Gallery Talk about Curator

A Gallery Talk by Curator Sheila K. Hoffman

FEBRUARY 1, 2006

CORNING, NY- On Wednesday, February 15, 2006, the Rockwell Museum of Western Art's Curator of Collections Sheila K. Hoffman will offer a guide through the current special exhibition A Curator's Perspective: Symbols & Symbolism. Join the Curator for a visual presentation at 6:00 p.m. introducing symbolism, or iconology, her area of expertise. Following the presentation, Hoffman will guide visitors through the special exhibition gallery, as she explains her thought process in selecting pieces and interpretations of the symbols. Visitors will be invited into the Remington and Russell Lodge after the presentation for an informal Q&A where light refreshments will be served.

The Rockwell Museum of Western Art's Curator of Collections explored the relevant links between traditional symbolism and aspects of society while selecting pieces within the show from the Museum's permanent collection. A Curator's Perspective presents paintings, works on paper, and mixed media from more traditional artists like E.I. Couse to contemporary artists like Jaune Quick-to-See Smith.

The third in a series, A Curator's Perspective: Symbols & Symbolism will be on view to the public in the second floor Special Exhibition gallery now through May 29, 2006. What makes the Perspective series different and special from most others is that it reflects what only one person enjoys in different works of art.

Museum members are invited FREE of charge. The public is encouraged to attend; admission to the event for not-yet-members is $6.50. Reservations can be made by calling 607.974.2333 or by email.

While at the Museum, please also take a moment to stop and view our current special exhibition Cultural Reflections: Inuit Art from the Collections of the Dennos Museum Center, which will continue to run through May 29, 2006. This exhibition gives 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.

The Museum is open to the public seven days a week; hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Membership to the Museum includes yearlong free admission.