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ADVANCEMENT
2021 was a year for experimentation and collaboration, as we are always looking for new and surprising ways to engage with the public.
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In the realm of virtual public programs, highlights included the introduction of the Concert on Your Couch music series, the continuation of the fun and educational Happy Hour with the Director, and hands-on workshops like Art at Home. We got creative with inperson gatherings as summer arrived with Rockwell Rekindle, an event highlighting new additions to The Rockwell galleries, followed by a cocktail reception and live music on the terrace.
More than ever, we feel the support from our loyal members and donors. Their continued dedication has opened up so many opportunities for the Museum to evolve and grow with the world around us.
-Brett Smith, Director of Advancement
Grammy-nominated artist Amythyst Kiah performed live for Concert on Your Couch
Concert on Your Couch
With the beloved Concert in the Gallery on hiatus, we researched the many virtual program options to best suit our audience, and introduced Concert On Your Couch. This live-stream program allowed musicians to perform and stream from the comfort of their home, while Rockwell members and music-lovers tuned in via YouTube Live, making requests, sending dance emojis and cheering through a lively chat! The lineup featured two amazing acts – grammy-nominated artist Amythyst Kiah and returning Rockwell favorites The Ladles. Both of these moving performances can be found on The Rockwell’s YouTube channel.
Elaine K. Ng: Guest Appearance in the Corning Museum of Glass Amphitheater Hot Shop
In addition to her two exhibitions at The Rockwell, Antigravity and Fingerprints of Place — Taiwan, Elaine K. Ng made a three-day guest appearance in the Amphitheater Hot Shop at Corning Museum of Glass, November 15 through 17. Both exhibitions explored human relationships to place through multimedia artworks, using materials like brick, concrete, wood, tile, thread and found objects unique to place, like crumpled receipts and native seed pods. This unique partnership allowed Ng to explore the properties of glass and realize her artistic vision with the support of Corning Museum of Glass gaffers.
Gingerbread Invitational: Environments Examined
The Gingerbread Invitational is made possible with support from Ellen and John O’Hare.
The Rockwell presented the Seventh Annual Gingerbread Invitational – a fun, artful gingerbread competition for baking enthusiasts and community members of all skill levels. In 2021, bakers were asked to respond to the theme of Environments Examined, making creations inspired by the environments of our unique Finger Lakes region – considering the vistas, cityscapes, landmarks and local natural wonders! Julie Paschal and Christina Steffanus took home the Community Choice Award with their rendition of Robert H. Treman State Park. The Ladles for Concert on Your Couch
Artist Elaine K. Ng
2021 Gingerbread Community Choice Winners
OUR SUPPORTERS
As a community museum, our mission is to cultivate learning, discussion, wonder, play and so much more. We are...
• Planting Seeds: nourishing art education for the next generation
• Establishing roots: providing a space for reflection and reconnection in our galleries
• Branching out: convening virtual events and voices from across the country
• Harvesting: bringing world-class exhibitions and experiences to our community
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Despite the world opening back up with more in-person opportunities, digital attendance continued to be a popular way for visitors to engage with the museum, increasing by 27% compared to 2020, including website and blog visitation, social media engagement and e-mail opens, reaching 356,059 individuals. In 2021, we were able to continue some of our most beloved programs, bring a Grammy-nominated artist and a National Geographic photographer to couches across America. Through 57 programs, hosted mostly online, The Rockwell engaged 1,893 individuals in 2021 through events and programming.
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A committed group of 27 volunteers served 897 hours for the Museum. Volunteers assembled Art on the Go! kits, welcomed guests, led school tours, delivered project kts, visitited schools foroutreach programs, led adult tours and assisted in community events.
2021 MEMBERS: SILVER DOLLAR SOCIETY
The Silver Dollar Society unites The Rockwell Museum’s most generous supporters to advance the Museum as a place of learning and a world-class destination for art reflecting the American experience.
SILVER DOLLAR SOCIETY PATRON ($10,000+)
James Flaws and Marcia Weber
SILVER DOLLAR SOCIETY BENEFACTOR ($5,000-$9,999)
Laura Coleman and Tom Halgash Jeff Evenson and Karyn Cepek E. Marie McKee and Robert Cole
SILVER DOLLAR SOCIETY SPONSOR ($2,500-$4,999)
Charlie and Trudy Craig Alan and Lynnette Eusden Kim Frock and Wendell Weeks Melissa Gambol Ian Harrop and Lynette Estep David and Marianne Lubin Eric and Lee Musser Barry and Ann Nicholson John and Ellen O’Hare Thomas Snow and Karen Meriwether Charles and Kristin Swain John and Sue Tobin Lydia Kenton Walsh and Robert Walsh
SILVER DOLLAR SOCIETY MEMBER ($1,100-$2,499)
Monica and Deron Bankston Stefan and Frauke Becker Margot A. Bliven and Richard A. Rosenberg Thomas and Barbara Blumer Matthew and Maria Brown Colleen Caravati-Birdwell and Trey Birdwell Tymon and Angela Daniels Matthew and Elizabeth Dann Walter and Karen Douglas David and Riki Dowler Paul and Gail Ebeltoft Ted and Maria Goldwyn Kirk and Penny Gregg Denise Hauselt Chris and Darryl Heckle Kevin and Angela Julien Xavier Lafosse and Thérèse Arliguie Adele Lanahan Nicholas and Megan LaPuma Tom and Andrea Lynch Stafford Lyons and Henry Offermann Joy Macafee Stephanie and Kevin Morgan Brendan and Kim Mosher Sabeen and Imran Mukhtar David and Debra Naylor Autumn Pawlowski A. John and Susan Peck Thomas and Alison Pisano Jordan Rankin and Sandra Zuraski Gunars Reimanis Edward and Carissa Schlesinger W. Stuart and Lucia Schweizer Peter and Kathleen Schweizer Christine and John Sharkey Emily Simon John and Bonnie Sirianni Eiron and Russell Smith Dick and Judy Sphon Tony and Mary Tripeny Erica and Ron Verkleeren Karol and Steven Wight Doug and Tami Willard
Tree of 40 Fruit by Sam Van Aken
SUSTAINER William Groome in memory of Kathryn Anastasio Nick and Anne Harper Gene Herber Payal Patel and David Ebeltoft Patricia Pinkston Jeanne Propst Susie Silbert and Jeff Toohig John Ulrich and Lynn Pifer
DONOR Diane Austin and Aaron Nurick Flora Bonzo Marcy Cathey Jeanne Cavuoti Jim and Karen Chamberlain Maarit Clay Marie H. Cole Kathryn and Marwin Cummings Marilyn Jacobson Johnson-Schmidt & Associates Elizabeth Jones Marcus and Charlotte Kantz Ellen and Carlo Kosik Williams Katherine Larson and Ryan Hughes Geoffrey and Susan Lefferts Charles and Sue Milazzo Maureen Mines and Mark Holman Rhonda Morton and J McKnight Janet and Moe Newcomb David Peterson Lou and Peg Vogel
DUAL Thomas and Melanie Anastasio Anonymous David and Laura Austin Robert Avvampato and Michael Magliocca Vincent Azzarelli Mary A. Bacchus Elijah and Gail Baity David Baum and Alexandra Ruggiero Linda Baxter and Brenda Carlyle Beth Bentley and Edward Dougherty Richard and Alexandra Berg Mary Jo and Rick Beshore Jill and Thomas Blagg Rod and Lynn Blumenau Bob and Mary Anne Bly Meredith and Frank Bocek Timothy and Tammy Bocek James and Susan Bocek Gary and Ann Brouse John and Margo Brown Michael Buckley and Mason Barnett Joel and Linda Buice Edward and Louise Bush Joe and Giuliana Calderone Michael and Karen Callahan Matthew F Carney III Sumbline Chaudhey Anthony and Mary Pat Ciccariello Jeffrey and Catherine Clark Melissa Colacino and John Sirianni Timothy and Judy Coleman Mark and Judy Cornfield Paul and Ellen Corradini Michaela Cosgrove and Thomas Carey Amelia and Paul Cueva Patricia Cunningham Anna and Thomas Czarples Patricia Dann Lynn Decher Ross Delano and Allison Duncan Dan and Amy Dibble Laura Doherty Nancy and Timothy Doutt Kitty and Max Erlacher Jennifer Fais and Noel Sylvester