Clark Art to Host Gallery Talk for People with Dementia and Caregivers

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute will host a free gallery talk program, "Meet Me at the Clark," on Monday, May 12, at 1 p.m. The program is designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.

The event will take place in the permanent collection galleries when the museum is closed to the general public. Specially trained educators will lead open-ended conversations about art.

Advance registration is required, and capacity is limited. To register, individuals should call the Education Department Coordinator at 413 458 0563. Care partners must also register.

More information can be found at clarkart.edu/events.

 


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Supporting Democracy Leadership Award Winners Named

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown League of Women Voters named the Supporting Democracy Leadership Award winners to student essayists ages 16-21.
 
The three first place essay winners were Ella Bissaillon from Hoosac Valley High School, Lilliana Penna-Ward from Wahconah Regional High School and Tyler Nourse from Mt Everett Regional High School.
 
Each student was the recipient of $500.00 and were able to shadow an elected official.
 
State Senator Paul Mark welcomed the students to his District Office in Pittsfield. Winners shadowed the senator during the day. Students were able to observe meeting sessions with constituents from the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Special Needs. 
 
Senator Mark also brought the winners along to the State House where they had a behind the scenes tour that included a view of Boston from the front of the building balcony. They also were told historic stories. Later they attended a meeting with the Senate Chair of Labor and Workforce Development that took place in Ludlow. 
 
Essays were 300 words and students must be pre-registered or registered to vote. 
 
Ella Bissaillon, 16, wrote: "Until I am eligible to vote I will do my part by volunteering at polling places within my community.  By staying informed, speaking out and advocating for those who need it, I hope to help create a society that values justice and equality."
 
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