Roycroft Campus Closure - Health and Safety Update
Following the recommendations of Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus, and out of concern for the safety and health of our staff, volunteers and guests, we have decided to close the Roycroft Campus Visitor Center, Museum and Copper Shop, and postpone all scheduled programming through April. We will be monitoring the situation closely and will resume our offerings when it is appropriate to do so. If you have registered for a class or event during this time, we will be in contact regarding a rescheduled date.
Although we understand the gravity of this situation, as a small non-profit we are dependent on the revenue generated from your patronage through programming and sales at our artisan gallery and gift shop. If you are able to do so, we hope you will consider making a donation or becoming a member to help us sustain our preservation and restoration efforts during this time of uncertainty.
In that regard, we are also working on setting up a virtual retail shopping opportunity for those who would still like to purchase items from the Copper Shop. We will be providing updates on this through our website and social media shortly. For updates on The Roycroft Inn, please visit their website at: www.roycroftinn.com. For updates on Roycroft Antiques, please visit their website at: www.roycroftantiques.com
For other private offices and businesses housed on the Roycroft Campus, please contact them directly as to their current state of operation.
We will continue to share our status as it develops. In the meantime, we wish you all well-being and look forward to seeing you on the Campus again soon.
Roycroft Campus Book Club Announces Their Book Selections for 2020
The Roycroft Campus Book Club is excited to announce its book selections for 2020. Six titles were chosen from a variety of genres and they are:
January : Little Women - By Louisa May Alcott
February : Inland - By Tea Obreht
April : Zoo Nebraska - By Carson Vaughan
June : A Perfect Mother - By Aimee Malloy
August : Finding Dorothy - By Elizabeth Letts
October : A Gentlemen in Moscow - By Amor Towles
The Roycroft Book Club take place in the Roycroft Power House and will be meeting at 7pm on Wednesday evenings. For more information on the selection and the club please click here.
10 Year Celebration: Elbert Hubbard; An American Original
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 6:30pm - Film / 7:30pm Presentation
Join us as we celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the PBS documentary, Elbert Hubbard: An American Original, produced locally by WNED-TV. The film screening will take place at 6:30pm, with a special presentation by the director, Paul Lamont, immediately following.
Tickets are $10 per person.
All proceeds benefit the continued preservation & restoration of the historic Roycroft Campus.
This event will begin at the Power House: 39 South Grove St., East Aurora, 14052.
Click here to register.
Roycroft History Course
Starting Wednesday, October 23rd at 7 pm
The Roycroft Campus is once again offering a special Roycroft History Course in the Fall of 2019. The classes which take place Wednesday evenings starting October 23rd at 7:00pm in the Roycroft Power House. The sessions include:
Becoming Your Own Historian – by Rob Goller Wednesday, October 23rd at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
Collecting History: The Origin and development of the Roycroft Campus Historic Collection – by Amizetta Haj Wednesday, October 11th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
The Lost Treasures of the Roycroft – by Alan Nowicki Wednesday, November 6th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
Stories from The Philistine – by Reid Dunlavey Wednesday, November 13th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
For more information on the event click on the History Course.
To purchase tickets for the History Course please click here.
Roycroft Campus Releases 2018 Annual Report
The Roycroft Campus is excited to release its 2018 Annual Report. The Report gives highlights of the Campus over the past year and discusses plans for the future.
Roycroft Campus Book Club Announces Their Book Selections for 2019
The Roycroft Campus Book Club is excited to announce its book selections for 2019. Five titles were chosen from a variety of genres and they are:
February : Pachinko - By Min Jin Lee
April : Educated: A Memoir - By Tara Westover
June : The Death of Mrs. Westaway - By Ruth Ware
August : The Dinner List - By Rebecca Serle
October : The Library Book - By Susan Orlean
The Roycroft Book Club take place in the Roycroft Power House and will be meeting at 7pm on Wednesday evenings. For more information on the selection and the club please click here.
Roycroft Restoration Raffle Winners
We are happy to announce the winners of the 2018 Roycroft Restoration Raffle.
Roycroft History Course
Starting Thursday, October 4th at 7 pm
The Roycroft Campus is once again offering a special Roycroft History Course in the Fall of 2018. The classes which take place Thursday evenings starting October 4th at 7:00pm in the Roycroft Power House. The sessions include:
Francis Benjamin Johnston and Katherine Matlwood: The Hidden Artists of the Roycroft – by Alan Nowicki Thursday, October 4th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
John Ruskin, Kate Greenway and Francescs Alexander – by Dr. James Spates Thursday, October 11th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
The Hotel Lafayette: Restoring Louise Bethune's Masterpiece – by Jackie Albarella Thursday, November 1st at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
Look Closer, Draw Better – by Kateri Ewing Thursday, November 8th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
For more information on the event click on the Event Page.
