In this opening lecture, exhibition curators Esther Bell and Lara Yeager-Crasselt present An Exquisite Eye: Introducing the Aso O. Tavitian Collection. Exploring Aso O. Tavitian’s remarkable legacy as a collector in the twenty-first century, as well as the collection’s extraordinary depth and breadth, the exhibition highlights the pivotal intersections of early modern European artistic traditions. In […]
All are invited to our summer opening for An Exquisite Eye: Introducing the Aso O. Tavitian Collection. Enjoy light refreshments and be among the first to view the new exhibition, showcasing one of the twenty-first century’s most significant private European art collections recently gifted to the Clark.
In these ninety-minute drawing sessions, artists of all skill levels are welcome to find inspiration in thematic selections from the Clark’s collection of works on paper. June’s theme is “Stayin’ Alive,” presenting a special selection of still life works. July’s theme is “Ladies First,” and consists of prints, drawings, and photographs created by women artists. […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Exhibits
On Wednesdays in July and August, the Clark Art Institute presents a free series of Works on Paper Highlights Talks in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper, which houses the Clark's collection of more than 6,500 prints, drawings, and photographs. Each week, discover a unique selection of rarely exhibited works on paper with […]
Arts and Culture, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
In celebration of Pride Month, a Clark educator leads a guided tour of the permanent collection exploring art through a queer lens. Together, participants contemplate questions like what makes an artwork queer? And how does our understanding of queerness today shape how we understand the identities and lives of artists in the past? Free with […]
Meet other new parents and enjoy a baby-friendly visit to the Clark. Join a Clark educator on the first Saturday of the month (September–June) for an informal, thematic tour of the permanent collection, without any worries about short attention spans or fussy babies.
On Wednesdays in July and August, the Clark Art Institute presents a free series of Works on Paper Highlights Talks in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper, which houses the Clark's collection of more than 6,500 prints, drawings, and photographs. Each week, discover a unique selection of rarely exhibited works on paper with […]
Arts and Culture, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
This spring, the Clark Art Institute continues its popular series of In Focus Gallery tours. Visitors are welcome to join a Clark educator for a thematic tour of the permanent collection. Tours meet in the Museum Pavilion at 2 pm on select dates. 03/22: Women Artists 04/26: Far Horizons: Landscape Art 05/31: Urban Rhythms: City […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
This spring, the Clark Art Institute presents an exciting lineup of performing arts events spanning multiple genres. Contemplate the absurd and grotesque imagery of the Shadow Visionaries exhibition with musical works inspired by dark, romantic poetry; dance your cares away with upbeat, family-friendly blues and funk; travel from nineteenth-century Vienna to twentieth-century Mexico on soaring operatic scores; or discover lush layers of pastoral chamber jazz. There's something to delight every […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
The Clark Art Institute airs the 2025–26 season of the Metropolitan Opera’s acclaimed The Met: Live in HD series. This award-winning series of live, high-definition cinema simulcasts features the full live performance along with backstage interviews and commentary. Unless otherwise noted, the Clark broadcasts the operas on select Saturdays at 1 pm in its Manton Research Center […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment