terrace at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art
The Rockwell Museum of Western Art is excited to announce an evening of music, libation, and camaraderie overlooking the rooftops of Corning's Gaffer District. "Music, Margaritas & Sunsets on the Terrace" will take place on Wednesday, June 9 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The event is open to the public. It is free to members and $3.00 for not-yet-members.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART PRESENTS THE THIRD SANTA FE SERIES: 19TH CENTURY ARTISTS OR NEW MEXICO
May 6, 2004
Would you like to learn more about Western art? Understand the importance of artists like Georgia O'Keeffe, Joseph H. Sharp, the Taos Society of Artists and others. The Rockwell Museum of Western Art will be presenting the third and last public program in the Santa Fe Series on Wednesday, May 12 from 6:00-7:30 pm.
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THE ZUNI - MAINTAINING AN ANCIENT CULTURE IN MODERN SOCIETY
April 13, 2004
For thousands of years, the Zuni people have lived on the same Southwestern lands. Like other cultures, they have absorbed some influences from those who -- quite literally -- crossed their paths. But they have also preserved their peaceful, agrarian culture and supplemented their original art forms with new ones, like silversmithing, which they learned from the Spanish in the sixteenth century.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART TO EXHIBIT NAVAJO WEAVINGS
March 11, 2004
There are stories woven throughout the warp and weft - the lengthwise and crosswise yarns - of Navajo textiles. These weavings tell of a once-nomadic nation of Native Americans, of their Pueblo teachers, of unique breeds of sheep, of the "Long Walk" and scorched earth, of Anglo traders, of particular communities, and of symbols derived from worldwide cultures. Many of these stories will come to life at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, during a special exhibit of 21 Navajo rugs from its permanent collection. The exhibit will open April 8 and will run through September 20, 2004.
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Brief History of Navajo Weaving
March 11, 2004
The history of Navajo weaving begins not with the Navajo people themselves, but with the Pueblo Indians. Anthropologists hypothesize that the nomadic Navajo, or T'aa dine' as they are called in their own language, moved into the territory that is now New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado some six to seven centuries ago. There they lived in harmony with the Anasazi but remained nomadic. The Navajo did have settlements, however, and it was here that they learned how to weave from the neighboring Pueblo people. The Navajo women, who became the nation's weavers, soon made the art form their own, expanding the range of patterns by skipping over threads in the weft. Thus they were able to create angles that yielded patterns, rather than simply striped bands of color made by the Pueblo. Using this new technique, they were able to weave symbols of their legends and religion into their textiles.
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Chamber Music Concert at the Rockwell Museum: Classical Music Surrounded by Western Art
March 9, 2004
Both music and art come alive through color, rhythm, texture and tone. On the premise that sound and sight enhance each other, The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes will present a concert of chamber music at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art on Friday, March 26. This Musicians' Choice Concert is the first of two the Orchestra will present this season in chamber settings. Tickets are $17 per person, and reservations can be made by calling (607) 936-2873.
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MASKS AND MONOLOGUES EXHIBITION AT ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART CELEBRATES THE ART OF TEACHING
February 18, 2004
Students everywhere probably realize that teachers study too. What they may not understand is how teachers' learning inspires them to try new approaches in the classroom. The Rockwell Museum of Western Art will show the connection between teacher education and student experiences in a special exhibition called Masks and Monologues: The Art of Teaching. The exhibition runs from March 29 through April 18, 2004, during the museum's regular hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week. General admission to the museum is $6.50; the reduced rate for seniors is $5.50, and young people 17 and under are admitted free of charge.
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JOHN O'HERN TO SPEAK ON "THE OTHER SANTA FE" AT ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
February 18, 2004
From cliff dwellers to conquistadores to cowhands, Santa Fe, New Mexico has brought together multiple cultures over many centuries. With its strong commitment to providing fresh perspectives on Western art, the Rockwell Museum of Western Art offers the second in a series of public programs on this fascinating community, which has become a mecca for artists and art collectors.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART PRESENTS IDENTITY AND THE ARTIST
February 9, 2004
Are there common themes that connect the history of America's Native people, world events today, and hip hop culture? Students from the Corning-Painted Post Area School District's High School Learning Center explored all of these ideas in preparation for a new special exhibition at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Titled Identity and the Artist, the exhibit features mixed media works that students created to reflect their interpretations of what happens when cultures collide.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART GOES WEST WITH DESTINATION: SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
January 20, 2004
The Rockwell Museum of Western Art displays The Best of the West in the East, but this summer it will present a unique glimpse of the Best of the West in the West. The museum has reinvigorated its travel program and selected Santa Fe for its inaugural trip. The result is Destination: Santa Fe, New Mexico, an event-filled private tour of that enchanting southwestern city, designed especially for the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. The tour is replete with behind-the-scenes visits to galleries, studios of exciting Western artists, and homes of local art collectors. The tour also includes sumptuous meals with opportunities to sample creative southwestern cuisine, an introduction to Santa Fe's rich architectural history, and an evening at the spectacular Santa Fe Opera. It is the consummate insider's tour.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART INTRODUCES SANTA FE SERIES WITH WHERE CULTURES MEET: THE HISTORY AND ART OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
January 20, 2004
What American city is 13 years older than the Plymouth Colony? Is the first foreign capital ever seized by the United States? Is today an international center for the arts and culture? The answer to all three questions is Santa Fe, New Mexico. The fascinating history of the capital of the Land of Enchantment will be discussed in the first of a series of three programs on Santa Fe at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Where Cultures Meet:The History and Art of Santa Fe, New Mexico will be presented by Nancy Halliwell on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Remington and Russell Lodge.
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Rockwell Museum of Western Art Presents A Collector's Perspective, Part II
January 15, 2004
Robert F. Rockwell II, founding donor of the Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning, New York, spent several decades collecting art that tells the story of the Western frontier. Now, the museum is proud to present the second part of a special exhibition of paintings and bronzes from the permanent collection, personally selected by Bob Rockwell to capture the spirit of the Old West. The exhibition, called A Collector's Perspective, Part II, includes works by Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, Carl Rungius, and members of the Taos Society of Artists.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART CELEBRATES THE SEASON WITH A FAMILY HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
November 21, 2003
Children of all ages enjoy the creative bustle, sights and sounds of the winter holidays. This season, the Rockwell Museum of Western Art wraps up all three in one special package: the Bears, Boots and Stars Family Holiday Workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., just before the start of Corning's Sparkle of Christmas festivities. It includes a variety of ornament making activities, Native American storytelling, and an opportunity to help create a winter solstice exhibition for the Education Gallery.
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ROCKWELL TO HOST ANNUAL "DAY OF THE DEAD" WORKSHOP AND EXHIBIT
October 23, 2003
Dia de Los Muertos is a festival of "welcome" for the souls of the dead. The celebration is prepared and enjoyed by the living and honors those who have passed. On Saturday, November 1, 2003 the Rockwell Museum of Western Art will host its annual Dia de Los Muertos Workshop, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The customs surrounding this celebration are based on ancient traditions traced to the Aztec civilization in Mexico. The belief is that the souls of the deceased return each year to enjoy, for a few brief hours, the pleasures they once knew in life. Today, this celebration combines Native American and European customs and is primarily practiced among Hispanic, Mestizo and Indigenous peoples from the American Southwest to South America.
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Master Ceramicist Linda Huey Teaches Candlestick Making Workshop at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art
October 24, 2003
"Candlestick holders are not only a great gift for the winter holidays, but are also an opportunity for creative and sculptural experimentation since they can be almost any form or shape as long as they can hold a candle," says Master Ceramicist Linda Huey. Huey will bring her ceramic expertise to the Rockwell Museum of Western Art when she presents "Candlestick Making" a two-evening workshop on November 5 and November 12 from 6 pm to 9 pm.
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Bob Rockwell to Present Gallery Talk on "A Collector's Perspective"
October 9, 2003
What fuels a passion for collecting? The response of one notable collector, Bob Rockwell, will be the subject of a special Gallery Talk at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art on Wednesday, October 15 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. In an interview format, Bob Rockwell will share personal stories of the grandeur of the West, the heroic individuals and artists who inhabited it, and his own adventures bringing the art of the West to the East. It will be an oral history of the West, Western art and the Rockwell Museum of Western Art.
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Director of Development
October 2, 2003
The Rockwell Museum of Western Art, which houses the largest public collection of Western and Native American art in the eastern United States, is seeking a Director of Development to serve as a member of its senior management team. Responsibilities include the design and implementation of policies and programs for all development activities including short- and long-term fund-raising programs, administration of major gift program activities, membership, capital campaign and all other fund-raising projects. Successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, minimum three years' fundraising experience, excellent writing and public speaking skills and knowledge of fundraising resources. The Rockwell Museum of Western Art is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, near New York City, Toronto and other major cultural and metropolitan areas.