Fred and Jonny Farley Mike and Paige Farrell David and Lorraine Filip Gary and Janice Fitzpatrick Mary and Edward Franklin Charles and Muriel Friend Dan and Janette Gallagher Alicia and Kevin Gallagher Steven and Kristine Garner Robert and Judy Garrett Henry and Karen Gold Francisco and Joel Gomez-Dossi Bruce and Judith Graf Richard and Rhonda Grzybowski Frank and Linda Gudas Janet Hallahan John Helfinstine Geoffrey and Joan Heywood Lisa and Michael Hogue Aran and Sharron Holland Donna and Jon Homuth Tammy Humphrey Beth Hylen and Brad Turner Bruce and Hope Irvine Meagan and Tim Jackson Sally and Sarah Jacoby Murphy Robert and Marian Johnson Jane Joralemon Cheryl Jordan Colleen Kaminski and Stephen Czank Armand and Gloria Katz Kamala Keeley Martha H Kennedy Janna Keser Mark, Millie and Amrit Kilmartin James T. Kirk Kirk and Cynthia Klingensmith Andrew Knapp and Jenny Wittmaack Jacqueline and Wayne Knitter Jeanne Kotula & Michael Blatt Pam and Joe Lally Anne and Greg Lamb Mark and Beth Landin Laurie Liberatore Rebecca and Brian Litz Anne LoPinto Sean Lukasik Merrill and Lydia Lynn Rebekah Macfie John and Karen Madison Nancy Magrath Edward Mainzer and Kevin Chou Joseph and Cathleen Mathey Anita and John Mayes William and Teresa McCahill Melissa and Carson McDonald Sam and Susan McInroy Jim and Cornelia Mead Vickie Mike and Stuart Trock Karel Minor David Morgan and Mary Wenck
Kevin and Alice Murphy Richard and Melissa Murray Mike and Maureen Nicolo Jennifer and Vincent Nocito Kathy Nordeen Thomas C. and Barbara F. O’Brien Francis and Mary Helen Olmstead Nancy and Robert O’Loughlin Mairead O’Sullivan Meghan O’Toole Tuazon Peter and Anne Parker Kate Paterson and Patrick Tepesch Mark and Andrea Perez Ron and Vivian Peters Frank and Leslie Potter Kristina Rainey David and Linda Ralph Ann and Bob Recotta John and Eileen Reib William and Carol Reich Alexis and Jon Rittenberger Scott and Denise Robinson Dave and Molly Rochelle Sandra Rockwell Herron and Christine Rockwell Chow Ande Rooney Jack and Joan Russen Marc and Lisa Rustici Mary and James Sabshin Constance Sargent J. Noel and Grace Schlageter Pam and Paul Schmitt James and Delight Scouten Brad and Taryn Sick David and Patricia Silvernail Alyssa and Deven Smith William and Kristin Smith Kimberly and Nolan Smith Eric and Sarah Snow David and Pamela Sonnefeld Jonathan Stalker and Julie Waltz-Stalker Geoffrey and Alexis Steenberge Beverly and Harrie Stevens Louise and Connie Sullivan-Blum Gilbert and Harriet Sweet Fred and Penny Tanneberger Faith and Mike Tarby Izabela Teixeira and Siavash Yazdanfar Leo and Judy Thomas Peigi Cook and Stephen Thomas Paul and Natalie Thonis Julie and Tom Thurber August and Marie Titi Kit Tobin Linda and Martin van der Grinten Marjorie and Gordon VanVleet Susan and Rick Vermillion Bob and Sherry Volk Cathy and Scott Vonderheide Robert and Pamela Walker Chris and Anne Walters Charles Wasserott IV and Abigail Super William Watman Matthew and Susan Weibel Vincent J and Mary Lee Welch Lisa Wemett and Terry Mulee Chris and Abbey Wentzel West End Gallery Sam and Barbara Whisenhunt Will and Lee White Thomas and Linda Wilcox Peter and Wendy Winnett Alan and Maria Winston Geoffrey Wittig Barbara and Robert Wood Sue Wood Xi Xie and Lan Sheng Roy and Benda Yarnell Connie Zehr and Cornelius Lyon John and Barbara Ullman
