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81-630: The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute , commonly referred to as the Clark , is an art museum and research institution located in Williamstown , Massachusetts , United States . Its collection consists of European and American paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts from the fourteenth to the early twentieth century. The Clark, along with the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) and

162-692: A Master of Architecture degree from Syracuse University in Florence , Italy. Selldorf explains in an article for Architectural Digest that she did not want to be an architect growing up. Her father was an architect, and he eventually recommended she work for a contractor. This experience sparked her interest to pursue the profession. As she moved into more traditional workspaces, many of her projects involved balancing both interior design and architectural endeavors for private and residential clients. Selldorf founded her first independent practice in 1988, which today employs upwards of 65 employees. Her company

243-558: A Public Design Commission Award for the design of the Sunset Park Material Recovery Facility a processing center for New York City's curbside metal, glass, and plastic recyclables. Michael Kimmelman reviewed the building in the New York Times : "Selldorf was, in retrospect, an inspired choice. The German-born Annabelle Selldorf runs the firm, which stresses crisp lines, elegant volumes and

324-498: A clean, formal vocabulary in which nothing goes to waste." The Sunset Park Material Recovery Facility is also a winning site of Built by Women New York City, a competition launched by the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation during the fall of 2014, to identify outstanding and diverse sites and spaces designed, engineered and built by women. The Sunset Park Material Recovery Center opened on

405-459: A destination for tourists, art lovers, and scholars, helping to establish the cultural reputation of the Berkshires. Sterling Clark foresaw the museum as replete with natural light and a classical order. After being unhappy with designs produced by two architectural firms, Clark turned to Daniel Perry at the recommendation of Peter Guille, suggesting a design close in classical style to that of

486-539: A fifteen-year lease of the first two stories of 1133 Avenue of the Americas in 2014, after leaving its historic location on West 57th St. Selldorf designed the new space to be multifunctional, including an expansive showroom, recital hall, recording studio, and a rehearsal space. Seldorf took heavy inspiration from the craftsmanship of Steinway pianos, as “end-grain oak flooring mimics that of Steinway’s factory in Queens;

567-703: A free school would be established. In 1791 the school opened but only lasted a short time as a free school. It became Williams College in 1793. The primary industry was agriculture , particularly dairy farming , sheep herding and wool production. Sawmills and gristmills operated by water power at the streams. With the Industrial Revolution larger mills were added, including the Walley Mill and Williamstown Manufacturing Company (Station Mill), both of which produced textiles . The A. Loop & Company (Water Street Mill) produced twine . With

648-429: A household in the town was $ 51,875, and the median income for a family was $ 67,589. Males had a median income of $ 50,011 versus $ 32,845 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 26,039. About 1.7% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. Williamstown is governed by the open town meeting form of government, and

729-479: A new entrance to the original Museum Building. Situated northwest of the Museum Building, the stone, concrete, and glass Clark Center is the centerpiece of the Clark's campus and serves as its primary visitor entrance. Annabelle Selldorf was commissioned to renovate the campus' existing structures. In the 1955 original marble building, galleries for American and decorative art were added and exhibition space

810-458: A number of renovations to the plaster walls, but the museum was also revamped through the inclusion of a coat rack, cafe, and bookstore, and more. The design of the 2013 David Zwirner Gallery in Chelsea derives not only from the understated architectural novelty of the structure, but also from the connection the world class art dealer, Zwirner, and Selldorf have with one another. The pair formed

891-558: A possible attack on New York City , where they lived and where the expected heir of their collection, the Metropolitan Museum of Art , was located. As such, the Clarks began looking at sites in rural New York and Massachusetts with the intention of founding a museum for their art. They visited Williamstown, Massachusetts in 1949 and began having conversations with town leaders and the administrators of Williams College and

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972-931: A range of instructors to culminate in a degree of the Master of Arts in the history of art. Located on the Clark Campus, the program draws on and works closely with the art history resources of both institutions. Of the nearly 1,500 graduates of the program, notable alumni include Sasha Suda, Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art , James Rondeau, Director of the Art Institute of Chicago , and Paul Provost, Deputy Chairman of Christie's . The Clark Prize for Excellence in Arts Writing has been awarded every other year since 2006. The prize "celebrates informed, insightful, and accessible prose that advances

