Clark Art Hosts Free Community Day

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass—On Sunday, July 13, the Clark Art Institute opens its doors for Community Day: Art In Action.

Visitors enjoy free admission all day (10 am–5 pm), and from 11 am to 4 pm, the Institute offers artmaking activities, live entertainment, and more. 

Visitors can view the Clark's permanent collection galleries and special exhibitions for free, including A Room of Her Own: Women Artist-Activists in Britain, 1875–1945Berenice Abbott's Modern Lens; and Mariel Capanna: Giornata. Throughout the day, live entertainment, delicious local food, and special surprises promise a memorable day for visitors of all ages.

The Clark's 140-acre campus offers walking trails through its woodlands and meadows and provides views from atop Stone Hill. While walking the grounds, explore Ground/work 2025, an outdoor sculpture exhibition featuring a dynamic range of presentations by international artists, Y? Akiyama, Laura Ellen Bacon, Aboubakar Fofana, Hugh Hayden, Milena Naef, and Javier Senosiain. 

The full entertainment lineup is:

Mama Train
11–11:50 am, 2–2:50 pm
Museum Pavilion Terrace

Mama Train celebrates the spirit of the Jazz Age with rich female vocals and dynamic expressive piano. Their soulful melodies and lively instrumentation combine to create a small act with a big vintage sound!

Great Small Works
12–12:15 pm, 1:30–1:45 pm, 3:15 pm
Museum Pavilion Terrace

Theatre group Great Small Works performs Three Graces an Op-Art cantastoria (banner show with sung recitation) based on the lives of Grace Lee Boggs, Grace Paley, and Grace Kelly.

Raye Zaragoza
12:30–1:15 pm, 3:15–4 pm
Museum Pavilion Terrace

Raye Zaragoza is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who challenges traditional expectations placed on women as they get older. Her album Hold That Spirit explores themes of self-investment, joy, and the female experience.

Rachel Clemente
11–11:45 am, 12–12:45 pm, 1–1:45 pm, 2–2:45 pm, 3–3:45 pm
Clark Center lower lobby

Rachel Clemente is a New England-based pedal and traditional Scottish harpist.

Community Day is free and open to the public. Refreshments are available for purchase. This event happens rain or shine. For more information, visit clarkart.edu/events.


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

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
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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