February 18, 2026 

CLARK ART INSTITUTE INVITES PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
AND THEIR CAREGIVERS FOR GALLERY TALKS

Williamstown, Massachusetts—This spring, the Clark Art Institute offers Meet Me at the Clark, a free gallery talk program designed specifically for people living with dementia and their care partners. Tours are held on select Mondays from 1–4 pm (when the museum is closed to the public) and meet in the Manton Research Center reading room.  

Join specially trained educators for guided, open-ended conversations about art and how it celebrates our shared humanity. This program provides a calm, caring environment in which dementia patients and their caregivers have private access to the Clark’s galleries to enjoy the benefits of sharing art together.

Spring 2026 Meet Me at the Clark Dates:
March 16
April 20
May 18
 
Free. Advance registration required. Capacity is limited. For accessibility questions or to register, call the Education Department at 413 458 0563. Accompanying care partners must also register. For more information, visit events.clarkart.edu.

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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