1053-923: A recent focus on expanding its photography collection. In 2007, the Manton Foundation donated the collection of its founders, Sir Edwin and Lady Manton, to the museum. The Manton Collection of British Art includes more than 200 works by British artists like J.M.W. Turner , Thomas Gainsborough , and John Constable . In 2024, the Clark Art Institute received a trove of 331 works from the Aso O. Tavitian Foundation, including 132 paintings, 130 sculptures, 39 drawings and 30 decorative arts objects by European artists Hans Memling , Peter Paul Rubens , Parmigianino , Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun , Jean-Antoine Watteau , Gian Lorenzo Bernini , Jan van Eyck and others. The Clark presents special exhibitions throughout

1134-450: A recent important gift from Frank and Katherine Martucci of early photographs of and by Black Americans, particularly by Edward J. Souby and James Van Der Zee . In 2013, Frank and Katherine Martucci gave the museum eight George Inness landscapes, supplementing his two works already in the collection. Since its establishment in 1955, the Clark Art Institute has continued to grow its collection through acquisitions, gifts, and bequests, with

1215-478: A relationship, bonding over their shared hometown of Cologne, which has blossomed into a fruitful working relationship. In addition to designing the David Zwirner Gallery on 20th St, Selldorf has either conceived of or renovated all of Zwirner's other showrooms and also designed MZ Wallace's boutiques, a brand founded by Zwirner's wife. For the David Zwirner Gallery in Chelsea, Selldorf leaned into

1296-468: A three-bedroom duplex townhouse, and a three-bedroom penthouse. One of the two-bedroom residence's interiors was designed by Selldorf Architects, featuring warm-toned mid century furniture to play off of the modern architectural elements, building's warm hued exterior, and plethora of natural light. Supermodel Gigi Hadid purchased the last available unit in the building (a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom apartment) for $ 3.971 million in 2016. Located on

1377-557: A weekday commuter bus route northward to Bennington . Daily intercity bus service to Williamstown is operated by Peter Pan Lines to and from New York City , and intermediate towns and cities along the way. There is a freight rail line that passes from the north to the east into North Adams and the Hoosac Tunnel . The nearest Amtrak train station, on the Boston-Chicago Lake Shore Limited line

1458-623: Is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in neighboring North Adams, and the nearest University of Massachusetts campus is the University of Massachusetts Amherst . Williamstown is crossed by U.S. Route 7 , MA Route 2 —also known as the Mohawk Trail —and MA Route 43. Town bus service is provided by Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) to and from North Adams and Pittsfield . The Green Mountain Express' Purple Line provides

1539-504: Is Finch's interpretation of a composition by Bach. The Neue Galerie is an art museum dedicated to late nineteenth and early twentieth century Austrian and German art (furniture, paintings, sculpture, etc.) located within a historic Beaux-Arts mansion completed in 1914 on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Selldorf Architects were brought in to restore and renovate the small space after years of wear and tear had led to disrepair. While many of Annabelle Seldorf's gallery and museum designs take after

1620-747: Is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects , a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and an Academician of the National Academy Museum and School . She has taught at Harvard University ’s Graduate School of Design and Syracuse University and is a frequent juror and lecturer. As of 2015, Selldorf lived in Greenwich Village with her partner, Tom Outerbridge. In 2010, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg honored Selldorf's firm with

1701-532: Is a residential building on the corner of Lafayette and Bond Street in the NoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. The seven-story residential structure is in line with the rooflines of the rest of the area, but its exterior, composed of prefabricated terracotta sections, weathered steel, glass, and wood, sets it apart from the neighborhood's other low-rise buildings. 10 Bond Street comprises eleven residential units, including multiple two-bedroom and three-bedroom condominiums,

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1782-470: Is also home to Pine Cobble School, a private school serving students from pre-kindergarten through ninth grade, as well as Buxton School , a private co-educational boarding school serving high-school students. Williamstown is home of Williams College , an elite, private liberal arts college. The nearest community college is Berkshire Community College , located in Pittsfield. The nearest public college

1863-581: Is bordered on the north by Pownal, Vermont , on the east by Clarksburg , North Adams and Adams , on the south by New Ashford and Hancock , and on the west by Berlin and Petersburgh, New York . The town proper lies southwest of the confluence of the Green River and the Hoosic River . To the west, the Taconic Range lines the N.Y. state border and is where Taconic Trail State Park