To purchase individual tickets please click here.
Roycroft Restoration Raffle
The historic Roycroft Campus is holding a special one-of-a-kind raffle. We will be giving away 6 prizes, totaling $15,000 to only 450 lucky ticket holders, five prizes of $1,000 and one grand prize of $10,000. This is the largest raffle East Aurora has seen with some of the best odds of winning. The drawing will take place on Friday, November 30th at 6pm EST in the Roycroft Power House. Proceeds benefit the restoration of The Copper Shop. Tickets can be purchased through The Copper Shop, The Power House and through the Roycroft Campus Online Store HERE.
NEW Roycroft Specialty Tours for 2018
The Roycroft Campus is once again offering a variety of Specialty Tours this coming Summer. All tours start in the Roycroft Power House. The tours include:
NEW Roycroft Fact or Fiction Tour – The history of the Roycroft is filled with strange, unusual and sometimes hard to believe stories. Take this fun-filled 2 hour tour around the Campus and learn some of these tales. You will also hear stories that are completely made-up. Can you figure out which stories are fact and which are fiction? Play along with your family and friends, or see if you can beat the entire group.
The Roycroft Campus Twilight Tower Tour – This first of its kind 2-hour tour will lead participants up into the top floor of the towers on the Campus; the triangular Ruskin Room of the Inn, the round tower of the Chapel, and the square turret of the Print Shop. Don't miss this one of a kind opportunity.
Wednesday, June 13th at 6:00pm
Wednesday, July 18th at 6:00pm
The Roycroft Campus Garden Tour – Walk the grounds of the National Historic Landmark, Roycroft Campus on this hour long specialty tour. Learn about the past, present and future of the Roycroft gardens, as you explore the plants and trees that are in bloom. Guests will also learn about the importance of nature in the Arts & Crafts movement, and the Roycroft farms located in the vicinity of East Aurora.
Wednesday, June 20th at 11:00am
Wednesday, June 27th at 11:00am
Wednesday, July 18th at 11:00am
For more information on these tours click on the Event Page.
Roycroft Campus Releases 2017 Annual Report
The Roycroft Campus is excited to release its 2017 Annual Report. The Report gives highlights of the Campus over the past year and discusses plans for the future.
Roycroft Campus 2018 Art Show Application now available
Applications for all three Roycroft Campus Art Shows are now available online. We look to continue growing these shows and giving more opportunities for artists to show their work. NEW this year will be a student section at our Summer and Fall shows. Those currently enrolled in High School or College can apply for a table in this special section of these shows. It's a great opportunity to begin showing and selling your work.
Roycroft Campus to Offer Docent Training
Two Sessions: Saturdays starting February 3rd from 9am-12pm and Wednesdays starting March 21st from 6pm-9pm
The Roycroft Campus will once again be offering a doecent training course to prepare guides for the upcoming tour season. Being a Roycroft docent is a great way to get involved in the community, learn about local history and meet people from the region and around the world. These two sessions will meet Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
Roycroft Campus Book Club Announces Their Book Selections for 2018
The Roycroft Campus Book Club is excited to announce its book selections for 2018. Six titles were chosen from a variety of genres and they are:
January : The Wonder - By Emma Donoghue
March : The Electrifying Fall of Rainbow City - By Margaret Creighton
May : The Handmaid's Tale - By Margaret Atwood
June : The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry - By Gabrielle Zevin
September : Killers of the Flower Moon - By David Grann
November : What She Ate - By Laura Shaparo
The Roycroft Book Club take place in the Roycroft Power House and will be meeting at 7pm on Wednesday evenings. For more information on the selection and the club please click here.
Roycroft History Course
Starting Thursday, September 14th at 7 pm
The Roycroft Campus is once again offering a special Roycroft History Course in the Fall of 2017. The classes which take place Thursday evenings starting September 14th at 7:00pm in the Roycroft Power House. The sessions include:
Herb Buffum and the Roycroft Cabinet Shop – by Ben Little September 14th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
Collecting Roycroft - Exhibitions and Museums of Roycrofterie 1968-2017 – by Robert Rust Thursday, September 28th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
Dard Hunter - The Roycroft Years – by Alan Nowicki Thursday, October 12th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
The History of the Roycroft Copper Shop – by Douglas McFarland Thursday, October 26th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
For more information on the event click on the Event Page.