INDIVIDUAL Marcia Adamy Mary Akins Gigi Alvare Mavin Ambrose Anonymous Christine Atkins Alisa Babcock Heather Barber Betty Bennett Sarah Blagg Alisa Brown Warren Cole Pamela Farr Barbara Friedman Dori Fulk Katherine Funk Madeleine Gionet Janice T. Glover Andrea L. Harris Ann Hayes Cynthia Huling Hummel Marshall Hyde Patricia Jackson Jack James Sylvia Kete Margaret Koontz Jean Krebs Henry Lush Millicent Clarke Maynard Colleen McCall Maureen McCarthy Monica Meek Alison Merkl Katherine Miller Patrick Monahan James Mullen Joyce Noonan Judy O’Connell Tom and Jill Palmer Mary Passage Christopher Payne Mark and Kathy Pilling-Whitney Rick Pirozzolo Judith Prentice Georgia A. Reynolds Theresa Rossettie Betty and Bob Santandrea Bonnifer and Les Schweizer Robert K. Scott Constance L Seifert Adam Setzer Katie Sirrine Emily Smith Marilynn Sullivan Alice Thompson Stacy Ward Lois Welk Ann Welles John Wight
ORGANIZATION Alfred Box of Books Library Southeast Steuben County Library Vestal Public Library Friends of the Chemung River Watershed
Thank you to the Corning Incorporated Foundation for matching $18,944 in member gifts!
The Rockwell Museum’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Very special thanks to Corning Incorporated for their ongoing support.
EXHIBITION SUPPORT Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Ellen and John O’Hare
ARTWORK ACQUISITION Lydia Kenton Walsh and Robert Walsh Alan and Lynnette Eusden
EDUCATION AND FAMILY PROGRAMS The Hilliard Foundation Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Chemung Canal Trust Company The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Smithsonian Affiliations
THE GREAT CIRCLE: ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE The Anderson Foundation, Inc. Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services M&T Bank Tripp Foundation
ALLEY ART PROJECT & IDENTITY AND THE ARTIST The Triangle Fund National Endowment for the Arts
LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT: ARTISTS AS ACTIVISTS AUDIO TOUR Art Bridges
KIDS ROCKWELL ART CART Support for this initiative was provided through ONEHOPE Wine and: Colleen Caravati-Birdwell Laura Coleman Matthew and Elizabeth Dann Alan and Lynnette Eusden Melissa Gambol Ian Harrop and Lynette Estep Denise Hauselt Lydia Kenton Walsh Joy Macafee E. Marie McKee Debra Naylor Barry and Ann Nicholson Autumn Pawlowski Pete Schweitzer John Tobin
COVID-19 RESPONSE New York State Council on the Arts Corning’s Gaffer District
GENERAL DONATION AND ANNUAL APPEAL, $25 AND ABOVE
Kelly Alwine Anonymous Anonymous in honor of Beverly Stevens Jerry Arko and Hank Baker George and Jeanette Babey Monica and Deron Bankston Jill and Thomas Blagg David Blumer Meredith and Frank Bocek Timothy and Tammy Bocek Bill and Susan Boland Ruth Bruning Michael P. Buckley and Mason Barnett Edward and Louise Bush in memory of Bob Rockwell Aria Camaione-Lind Ann Campbell City Club of Ithaca Marie H. Cole Russell and Judy Cranston in memory of Bob Rockwell Martin and Susan Curran Tymon and Angela Daniels Matthew and Elizabeth Dann Vera Dauman Lynn Decher Paul and Gail Ebeltoft Donald and Ann Egan
