Clark Art Institute Presents Artist's Talk with Laura Ellen Bacon

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.— The Clark Art Institute will host an artist's talk with British artist Laura Ellen Bacon on Thursday, May 29, at 4 p.m. Bacon is one of the artists participating in the upcoming "Ground/work 2025" exhibition.

Bacon will be on the Clark's campus in May to construct a sculpture using willow branches. Attendees are invited to join her outdoors at the sculpture's location, situated beyond the bridge from the Lunder Center where the Nan Path and Woodland Trail intersect, to learn about her creative process as it unfolds. This event offers an opportunity to hear directly from the artist during the creation of her work.

"Ground/work 2025", curated by independent art historian Glenn Adamson, will feature outdoor installations by international artists Y? Akiyama, Laura Ellen Bacon, Aboubakar Fofana, Hugh Hayden, Milena Naef, and Javier Senosiain. The installations will be on display for over a year, allowing visitors to observe the artworks in varying conditions of light and weather.

The "Ground/work 2025" exhibition is organized by the Clark Art Institute and curated by Glenn Adamson.

The exhibition is supported by Denise Littlefield Sobel, with major funding from the Edward and Maureen Fennessy Bousa Fund for Contemporary Projects, Karen and Robert Scott, and VIA Art Fund. Additional support is provided by Girlfriend Fund, Agnes Gund, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The artist's talk is free and will take place regardless of weather conditions. Attendees are advised to dress accordingly. For accessibility inquiries, call 413-458-0524. 

 


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Teacher of the Month: Greta Noyes

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williamstown Elementary School first-grade teacher Greta Noyes feeds her students' natural curiosity and makes them excited to learn. 
 
It is her dedication to her students, caring heart, and welcoming atmosphere that has earned her the iBerkshires Teacher of the Month designation. 
 
"I just love what I do, and I know every day is going to be a good day … It is never a dull moment, and it's always exciting, and it's good to see the curiosity and the eagerness of our students and how they bring so much joy to the classroom," she said.
 
The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, features distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here
 
For more than two decades, Noyes has dedicated her career to nurturing young minds, from teaching kindergarten in North Carolina for 11 years through moving to Massachusetts. She has been working at Williamstown Elementary for the last 11 years. 
 
"I have a background in language and literacy. I love the moment that students realize that they are successful with a skill, in particular with reading," she said. 
 
Noyse infuses her background with other curriculum, including math, science, and social studies, to reach her pupils. 
 
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