Corning Public Art Inc.
Corning Public Art
Our Vision
Public Art in Corning, NY will be welcoming for all, celebrate our people, tell our story, and
contribute to vibrant public spaces.
How do we define Public Art?
Public Art is art that exists either outside or within buildings, that is free and accessible to all. This art can be permanent or temporary, traditional or contemporary, functional or nonfunctional, historic or symbolic and may be owned by a public or private entity.
Corning Public Art, Incorporated is a new non-profit organization located in Corning, a small vibrant City in upstate New York. We are located in the "Southern Tier" portion of the greater Finger Lakes Region. Corning, NY is home to the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass, The Rockwell Museum, and is the world headquarters for Corning Incorporated.
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Public Art in Corning
Murals
Explore The Rockwell Museum's Alley Art Project murals in downtown Corning!
The Alley Art Project is a unique educational mural program designed to connect local students to both The Rockwell Museum’s collection and their community at large. The Museum has partnered with the Corning-Painted Post High School Learning Center (HSLC) since the program’s inception in 2010, working with area youth to beautify public spaces. The program has included many program partners during its lifespan, including the Laura Richardson Houghton Corning Youth Center (2012), and more recently SUNY Corning Community College (2022, 2024). ​
Unique Sculptures
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Bronze gaffer at work on bench by Bruno Lucchesi. This beautiful sculpture is located near the base of Little Joe tower.
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People Wall, a three-story photomural installed in City Hall in 1976 to commemorate the US Bicentennial.
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Centennial Sculpture by George Greenamyer. Painted Steel, depicts city history c. 1888, including Fallbrook Railroad Coal Company engine, handmade cigar manufacturing, Amory Houghton & original glass factory, and General Sullivan's canal.
Collaboration
We collaborate with local businesses, art institutions and artists on Public Art Projects in the Corning, NY Region.