To purchase individual tickets please click here.
Join Our Team
The Roycroft Campus is looking to add two NEW part-time positions.
Guest Ambassador
The Guest Ambassador will serve as the initial contact for Roycroft Campus visitors in the Visitor Center and/or Museum while on duty. Additional responsibilities will include general administrative and/or historic collection related projects. Weekends and some evenings required.
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience working in a customer service setting; within a museum or cultural site preferred but not required.
- General administrative/clerical experience.
- Experience working with historic collections valued.
- Avid interest in history; demonstrates ability to learn, retain and reiterate historical information.
- Demonstrates strong customer service skills.
- Must be well organized, with attention to accuracy and details.
- Must have strong computer and communication skills, and knowledge of software products to include Microsoft Office Suite. Point of Sale and Database System experience valued.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
Please send resume to Amizetta Haj - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Volunteer Coordinator
The Volunteer Coordinator will serve as the main contact for Roycroft Campus volunteers, manage the volunteer schedule for tours, events, etc. and assist with volunteer trainings/meetings as needed. They will also serve as a guest ambassador in the Visitor Center and/or Museum while on duty. Additional responsibilities will include general administrative and/or historic collection related projects. Weekends and some evenings required.
Experience & Qualifications
- College degree in related field preferred, but not required.
- Experience working in a customer service setting; within a museum or cultural site preferred but not required.
- Experience working with volunteer groups and coordinating schedules of events and/or volunteers.
- General administrative/clerical experience.
- Experience working with historic collections valued.
- Avid interest in history; demonstrates ability to learn, retain and reiterate historical information.
- Demonstrates strong customer service skills.
- Must be well organized, with attention to accuracy and details.
- Must have strong computer and communication skills; knowledge of software products to include: Microsoft Office Suite, Point of Sale and Database Systems.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
Please send resume to Amizetta Haj - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NEW Roycroft Specialty Tours for 2017
The Roycroft Campus is once again offering a variety of Specialty Tours this coming Summer. All tours start in the Roycroft Power House. The tours include:
The Roycroft Campus Twilight Tower Tour – This first of its kind 2-hour tour will lead participants up into the top floor of the towers on the Campus; the triangular Ruskin Room of the Inn, the round tower of the Chapel, and the square turret of the Print Shop. Don't miss this one of a kind opportunity.
The Roycroft Campus Garden Tour – Walk the grounds of the National Historic Landmark, Roycroft Campus on this hour long specialty tour. Learn about the past, present and future of the Roycroft gardens, as you explore the plants and trees that are in bloom. Guests will also learn about the importance of nature in the Arts & Crafts movement, and the Roycroft farms located in the vicinity of East Aurora.
Tuesday, August 22nd at 10:30am
For more information on these tours click on the Event Page.
Roycroft History Course
Starting Thursday, March 2nd at 7 pm
The Roycroft Campus is once again offering a special Roycroft History Course in the Spring of 2017. The classes which take place Thursday evenings starting March 2nd at 7:00pm in the Roycroft Power House. The sessions include:
Elbert Hubbard the Early Years – by Alan Nowicki March 2nd at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
How Elbert Hubbard Helped To Create The Larkin Idea – by Christine Campbell Thursday, March 16th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
Elbert Hubbard's Buffalo - Then & Now – by Brad Hahn Thursday, March 30th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
Theodore Roosevelt and Buffalo: A Book Connection Discovered – by Mark W. Warren Thursday, April 6th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
For more information on the event click on the Event Page.
To purchase individual tickets please click here.
Roycroft Campus to Offer Docent Training
Two Sessions: Saturdays starting January 28th from 9am-12pm and Wednesdays starting March 22nd from 6pm-9pm
The Roycroft Campus will once again be offering a doecent training course to prepare guides for the upcoming tour season. Being a Roycroft docent is a great way to get involved in the community, learn about local history and meet people from the region and around the world. These two sessions will meet Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
Roycroft Campus Book Club Announces Their Book Selections for 2017
The Roycroft Campus Book Club is excited to announce its book selections for 2017. Six titles were chosen from a variety of genres and they are:
January : Commonwealth - By Ann Patchett
March : Underground Airlines - By Ben Winters
May : The Book of Speculation - By Erika Swyler
June : Leaving Before the Rains Come - By Alexandra Fuller
September : Grandma Gatewood's Walk - By Ben Montgomery
November : The Lady in Gold - By Anne-Marie O'Conner
The Roycroft Book Club take place in the Roycroft Power House and will be meeting at 7pm on Wednesday evenings. For more information on the selection and the club please click here.
