Contemporary artist Abelardo Morell engages with history, place, and nature in his colorful images, reflecting Claude Monet and John Constable’s influence on him. Artists often draw inspiration from each other’s work, and we do, too! Taking inspiration from the layers in Morell’s works, experiment with creating transparent drawings that can overlap in surprising ways. Then, […]
Join historian Lorraine German for a tea and talk about the origins of Santa Claus. She will present her talk - How Santa Claus Came to Town - that tells the story of Santa Claus in America, tracing his journey from beloved European saint to New Amsterdam's St. Nicholas and finally to the jolly gift-giver we're all familiar […]
Family Friendly, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
The Clark Art Institute’s Research and Academic Program presents Photography, Antiblackness, and the Politics of the Visual, a lecture by Kimberly Juanita Brown, Director of the Institute for Black Intellectual and Cultural Life and Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing at Dartmouth College. This free event takes place in the Manton Research Center auditorium. […]
Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Celebrate this timeless Berkshire County holiday tradition with the whole family, and revel in the joy and redemptive power of Christmas as told in the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the infamous miser who is shown the error of his ways and reformed by four spirits. Journey back to Victorian England and experience the classic […]
Holidays, Performing Arts & Entertainment
The Clark Art Institute partners with Images Cinema to present a film series that captures the explosion of creativity, critical acclaim, and box office success that Hollywood directors found after the fall of the studio system. All shows are screen in the Manton Research Center auditorium on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. 12/05/24: Bonnie and Clyde […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
A busy winter ahead in the Jewish Berkshires - save the dates! 12/05: Humans of Judaism: Everyone has a Story - What's Yours? Available by Zoom. 12/07: Ezekiel's Wheels: Klezmer Concert and Havdalah - live concert at Williams College 12/12: The Life and Magic of Stephen Sondheim. Available by Zoom. 12/13: Shabbat Together: Adults in […]
Celebrate this timeless Berkshire County holiday tradition with the whole family, and revel in the joy and redemptive power of Christmas as told in the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the infamous miser who is shown the error of his ways and reformed by four spirits. Journey back to Victorian England and experience the classic […]
Holidays, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Holiday sounds and spirit will fill Williamstown’s downtown Spring Street for the 41st Annual Holiday Walk! This festive and family-friendly weekend of events includes the ever popular Reindog Parade on Saturday, as well as a visit with Santa Claus, old-fashioned caroling and tree lighting, horse-drawn carriage rides, a soup-tasting competition, Holiday Musical Bingo, and so […]
Family Friendly, Food and Drinks, Holidays, Outdoor Event
Friday, December 6 Tree Lighting Ceremony at Park Square Wreath Art Auction at Lichtenstein Center for the Arts Hot Chocolate & Pictures with the Grinch at Otto’s Free admission for Festival of Trees at Berkshire Museum Saturday, December 7 European Holiday Market on Dunham Mall Berkshire Bazaar by Thistle ‘n Thorn Floral at Holiday Inn […]
Family Friendly, Food and Drinks, Holidays, Outdoor Event, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Created by the renowned Rude Mechs theatre collective, it is an audacious exploration of theatre-making, actor training, and the fine line between genius and absurdity. Re-devised by MCLA Theatre students and directed by Professor Standley, this play-within-a-play delves into the extreme techniques of the fictional Stella Burden and her troupe, offering a darkly comic reflection […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment