FAMILY PROGRAMS OFFERED AT CLARK ART INSTITUTE

November 19, 2018

Williamstown, Massachusetts—Two free programs at the Clark Art Institute invite children and their parents or caregivers to engage with art: a New Parents Gallery Talk on Friday, December 7 at 10:15 am and Start with Art on Saturday, December 8 at 10 am.

The New Parents program welcomes parents and their infants into the galleries for an informal, guided gallery talk. The program is designed to give parents a break from thinking about “all things baby” and is best suited for parents with pre-toddlers. Strollers and front-style baby carriers are permitted.

Start with Art, designed for preschoolers aged three to six, features themed talks, gallery guides, and art-making activities specially designed for this age group. The theme of this month’s talk is animals. Art projects can be messy—appropriate clothing is encouraged!

New Parents Gallery Talks and Start with Art are supported by generous 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, consisting of more than 270,000 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, which has a three-star rating in the Michelin Green Guide, is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Galleries are open daily in July and August and Tuesday through Sunday, from September through June. Hours: 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $20; free year-round for Clark members, children 18 and younger, and students with valid ID. Free admission is available through several programs, including First Sundays Free; a local library pass program; EBT Card to Culture; Bank of America Museums on Us; and Blue Star Museums. For more information on these programs and more, visit clarkart.edu or call 413 458 2303.

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