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.
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Public Art in Corning
Murals
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Explore the Alley Art Project murals in downtown Corning!
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The Alley Art Project is a partnership between The Rockwell Museum, the High School Learning Center (HSLC), and SUNY Corning Community College (CCC). The Program was started in 2010 and includes 16 Murals!
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Each mural project is inspired by artwork in The Rockwell Collection and enables students to meaningfully contribute to the aesthetics of the city connected to themes explored in the artwork.
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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 the 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.