1944-462: Is governed by a board of selectmen and a town manager. The town has its own police department and a volunteer fire department. The town has its own library, Milne Public Library, and other public services. Ambulance services are covered by Northern Berkshire EMS. The nearest hospital, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center , is located in Bennington , to the north. On the state level, Williamstown

2025-584: Is in Pittsfield . Until 1958 there had been passenger Boston & Maine service from nearby North Adams to Troy, New York . Previously, that service continued to Chicago. Until 1960 there had been service from North Adams to Boston's North Station on the Fitchburg Line which has been truncated to Fitchburg. The nearest small-craft airport is Harriman-and-West Airport in North Adams, and

2106-459: Is located. Brodie Mountain rises to the south of town, and Mount Greylock State Reservation occupies the southwestern corner of town, with the peak of Mount Greylock and its subsidiary peak Mount Fitch just over the line in Adams. The highest point in town is at 3,320 feet (1,010 m) above sea level, just 0.2 miles (0.32 km) west of the summit of Greylock. The Appalachian Trail skirts

2187-469: Is open to the general public and admission is free. 42°42′28″N 73°12′49″W  /  42.70778°N 73.21361°W  / 42.70778; -73.21361 Williamstown, Massachusetts Williamstown is a town in Berkshire County , Massachusetts , United States. It shares a border with Vermont to the north and New York to the west. Located in Berkshire County , the town

2268-749: Is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts metropolitan statistical area . The population was 7,513 at the 2020 census . A college town , it is home to Williams College , the Clark Art Institute and the Tony-awarded Williamstown Theatre Festival . Originally called West Hoosac , the area was first settled in 1749. Prior to this time, its position along the Mohawk Trail made it ideal Mohican hunting grounds. Its strategic location bordering Dutch colonies in New York led to its settlement, because it

2349-471: Is present in four continents. In 2004, Selldorf established Vica, a company to sell her own furniture; she named it after the design firm founded by her grandmother in Cologne in the 1930s. Selldorf is a sought after architect in the art world, designing a plethora of gallery spaces, museums, and homes for both artists and collectors. She has designed gallery and exhibition spaces for Hauser & Wirth ,

2430-479: Is representative of the Clark's increased focus on working with living and contemporary artists, transformed the meadows and woodlands of the campus into an immersive outdoor gallery. While Ground/work has concluded, visitors can still view various outdoor sculptures and installations around the campus at no cost. The Research and Academic Program (RAP) is the manifestation of the Clark's original commitment to academic research and scholarly study. The program began in

2511-476: Is represented by Tara Jacobs. { The town has its own elementary school, Williamstown Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The town is home to Mount Greylock Regional School , which also serves the neighboring towns of New Ashford, Lanesborough and portions of Hancock. The school's colors are red and white, and the sports teams are nicknamed the Mounties. Williamstown

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2592-839: Is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives by Representative John Barrett III of the First Berkshire district, which covers northern Berkshire County, as well as portions of Franklin County. In the Massachusetts Senate , the town is represented by Senator Paul W. Mark of the Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire district. Williamstown is located in the Eighth Massachusetts Governor's Council district and

2673-513: Is the Tea Service of Famous Women (Cabaret des femmes célèbres) painted by Marie-Victoire Jaquotot , one of only three known sets which features portraits of women noted for their achievements within governance, literature, philosophy, and international relations. Additional new acquisitions include The Swearing in of President Boyer at the Palace of Haiti by Adolphe-Eugène-Gabriel Roehn, and

2754-548: Is visited by 200,000 people a year, and offers many educational programs for visitors of all ages throughout the year. The Clark was created in 1955 in association with Williams College by entrepreneur, soldier and prominent art collector Robert Sterling Clark , and his wife, Francine . After traveling in the Far East , Sterling settled in Paris in 1911 and used a considerable fortune inherited from his grandfather (a principal in

2835-707: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts . Selldorf was later selected to also design the Aso O. Tavitian Wing, which is scheduled to be completed in 2027 or 2028. The new building will be located on the Clark’s campus between the Manton Research Center and the original museum building. Initially, the Clarks concentrated on Italian, Dutch, and Flemish Old Master paintings. Over time, their tastes shifted towards artists like John Singer Sargent , Edgar Degas , Winslow Homer , and Pierre-Auguste Renoir . After 1920,