Job Openings
Part-Time and Full-Time Positions available in the Roycroft Copper - Nov 2016
The Roycroft Copper Shop Gallery is hiring 2 part-time seasonal positions with the potential for one to become full time in January of 2017. Customer service experience required. Must work weekends and have a flexible schedule. Please send resumes and any questions to Kate Pendleton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Roycroft Campus Holiday Art Show
December 3rd - 4th, 2016 from 10am-5pm
The Roycroft Campus is once again excited to announce its annual Holiday Art Shows on the Roycroft Campus.
The Winter Show - December 3rd & 4th
Any artist who might like to participate in this Show, we are currently completely booked. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list please feel free to send in an Art Show Application. You will also be placed on a mailing list for feature shows.
You may e-mail your application to Alan Nowicki at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Or mail to Roycroft Art Show, 31 South Grove St., East Aurora, NY 14052
Chicken BBQ Dinner - October 15th from 11:30 am - Until Sold-Out
The Roycroft Campus has announced their first Chicken BBQ fundraiser to support the Campus on Saturday, October 15th, 2016. They will be serving a Chicken BBQ Dinner which includes 1/2 a chicken, coleslaw, pasta salad and a cookie. Presale tickets are $11 or buy tickets at the door for $13. At the Roycroft Campus Power House, 39 South Grove St. East Aurora, 14052. Pick-up/take-out is available. Please enter the Campus off of Main St.
Pre-order tickets may be purchased by calling the Campus at 716-655-0261, or purchased through our online store by clicking here.
All proceeds benefit the continued preservation and restoration of the historic Roycroft Campus.
Roycroft History Course
Starting Thursday, October 6th at 7 pm
The Roycroft Campus is once again offering a special Roycroft History Course in the Fall of 2016. The classes which take place Thursday evenings starting October 6th at 7:00pm in the Roycroft Power House, unless otherwise stated. The sessions include:
The Other Artists on the Roycroft Campus 1895-1945 – by Robert Rust October 6th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
The Life of Miriam Elberta Hubbard: Elbert and Alice Hubbard’s Love Child – by Elizabeth Garber Thursday, October 20th at 7pm in the Roycroft Print Shop - Dard Hunter Hall
Stickley and the Arts & Crafts Movement – by Mike Danial Thursday, October 27th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
The Tempest in the Village Teapot – by Robert Lowell Goller Thursday, November 10th at 7pm in the Roycroft Power House
For more information on the event click on the Event Page.
To purchase individual tickets please click here.
Roycroft Campus Artist-in-Residence Charlie Clough in the News - April, 2016
Charlie Clough, whose artist studio is in the lower floor of the Print Shop on the Roycroft Campus, was recently awarded 1 of 200 fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. To learn more about Mr. Clough's amazing work please read the article posted in the recent issue of Buffalo Rising here, or stop on the Campus and talk to him in person. You can even sign up to work with him on his next project!
The John R. Oishei Foundation to Provide Major Support for Roycroft Campus - March 9, 2016
East Aurora, NY…The Roycroft Campus is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a $150,000 grant from The John R. Oishei Foundation, which strives to be a catalyst for change to enhance economic vitality and the quality of life for the Buffalo Niagara region. The Foundation is currently celebrating 75 years of giving from 1941-2016. The newly announced grant from The John R. Oishei Foundation will support operating costs for the Roycroft Campus’s 2015-2016 fiscal year.
Following the recent purchase of the historic Print Shop building, the Roycroft Campus is poised to significantly enhance its offerings to guests visiting the National Historic Landmark Campus. In addition to continuing year-round programming comprised of tours, classes, lectures, exhibits, films, and performances, priorities for the next year include developing an interactive display of antique printing presses in the lower level of the Print Shop, working to attract more resident artists to the Campus, and enhancing the guest experience with rotating exhibits of current artist work, displays of original Roycroft artifacts, and educational experiences for guests.
“We are proud to have the support of The John R. Oishei Foundation during this critical time of growth for the Roycroft Campus,” said Executive Director Curt Maranto. “The Foundation’s generosity will help us continue to preserve and restore a true American treasure for future generations to learn about and enjoy.”
