Make the Museum part of your holiday tradition! Take your family’s picture in front of our 14-foot ornament tree or get in the holiday spirit by going on a Winter Wonders Gallery Hunt. Enjoy a Hot Glass Demonstration, and submit your drawing to You Design It; We Make It for a chance to have your design made by one of our gaffers (included in Museum admission). Enjoy extended Make Your Own Glass hours (fee) and make a glass ornament or snowman. Please note that the Museum is closed December 24 and 25, and January 1.

Activities for all ages. Included in the cost of admission.

Current Exhibitions
Don’t miss your last chance to visit our two exhibitions, Glass of the Architects: Vienna, 1900–1939 (open through January 7, 2019) and Curious and Curiouser: Surprising Finds from the Rakow Library (open through February 17, 2019).

Glassmaking Demos
Watch as expert glassmakers transform molten glass into beautiful objects at the live, narrated Hot Glass Demonstrations. Don’t miss the Flameworking and Glassbreaking Demos.

You Design It; We Make It!
Submit a drawing of something you’d like to see come alive in glass. One piece will be made during the Hot Glass Demonstration and pieces will be chosen daily for the flameworking demonstration. Glassmakers will choose drawings and make those pieces from start to finish.

Make Your Own Glass Ornaments, Snowmen, and Pendants
Add a one-of-a-kind memory to your tree with a Make Your Own Glass ornament, or Victorian-style ornament. Christmas tree and snowmen sculptures help to make the season and your home bright. Or wear your holiday cheer with a snowman or Christmas tree pendant. Other projects are available as well.

New Years Eve 2018

 Hotel Package $160 (2 People)

Door Covers $25.00 per person

$160.00 Package Includes:

Overnight stay at Hotel with 3:00pm check in on New Years Eve and

1:00 pm check out on New Years Day

Band – Hats & Favors – Champagne at midnight

Hors D'oeuvres 9:00pm – 1:00am

Cold Hors D'oeuvres are:

Vegetable Crudite with Dip – Deviled Eggs – Assorted Canapes

Ham & Cheese Pinwheels – Garlic Hummus w/ Chips

Hot Hors Doeuvres:

Swedish Meatballs – Italian Sausage in Red Sauce – Beignets

Deep Fried Mac n Cheese Balls -

Coffee service outside of room

Buffet Breakfast New Years Day from 8:00am – 12:30pm

Coffee – Tea – Juice

Assorted Cold Cereals – Oatmeal

Bagels with Cream Cheese – Wheat Toast with Jams – Yogurt – Fruit

Scrambled Eggs – Home Fries – Link Sausage – Spicy Rice & Beans

(Possibly Sausage Gravy & Biscuits or French Toast)

Make Your Own Waffles

$25.00 Cover Includes:

Band – Hats & Favors – Champagne at midnight

Hors D'oeuvres 9:00pm – 1:00am

Cold Hors D'oeuvres:

Vegetable Crudite with Dip – Deviled Eggs – Assorted Canapes

Ham & Cheese Pinwheels – Garlic Hummus w/ Chips

Hot Hors Doeuvres:

Swedish Meatballs – Italian Sausage in Red Sauce – Beignets

Deep Fried Mac n Cheese Balls -

Coffee service outside of room

The Rockwell believes that museums act as community centers – a place for safe and authentic arts experiences for all audiences. That’s why we’re proud to once again partner with the Southeast Steuben County Library for Art Explorers’ Story Hour.

On the first Thursday of each month, Children’s Librarian Sue McConnell reads beloved stories thematically linked to The Rockwell’s art collection. This month, hear A Squiggly Story by Andrew Larson – then explore and socialize with games and activities, connecting little ones to authentic arts experiences through storytime and un-plugged play.

Attendees are invited to explore the Museum after Story Hour for free, including a visit to the hands-on KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab at no charge. 

Contact the Rockwell Museum Education Department with questions: 607.974.4707

Our snowmen are guaranteed to last the whole winter through – and then some! Warm up in our Make Your Own Glass Studio and make your own glass snowman, or buy one (or two) in our Shops. Don't miss our larger-than-life glass snow family.

Make Your Own Glass Snowman
Stay warm this winter making your own snowman from molten glass. Open to all ages, this experience allows you to work with hot glass up close, while staying on the cool end of the glassblowing iron at all times. You’ll start by choosing the glass colors you want to use, and then partner with our professional glassblowers to create your unique glass snowman.

See our Life-Sized Snow Family
Don’t miss our 6-foot snowman and snow woman, their 3-foot snow son, and their pet snow dog Pi-Rex, made by Hot Glass Demo glassmaker George Kennard and team. New this year, a daughter snow child has been added to the snow family. On view in the Museum Shops. Great photo opportunity!

Snowmen in the Museum Shops
All sizes, styles, and fashions. You’ll find a great selection of handmade snowmen sculptures, and other snowman–themed items to spice up your home this winter.