2916-604: The Frick Collection but with less ornament. Construction lasted almost two years and costed almost $ 3 million. The building opened on May 17, 1955, and included a private apartment in which the Clark family could stay when in Williamstown. This feature ended up being Sterling Clark's final home after the couple moved out of their Park Avenue residence, and his ashes are under the building's front steps. The Pietro Belluschi -designed Manton Research Center, housing

2997-669: The Qianlong Garden in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Selldorf was born on July 5, 1960, in Cologne , Germany. While growing up, she was inspired heavily by both her father, Herbert Selldorf, and his subtle architectural approach as well as modernist tradition . At the age of 12, Selldorf's father purchased a house in Cologne, Germany, making tiny adjustments to the lighting, furniture, and wall color that formed

3078-552: The Singer Sewing Machine Company ) to begin amassing a private art collection. Francine joined him in collecting works of art after their marriage in 1919. The Clarks kept their collection largely private, rarely lending out any works. With the onset of the Cold War and rapid nuclear armament, they became increasingly worried about the safety of their artworks. They wanted to protect their collection from

3159-749: The Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA), forms a trio of art museums in the Berkshires . The institute also serves as a center for research and higher learning. It is home to various research and academic programs, which include the Fellowship Program and the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art, as well as one of the most distinguished research libraries in the country, with more than 295,000 volumes in over 72 languages. The Clark

3240-671: The census of 2000, there were 8,424 people, 2,753 households, and 1,693 families residing in the town. Williamstown is the fourth-largest town in Berkshire County, and ranks 189th out of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts by population. The population density was 179.7 inhabitants per square mile (69.4/km ), ranking it 7th in the county and 264th in the Commonwealth. There were 3,053 housing units at an average density of 65.1 per square mile (25.1/km ). In 2017,

3321-582: The Bowery between East 3rd and 4th Streets (adjacent to the NoHo Historic District), 347 Bowery makes a large impact on its small lot. At a glance, the thirteen-story structure comprises two lower-level commercial floors with living units sitting above. The zinc tower takes full advantage of its corner lot and southwestern light by placing balconies wrapping the corner of the building on each floor. The first four living units are duplexes in which

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3402-451: The Clark emphasizes the natural beauty of the Berkshires as a crucial aspect of the visitor experience. In the warmer months of the year, visitors are greeted by an expansive three-tiered reflecting pool designed by landscape architect Reed Hilderbrand. Also visible in the warmer months are pastured cows which graze on and above Stone Hill. According to the Clark Art Institute website, the cows are friendly but prefer not to be approached. In

3483-638: The Clarks focused mainly on the art of 19th-century France — specifically works of Impressionism and the Barbizon School . Over the next 35 years, the Clarks would add to their private collection, increasing their holdings of paintings, porcelain, silver, prints, and drawings from the early fourteenth to the early twentieth century. The museum's permanent collection has several elements. Renoir , Rodin , George Inness , John Singer Sargent , and Jean-Léon Gérôme feature prominently. The Clark prominently features Bouguereau 's Nymphs and Satyr , one of

3564-506: The Foreground: Conversations on Art & Writing, which offers a lively, in-depth look into the life and mind of a scholar or artist working with art historical or visual material. The Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art, established in 1972 in cooperation with the Clark, is an intensive two-year program that combines academic work, curatorial internships, workshops, an international study tour, and

3645-711: The Lunder Center at Stone Hill and the 42,600-square-foot Clark Center, which opened in 2008 and 2014, respectively. Envisioned as a sanctuary in the woods waiting to be discovered, the Lunder Center features two galleries and a seasonal terrace café. It is also home to the Williamstown Art Conservation Center, the largest regional conservation center in the country. The Clark Center includes more than 11,000 square feet of gallery space for special exhibitions; new dining, retail, and family spaces; and an all-glass Museum Pavilion that creates

3726-536: The Petersburg Pass, then combining with Route 7 for a stretch before heading east into North Adams. From Route 7 westward, it is known as the Taconic Trail; the road does not become the Mohawk Trail in the east until passing through North Adams. Route 43 also begins at Route 2 and heads southward towards Hancock, crossing Route 7 near the fork of the east and west branches of the Green River. As of

