All programs take place at the museum unless otherwise noted. Dates and times are subject to change. For current information, please call (413) 597-2429. All listed events are FREE and open to the public.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Independence Day Reading: Saturday, July 4
Actors from the Williamstown Theatre Festival read the Declaration of Independence and the British Reply immediately following the Williamstown parade, which begins in town at 11:00 am.
Readings will take place at the Williams College Museum of Art at 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm. Gather in the front of the museum for this community event. In case of rain, the reading will take place inside the museum.

An Evening in Venice: Prendergast in Italy Opening Reception
Friday, July 17
5:30 pm
An Italian-themed cocktail reception heralds the opening of Prendergast in Italy. Inspired dress is encouraged. This event is free, however, RSVP to (413) 597-4545.

Prendergast in Italy Family Festival
Join us for an Italian-themed family festival on the museum’s front lawn!
Saturday, July 18, 1:00–4:00 pm
Gallery talks with exhibition curators Nancy Mowll Mathews and Elizabeth Kennedy at 1:00 and 3:00 pm. Project activities include watercolor painting, an origami gondola project, and gallery activities. Italian refreshments will be available.
Hanicapped parking will be limited; if you have accessibility needs, please contact the museum in advance.

Summer Gallery Talk Series
“Edward Steichen: Art, Photography, and the American Way”
Tuesday, July 21 at 2:00 pm
John Stomberg, Deputy Director/Chief Curator and Lecturer in Art

Behind the Scenes: “Up Close and Personal with Prendergast”
Experience the museum like a Williams student! Explore the galleries and view artwork from our collection in a classroom setting. Space is limited; arrive early.
Thursday, July 23 at 2:00 pm
Nancy Mowll Mathews, Eugénie Prendergast Senior Curator of 19th and 20th Century Art, and Lecturer in Art

Summer Gallery Talk Series
“Ralph Lieberman: Photographs”
Tuesday, July 28 at 2:00 pm
Artist Ralph Lieberman

Behind the Scenes:“Chill Clarity–How to Look in Switzerland”
Experience the museum like a Williams student! Explore the galleries and view artwork from our collection in a classroom setting. Space is limited; arrive early.
Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 pm
George Philip LeBourdais MA ’08, Curatorial Assistant

Summer Gallery Talk Series
“Views of Venice”
Tuesday, August 4 at 2:00 pm
Kathryn Price, Interim Associate Curator

Behind the Scenes: “The Art of Illustration: Pauline Baynes and The Chronicles of Narnia”
Experience the museum like a Williams student! Explore the galleries and view artwork from our collection in a classroom setting. Space is limited; arrive early.
Thursday, August 6 at 2:00 pm
Joann Harnden, Coordinator of Education Programs

Summer Gallery Talk Series
“Fashion of the Times: Style and Stylishness in Steichen and Prendergast”
Tuesday, August 11 at 2:00 pm
Deborah Brothers, Costume Director and Lecturer in Theatre, with curators John Stomberg and Nancy Mowll Mathews

Behind the Scenes: “Highlights of the Collection”
Experience the museum like a Williams student! Explore the galleries and view artwork from our collection in a classroom setting. Space is limited; arrive early.
Thursday, August 13 at 2:00 pm
Jamie Sanecki, Graduate Student in the History of Art, Class of 2009

Watercolor Slam
Friday, August 14 1:00–4:00 pm
Following talks about Prendergast’s watercolor technique, you are invited to paint outside the museum, attend demonstrations, and test your own skills in Quick Fire contests. Novices, dabblers, and experts are welcome.

Summer Gallery Talk Series
“Art & Writing: Steichen’s Views of Walden Pond”
An optional writing workshop follows.
Tuesday, August 18 at 2:00 pm
Cynthia Way, Director of Education and Visitor Experience

Behind the Scenes: “Highlights of the Collection”
Experience the museum like a Williams student! Explore the galleries and view artwork from our collection in a classroom setting. Space is limited; arrive early.
Thursday, August 20 at 2:00 pm
Matthew Lincoln, Education Intern