For positively one night only on January 10, see The Grand Bohemian Troupe of Fancy Glass Workers at The Corning Museum of Glass. Over a span of 300 years, traveling flameworkers entertained and educated audiences around the world on the art, s­­cience, and skill of glassmaking. Learn about their lives and witness a modern take on their performances, featuring flameworkers who carry on some of the same traditions today.

Join librarian Rebecca Hopman and flameworkers Bandhu Dunham, David Sandidge, Caitlin Hyde, and Eric Goldschmidt for a special program and demonstration about this little-known facet of glass history. Bring the kids for a fun and fascinating evening; the first 50 through the door will receive a glass souvenir made by our talented troupe members.

See guest artist David Sandidge during live, narrated demonstrations in the Amphitheater Hot Shop on January 11 and 12 from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 to 3 pm. Watch as Sandidge brings one of his fanciful glass figures to life with the help of the Museum's Hot Glass Team.

Sandidge was just 15 years old when he started working with glass. Since then, he has worked as a principal artist for Disney and traveled the globe producing beautiful one-of-a-kind art glass sculptures. He has worked in Disneyland Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and California. He has made numerous trips to various parts of China to teach. He now works out of his home studio in Virginia where he teaches one-on-one workshops for glass students, and he produces artwork for galleries and fine art festivals.

These demos are included in the cost of admission (kids and teens 17 and under are free).

See guest artist Megan Stelljes during live, narrated demonstrations in the Amphitheater Hot Shop January 14 through 18 from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm. Watch as she brings her bold, pop culture-inspired designs to the Amphitheater Hot Shop with some assistance from the Museum's Hot Glass Team.

Stelljes fell in love with glass when she had an opportunity to apprentice for a glassblower when she was in high school. After attending Emporia State University in Kansas, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in glass forming, she moved to Washington State to apprentice under Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen. Currently, Stelljes lives in Arlington, Wash., and works out of Gray Barn Studios.

In addition to working and teaching across the country, Stelljes has established her own neon shop, where she creates sculptures with neon and hot sculpted glass. She has exhibited her work at the Museum of Neon Art, Sabbia Gallery, Pilchuck Gallery, and Vetri. Stelljes will be one of 100 featured artists in the 2019 exhibition, New Glass Now, at The Corning Museum of Glass.

These demos are included in the cost of admission (kids and teens 17 and under are free).

The Rockwell Museum and Corning Museum of Glass, along with the Memory Maker Project, will be teaming up again for the 2018-2019 year to offer the Meet Me at the Museum program, a collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association. This monthly, interactive tour series is designed specifically for persons with dementia and their care partners, using art and conversation as a catalyst for meaningful connections.

This month, join us for an afternoon of discussion and art-making focused on Jaune Quick-To-See-Smith’s collage piece,  NDN (for life). We will discuss how Smith layers her artwork with symbols and explores how familiar objects, such as clothing, are filled with meaning about identity. 

Following our gallery discussion, guests will participate in a collage activity exploring personal symbolism. The afternoon will conclude with light refreshments.

Meet Me at the Museum is a free program held on the second Monday of each month; registration is strongly encouraged – please contact the Alzheimer’s Association by calling 800.272.3900. We look forward to making memories with you!

See guest artist Megan Stelljes during live, narrated demonstrations in the Amphitheater Hot Shop January 14 through 18 from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm. Watch as she brings her bold, pop culture-inspired designs to the Amphitheater Hot Shop with some assistance from the Museum's Hot Glass Team.

Stelljes fell in love with glass when she had an opportunity to apprentice for a glassblower when she was in high school. After attending Emporia State University in Kansas, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in glass forming, she moved to Washington State to apprentice under Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen. Currently, Stelljes lives in Arlington, Wash., and works out of Gray Barn Studios.

In addition to working and teaching across the country, Stelljes has established her own neon shop, where she creates sculptures with neon and hot sculpted glass. She has exhibited her work at the Museum of Neon Art, Sabbia Gallery, Pilchuck Gallery, and Vetri. Stelljes will be one of 100 featured artists in the 2019 exhibition, New Glass Now, at The Corning Museum of Glass.

These demos are included in the cost of admission (kids and teens 17 and under are free).

See guest artist Megan Stelljes during live, narrated demonstrations in the Amphitheater Hot Shop January 14 through 18 from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm. Watch as she brings her bold, pop culture-inspired designs to the Amphitheater Hot Shop with some assistance from the Museum's Hot Glass Team.

Stelljes fell in love with glass when she had an opportunity to apprentice for a glassblower when she was in high school. After attending Emporia State University in Kansas, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in glass forming, she moved to Washington State to apprentice under Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen. Currently, Stelljes lives in Arlington, Wash., and works out of Gray Barn Studios.

In addition to working and teaching across the country, Stelljes has established her own neon shop, where she creates sculptures with neon and hot sculpted glass. She has exhibited her work at the Museum of Neon Art, Sabbia Gallery, Pilchuck Gallery, and Vetri. Stelljes will be one of 100 featured artists in the 2019 exhibition, New Glass Now, at The Corning Museum of Glass.

These demos are included in the cost of admission (kids and teens 17 and under are free).