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KIDS FREE AT ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART - NOW THROUGH END OF YEAR
October 1, 2003
Kids Free at the Rockwell! Families are now invited to enjoy one of the region's most popular attractions at a reduced cost through December 31, 2003. The Rockwell Museum of Western Art is offering free admission to young people 17 and under, when they come with their parents. The "Kids Free at the Rockwell" promotion goes hand in hand with Kids Free at the Corning Museum of Glass.
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Bob Rockwell Picks His Personal Favorites for Rockwell Museum Exhibit
September 12, 2003
Bob Rockwell amassed one of the world's largest collections of Western American art and then donated several hundred paintings, drawings and sculptures to the Corning, New York museum that bears his name. For a new two-part exhibition at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, the collector himself has selected some of his personal favorites from the museum's huge permanent collection. Part One of "A Collector's Perspective" will open to the public on September 17 and run through December 31. Part Two will run from January 12 through March 31, 2004. Each part of the exhibit will include approximately 40 works in two galleries. A members-only reception will open the show on September 16. On October 15, the museum will host a Gallery Talk Interview with Bob Rockwell for museum members and the general public. Reservations are required, since space is limited.
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Rockwell Museum of Western Art Features "A Collector's Perspective: Western Art from the Museum's Collection Personally Selected by Bob Rockwell."
September 17, 2003
To locals in Corning, New York, The Rockwell Museum of Western Art is known simply as "The Rockwell." There, folks know Bob and Hertha Rockwell, and there's never any confusion with another famous Rockwell -- Norman. Bob Rockwell, now age 91, has been one of the nation's premiere collectors of Western art. He donated much of his collection to form the museum back in 1975 and has continued to add works over the years since then. Now the museum, which underwent a major transformation in 2001, has asked Bob to choose his favorite works for a two-part exhibition. Part One of "A Collector's Perspective" will run from September 17 through December 31, 2003. Part Two will be open to the public from January 12 through March 31, 2004.
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BOB ROCKWELL, COLLECTOR
September 16, 2003
For Bob Rockwell, the West is a place of enormous beauty and big ideas. The romantic art that reflects these notions - largely created by artistic giants of late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries - has been Bob's passion for over six decades. For "A Collector's Perspective," he has hand-picked some of his favorites - not an easy task, for Bob feels a personal connection with virtually every piece of art he collected.
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Rockwell Museum of Western Art Presents "A Collector's Perspective: Western Art from the Museum Collection Personally Selected by Bob Rockwell"
September 16, 2003
Two-part Exhibition:
Part I: September 16 through December 31, 2003
Part II: January 12 through March 31, 2004
Bob Rockwell amassed one of the premiere collections of American Western art, collecting nineteenth and early twentieth century masterpieces for over six decades. He generously donated a sizeable portion of that collection to the museum that bears his name, making the Rockwell Museum of Western Art collection "The Best of the West in the East!" Bob Rockwell personally selected the works to show in this two-part exhibition. These are among his personal favorites - though choosing has certainly been difficult, since he has a personal story to tell about every piece he collected! Each of the exhibitions will fill two of the museum's 12 galleries, and will feature works by Remington, Russell, Shrady, Bierstadt, Shreyvogel, Couse, Phippin, Leigh, Rungius, Clymer, and more.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM, SPENCER CREST TO OFFER "PERCEPTIONS OF NATURE" WORKSHOP
August 10, 2003
Two centuries ago, as explorers from Europe and the Eastern states began to make their way west, they encountered wilderness. The lands through which they traveled were vast, untamed forests not yet cleared for farming. Nature was often their guide, both physically and spiritually. Their very survival required their looking and listening with great care. Now, although we depend less on such keen observations for our survival and bearings, we still go to nature as a source of inspiration.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART EXHIBITS STUDENT ART CONTEST WINNERS
August 5, 2003
Who are the Iroquois? Elementary and middle school students know they were the dominant culture of this region for hundreds of years. They lived in longhouses, in harmony with nature. They depended on nearby lakes and streams for food and transportation. They placed women at the center of community and family life. All this learning, creatively interpreted by students from around the region, is on display in a special exhibition of student art at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, now through August 31.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM "WEST FEST" FEATURES FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
May 20, 2003
Looking for a family outing that's out-of-this-world? Better still, how about one that's straight out of the West! Just down the road in Corning, a fun-on-the-range West Fest is scheduled for the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. The day-long celebration of the West will be held on Saturday, July 26, timed to coincide with the community-wide ARTSFest sponsored by Corning Intown Promotions.
