In This Issue
Art Explorers' Story Hour; Out & About with the Memory Maker Project; An evening with Dr. Krewasky Salter; Ambassador-Only Antigravity: Rachel Hellman; Spark! Lecture: The Weather at the Hirshhorn; Members-Only Happy Hour with the Director; Alley Art: Request for Artist Proposals
Upcoming Events: The Next 30 Days
Thursday, March 3
10 - 11 a.m.
Art Explorers' Story Hour: Lines and Shapes
Free and open to pre-school age children and their caregivers |
Location: See event page
Children’s Librarian Sue McConnell will read beloved stories thematically linked to The Rockwell’s art collection. After, explore and socialize with games and activities, connecting little ones to authentic arts experiences through storytime and un-plugged play.
Wednesday, March 9
1:30 - 3 p.m.
Out & About with the Memory Maker Project: Astonishing Brilliance
Free and open to people with memory loss and their care partners | Location: Zoom | Register to receive link
Christina Muscatello, Program Director of the Memory Maker Project, visits The Rockwell Museum to broadcast programs live from our galleries! This month, Christina will explore Astonishing Brilliance, The Rockwell’s spotlight exhibition about the introduction of electric light and its influence on art and American culture.
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Thursday, March 17
7 - 8 p.m.
An Evening with Dr. Krewasky Salter: Buffalo Soldiers and the African American Experience in the U.S. Army
Free and open to the public | Location: Zoom and The Rockwell Museum - you choose!
The Southeast Steuben County Library and The Rockwell Museum invite you to an evening with Dr. Krewasky Salter as he presents and answers questions on the history of the Buffalo Soldiers amid the larger context of the African American experience in the military. This program is made possible by a grant in memory of Keith Vaughan.
Friday, March 18
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Rockwell Ambassador Special Event
Antigravity: Rachel Hellman
Free and for members with Ambassador Enhancement
Location: The Rockwell Museum | Advance registration required | Brief remarks at 6 p.m. by Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Kirsty Buchanan
As the 2022 Antigravity artist, Rachel Hellmann will transform the Museum’s rotunda with a site-specific installation. Rockwell Ambassadors are invited to meet Hellman and be one of the first to experience this new, year-long installation.
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Wednesday, March 23
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Livestream Spark! Lecture | Laurie Anderson: The Weather at the Hirshhorn
Free and open to the public | Suggested donation for Not-Yet-Members | Location: Zoom | Register to receive link
A pioneer in the artistic use of electronic technology, Laurie Anderson has worked with nearly every major technological innovation from the 1970s to today—from synthesizers to CD-ROMs to virtual reality. In this lecture, Marina Isgro, curator of Anderson’s largest U.S. museum show to date at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, will speak about the artist’s impact and give a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of her exhibition.
Thursday, March 31
5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Members-Only | Happy Hour with the Director
Free and for Rockwell Members |
Location: Zoom | Register to receive link
Join The Rockwell’s Executive Director, Brian Lee Whisenhunt, as he introduces a new acquisition from artist Betye Saar and teaches you how to make a delicious cocktail inspired by the artwork’s subject, spirit or history. Grab your favorite beverage of choice and join us for this unique and social virtual experience!
Request for Artist Proposals
2023 Alley Art
Submit your proposal by April 19, 2022.
The Rockwell Museum is seeking an experienced mural artist to work with Rockwell staff and High School Learning Center (HSLC) students to plan, design and paint a mural in downtown Corning, NY as part of the Museum’s ongoing Alley Art Project.
The ideal candidate will have teaching experience, with a strong preference for direct experience working with teens. The selected artist will co-teach with Rockwell educators and take a leadership role in developing a cohesive design concept that represents the student artwork while honoring the artist’s creative vision.
