Clark Art Fourth Tuesday Foraging Walk Series

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute's popular series of foraging walks returns this April. 
 
On the fourth Tuesday of the month from April through September, naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins guides visitors across the Clark's 140-acre campus in a one-hour talk. Each walkabout begins on the Fernández Terrace by the Clark's Reflecting Pool.
 
During each foraging walk, Collins discusses characteristics for proper identification of flora and fungi, as well as meal and medicinal preparation. Trailside nibbling throughout the walkabout is encouraged. Collins is an environmental education professional with twenty years of experience in teaching, developing programs, and engaging with the community.
 
Foraging Walk Dates
  • April 23, 4 pm
  • May 28, 5:30 pm
  • June 25, 5:30 pm
  • July 23, 5:30 pm
  • August 27, 5:30 pm
  • September 24, 5:30 pm
All foraging walks are free. Advance registration required; capacity is limited. 
 
For more information, visit clarkart.edu/events.

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Creative Pause: Venerable WTF Taking Time to Innovate, Strategize

By John TownesSpecial to iBerkshires
The pace and pressures of change have intensified in all sectors of society. The creative economy is no exception.
 
Non-profit arts organizations have always had to adapt to changing times. Some of these issues are common and perennial, including the need to raise funds, attract audiences, and remain relevant and sustainable.
 
In addition, while the COVID-19 pandemic was several years ago, it has taken time
to recover from the universal shutdowns of 2020 and their aftermath.
 
These issues were highlighted in the Berkshires recently with the announcement that two prominent cultural institutions in Northern Berkshire County — the Williams Theatre Festival and the FreshGrass music festival at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art were cancelling their 2026 summer seasons.
 
Both organizations, which are separate, will use the time to regroup, with plans to return in 2027.
 
While the announcements raised concerns about the impacts on the cultural tourism economy this summer, the overall slate of cultural attractions and activities in the Berkshires appear to be on track. The cultural sector is not monolithic, and other individual organizations are either proceeding as normal or expanding their offerings.
 
The season cancellation at WTF was because of a combination of factors, said Raphael Picciarelli, WTF's managing director for strategy and transformation. He shares administrative oversight responsibilities with Kit Ingui, managing director of operations and advancement.
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