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FAMILIES CAN BLAZE A TRAIL THROUGH THE WEST WITH ARTPACKS AT THE ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
June 10, 2003
It's school vacation time. Parents are busy looking for activities that will appeal to the entire family - something out of the ordinary, something enriching, something fun. Hmmm. What to do?
What about taking a backpacking trip through the West? Through the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, that is. It's close to home, and the museum has just launched a new series of Artpacks for kids. The Artpacks - backpacks filled with interesting information, creative activities, puzzles and games - are a young trailblazer's guide to the museum. They approach the museum's collection through three of the most enduring and appealing subjects of Western art: cowboys, Native Americans and wilderness. Best of all, they're a proven success.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART CELEBRATES MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND IN THE IROQUOIS TRADITION
May 5, 2003
Long before Hallmark created Mother's Day cards, the Iroquois honored motherhood through stories, song and dance. This Mother's Day weekend, visitors can experience these Iroquois traditions at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Bill Crouse, an artist, performer and member of the Seneca Nation of Indians will present a special program called Celebrating Mother Earth: Powerful Female Traditions of the Iroquois.
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O'Hern to Present Gallery Talk at Rockwell Museum
April 29, 2003
How are works of art selected for an exhibition? In particular, how were 20 specific works selected for the "Re-presenting Representation VI - The West." These works are now on display at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, and form one of two parts of a biennial show curated by John O'Hern, Executive Director and Curator of the Arnot Art Museum.
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Biography: John O'Hern, Curator
Re-presenting Representation
April 4, 2003
"Only connect!" John O'Hern cites E. M. Forster's words in Howard's End: "...Only connect the prose and the passion, and both will be exalted." Replace "prose" with "paint" and the same notion can be applied to O'Hern. For his passion is art, and he understands how deeply we need to be nourished by its life force.
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RE-PRESENTING REPRESENTATION VI: ONE INTRIGUING EXHIBITION SPANS TWO MUSEUMS
April 4, 2003
While blockbuster art shows like the Monet, Van Gogh, and Matisse/Picasso exhibitions have garnered headlines around the world, the largely-rural Southern Tier region of New York State has its own claim to a grand-scale art exhibit: Re-Presenting Representation. This year, as in 2001, the biennial show spans two museums: the Arnot Art Museum (Elmira, New York) and Rockwell Museum of Western Art (just 20 miles west in neighboring Corning). It will be open to the public in both locations from April 11 through August 31.
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LINDA HUEY BRINGS LOVE OF TEACHING TO POTTERY WORKSHOPS AT THE ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
March 13, 2003
"I love bowls," says Master Ceramicist Linda Huey. "There's nothing as universal as a bowl. From the beginning of time, it's been one of the most basic objects." Huey will bring her love of all forms of pottery to the Rockwell Museum later this month when she presents a "(More Than) Salsa Bowl Workshop" on March 26 and April 2.
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MARCH BRINGS FINAL DAYS OF "A PAINTER'S PERSEPCTIVE" AND FREE ADMISSION AT THE ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
March 14, 2003
It's March, and the last days of winter are passing quickly. So too are the last days of "A Painter's Perspective," a special exhibition at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Paintings for the show were selected by Tom Buechner. Only two weeks remain. The exhibition, along with the museum's free admission program, will end on March 31.
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ROCKWELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART TO PRESENT "A (MORE THAN) SALSA BOWL WORKSHOP"
March 12, 2003
It's square. It's round. It's large. It's small. It's for salsa. It's for nuts. It's for soap.
Actually, it's a multi-use bowl, perhaps the most universal form of pottery. The public is invited to learn to make it at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art's upcoming "(More Than) Salsa Bowl Workshop," where it will be filled with the satisfaction of creating art by hand.
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Tom Buechner to Speak at Rockwell Museum of Western Art
January 20, 2003
Artist Tom Buechner will give an informal Gallery Talk on "A Painter's Perspective" at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning. The event will take place on Thursday, February 6, at 6:00 pm. "A Painter's Perspective" is the name of a current exhibit at the museum, and the "perspective" is Buechner's own. He will share his thoughts about paintings as a creative act captured on canvas, and he will explain what he sees in these particular paintings that he selected for this exhibit from the Museum's permanent collection.
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