The Clark

06/05/2026

Discover the creativity, talent, and unique perspectives of artists from across the Berkshires and Columbia County in “I Am a Part of Art,” Community Access to the Arts’ annual exhibition. Featuring more than 300 paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and mixed-media works by artists with disabilities, this inspiring exhibition celebrates the power of art to spark connection, foster inclusion, and share meaningful stories.

On view at the Clark from June 13–October 12, 2026, in the Lunder Center at Stone Hill, “I Am a Part of Art” invites visitors to experience a vibrant collection of works created through CATA’s year-round programs. The exhibition will also be presented at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield from July 8–August 28, 2026.

For a deeper look into the exhibition, join us on Tuesday, August 18, from 1–3 pm for a special meet-and-greet with participating CATA artists. This free event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the artists, hear about their creative processes, and learn more about the stories behind their work.

Enhance your visit with CATA’s digital exhibition guide on Bloomberg Connects, featuring artist-narrated audio tours, image descriptions, multilingual exhibition information, and video interviews with participating artists.

06/04/2026

If anyone needs us, we'll be chasing cooler temperatures somewhere beyond the horizon. ⛵

Image: Gustave Courbet, The Sailboat (Seascape) (detail), c. 1869, oil on canvas. The Clark, 1955.690

06/02/2026

Opening June 13, “An Exquisite Eye: Introducing the A*o O. Tavitian Collection” is your introductory look at the transformative gift received in October 2024 from the foundation of the late collector, philanthropist, and connoisseur A*o O. Tavitian. The exhibition highlights a selection of works from what is arguably the most significant private collection of European art assembled in North America in the twenty-first century. The full collection will go on view in summer 2028 when the Clark opens the new A*o O. Tavitian Wing adjacent to the current permanent collection.

“An Exquisite Eye: Introducing the A*o O. Tavitian Collection” is one view June 13, 2026–February 21, 2027.

06/01/2026

Kick off Pride Month at the Clark! 🌈✨

Join a Clark educator for a special guided tour of the permanent collection that explores art through a q***r lens Sunday, June 7 at 11:15 am in the Museum Pavilion. Together, participants will consider questions such as: What makes an artwork q***r? How does our understanding of q***rness today shape how we understand the identities and lives of artists in the past?

Free with gallery admission. No registration required. Details: events.clarkart.edu

Image: Winslow Homer, Two Guides, 1877, oil on canvas. The Clark, 1955.3

05/31/2026

North Adams, we're bringing the Clark to you! ✨
Join the Clark, MASS MoCA, and nbCC educators at UNO Drop-in Art Club, a free weekly art program for youth ages 8–19! Starting this Wednesday, we'll be at UNO Community Center offering a supportive environment where young artists can experiment with various media, techniques, and styles. Snacks and materials are included; all participants need to bring is their imaginations!

The UNO Community Center is located at 157 River Street, North Adams, Massachusetts. Details: events.clarkart.edu

Image: Sofia Taylor

05/30/2026

Unleash your imagination this in our ArtLab! Head to the reading room in the Manton Research Center and bring your creativity to life with this month’s theme: figure drawing in action. Strike a pose, sketch a figure, or discover how artists capture movement through our interactive anatomy station. Our ArtLab changes every few months, so there’s always something new to explore, stop by often!

05/29/2026

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

Head into the galleries for free, then bring the artwork to life through hands-on activities, live performances, and special food vendors—all inspired by our summer exhibitions. Don your own ruff based on the fun frills in “An Exquisite Eye: Introducing the A*o O. Tavitian Collection;” play with tools used for nautical navigation featured in “CoastLines: American Prints and Drawings;” and enjoy a taste of Italy, home of artist Giorgio Griffa.

Keep an (exquisite) eye on our website as the full day of programming is announced. From jugglers to live lute music and caricature artists, there is so much more in store!

Refreshments available for purchase. Held rain or shine. Details: events.clarkart.edu

The Clark is one of only a handful of institutions globally with a dual mission as an art museum and a distinguished center for research and higher education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art.

05/28/2026

For almost sixty years, Giorgio Griffa has explored the potential of painting in a practice that is both rigorous and lyrical.

“Giorgio Griffa: Paths in the Forest” marks the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in the United States. Working with unstretched, unprimed canvases and diluted acrylics in soft pastel hues, Griffa embraces what he calls “the intelligence of materials,” creating works he sees as neither representational nor abstract, but as real, material facts.

The forest, for him, is a symbol of the unknown. But it also exemplifies Griffa’s ecological ethic: his commitment to growth and change, difference and interrelation, vitality and intelligence. There is no single path for him, nor intention to escape; the unknown is a place to dwell, in pensive darkness and exultant light.

“Giorgio Griffa: Paths in the Forest” opens June 13 at the Clark’s Lunder Center on Stone Hill.

Exhibition Images by Julia Featheringill

Giorgio Griffa, Disordine PF (Disorder PF), 2025, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of Fondazione Giorgio Griffa, Turin, and Casey Kaplan, New York

Giorgio Griffa, Campo rosso (Red field), 1990, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of Fondazione Giorgio Griffa, Turin, and Casey Kaplan, New York

05/27/2026

Our New Parents Tour is back on Saturday, June 6!✨
Enjoy free admission and a baby-friendly visit to the Clark by joining a Clark educator for an informal, thematic tour of the permanent collection, without any worries about short attention spans or fussy babies.

Recommended for caregivers with babies who are not yet walking. Strollers and front-style baby carriers are welcome. Meet in the Clark Center admissions lobby. Details: events.clarkart.edu

05/25/2026

Wishing you all a meaningful Memorial Day!
Rainy skies in the forecast? Make it a museum day at the Clark! We’re open today from 10 am–5 pm. Plan your visit: clarkart.edu

Image: Samuel S. Carr, Children Playing on the Beach, 1879, oil on canvas. The Clark, 1955.672