UPCOMING EVENTS

CONCERT: JOE HENRY

TONIGHT! 6 PM

The Clark's free summer concert series continues with Grammy-award-winning musician and troubadour Joe Henry, who brings his singular style of folk and Americana to every performance. Brimming with a tenderness for the complexities of New England life, Henry’s lyrics resonate over the Clark’s wooded landscape.

Free. More information.
Bring a picnic (or buy dinner from our outdoor grill) and your own seating.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert moves into the auditorium in the Manton Research Center. Seats available on a first-come, first-seated basis.

DROP-IN WATERCOLOR PAINTING: WEEKLY ART-MAKING

THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1–4 PM
FERNÁNDEZ TERRACE

Get inspired by Edvard Munch: Trembling Earth (or by our permanent collection galleries) and then head out across our campus for some plein air painting. Watercolor kits provided, including paint, paper, a miniature palette, and optional painting prompts.

Free. More information.

Family programs are generously supported by Allen & Company.

COMMUNITY TAI CHI

MONDAY, JULY 10, 10 AM

Take a moment each week to reflect and refocus with tai chi near the Clark’s Reflecting Pool.

This free weekly class, led by certified instructors from Berkshire Tai Chi, is well-suited for both experienced practitioners and newcomers. Explore strengthening poses and find a greater state of mindfulness while surrounded by the beauty of nature and modern architecture.

Free. More information. Comfortable clothing and footwear are encouraged.

Inclement weather cancels this event.

CONCERT: MAKAYA MCCRAVEN

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 6 PM

Gather at the Clark for a concert by jazz drummer and composer (and Western Massachusetts' own) Makaya McCraven!

McCraven cites the vibrant, creative community of Northampton, Massachusetts, for giving him his start in the music scene. Now, McCraven engages with the histories of jazz and hip-hop, taking listeners to the brink of experimentation and back again. Called "one of the best arguments for jazz's vitality" by The New York Times, McCraven's music tells the sonic stories of our time.

Free. More information.
Bring a picnic (or buy dinner from our outdoor grill) and your own seating.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert moves into the auditorium in the Manton Research Center. Seats available on a first-come, first-seated basis.

OPENING LECTURE: HUMANE ECOLOGY-EIGHT POSITIONS

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2 PM
AUDITORIUM

Curator of Contemporary Projects Robert Wiesenberger introduces Humane Ecology: Eight Positions.

Featuring eight contemporary artists who consider the intertwined natural and social dimensions of environmental questions, Humane Ecology includes sculpture, sound installation, video, and plantings.

Free. More information. Accessible seats available; for information, call 413 458 0524.

This exhibition is made possible by Denise Littlefield Sobel. Major funding is provided by Maureen Fennessy Bousa and Edward P. Bousa, with additional funding from Girlfriend Fund and Agnes Gund.

COMMUNITY DAY AT THE CLARK

SUNDAY, JULY 16, 11 AM–4 PM

Come one, come all, and join the spectacular festivities at our annual Community Day!

Adventure around the Clark’s 140-acre campus and enjoy free admission to the permanent collection galleries and special exhibitions, as well as a day full of enchanting activities, food, and more.

Dance to live music inspired by the sounds of nature, learn how natural pulp becomes paper, and participate in creating a collective forest full of color and magic. As always, surprising entertainment and encounters are sure to abound!

Free. More information.
Refreshments and select activities available for purchase. Held rain or shine.

Family programs are generously supported by Allen & Company.