The David Whitehouse Research Residency for Artists was introduced last year as an opportunity for the artists who have said, “I just really want to spend time in Corning doing research, being in the Library, meeting people, wandering in the … Read more →
The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) recently announced a new research residency program for artists, which will allow them to utilize the Museum’s resources, including the permanent collections and the holdings of the Rakow Research Library, to inform their practice. … Read more →
Pearls, gemstones, ivory, and spices are a sampling of the goods traded in the port city of Sīrāf, located on the east coast of the Persian Gulf. Sīrāf was a bustling hub of commerce between A.D. 800 and 1050, serving … Read more →
A new terrace at the entrance to the Rakow Research Library honors the lives of Museum staff members who have passed away. The terrace is dedicated to the memories of former executive director David Whitehouse, Museum operator and Library receptionist … Read more →