April 15, 2026
CLARK ART INSTITUTE PRESENTS FINAL FIRST SUNDAY FREE OF THE SEASON ON MAY 3
Williamstown, Massachusetts—The Clark Art Institute’s First Sunday Free program concludes for the season on Sunday, May 3, offering free admission from 10 am–5 pm. In connection with Mental Health Awareness Month, this month’s focus is on art and wellness. Whether visitors explore the galleries or wander the grounds, there are many ways to access the benefits of engaging with art.
From 1–4 pm, join us for a variety of experiences, including drop-in art-making; gallery activities; a guided, mindful walk on our campus; a meditative sound bath led by mental health practitioner, Shannon Toye; and more, all exploring the therapeutic dimensions of art and nature. The day comes to a close with a 4 pm concert by Williamstown’s own Misty Blues, 2019 International Blues Challenge finalist. Misty Blues has been performing original blues with hints of jazz, soul, funk, and tent revival gospel since 1999. The band has recorded with notable artists including Charles Neville, Joe Louis Walker, and Candice Ivory. They have also toured extensively, playing music for all ages from their seventeen albums.
Admission and activities are free. Select activities require registration and have limited capacity. Sign up on the day of the event at the welcome table in the Clark Center admissions lobby. For accessibility questions, call 413 458 0570. For more information, visit events.clarkart.edu.
Family programs 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 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. From April through December, admission is $22 for adults, $20 for seniors (65+), $10 for young adults (18–25) and college students, and free for all visitors under 18. Admission is free year-round for Clark members. Free admission is also 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.
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