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Clark Art Gallery Talk With Emerging Art Historians| 08:15AM / Monday, February 12, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Friday, Feb. 16, enjoy a new look at old favorites in the Clark's permanent collection. In Fresh Takes, a Williams College graduate student shares their take on an object (or two) with the perspective of new scholarship. Tours begin in the Museum Pavilion at noon. No registration is required. >> Read More |
Community Contra Dance in Williamstown| 12:37PM / Wednesday, February 07, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance on Saturday, Feb. 10. Popular young caller Liz Nelson will teach every dance to live traditional fiddle music from the local band, Cider Mountain. According to a press release, Contra dancing is a living tradition in New England; for hundreds of years, neighbors and friends have made their own social entertainment in this easy and highly collaborative dance form. All are welcome. Come alone, or with friends -- most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 for instruction in >> Read More |
Clark Art Broadcasts Production of 'Good'| 08:05AM / Wednesday, February 07, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Sunday, February 11 at 3 pm, the Clark Art Institute broadcasts a recording of C.P. Taylor's play "Good" filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London. This event takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. According to a press release: David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain's most powerful political plays. As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences. Olivier Award-winner Dominic >> Read More |
Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Clark Art| 08:01AM / Tuesday, February 06, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Sunday, Feb. 11, visitors to the Clark Art Institute can find a creative way to say "I love you" at a valentine-making station (open 2–4 pm) in the lower level of the Clark Center. Create a unique Valentine's Day card for your sweetheart, friend, or special family member using images from the Clark's collection. Family programs are supported by Allen & Company. Admission to the Clark is free through March 2024. >> Read More |
Clark Art Screens 'Drylongso'| 11:10AM / Thursday, February 01, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Thursday, Feb. 8, the Clark Art Institute concludes its free five-part film series highlighting a group of classic films that have been recently restored to provide an exceptional viewing experience. The Clark shows "Drylongso" at 6 pm in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. According to a press release: Admission to the Clark is free January through March 2024. >> Read More |
Clark Art Screens 'The Bus'| 08:00AM / Thursday, February 01, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Thursday, Feb. 8, the Clark Art Institute continues its free five-part film series highlighting a group of classic films that have been recently restored to provide an exceptional viewing experience. The Clark shows "The Bus" at 6 pm in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. According to a press release: Of the many defining moments that symbolize the seismic activism of the civil rights movement, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in the Summer of 1963 was among the most impactful, representing one of the largest human rights rallies ever recorded in the United States, with over 200,000 >> Read More |
Clark Art Presents Concert by Umi Garrett| 08:00AM / Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Saturday, Feb. 3 at 2 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents a concert by New York-based pianist Umi Garrett. The event takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Garrett performs works by J. S. Bach, Franz Schubert, and Clara Schumann, and works composed by Williamstown resident and established classical composer Stephen Dankner. Garrett has recorded three solo albums and an upcoming debut chamber album of Ludwig van Beethoven's Five Sonatas for Piano and Cello with Emily Mantone. She is a proud recipient of the Kovner Fellowship at the Juilliard School, where she currently studies with Hung Kuan >> Read More |
Clark Art Presents Book Talk| 08:13AM / Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 5:30 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents a book talk by noted art historian Laure de Margerie about her new book "French Sculpture: An American Passion." The book is based on de Margerie's research as the founding director of the French Sculpture Census, the first comprehensive catalogue of French sculpture (1500–1960) in American public collections. This free event takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. According to a press release: "French Sculpture: An American Passion" unveils the story of the American taste for French sculpture and of the >> Read More |
Clark Art Fun on First Sunday: Tea (Party!)| 08:00AM / Monday, January 29, 2024 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Sunday, Feb. 4 from 1–4 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents an afternoon of tea-based activities to suit all tastes, from decorating your own teacup to creating a tea blend (in a tea bag to take home). Local tea shop Hearts Pace offers tastings. At 2 pm, Kathleen Morris, Marx Director of Collections and Exhibitions and Curator of Decorative Arts, leads a guided tour exploring the unique tea sets, spoons, and pots in the Clark’s expansive collection of decorative arts. Free. Special activities in the Conforti Pavilion and Museum Pavilion from 1–4 pm. Family programs are supported by Allen & Company. >> Read More |
Clark Offers Free Gallery Tours for Parents and Infants| 08:00AM / Friday, January 26, 2024 | |
 WILIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Friday, Feb. 2 at 10:15 am, the Clark Art Institute hosts a tour of its permanent collection galleries for new parents/caregivers and infants. The event is free. Participants should meet at the Clark's main Admissions desk. In this special program, new parents and caregivers bring their infants into the galleries for a guided visit and the opportunity to socialize with other community members in a casual environment. The informal tour includes a unique look at the Clark's permanent collection, featuring an array of works by a variety of artists. Each month offers a different selection of artworks. Best suited for adults with >> Read More |
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