Friends I have known Amy & Monty for what I think is forty years or more. The New Tarot deck, and books appears to be verys special. If you want to meet Amy & Monty at the Amityville Apothecary, November 21, 3:00- 4:30 for their book signing and lecture they will be there along with Danielle , and Dina your hosts for the event. Amy's art work is always stunning.
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Ken Williams is a Northern Arapaho, and the Cattaraugus Tribal Nations artist. His work in contemporary bead making is extraordinary. Williams will lecture November 5th , 2026 6 pm EST. See all details and his list of awards below.
Corning Museum of Glass Announces Ken Williams Jr. as Recipient of the 2026 Rakow Commission
CMoG’s prestigious Rakow Commission marks its 40th year by supporting a new work in glass by Ken Williams Jr., the first beadwork artist selected for the commission
Ken Williams Jr. will publicly unveil the work at CMoG during a Connected by Glass lecture on November 5, 2026 at 6 pm EST
CORNING, NY, October 1, 2026 — The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) announced the selection of beadwork artist Ken Williams Jr. (b. 1983, Northern Arapaho and Cattaraugus Seneca) as the recipient of the 2026 Rakow Commission. Marking the Commission’s 40th year, the selection is the first Rakow Commission awarded for beadwork. The completed work will be unveiled on November 5, 2026, during a Connected by Glass lecture by the artist followed by a closer look at the work in the Contemporary Art + Design Galleries.
Williams Jr. began experimenting with beadwork at an early age on the Cattaraugus Seneca Indian Territory and later refined his technique alongside master bead workers from his mother’s Northern Arapaho family. Widely celebrated for his pictorial beadwork, he is using the Rakow Commission as an opportunity to move beyond functional and wearable forms, creating a standalone wall panel. Drawing inspiration from Pop Art and a vibrant color palette, the framed composition features the artist’s cat, Valentino, complete with a thought bubble depicting his favorite foods as part of his “Yum Series.” Williams Jr.’s work, titled, I Am the Hungry Cat, bridges ancestral artistic traditions with a playful, contemporary sensibility, expanding the possibilities of glass as a medium for narrative art.
“Beadwork is something I grew up with,” said Williams Jr. “It is both familiar and comforting, carrying generations of knowledge passed down through my heritage. To have this traditional art form recognized through the Rakow Commission is deeply meaningful. I’ve always used glass beads to tell stories, but experimenting with a new vehicle and format gave me the freedom to try something fresh and personal. Glass beads allow me to honor my ancestors while pushing my practice toward the future, and I’m thrilled to be able to bring that spirit to CMoG.”
“Ken’s work demonstrates how Indigenous artistic traditions engage dynamically with contemporary art,” said Tami Landis, curator of postwar and contemporary glass at CMoG. “By bringing his extraordinary beadwork to a new format and infusing it with his distinct personality and humor, Ken expands our understanding of what beadworking can be. This Rakow Commission celebrates an artist who respects the lineage of his craft while fearlessly innovating within it, and we are excited to bring his vibrant story to our galleries.”
“In a year when CMoG celebrates its 75th anniversary, The Studio marks 30 years, and the Rakow Commission reaches its 40th year, it is especially meaningful to add another first to the Museum’s history: the first Rakow Commission awarded for beadwork,” said Jessica Levin Martinez, president and executive director of the Corning Museum of Glass. “Ken Williams Jr.’s commission reflects the spirit of this milestone moment, honoring the deep traditions of indigenous beadwork while expanding how visitors understand glass as a medium for storytelling and artistic expression.”
The Rakow Commission has been awarded annually by CMoG since 1986 to an artist who is making important strides in contemporary glass. One of the most prestigious awards for artists working in glass, the Commission recognizes global creatives known for technical innovation and conceptual depth, providing a monetary award and resources to continue to push the field forward. Each year, artists are nominated by the curator of postwar and contemporary glass and selected by a committee. Once completed, the commissioned piece is displayed in the galleries. This program is made possible through the generosity of the late Dr. and Mrs. Leonard S. Rakow. Past award winners include Lino Tagliapietra, Jiří Harcuba, Toots Zynsky, Preston Singletary, among others.
A special Connected by Glass program will take place on November 5, 2026, at 6 pm EST, when the 2026 Rakow Commission work will be revealed in the Contemporary Art + Design Galleries. In-person attendees will be among the first to experience the installation immediately following the public talk, which will also be livestreamed. The in-person event is free and open to the public, and online attendees can register to receive the livestream link on the Corning Museum of Glass website. After the lecture, Museum Members are invited to a reception with the artist in the galleries.
About Ken Williams Jr.
Ken Williams Jr. is a contemporary bead worker who began his career at an early age, experimenting as a self-taught artist who learned by observing family and friends. He completed his BA in museum studies at the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe (2007), and while there took beadwork classes from noted beadwork artist Teri Greeves. Since 2003, he has participated in the Southwest Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) Annual Indian Market, Santa Fe, and since 2006 in the Heard Museum Annual Indian Market and Festival, Phoenix. Williams Jr.’s work has been widely exhibited and has garnered many awards. It is in many prominent collections, including the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, Heard Museum, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC), Montclair Art Museum, Utah Museum of Natural History, Utah Arts Council, National Museum Scotland, and the Hood Museum at Dartmouth College, as well as many private collections nationwide.
About the Corning Museum of Glass
In 2026, the Corning Museum of Glass celebrates 75 years as the foremost authority on the art, history, and science of glass. It is home to the world’s most important collection of glass, including the finest examples of glassmaking spanning 3,500 years. Live glassblowing demonstrations (offered at the Museum and on the road) bring the material to life. Daily Make Your Own Glass experiences at the Museum enable visitors to create work in a state-of-the-art glassmaking studio. The campus in Corning includes The Studio, a year-round glassmaking school celebrating 30 years in 2026, and the Rakow Research Library, with the world’s preeminent collection of materials on the art and history of glass. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State, the Museum is open daily 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. from April through December. Winter Hours (January–March) are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Sunday (closed Wednesdays). Children and teens, 17 and under, receive free admission.
