January 12, 2026

CLARK ART INSTITUTE HOSTS DINNER AND THE SHOW, PAIRING NINETEENTH-CENTURY FRENCH ART AND CUISINE

Williamstown, Massachusetts—On February 14, the Clark Art Institute presents Dinner and the Show, inspired by the Clark’s special exhibition Shadow Visionaries: French Artists Against the Current, 1840–70. Exhibition curator Anne Leonard, Manton Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, provides a special introduction to the exhibition, followed by a three-course meal inspired by nineteenth-century France.

Constellation Culinary’s Chef Chris Gouty brings his creative spin to classical French cooking and the themes of memory, fantasy, and longing that anchor the exhibition. With subtle nods to Valentine’s Day, Dinner and the Show perfectly combines art history, food, and fun.

Exhibition access is available from 5:30–6:30 pm with docents stationed throughout. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm.

Tickets $115 ($95 members). A ticket includes three courses and paired wine. Cash bar also available. To purchase tickets, visit events.clarkart.edu. Call 413 458 0434 with any dietary restrictions.

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 nearly 300,000 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. Admission is free to all from January through March and is $22 for adults, $20 for adults age 65+, $10 for adults ages 18-25, and $10 for college students with a valid student ID from April through December; admission is free year-round for Clark members and all visitors under age 18. Free admission is also available through several programs, including First Sundays Free; a local library pass program; and the EBT Card to Culture. For information on these programs and more, visit clarkart.edu or call 413 458 2303.

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