May Events At The Clark
General Info:The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 01267
413-458-2303, www.clarkart.edu
Hours:
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
Open daily, 10 am to 5 pm, in July and August
Open Memorial Day, Monday, May 26
Admission:
Free - November 1 through May 31
$12.50 - June 1 through October 31
Always free for children 18 and under, members, students with valid ID
Public Programs And Special Events In May
Through July 6: Framing Colonial Albany highlights the findings of a yearlong conservation project exploring itinerant painter Thomas McIlworth, his painting Jeremias Van Rensselaer, and its elaborate frame. In addition to showcasing the conservation efforts, the Lenett project uncovers curious similarities with the frame belonging to a Thomas Gainsborough work, and the international connection of a Scottish artist painting members of a prominent Dutch family on British canvas in colonial America. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303.
Through August 17: During the first decades of the 20th century, photographers in Europe and America were engaged in a heated debate over the status of photography. A group united to assert their belief that photography should be considered an art form rather than merely a means of visual documentation. Representing this notion, Pictorial Vision: American and European Photography, features 15 photographs dating from the 1880s to the 1920s drawn from the collections of the Clark and the Troob Family Foundation. Among the artists represented are Peter Henry Emerson, Eduard Steichen, Alvin Langdon Coburn, George Seeley, and Pierre Dubreuil. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303.
May 1: Contemporary photographer and scholar Larry McNeil, recently honored with a 2007 Eiteljorg Fellowship for Native American Fine Art, produces work about favored American myths, what happens at the intersection of cultures, and how different people perceive a shared history. Through a discussion of his art, McNeil offers further context for considering the legacy of Frederic Remington. Free, held at 7 pm. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
May 3, 10, 17, 31, June 7, 14: Drawing the human figure is the most fundamental of all art techniques and often the most rewarding. Whether you need to refresh your skills or have never drawn the human figure from observation of a live model, this class will open your eyes to the possibilities of figure drawing. Intended for all levels of skill, students will also explore work in the Clark. Basic supplies provided. For beginner and intermediate levels. Register by calling Northern Berkshire Creative Arts at 413-663-8338 or online at www.nbcreativearts.org. Held 10 am to 12 pm. $95 for NBCA and Clark members; $120 for non-members. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
May 4: Victor Hill, harpsichordist, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his series "Griffin Hall Concerts at Williams College" with a complete performance of the "Goldberg Variations" by J. S. Bach. This work, the culmination of Bach's harpsichord compositions, was also the program with which he inaugurated the series in 1968. Free, held at 3 pm. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
May 5: Linda Nochlin, a preeminent scholar of nineteenth and twentieth century art and one of the most important and influential voices for feminist scholarship in the history of art, will talk about her life, career, and research in conversation with Michael Holly, Director of the Research and Academic Program, and Aruna d'Souza, Clark Fellow in Spring 2008, and a student of Nochlin. A Clark Conversation with Linda Nochlin will be held at 5:30 pm. Free. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
May 7: The Judith M. Lenett Memorial Lecture, "Framing Colonial Albany," by Katherine Alcauskas, M.A. '08, will take place at the Clark at 5:30 pm. Alcauskas's research focused on an eighteenth century portrait of a member of the Van Rensselaers, one of Albany's founding families. An exhibit featuring the portrait by itinerant painter Thomas McIlworth is on view through July 6. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
May 8: Spend a half-hour with a Clark curator and feed your hunger for art. Join the Center for Education in the Visual Arts director Michael Cassin for a look at J. M. W. Turner's Rockets and Blue Lights. Talks, held at 12:30 pm, are free. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
May 10: Bring a painting, print, sculpture, piece of silver, or other art object to the Clark library. Spend a morning working with librarians, curators, and conservators to learn how to find answers to your questions about the work: what is it? who is the artist? how was it made? how do I care for it? Registration is required; space is limited. For information or to register, call 413-458-0532 or email library@clarkart.edu. Please identify your work of art when you register. Held 9:30 am to 12 pm. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
May 11: The Walden Chamber Players will present a program of new music from the Berkshires at 3 pm. A pre-concert talk will begin at 2 pm. For ticket information, contact Walden Chamber Players at 866-393-2927. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
May 11: On Mother's Day all mothers who are accompanied by a child (of any age) will be treated to a free beverage from the Clark café. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
May 16: World-famous, large-canvas artist and master of fast-paced painting Rob Surette will present his "Be Somebody!" performance designed to inspire children to use their talents to make the world a better place. Watch as Surette completes 9 huge works of art from start to finish. Sponsored by the Williamstown Elementary School PTO. Held at 7 pm. Space is limited.Tickets are $10/child, $15/adult. Purchase tickets at the main office of the Williamstown Elementary School during school hours. For more information call 413-458-5707. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
May 18: Peter Lawson-Johnston, a member of the Guggenheim family's fifth generation, will discuss his memoir Growing Up Guggenheim. As the board president who oversaw the transformation of the renowned museum from a local New York institution to a global art venture, Lawson-Johnston's personal memoir includes intimate portraits of the five people principally responsible for the entire Guggenheim art legacy. Following the lecture, Lawson-Johnston will be available to sign copies of his book. Free, held at 3 pm. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
May 24: The Clark/Mellon Workshop in Contemporary African Art examines the art historical scholarship, publications, exhibitions, and cultural institutions shaping the representation of contemporary African art. The public program will focus on lively conversation and debate between participants about artists, exhibitions, biennials, curatorial practices, and research in Contemporary African art. Free, begins at 9 am. The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA. www.clarkart.edu, 413-458-2303
