For Immediate Release
April 21, 2022

CLARK ART INSTITUTE HOSTS MOTHER’S DAY PROGRAM

(Williamstown, Massachusetts)—On Sunday, May 8, the Clark Art Institute hosts Mother’s Day at the Clark. Visitors are encouraged to bring their mothers to the Clark for a day of fun activities. The activities are offered free with gallery admission.

Special gallery guides are available for visitors at the Clark’s Admissions desk to provide a self-guided walk through the galleries focused on the theme of mothering. After getting inspired by the collection, visitors can make a card or bookmark to share with the special people in their lives. Artmaking activities take place in the Clark Center's lower lobby from 1 to 4 pm. 

Family programs at the Clark are generously supported by Allen & Company.

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 285,000 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 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday, from September through June, and daily in July and August. Advance timed tickets are strongly recommended. Admission is $20; free year-round for Clark members, all visitors age 21 and under, and students with a valid student ID. Free admission is available through several programs, including First Sundays Free; a local library pass program; and EBT Card to Culture. For information on these programs and more, visit clarkart.edu or call 413 458 2303. 

Visitors age five and older are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to entering the Clark’s facilities. For details on health and safety protocols, visit clarkart.edu/health.

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