WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — As part of its Free Sunday series, the Clark Art Institute has scheduled a full day of programming on April 12 to celebrate the form and concept of artists' books, featuring a book expo, curator-led tours, and hands-on workshops.

 

The Clark Art Institute's Free Sunday series continues on April 12 with a celebration of the institution's collection of over 5,000 artists' books. The event, titled "Free Sunday: Artists' Books Day," includes free admission to all galleries and two exhibitions: Raffaella della Olga: Typescripts and Sónia Almeida: Stages.

 

The book expo will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Michael Conforti Pavilion. The second annual expo features regional exhibitors including Antler Editions, Ghost Proposal, Horse Gurl Press, and several others.

 

At noon, Robert Wiesenberger, senior curator of contemporary art at the Brooklyn Museum, will lead a tour of the Raffaella della Olga: Typescripts exhibition. The display features works created with modified typewriters and various materials.

 

From 1 to 4 p.m., the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper will host a pop-up exhibition titled "Book Marks —Unconventional Mark-Making in Artists' Books." Library Director Andrea Puccio and staff will present selections from the Clark's permanent collection. Concurrently, art-making workshops for all ages will be held in the Clark Center and Manton Research Center, where participants can create their own books.

 

The event and museum admission are free to the public. Family programming is supported by Allen & Company.