FIGURE DRAWING WITH LIVE MODELS OFFERED AT CLARK ART INSTITUTE

For Immediate Release
June 30, 2016

Williamstown, MA—On Wednesday afternoons from July 13 through August 31, 2:30–4 pm, the Clark Art Institute invites artists of all skill levels to participate in a series of relaxed figure drawing sessions inspired by the works on view in Splendor, Myth, and Vision: Nudes from the Prado.
The drop-in sessions, held in the Museum Pavilion, feature lightly guided instruction and live models. All materials are provided. Stop by on your way to the galleries, or stay for the whole session. Free with admission.
This program is supported by funding from the officers and employees of Allen & Company, Inc.

ABOUT THE CLARK
The Clark Art Institute, located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, is one of a small number of institutions globally that is both an art museum and a center for research, critical discussion, and higher education in the visual arts. Opened in 1955, the Clark houses exceptional European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver, and early photography. Acting as convener through its Research and Academic Program, the Clark gathers an international community of scholars to participate in a lively program of conferences, colloquia, and workshops on topics of vital importance to the visual arts. The Clark library, with more than 240,000 volumes, is one of the nation’s premier art history libraries. The Clark also houses and co-sponsors the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art.

The Clark is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm; open daily in July and August. Admission is $20; free year-round for Clark members, children 18 and younger, and students with valid ID. For more information, visit clarkart.edu or call 413 458 2303.

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