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July 2019
Children’s Art Workshop: Creating Together
Each session explores the galleries and grounds to make close observations of different paintings, trees, animals. Over the summer we’ll explore a variety of materials and techniques for creating artworks inspired by what we’ve seen and talked about. Ages 2-6 with a parent or caregiver.
Find out more »Gallery Scavenger Hunts
Choose your own adventure with this immersive new gallery program that takes participants on a journey through the entire Museum following one of four interpretive threads: Our Living World, We Shape History, Our Human Fabric, and We Perceive and Process. You can complete all four adventures in one day, or return time and time again to explore the galleries with your trusty guidebook.
Find out more »Gallery Scavenger Hunts
Choose your own adventure with this immersive new gallery program that takes participants on a journey through the entire Museum following one of four interpretive threads: Our Living World, We Shape History, Our Human Fabric, and We Perceive and Process. You can complete all four adventures in one day, or return time and time again to explore the galleries with your trusty guidebook.
Find out more »Wharton and Cather Short Stories
Professional actors bring classic short stories to life! Enjoy summer afternoons on The Mount’s view-rich Terrace while listening to professional actors read short stories written by Edith Wharton and Willa Cather. Both Wharton and Cather were prolific short story writers in addition to well-loved novelists. Their contemporaneous and parallel explorations reveal a shared importance of literary and geographic place. Gardens are open for strolling. Wine and other light refreshments are available for purchase. The readings begin at 5 pm on…
Find out more »Paint & Sip: Morning Rise Railroad Track
Join us for a Paint and Sip Party where you’ll learn how to paint this locally inspired image of "Morning Rise Railroad Track" on a large 16x20 canvas. All painting materials, instruction and one drink included. Additional beverages available for purchase. At Great Falls Brewing Co, 1 Railroad Plaza, Canaan, CT.
Find out more »Le Café Français
Du 4 juillet au 29 août, chaque jeudi matin de 9h, café et croissant, sur la terrasse pour bavarder en français. Prière de réserver avant à Eventbrite. “Parlez-vous français?” Come enjoy coffee, croissants, and some French conversation on the Terrace Thursday mornings (July 4- August 29) at 9am in honor of Edith Wharton’s love affair with France! Conversation begins at 9 – $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Reservations are required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance.…
Find out more »Children’s Art Workshop: Draw In! Sketching our World
Use drawing as a tool for discovery in this hands-on series of classes taught by accomplished illustrator Patrick O’Donnell. Participants will take inspiration from both the outdoors and works on view to then make art in pencil, pastel, and other dry media. Ages 7 and up.
Find out more »Weekly Artmaking: Figure Drawing
Try your hand at drawing from a live model. Practice sketching the human form during this self-directed drop-in drawing experience inspired by the forms in Renoir: The Body, The Senses. The Clark’s weekly summer programs are designed to give new depth and creative context to gallery experiences by offering an opportunity for free exploration and art-making. No experience required. Come as you are—our educators have everything you need to get started! Free with gallery admission; always free for children under 18…
Find out more »Family Friendly: Thursday Evening Fun Series
This family friendly series is all about looking closely at art, telling the story it invites, making art on the terrace, listening to music, and creating group dances on the lawn with Moving Arts Exchange Early Childhood Program Director, Sarah Daunt. The Runaway Cafe will be open to offer picnic-friendly meals, SoCo ice cream, popsicles and more to round out the evening.
Find out more »Third Thursday at Berkshire Museum
The Berkshire Museum will remain open until 8 pm as part of Downtown Pittsfield’s Third Thursday street festival. Berkshire County residents are invited to explore the Museum’s galleries from 5 to 8 pm free of charge during this monthly extended-hours event. Members of the Museum’s Experience Team will host a family-friendly activity on the front lawn.
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The Red Lion Inn
Berkshire Theatre Group
Crab Apple Whitewater
The Porches Inn
Maple Glen at Red Lion Inn