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Ken Williams Jr., photo courtesy of the Corning Museum of Glass
Ken Williams Jr., I Am the Hungry Cat (detail), 2026, 40th Rakow Commission Corning Museum of Glass Media
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The Staller is a warm intimate setting in which to catch an act or see a performance. Dates and link to tickets below.
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Autumn is officially here! It feels like we were just getting ready to open our Fall season, and somehow it’s already October – which means we’re entering one of our busiest months here at Staller Center. With everything going on, it’s easy to get a little 'lost in the sauce', so let’s break down some of what’s coming up.
First, a quick update about An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee. As you know, their performance has been rescheduled to January 31, 2027, and I’m excited to announce that we’ve released additional seats for the new date (including a few in the FRONT ROW)! So if you didn't get tickets before or you couldn't make the old date, now's your chance. And yes, I know it’s technically a Spring 2027 show now, so we’ll let it count as a sneak peak for the new season...
Before I get too far ahead of myself, though, we have plenty happening this month. An Evening with David Sedaris is coming up this Sunday, and we’re getting down to the last tickets. This will be David’s third time performing at Staller; he first sold out our theater in 2013 and returned for another performance in 2017. We’re thrilled to have him back, this time introducing his newest book, The Land and its People. And for those of you who would like to meet your favorite writer in person, David will be signing books in the lobby after the show!
Another show I want to make sure is on your radar is Gravity & Other Myths Presents: Ten Thousand Hours. This is one of those shows that's sort of difficult to describe. Is it cirque? Dance? Stunts? Music? Well, yes. Gravity & Other Myths is known for creating performances as physically impressive as they are inventive, and Ten Thousand Hours is just that. If you’re looking for something completely different from anything else on our Fall calendar, this is it.
I also want to take a moment to talk about classical music at Staller. We created our Classics at Staller series in response to the growing interest in classical music in our community, and it represents the amazing collaboration between Staller Center and the Stony Brook University Department of Music. Between our ticketed performances and the Music Department’s several free concerts and events throughout the year, there is no shortage of tremendous classical music on campus. Highlights this month include Eugene Drucker (violin), Lawrence Dutton (viola), and Paul Watkins (cello) in our Emerson Legacy Concert on October 11, playing Bach, Beethoven, and Debussy, along with Jennifer Frautschi (violin) and Christina Dahl (piano) performing Respighi, Schoenberg, and Elgar in a duo concert on October 28.
Believe it or not, it’s not too early to start thinking about the holidays. We announced HOME (for the holidays) as our newest December holiday performance, featuring stage-and-screen power couple Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett, and I’m really looking forward to this one – it goes beyond just a holiday concert and offers a glimpse into the real-life chemistry and amazing talent of two Broadway stars, up close and personal.
But if December feels a little too far away right now, we have a celebration coming up much sooner – Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert returns on October 30! This special screening is the perfect way to conclude Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate Día de los Muertos with the whole family. Hear the Grammy-winning musical score performed live by a 20-piece orchestra. Costumes and face paint encouraged, of course.
I'll leave you with this: at the end of the month, we’ll be announcing our Spring 2027 Season! If you’re a Friend of Staller, you’ll get early access to season announcements and, most importantly, early access to tickets.
I hope you’ll make Staller Center part of your Fall plans. My team and I look forward to sharing these incredible performances with you this season and for many more to come.
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Multiple projects and platforms to join if you want to advance or participate in Indigenous Peoples Cultures presented below.
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Casey caught a shot at Southampton, North Sea. Fun to see .
In the 09/30/2026 edition:
By casey on Sep 29, 2026 05:02 pm
Towd Point Nor’easter
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There is something so homespun and “aw shucks” about the name Nor’easter. It is as if it is just an innocent visit from some relatives from some small town that you’ve barely heard of. It’s so familiar and friendly with that apostrophe that allows the drop of the “th”, almost cute. And it happens every Fall that I can recall. But it packs a wallop of water. Sometimes not too intense, but this time it just happened to coincide with the Harvest Moon, the full moon. The moon at its most powerful, pulling at the tides and making the sea spill over anything that attempted to contain it.
But look at what you can see.
Color was rung out of the skies, as if the sun just forgot to wake up. In the sky was a barely there breath of yellow that made the overall grayness heavier, like a curtain drawn across the entire horizon. Look just below where the sky meets the water, and bright silver-white marks move across the horizon in abbreviated dashes. And just under the bright whiteness is gray green, a color that reminds me of a dirty 20-dollar bill; you really don’t want to touch it. If you’re smart, you keep a safe distance.
The waters rush in, pushing past every boundary where sand used to be. A sandbar planted with griege -colored salt grass holds on in the mid-distance. Where I stand, blades of olive-green salt marsh, tipped with orange, poke up through the calmer water closer in. Here the grasses blow over, all bending to the left, to the west. These yellow-green grasses glisten and sparkle against the bleached-out, whipped-up scene. The grasses are sturdy, deeply planted in the sand with their deep brown roots exposed beneath them. They will hold on.
Putting up a photo is unusual for me here, but I didn’t have time to paint this. I’d like to soon, before I forget what it all felt like.
Hope all is well after the storm,
Casey
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Wendy Red Star, Crow Tribal member, work a photographic collage with fabric features her piece depicting the 2025 Crow Fair, Montana,. Ms, Red Star is a distinguished artist with multiple museum show, fellowships, and art awards. See details below
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