See guest artist Megan Stelljes during live, narrated demonstrations in the Amphitheater Hot Shop January 14 through 18 from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm. Watch as she brings her bold, pop culture-inspired designs to the Amphitheater Hot Shop with some assistance from the Museum's Hot Glass Team.

Stelljes fell in love with glass when she had an opportunity to apprentice for a glassblower when she was in high school. After attending Emporia State University in Kansas, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in glass forming, she moved to Washington State to apprentice under Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen. Currently, Stelljes lives in Arlington, Wash., and works out of Gray Barn Studios.

In addition to working and teaching across the country, Stelljes has established her own neon shop, where she creates sculptures with neon and hot sculpted glass. She has exhibited her work at the Museum of Neon Art, Sabbia Gallery, Pilchuck Gallery, and Vetri. Stelljes will be one of 100 featured artists in the 2019 exhibition, New Glass Now, at The Corning Museum of Glass.

These demos are included in the cost of admission (kids and teens 17 and under are free).

This is NOT a dreary January! Enjoy great music, glassmaking, and Finger Lakes Wines and Ciders at January's 2300°.

At 2300° Fahrenheit, hot glass gets interesting—and so do things at The Corning Museum of Glass. Enjoy glassmaking demonstrations, live music, and great food and drink. Free and open to the public. Free shuttle bus service from the Museum’s I-86 parking lot is available.

Live glassmaking

Get ready to warm things up in a major way. Live glassmaking is always a key element of any 2300°. In January, glass artist Megan Stelljes brings her bold, pop culture-inspired designs to the Amphitheater Hot Shop. Can't make it to 2300°? Catch the live stream and watch Stelljes, assisted by members of the Hot Glass Team, create a new work.

Live music

What would a 2300° be without rockin' music? We’ll announce artists and performers as information becomes available, but one thing is for sure—it’s going to be a can’t miss show!

Finger Lakes wine and cider tastings

Join us as we sample some of the region’s best wines and ciders. Check back for a full list of participating partners.

2300° Museum Shops sale

Take 23% off your purchase in the Museum Shops, beginning at 5 pm through the event. Offer valid on all non-sale items.

Hot food and cold drinks round out the night

Complimentary soft drinks are available. Food and drinks are also available for purchase.

Make a night of it!

The Staybridge Suites offers overnight lodging and Museum admission to use before or after this free event. Contact the hotel directly to take advantage of this offer. Enter the dates of the upcoming 2300° event to see the package on the hotel's website or call the property at +1 (607) 936-7800.

See guest artist Megan Stelljes during live, narrated demonstrations in the Amphitheater Hot Shop January 14 through 18 from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm. Watch as she brings her bold, pop culture-inspired designs to the Amphitheater Hot Shop with some assistance from the Museum's Hot Glass Team.

Stelljes fell in love with glass when she had an opportunity to apprentice for a glassblower when she was in high school. After attending Emporia State University in Kansas, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in glass forming, she moved to Washington State to apprentice under Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen. Currently, Stelljes lives in Arlington, Wash., and works out of Gray Barn Studios.

In addition to working and teaching across the country, Stelljes has established her own neon shop, where she creates sculptures with neon and hot sculpted glass. She has exhibited her work at the Museum of Neon Art, Sabbia Gallery, Pilchuck Gallery, and Vetri. Stelljes will be one of 100 featured artists in the 2019 exhibition, New Glass Now, at The Corning Museum of Glass.

These demos are included in the cost of admission (kids and teens 17 and under are free).

The Rockwell believes in civic engagement and builds community through partnerships and collaboration by sharing the collection. Our commitment to offering authentic educational and arts experiences to our community steers our work every day.

That’s why we’re proud to offer free arts experiences on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year – including access to the new KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab. We invite you to spend your day off exploring arts and culture right here in your local community centers. 

Lecture by Randolph Lewis, Professor at The University of Texas at Austin and Accomplished Author

Not too long ago, many Americans assumed that surveillance was something for criminals and spies to worry about, not ordinary people. But it’s fast becoming something that everyone has to confront in their daily life. After all, how do make sense of endless security cameras, TSA scanners, drones in our skies and Big Data analytics? What does it mean when Silicon Valley executives announce that “privacy is dead”? How should we feel about the fact that powerful surveillance technologies probably know more about our intimate lives than our friends and family? 

While law professors, philosophers, and other scholars have tried to answer these important questions, some of the most interesting responses have come from contemporary visual artists. Banksy and many lesser known street artists have mocked the authoritarian nature of CCTV cameras with brilliant populist commentary. Artist and geographer Trevor Paglen has been searching for the so-called “Blank Spots on the Map” that reveal what governments hide from their citizens, even as it increases its scrutiny of our private lives. And photographers such as Arne Svenson have taken surreptitious images of people sleeping in high rise apartments without their knowledge. Although it’s not illegal to look into windows in New York City, what about when you’re making a photograph that will be widely viewed in galleries and online? What are the ethics of making art in the age of ubiquitous surveillance? This lecture will explore such questions from a broad, humanistic perspective. 

A forum for our Members to address their business concerns with our elected officials.
Space is limited; advance registration is required.