First Sunday Free: Artists' Books Day
Sunday, April 6, 2025
11:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Clark
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Artists’ Books Day is an annual celebration at the Clark honoring the library’s diverse collection of over 5,000 artists’ books. This monumental collection challenges the very notion of the “book,” inviting dialogue about the boundaries of artistic and literary expression. Coinciding with First Sunday Free, the third annual Artists’ Books Day provides a unique opportunity to explore these works and gain a deeper understanding of the role of artists’ books in the contemporary art world.
Museum admission and activities are free. Coffee from Iron Coffee Co. available for purchase. For accessibility questions, call 413 458 0524.
Clark Book Expo
11 am–3 pm, Michael Conforti Pavilion
The Clark presents its inaugural Book Expo, featuring regional artists, practitioners, and artists’ book publishers.
Artists’ Books Art-Making Activities
1–4 pm, Manton Research Center, reading room
Uncover the many surprises of artists’ books through art-making activities inviting you to cut, fold, and create unique book structures of all shapes and sizes. Add to a giant accordion book that will unfold throughout the afternoon, make mini books you can take home in your pocket, and more!
Family programs are generously supported by Allen & Company.
Unusual Bindings and Inventive Structures Pop-Up
2–4 pm, Manton Study Center for Works on Paper
Andrea Puccio, director of the library, presents a selection of artists' books from the Clark library's collection featuring unusual bindings and inventive structures that challenge the traditional notion of a book.
Panel Discussion
4–5 pm, Manton Research Center, auditorium
Artists’ Books Day closes with a behind-the-scenes discussion of what it takes to bring an artists' book to fruition. May Castleberry, Lisa Pearson (Siglio Press), and Steven Daiber (Red Trillium Press) share their experiences with book production and distribution, and the exciting collaborations that can ensue.
Iron Coffee Co.
10 am–2 pm, Orientation Center
Enjoy freshly-brewed coffee from Iron Coffee Company. Founded by Mike Milliron in 2016, Iron Coffee Company started with a passion for small-batch roasting and quickly grew into a beloved coffee shop in Hoosick Falls, New York. They roast their beans daily, source local dairy, and pride themselves on serving fresh, bold coffee to their community.
Museum admission and activities are free. Coffee from Iron Coffee Co. available for purchase. For accessibility questions, call 413 458 0524.
Clark Book Expo
11 am–3 pm, Michael Conforti Pavilion
The Clark presents its inaugural Book Expo, featuring regional artists, practitioners, and artists’ book publishers.
Artists’ Books Art-Making Activities
1–4 pm, Manton Research Center, reading room
Uncover the many surprises of artists’ books through art-making activities inviting you to cut, fold, and create unique book structures of all shapes and sizes. Add to a giant accordion book that will unfold throughout the afternoon, make mini books you can take home in your pocket, and more!
Family programs are generously supported by Allen & Company.
Unusual Bindings and Inventive Structures Pop-Up
2–4 pm, Manton Study Center for Works on Paper
Andrea Puccio, director of the library, presents a selection of artists' books from the Clark library's collection featuring unusual bindings and inventive structures that challenge the traditional notion of a book.
Panel Discussion
4–5 pm, Manton Research Center, auditorium
Artists’ Books Day closes with a behind-the-scenes discussion of what it takes to bring an artists' book to fruition. May Castleberry, Lisa Pearson (Siglio Press), and Steven Daiber (Red Trillium Press) share their experiences with book production and distribution, and the exciting collaborations that can ensue.
Iron Coffee Co.
10 am–2 pm, Orientation Center
Enjoy freshly-brewed coffee from Iron Coffee Company. Founded by Mike Milliron in 2016, Iron Coffee Company started with a passion for small-batch roasting and quickly grew into a beloved coffee shop in Hoosick Falls, New York. They roast their beans daily, source local dairy, and pride themselves on serving fresh, bold coffee to their community.