3807-677: The Prize are: Established in 1962, the Clark library is one of the major art reference and research libraries in the United States. The library has over 280,000 volumes and many special collections, including Robert Sterling Clark's rare books collection. Materials include standard art reference titles and databases, monographs and scholarly journals in 65 languages from more than 140 countries, exhibition catalogs and museum publications, auction catalogs (including many nineteenth- and early twentieth-century catalogs), and artists' books. The library

3888-496: The Selldorf statement goes against the grain." Her work has also been praised by Paul Goldberger, Architecture Critic for The New Yorker as "...a kind of gentle modernism of utter precision, with perfect proportions." In another article by Architectural Digest , Selldorf describes her design process—as demonstrated in her work on a Fifth Avenue apartment—as focusing on "unconscious comfort" and "clean and clear space." Selldorf

3969-691: The Starr Director of the Research and Academic Program at the Clark and teaches in the Graduate Program in the History of Art at Williams College. The Research and Academic Program also awards between ten and sixteen Clark Fellowships a year, ranging in duration from four weeks to ten months. Clark Fellowships allow promising scholars, critics, and museum officials opportunities for research outside of their professional obligations. Fellows, along with scholars and students from all stretches of

4050-537: The United States. In 2013 Selldorf Architects renovated the Roxy roller rink and nightclub into Hauser & Wirth's (a global gallery) second gallery in New York City. The expansive space encompasses 24,700 and is free of columns because of its former life as a garage and roller skating rink. When visitors arrive they are drawn up a concrete staircase to the gallery's main 10,000 square foot exhibition space. While

4131-678: The Whitney , Gladstone Gallery, Michael Werner , David Zwirner, Acquavella Galleries and Frieze Art Fair 's Frieze Masters. Her firm routinely collaborates with the Gagosian Gallery on exhibition designs. Her clients also include Christophe Van de Weghe and Per Skarstedt . Selldorf's approach to design has been described in the Wall Street Journal as "...about restrained and understated elegance. From reinvented Beaux-Arts galleries to handsome residential towers,

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4212-475: The Williams College Museum of Art. Sterling had ties to the college through his grandfather and father, both of whom had been trustees. A charter for the "Robert Sterling Clark Art Institute" was signed on March 14, 1950, incorporating the organization with the intention of becoming both a museum and educational institution. A special meeting was held by Sterling soon after the first cornerstone

4293-443: The balconies are placed in the master bedroom and living room. The triplex penthouse includes a significantly larger outdoor living space. Selldorf, who typically designs structures which fall in line with the rest of the neighborhood they are placed within, explains she went with the tower structure to maximize the small Bowery lot while still making each living unit a functional size. For its relocation, Steinway & Sons signed

4374-402: The buildings, and the complex's plazas are finished with recycled glass. The addition of New York City's first commercial wind turbine and a large solar array not only allow the center to lower operational costs, but also keep sustainability in mind. Last, the inclusion of an educational center means the complex can educate the city on the importance of recycling. Completed in 2016, the 10 Bond

4455-563: The center's carbon footprint. With an understanding that the more environmentally friendly option (barge transport rather than truck) still has negative impacts on the location's aquatic environment, the Center installed fuzzy ropes alongside its mooring pier to support mussels, which purify water. Recycled materials were used throughout; as, site fill is a composite of materials taken from the Second Avenue subway, recycled steel comprises

4536-400: The eleven-acre 29th Street Pier in the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal in December 2013. The plant, built by Sims Municipal Recycling and the City of New York, “is the largest and most sophisticated plant for commingled (mix of metal, glass, and plastic) residential recyclables in North America.” Selldorf Architects created an expressive design for the complex by placing structural components of

4617-429: The foundation for her own architectural approach. Selldorf also found inspiration in Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe 's designs, citing his 1930 Tugendhat House in Brno , Czech Republic as typifying a balance of daily living and design. Selldorf moved to New York City in 1980. She received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute in New York and worked briefly for architect Richard Gluckman , then earned

4698-463: The greatest French academic works, and is best known today for its works of French Impressionism. The Clark has continued to build and shape its collection to realize more fully and effectively its mission. Recent acquisitions include Brutus Condemning His Sons to Death by Guillaume Guillon-Lethière as well as the Landscape Album (Paysage) which contains approximately one hundred landscape drawings mostly by Lethière himself. Also recently acquired