Coleen Fabrizi Linda Fields in memory of Dorothy Ketchum James Flaws and Marcia Weber Debbie Franks Katherine Funk in honor of Kristin Swain John and Lindsay Garrett in honor of Kirsty Buchanan Janice T. Glover William Groome in memory of Kathryn Anastasio Ann and David Grossman Ian Harrop and Lynette Estep Gene Herber Patricia A. Jackson Catherine Jones Marcus and Charlotte Kantz James C. Kieffer Andrea Kust and Stephen Shapiro Adele Lanahan Anjanette Lecher Brian and Deb Lynch Merrill and Lydia Lynn Ian Mackenzie Allison and Joseph Matusick Denise and Rick Maxa Millicent Clarke Maynard and Willoughby Maynard in honor of Emily Simon E. Marie McKee and Robert Cole Robert B McKinnon Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Jim and Cornelia Mead Thomas C. and Barbara F. O’Brien John and Ellen O’Hare Tom and Jill Palmer Mary Passage Rick Pirozzolo Nisha Rana Ken Ratner in memory of Robert Ratner Georgia A. Reynolds Dave and Molly Rochelle Betty and Bob Santandrea Tanya Saunders Bevin Savage-Yamazaki J. Noel and Grace Schlageter Peter and Kathleen Schweizer Emily Smith Paul Solyn Dick and Judy Sphon Doug Stevens Geraldine Stevens Noreen Stevens Beverly and Harrie Stevens Bob Stringer on behalf of Duncan Pollock Marilynn Sullivan Charles and Kristin Swain John and Sue Tobin Rob Vanni Susan and Rick Vermillion Lydia Kenton Walsh and Robert Walsh Rick and Cindy Weakland Vincent J and Mary Lee Welch James and Kristine West West End Gallery in memory of Bob and Hertha Rockwell Leslie Dann in memory of Jean Wosinski Nancy and Timothy Doutt in memory of Jean Wosinski Roy and Benda Yarnell Allan Young
Adding details to 2021’s Alley Art mural, Life in a Tapestry Our 7th Annual Gingerbread Invitational winner
Staff
Kristen Bocek-Kahn Operations Manager
Kirsty Buchanan Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
Tim Decker Registrar
Lisa Gill Director of Finance and Operations
Paul Dressen Preparator
Sherry Kirk Executive Liaison and Financial Assistant
Katharine Mead Membership and Grants Manager Ned Milliken Retail and Guest Services Assistant Manager
Mary Mix Director of Education
Ann Recotta Education and Volunteer Programs Coordinator
Rita Reed Retail and Guest Services Manager
Amy Ruza Youth and Family Programs Manager
Brett Smith Director of Advancement
Jess Spady Digital Media Specialist
Janelle Steiner Events Coordinator Kate Swanson Interpretation and Public Engagement Educator
Willa Vogel Marketing Manager
Brian Lee Whisenhunt Executive Director
GUEST SERVICES Mary Ann Denning Regina George Tori Hamilton Ada Jarosch Marilyn Knight Felicia Lash Nancy Macgrath Katie Reilly Mariah Robbins Candy Sanky Jessica Smith Megan Walsh Sue Weibel
SECURITY Mark Robinson Chuck Devine
SUPPORTING STAFF Robert Cassetti Visitor Experience, Advisory
Lucy Dubin Chief Human Resources Officer
Volunteers
Natalie Abruzzo Jan Altilio Linda Baxter Julie Biviano Pat Ciccariello Nancy Doutt Kathi Dwyer Lynn Eusden Mary Franklin Kathy Gill Roberta Hirliman Lizz Jones Janna Keser Sylvia Kete Jacqueline Knitter Pam Lally Judy O’Connell Nancy O’Loughlin Pam Schmitt Bev Stevens Faith Tarby Michael Tarby Judy Thomas Susan Vermillion Scott Vonderheide Linda Wilcox Lorraine Williams
Board of Trustees
OFFICERS John Tobin, President Melissa J. Gambol, Vice President Autumn M. Pawlowski, Secretary Joy Macafee, Treasurer
TRUSTEES Monica L. Bankston Colleen Caravati Maarit Clay Laura Coleman Lynnette S. Eusden Denise A. Hauselt Nick LaPuma Ashley Lomboy Barry Nicholson Thomas Pisano Emily Simon Paul VerValin Lydia Kenton Walsh
TRUSTEE EMERITI James R. Houghton E. Marie McKee Joanna Wurtele
Rockwell staff celebrated coming back to the office with a pizza party
Willa and Jess never have enough hands
Staff got to spend a glowing day at Corning Museum of Glass
A lot of collaboration and laughs happened while experimenting with new digital content Staff pets held a very important morale-boosting meeting School picture day for Brian
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