CLARK ART INSTITUTE OFFERS GENTLE YOGA CLASSES

October 7, 2019

Williamstown, Massachusetts—The serene beauty of its Michael Conforti Pavilion provides an ideal setting for gentle yoga classes offered at the Clark Art Institute this fall. Participants will learn how to stretch and tone muscles, safely explore greater mobility, improve balance, and reduce stress during the four-part class series. Classes meet on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 am on October 23, October 30, November 6, and November 13.

With guidance from certified instructor Mary Edgerton, participants explore the confluence of yoga, art, and awareness of the elements. People of all levels of experience, mobility, and flexibility are welcome to participate.

Attend all or some of the classes. Tuition for all four classes is $40 ($30 for Clark members). The drop-in rate per class is $12 ($8 for members). Visit clarkart.edu or call 413 458 0524 to register.

ABOUT THE CLARK

The Clark Art Institute, located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, is one of a small number of institutions globally that is both an art museum and a center for research, critical discussion, and higher education in the visual arts. Opened in 1955, the Clark houses exceptional European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver, and early photography. Acting as convener through its Research and Academic Program, the Clark gathers an international community of scholars to participate in a lively program of conferences, colloquia, and workshops on topics of vital importance to the visual arts. The Clark library, consisting of more than 275,000 volumes, is one of the nation’s premier art history libraries. The Clark also houses and co-sponsors the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art.

The Clark, which has a three-star rating in the Michelin Green Guide, is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Its 140-acre campus includes miles of hiking and walking trails through woodlands and meadows, providing an exceptional experience of art in nature. Galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm; open daily in July and August. Admission is $20; free year-round for Clark members, children 18 and younger, and students with valid ID. Free admission is available through several programs, including First Sundays Free; a local library pass program; EBT Card to Culture; and Blue Star Museums. For more information on these programs and more, visit clarkart.edu or call 413 458 2303.

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