4779-404: The largest employer in town. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 46.9 square miles (121.4 km ), of which 46.8 square miles (121.1 km ) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km ), or 0.27%, is water. Located in the Berkshires , Williamstown is drained by the Hoosic River . Williamstown is the northwesternmost town in Massachusetts . The town

4860-401: The late 1990s with the establishment of the Clark Library and the Graduate Program in the History of Art. Under the direction of John Onians , Michael Ann Holly , and Darby English, the program has since widened its purview to partner with both regional and international institutions and scholars to challenge and expand the scope of the study and production of the visual arts. Caroline Fowler is

4941-427: The library and research programs, was completed in 1973. The Clark embarked on a long-term project in 2001 to improve its campus, enlisting the help of landscape firm Reed Hilderbrand and architects Tadao Ando and Annabelle Selldorf . Hilderbrand redesigned the campus grounds, revamping nearby walking trails, planting 1,000 trees, and creating a reflecting pool fed by recycled water. Tadao Ando designed two additions:

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5022-440: The modern ‘white box’ model of exhibition spaces, the Neau Galerie's historic charm was highlighted. Sellfdorf infused the comforts of modernity into the space while at the same time revitalizing much of the museum's Beaux-Arts details. For example, ramps were added to the exterior of the building, and the interior received an elevator in order to make the museum accessible to a greater number of visitors. The second floor required

5103-402: The nearest airport with commercial jet service is Albany International Airport . Annabelle Selldorf Other notable projects include an expansion of the Frick Collection , the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego , Hauser & Wirth's new gallery on 22nd street in Chelsea, a new greenhouse and renovation of the historic greenhouse at Dumbarton Oaks , and an Interpretation Center at

5184-441: The opening of the railroad , tourists arrived. Several inns and hotels were established, including the Idlewild Hotel and Greylock Hotel. In the late 1930s and 1940s, E. Parmelee Prentice and his wife Alta, the daughter of John D. Rockefeller , created Mount Hope Farm. With a mansion designed by James Gamble Rogers , it was one of the outstanding experimental farms in the country. Today, it belongs to Williams College, which remains

5265-430: The patter of the lattice ceiling panels incorporates the shape of a grand piano; and imperial-yellow upholstery on the recital hall’s 74 seats echoes the hue of the felt found inside the instruments.” The main focal point of the showroom, however, is the main staircase which houses an installation by artist Spencer Finch titled Newton's Theory of Color and Music . The installation is a collection of multi-colored rods and

5346-473: The population (3.1% Puerto Rican , 1.7% Mexican , 0.4% Dominican , 0.3% Cuban , 0.3% Ecuadorian , 0.3% Spanish , 0.2% Colombian , 0.2% Nicaraguan , 0.1% Costa Rican , 0.1% Guatemalan ). The ten largest ancestry groups in the town were Irish (15.0%), English (12.5%), German (10.9%), Italian (9.7%), French (6.8%), Polish (6.7%), Scottish (3.9%), French-Canadian (3.1%), American (2.7%), and Russian (2.1%). Immigrants accounted for 11.6% of

5427-509: The population of the town was estimated at 7,623. The racial makeup of the town in 2017 was 81.6% white (77.8% non-Hispanic white ), 5.1% black , 0.9% Native American , 6.3% Asian (1.8% Chinese , 0.9% Korean , 0.9% Japanese , 0.5% Cambodian , 0.4% Nepalese , 0.3% Indonesian , 0.3% Indian , 0.3% Vietnamese , 0.2% Filipino , 0.2% Sri Lankan , 0.1% Thai ), 0.00% Pacific Islander , 1.7% from other races , and 4.3% from two or more races . Hispanics and Latinos of any race were 7.5% of

5508-532: The population. The ten most common countries of origin for immigrants in the town were China , South Korea , Cambodia , Canada , Nepal , Ireland , Japan , Colombia , Indonesia , and Kenya . In 2000 there were 2,753 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. Of all households, 32.7% were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who

