Mariel Capanna

Open through January 25, 2026

Mariel Capanna presents two new, site-specific oil paintings as well as a monumental, two-sided fresco. Mariel Capanna: Giornata marks the artist’s first museum solo exhibition.

Pastoral on Paper

Open through June 15, 2025

Situating cows, maidens, ruins, and landscapes within the rise of pastoral imagery in imagination, this exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the emergence of landscape as an independent genre.

Paginations: Bold by Design: Mid-century Modern Graphic Art

Opening May 20, 2025

A new series of year-round public installations featuring works drawn from the Clark library’s extensive holdings, the second features visually striking book covers, illustrations, and advertisements.

Permanent Collection

Revisit an old favorite or discover something new in our permanent collection.

Drawing Closer: The Cat’s Meow

May 9, 2025

The Manton Study Center for Works on Paper welcomes artists of all experience and skill levels to find inspiration in thematic selections from the Clark’s collection of works on paper. This May, the s ...

Permanent Collection Gallery Tour

May 10, 2025

Join a Clark educator for an informative tour of the permanent collection galleries and learn more about the Institute's unique history and growth. Free with gallery admission. Capacity is limited. P ...

Print Room Pop-Up: Mother’s Day

May 11, 2025

To celebrate Mother’s Day, visit the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper to view a specially curated selection of prints, drawings, and photographs depicting the many facets of motherhood. From int ...

Mother's Day at the Clark

May 11, 2025

This Mother’s Day, bring your loved ones to the Clark for art-making, gallery engagement, and even outdoor exploration. From 1–3 pm, drop in and try your hand at button-making as you explore personal, ...

Williams College Chamber Music Gala

May 11, 2025

The Williams College Music Department presents an evening of exceptional chamber music. The program of piano, string, and wind chamber music showcases students performing selections from their spring ...

Meet Me at the Clark

May 12, 2025

Meet Me at the Clark is a unique program designed specifically for people living with dementia and their care partners. Join us on select Mondays (when the museum is closed to the public) for open-end ...

Member Summer 2025 Preview at the Ruins at Sassafras Museum

May 15, 2025

SOLD OUT. Clark members are invited to the Ruins at Sassafras Museum for a special conversation and reception with deputy director and Robert and Martha Berman Lipp Chief Curator Esther Bell highlig ...

Pastoral on Paper Film Series: The Quiet Man

May 15, 2025

The Clark presents a series of films celebrating the paradox of the idyllic, with films that inevitably introduce some kind of conflict into peaceful landscapes in the rural United States, France, and ...

Taste of the Giornata

May 17, 2025

Experience Mariel Capanna’s dynamic oil paintings in a new light. Her large-scale, low-contrast compositions shift with the morning light, revealing layered textures of marble dust, wax, and impasto. ...

Permanent Collection Gallery Tour

May 17, 2025

Join a Clark educator for an informative tour of the permanent collection galleries and learn more about the Institute's unique history and growth. Free with gallery admission. Capacity is limited. P ...