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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.
Judith M. Lenett Memorial Lecture
May 7, 2008
5:30 pm
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
25 South Street, Williamstown
Each spring, the public
has the opportunity to hear from the young art historians—future museum and university professionals—in
the Clark/Williams College Graduate Program in the
History of Art.
Katherine Alcauskas, 2008 Lenett Fellow, will present "Framing
Colonial Albany." Katherine's research focused on an eighteenth-century
portrait of a member of the Van Rensselaers, one
of Albany's founding families, by itinerant painter
Thomas McIlworth. This portrait, and two others,
will be on view April 12 through July 6 at the Clark.
STORYTIME IN THE GALLERIES
Fridays, 10:30–11:15 am
February 29–May 9, 2008
Preschoolers, toddlers, and infants with adults welcome. No reservations required
for families. Preschool classes must call in advance.
It’s storytime in WCMA’s galleries! Join us for a reading of
contemporary and classic children’s books—selected especially
to connect to artwork on view. Look at artwork, enjoy readings, and learn
about stories and art together. Each week has a different theme.
Special thanks to the Williamstown Library for
their assistance.
Storytime in the Galleries offers a special program for teen
parents. Call for information. Special thanks to the
Williams College Office of Community Engagement
for their assistance.
...the horse you rode in on.
Senior Show 2008: Opening Reception
Friday, May 9, 2008
7:30–9:00 pm
Celebrate with the Senior Art Studio Majors of 2008 at this free,
public reception.
Season Premiere Party and an Annual July 4 Tradition:
The Declaration of Independence and the British
Reply
Friday,
July 4, 2008
Join us to celebrate the museum's new summer exhibitions.
Hear actors from the Williamstown Theatre Festival
as they read the Declaration of Independence and
the British Reply. This Williamstown tradition takes
place at the museum following the Williamstown
Parade. Refreshing treats will be available.The Founding
Documents of the United States of America will be
on view at WCMA in the exhibition Manifestos:
American Dreams and Their Founding Documents.
Summer Gallery Talk Series
Through July and August,
curators, artists, and educators lead an array of summer gallery talks
on the museum’s permanent collection
and current exhibitions.
Tuesday, July 15 at 2:00 pm
“Founding Fathers and Their Model
American Sons”
Nancy Mowll Mathews, Eugenie Prendergast Senior
Curator of 19th and 20th Century Art and Lecturer in Art
Thursday, July 17 at 2:00 pm
“Julie Mehretu: City Sitings and William
Kentridge Prints”
Lisa Corrin, Class of 1956 Director
Printmaking Workshop: Making a Mark in the World
July 21–25 and 28, 2008
2:00–4:00 pm
Reservations required. Ages 13–18.
Teens are invited to explore the art and technique of printmaking, with inspiration
from the exhibition William Kentridge Prints. This hands-on workshop is a collaboration with
Northern Berkshire Creative Arts. Call NBCA 413.663.8338 to register.
Tuesday, July 22 at 2:00 pm
“Laser Show: Resonance
and Chaos in Art”
Nick Zammuto, Artist
This summer’s regional artist Nick Zammuto discusses his new light and
sound installation,Six Perspectives on a Chaotic Resonator.
Behind the Scenes at WCMA
Experience WCMA
like a Williams student in this trio of talks that explore the galleries
and then unearth artwork from our collection in the Rose Study Gallery.
Space limited. First come, first served.
* Thursday, July 24 at 2:00 pm
“Visions of the Past: Antiquities at the Williams College Museum
of Art”
Elizabeth
E. Gallerani, Mellon Foundation Academic Programs Assistant
* Tuesday, July 29 at 2:00 pm
“The Political Landscape in Contemporary
Art”
Emily Schreiner, Coordinator of Education Programs
* Thursday, July 31 at 2:00 pm
“Drawing Out the Story: Literary
Connections”
Cynthia Way, Director of Education and Visitor Experience
Tuesday, August 5 at 2:00 pm
“The Long Night and the New Day: The Lithographs
of Benton Spruance”
John Stomberg, Deputy Director and Lecturer in Art
Thursday, August 7 at 2:00 pm
“Highlights of the Collection”
Education Summer Intern
Tuesday, August 12 at 2:00 pm
“The Collection of a Teaching Museum:
A Behind the Scenes View”
Vivian Patterson, Curator
of Collections
Thursday, August 14 at 2:00 pm
“William Morris Hunt and the French
Tradition”
Kathryn Price, Interim Associate Curator
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