5589-444: The pre-engineered buildings on their exterior.   The complex's multi-building design near the mouth of the East River l is meant to optimize functionality while keeping aesthetics in mind. All aspects of the complex's design keep sustainability in mind. First, the location along the water, and 850 feet of dock space, mean the complex can transport commingled recyclables in and out of the center by barge rather than by truck, cutting

5670-417: The public understanding and appreciation of the visual arts." The award is presented for "critical or historical writing that conveys complex ideas in a manner that is grounded in scholarship yet appealing to a diverse range of audiences." In 2006, three people were honored. One person was then selected each time it has been given until 2022, where there were two winners due to the pandemic shutdown. Winners of

5751-405: The quiet confidence her work is known for, creating a seven-story, 30,000 square foot gallery space cladded in textured concrete and warm-toned teak, and filled with natural light. The industrial aesthetic of the building pays homage to the industrial history of the neighborhood. Always concerned with the environmental impacts of her work, the Gallery is the first LEED-certified commercial gallery in

5832-438: The space could have easily been renovated into a blank canvas, Selldorf decided to restore the original wood ceilings and steel trusses. Furthermore, Selldorf maximized the spaces natural light by expanding pre existing skylights. In July 2021, Selldorf emerged as the winner from an international shortlist of six firms to lead a design team for a major building project of London's National Gallery , including an upgraded foyer in

5913-643: The town twice, near the southeastern corner of town and again along the North Adams border. To the northeast, Pine Cobble lies along the Clarksburg town line, and to the north lies the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont. U.S. Route 7 passes from north to south through the town, crossing into Vermont to the north and New Ashford to the south. Massachusetts Route 2 begins in the town, starting from New York State Route 2 at

5994-445: The winter months, visitors can borrow a pair of complimentary snowshoes to explore the Clark campus and trails in the snow. The Clark campus features several outdoor art instillations. Their first full outdoor exhibition, Ground/work , was held from October 2020 to October 2021 and featured works from an international collection of artists, including Nairy Baghramian , Jennie C. Jones , Haegue Yang , and others. This exhibition, which

6075-498: The world, are encouraged to participate in the various conferences, colloquia, workshops, curator round tables, and seminars hosted by the program. Publications like The Clark Studies in the Visual Arts, based on the proceedings of the annual Clark Conferences, serve as another forum for the interdisciplinary exploration of art historical issues. Interested audiences can also tune into the Research and Academic Program podcast, In

6156-478: The year on a wide range of topics. From June 2023 to October 2023, the Clark hosted Edvard Munch: Trembling Earth . It was the first exhibit in the United States to focus on how Munch used nature to convey deeper meaning in his painting. Trembling Earth featured more than 75 works, many from the Munchmuseet 's collection, and over 40 paintings and prints from rarely seen private collections.[2] The exhibition

6237-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.80. In the town, the population was spread out, with 15.3% under the age of 18, 27.5% from 18 to 24, 16.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males. The median income for

6318-575: Was co-organized by the Clark Art Institute, the Museum Barberini , and the Munchmuseet. The New York Times placed Trembling Earth at the top of their "Best Art of 2023" list. More information about current exhibitions can be found directly on the website . Beyond the buildings themselves, the Clark campus encompasses 140 acres (57 ha) of meadows, woods, and walking trails. In line with Sterling and Francine Clark's original vision,

6399-574: Was increased by 15%. In the Manton Research Center, which reopened in 2016, the auditorium and central courtyard were renovated and several galleries and a study center were created. Its renovation marked the completion of the Clark's all-encompassing expansion project. The museum's most recent $ 145 million expansion project was funded through private donations, foundation support, the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund, and bond financing organized in conjunction with

6480-613: Was laid in 1953 that changed the name to "the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute", as it is today. Sterling wrote that Francine's inclusion was because of "her constant enthusiasm for the Institute's objectives, her participation in the accumulation of the collections which the Institute will house and her contributions to the planning of the project." The Clark opened to the public on May 17, 1955, under its first director, former silver dealer Peter Guille. The Clark has since become

6561-535: Was needed as a buffer to stop the Dutch from encroaching on Massachusetts. Fort West Hoosac, the westernmost blockhouse and stockade in Massachusetts, was built in 1756. The town was incorporated in 1765 as Williamstown according to the will of Col. Ephraim Williams , who was killed in the French and Indian War . He bequeathed a significant sum to the town on the condition that the town would be named after him and that

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