For Immediate Release
September 16, 2024
CLARK ART INSTITUTE PRESENTS
AN EVENING OF CONNECTION
FOR NEW BERKSHIRES RESIDENTS
Williamstown, Massachusetts—At 5:30 pm on Wednesday, October 9, the Clark Art Institute welcomes recent transplants to “The Art of Orientation: Getting to Know the Northern Berkshires,” a fun and informal session focusing on the history, geography, resources, and culture of the area.
This free evening of connection at the Clark includes conversations with local organizations and individuals, opportunities to connect with cultural and social networks in the region, and free admission to the special exhibitions Guillaume Lethière and Fragile Beauty: Treasures from the Corning Museum of Glass.
Light refreshments will be provided by culinary community space Bondu (New Ashford, Massachusetts), and drinks inspired by art, agriculture, and community will be available for purchase from Berkshire Cider Project (North Adams, Massachusetts).
Free. Takes place in the Clark Center.
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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