Clark Art Blockchain and the Arts System

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Friday, Nov. 22 from 1:30 to 6:00 pm, the Clark Art Institute hosts a one-day symposium on the new connections between blockchain and the arts system.

This free event takes place in the Clark's Michael Conforti Pavilion.

According to a press release:

Blockchain—defined as a shared, immutable ledger that facilitates the process of recording transactions and tracking assets in a network—stands to offer solutions to long-standing inequities in the arts and culture sector. This symposium explores the potential of blockchain to create greater equity within arts' systems by bringing together practitioners at the forefront of these developments to discuss their work, assess new possibilities for blockchain's use throughout the art market, and to engage with community members interested in understanding blockchain and its applications.

Participants include Frances Liddell (University of Edinburgh), Amy Whitaker (New York University), Destinee Filmore (Metropolitan Museum of Art), Rhea Myers (artist), Tina Rivers Ryan (Artforum), Yayoi Shionoiri (Powerhouse Arts), Kelani Nichole (TRANSFER), Cheryl Finley (Cornell University), Lauren van Haaften-Schick (Teachers College, Columbia University), and christian reeder (Mariane Ibrahim Gallery). Following the presentations, Filmore and van Haaften-Schick moderate an open forum for community members to pose questions, offer comments, and to further discuss projects and initiatives led by the convening participants.

Free. Visit clarkart.edu/Research-Academic for the full program schedule. Accessible seats available; for information, call 413 458 0524. This event will not be recorded or livestreamed.

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St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown Commons

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Sunday, December 21, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Students from St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams brought the holiday spirit to Williamstown Commons on Thursday, delivering handmade Christmas cards and leading residents in a community caroling session.

"It honestly means the world to us because it means the world to them," said nursing home Administrator Alex Fox on Thursday morning. "This made their days. This could have even made their weeks. It could have made their Christmas, seeing the children and interacting with the community."

Teacher Kate Mendonca said this is the first year her class has visited the facility, noting that the initiative was driven entirely by the students.

"This came from the kids. They said they wanted to create something and give back," Mendonca said. "We want our students involved in the community instead of just reading from a religion book."

Preparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week.

"It's important for them to know that it's not just about them during Christmas," Mendonca said. "It's about everyone, for sure. I hope that they know they really helped a lot of people today and hopefully it brought joy to the residents here."

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