Roycroft Campus Art Shows
August 22nd - 23rd, 2016 from 10am-5pm
The Roycroft Campus is once again excited to announce three different Art Shows this year:
The Arts & Antique Show - June 25th & 26th
The Summer Art Show - August 20th & 21st
The Winter Show - December 3rd & 4th
We are currently accepting application for all three shows. Any artist who might like to participate please click here for Art Show Application
You may e-mail your application to Alan Nowicki at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Or mail to Roycroft Art Show, 31 South Grove St., East Aurora, NY 14052
Roycroft Campus to Offer History Course
Thursdays starting in March at 7:00pm
The Roycroft Campus will be offering a special history course this Spring focused on the history of the Arts & Crafts movement and the Roycroft Campus.
March 3rd - Arts & Crafts 101
March 17th - Who were the Roycrofters
March 31st - Elbert Hubbard and East Aurora
April 14th - The Roycroft Press
The course is FREE for RCC members and $20 for the general public. Click here for more information and to register.
Roycroft Campus to Offer Docent Training
Two Sessions: Saturdays starting February 6th from 9am-12pm and Thursday starting March 24th from 6pm-9pm
The Roycroft Campus will once again be offering a doecent training course to prepare guides for the upcoming tour season. Being a Roycroft docent is a great way to get involved in the community, learn about local history and meet people from the region and around the world.
Roycroft Campus Book Club Announces Their Book Selections for 2016
The Roycroft Campus Book Club is excited to announce its book selections for 2016. Six titles were chosen from a variety of genres and they are:
January : All the Light We Can Not See - By Anthony Doerr
March : West with the Night - By Beryl Markham
May : Shop Class as Soulcraft - By Matthew B. Crawford
June : The Alchemist - By Paulo Coelho
September : Station Eleven - By Emily St. John Mandel
November : A Fierce Radiance - By Lauren Belfer
The Roycroft Book Club take place in the Roycroft Power House and will be meeting at 7pm on Wednesday evenings. For more information on the selection and the club please click here.
Roycroft Campus Open House Announced
Monday, October 12th, 2015 from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Executive Director, Curt Maranto, will be speaking about the recent projects and upcoming events and plans at the National Historic Landmark Campus. A Q&A session will follow. The Open House will take place in the Roycroft Power House.
Roycroft Campus Holiday Show
December 5th - 6th, 2015 from 10am-5pm
Join us in East Aurora for our first Roycroft Campus Holiday Show. Come view artists working in a variety of media, displaying in the Power House, Copper Show, Print Shop, and Furniture Shop on the historic Roycroft Campus, and find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for that special someone.
Any artist who would like to participate please contact Jim Cordes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Click here for Art Show Contract.
Job Opening on the Roycroft Campus - Manager of Development
Posted August 30, 2015
The Roycroft Campus Corporation (RCC), a non-profit cultural/educational organization, seeks an experienced professional to work closely with the Executive Director in developing, implementing, and managing strong annual and long-term fundraising strategies and work plans to include: Sponsorship & Membership Programs, Annual Fund, E-Fundraising, Capital Campaign, and Special Events.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; 6-8 years demonstrated successful fundraising experience for non-profits; superior organizational skills; attention to detail & high commitment to quality control and accuracy; ability to manage multiple projects; excellent oral and written communication skills; proven interpersonal skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, data bases & Internet. See Job Description.
Interested, qualified candidates should submit their resume & salary history to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Curt Maranto, RCC, 31 South Grove St., East Aurora, NY 14052.
Roycroft Conference
October 17th - 18th, 2015
Join us for the 4th Annual Roycroft Conference. This year’s theme is Preservation, Inspiration, Education and Restoration, as we explore how individuals, cultural sites and whole regions can study and learn from their historic past, evaluate their present and prepare for their future.
For more information regarding the Conference, Presentations, Speakers and Workshops Click here.
To register for a Conference Pass Click here.
Roycroft Campus Art Show
August 22nd - 23rd, 2015 from 10am-5pm
After a record breaking rainfall during our Summer Art Show in June, we are having another with hopefully better weather. Join us in East Aurora for another Arts & Crafts Show on the Roycroft Campus. Come view artists working in a variety of media, displaying in front of the Print Shop, including members from RALA and the newly formed "Arts & Craftsmen Guild." This event is free to the Public.
Any artist who was not at the original Art Show, but would like to participate please contact Jim Cordes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Click here for Art Show Contract.