For Immediate Release
January 8, 2025
CLARK ART INSTITUTE PRESENTS
FIRST SUNDAY FREE: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
Williamstown, Massachusetts—The Clark Art Institute First Sunday Free series continues on Sunday, February 2 from 1 to 4 pm. February’s theme is “All You Need Is Love!”
The Clark welcomes family, friends, and everyone in between to a First Sunday Free that celebrates all types of love. Visit the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper from 11 am to 1 pm to enjoy a special pop-up display of works showcasing artists’ portrayals of that special feeling in its many forms—from the joys of love shared by romantic partners, friends, and family, to the dramatic turns of love lost and scorned. At 1 pm, join an educator-led tour highlighting love-themed objects in the permanent collection galleries. Then join a special story time at 2 pm led by Drag Story Hour Berkshires, complete with movement and art-making that celebrates the loving relationships we experience throughout our lives. Throughout the afternoon, stop by themed art-making stations to create a Valentine’s Day card using images from the Clark’s collection!
Visit the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper to enjoy a special display of prints, drawings, and photographs that showcase artists’ portrayals of love in its many forms—from the joys of love shared by romantic partners, friends, and family, to the dramatic turns of love lost and scorned. The Print Room Pop-Up installation is on display from 11 am to 1 pm.
Free admission all day. Special activities in the Michael Conforti Pavilion and Museum Pavilion from 1 to 4 pm. Capacity for tours is limited; pick up a ticket at the Clark Center admissions desk, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission to the Clark is free January through March 2025.
For more information, visit clarkart.edu/events. For accessibility questions, call 413 458 0524.
Family programs are generously supported by Allen & Company.
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 nearly 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 to all from 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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