April 7, 2025
CLARK ART INSTITUTE HOSTS
MOTHER’S DAY AT THE CLARK
Williamstown, Massachusetts—On Sunday, May 11 from 11 am to 3 pm, the Clark Art Institute hosts art-making, gallery engagement, outdoor exploration, and a special pop-up exhibition all celebrating mothers and maternal love.
Between 11 am and 1 pm, visit the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper to view a specially curated selection of prints, drawings, and photographs depicting the many facets of motherhood. From intimate sketches to bold prints, each piece reflects the strength, resilience, tenderness, and joy that define the journey of being a mother. From 1–3 pm, drop in at the Clark Center and try your hand at button-making as you explore personal, family, and community values, all expressed through the art of the button! At 2 pm, take part in an interactive engagement in the permanent collection galleries focused on expanding our ideas about representation of care, provision, protection, and more. This educator-led experience is great for small groups and visitors of all ages. As always, throughout the day, enjoy a walk on the Clark’s 140+ acre campus as spring settles into the earth.
Family programs are generously supported by Allen & Company.
All special activities are free. The educator-led tour is free with gallery admission. Tour capacity is limited; participants may join on a first-come, first-served basis. For accessibility questions, call 413 458 0524. 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 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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