The Williams College Museum of Art presents a preview of upcoming Spring events04:06PM / Thursday, January 29, 2009
Season Premiere Party: Toast Our Faculty
Thursday, March 5 at 5:00 pm
Celebrate the spring’s new exhibitions, including Williams College Studio Art Faculty Exhibition–2009 and Labeltalk 2009: Vik Muniz. Join us as we honor Williams faculty members and their contributions to the museum.
Public Programs
Storytime in the Galleries
Fridays, March 6, April 3, and May 1 at 10:30 am
Preschoolers, toddlers, and infants with adults welcome. No reservations required for families. Preschool classes please call (413) 597-2038 in advance.
Reclaiming da Vinci: A Symposium of Art and Mathematics
Saturday, March 14, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
This symposium brings together mathematicians and artists to explore creativity and the ways that the two disciplines can collaborate. Join us for gallery viewing, talks, and time for dialogue. Speakers include origami artist Robert Lang at 11:00 am, mathematics professor Edward Burger at 1:00 pm, and artist Alyson Shotz at 2:00 pm. A reception follows.
Kidspace @ MASS MoCA: Launch Party
Tuesday, March 17, 4:00–6:00 pm
1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams
Celebrate the newly expanded Kidspace gallery.
Interdisciplinary Gallery Talk: Liu Zheng: The Chinese
Wednesday, March 18 at 4:00 pm
Professor of Political Science Sam Crane and Deputy Director John Stomberg
Kidspace @ MASS MoCA: Family Program
Saturday, March 21, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams
Art-making activities, tours with CRIBS artist Matt Bua, and more!
Gallery Talk: Lincoln to the Nth Degree
Wednesday, April 8 at 4:00 pm
Senior Curator Nancy Mowll Mathews
Artist’s Talk: Zwelethu Mthethwa
Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 pm
Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williams College
South African photographer Zwelethu Mthethwa will speak about his work featured in Beyond the Familiar: Photography and the Construction of Community.
Gallery Talk: “States of Mind: The Prints of James Abbott McNeill Whistler”
Thursday, April 23 at 4:00 pm
Emily Arensman, Graduate Student in the History of Art, Class of 2010
Jazz Festival Concert: “Art of Hearing: Matter and Time”
Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 pm
Saxophonist/flutist Erik Lawrence plays musical tour guide, improvising to the paintings and sculptures throughout the galleries.
Part of the Williamstown Jazz Festival.
The Williams College Museum of Art is located on Main Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am-5 pm and Sunday from 1-5 pm. The museum is wheelchair accessible and open to the public. Admission is FREE. For more information, contact the museum at 413-597-2429. |
