For Immediate Release
March 11, 2024
CLARK ART INSTITUTE PROVIDES APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
Williamstown, Massachusetts—From Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19, the Clark Art Institute offers children and families fun activities and opportunities to see great art as part of April School Vacation Week. Visitors can pick up a set of Looking Carefully Cards, drawing pads, and complimentary colored pencils at the Clark Center Admissions desk to use while exploring the galleries and the grounds. Museumgoers are also encouraged to stop by the Clark’s postcard station on the lower level of the Museum Building. Create a unique postcard to send to a friend, drop it in the Clark’s post box, and the Clark will stamp and mail it! Special April School Vacation Week activities are offered on April 17 and April 19.
Sprouting with Seeds Art-Making Workshop: April 17, 1–3 pm
Celebrate spring and the quickly approaching Earth Day by joining Clark educators for an art-making activity using indigenous pollinator seeds. Take care of our Berkshire bees by planting flowers and grasses that support a resilient ecosystem and have fun with family and friends. Recommended for ages 5 and older.
This program is generously supported by Allen & Company.
Earth Walk with Dogs: April 19, 10 am
Celebrate nature by going on a walk with dogs from Berkshire Humane Society. Three walks through the Clark’s trails are offered, ranging in difficulty.
Advance registration encouraged; capacity is limited.
Presented in collaboration with the Berkshire Humane Society.
Print Room Pop-Up: Dogs and Nature: April 19, 11 am–1 pm
Inspired by the morning’s Earth Walk with Dogs, enjoy a special display of works on paper in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper showcasing landscapes and nature scenes, as well as the timelessness of dogs as an artistic subject throughout the centuries.
On view during April School Vacation Week is Paper Cities, which examines representations of cities in works on paper created from the late fifteenth to the early twentieth century. The exhibition asks the following questions: Which cities or sections of cities are these artists presenting? Are they emphasizing specific architectural or social elements, and if so, what motivates these choices? What roles do the cities play in advancing the narratives of the overall artworks? The exhibition is on view in the Eugene V. Thaw Gallery for Works on Paper, located in the Manton Research Center.
Visitors can also view the fifth installment of Clark’s public spaces series, featuring works by artist David-Jeremiah in the Clark Center and Manton Research Center. The installation, free and open to the public, represents an overview of and conclusion to the artist’s cycle of large circular reliefs, or tondos, collectively titled I Drive Thee.
All April School Vacation Week activities are free. Admission is always free for students of all ages (with a valid student ID) and anyone aged 21 and under. For more information, visit clarkart.edu/events.
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 some 300,000 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. Its 140-acre campus includes miles of hiking and walking trails through woodlands and meadows, providing an exceptional experience of art in nature. Galleries are open 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday, from September through June, and daily in July and August. Admission is free January through March and is $20 from March through December; admission is free year-round for Clark members, all visitors age 21 and under, and students with a valid student ID. Free admission is also available through several programs, including First Sundays Free; a local library pass program; and EBT Card to Culture. For information on these programs and more, visit clarkart.edu or call 413 458 2303.
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