Berkshires The Clark Art Institute Williamstown MA

By Joyce Harsch
Posted Thursday, May 29, 2014

YouTube video of The Clark Art Tadao Ando Visitors Center. Click Here.

Clark Art Institute Williamstown MA will host a grand opening July 4, 2014. Thousands are expected in Williamstown to view this architectural delight and the collections. The information that follows courtesy of The Clark Art Institute Web Page gives up a preview.

Williamstown MA is home to one of the finest art collections in the country.

Join us this summer as the Clark opens its new Visitor Center, renovated galleries, and expanded campus.

Opening Day: July 4, 2014

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Here's a sneak peek of what to expect:

Visitor Center - New building designed by Tadao Ando - Spacious special exhibition galleries - Unique dining and shopping opportunities - Beautiful views of Stone Hill and the Clark's campus

Museum Building - Elegant renovated galleries - Reinstallation of the permanent collection, including the return of the French paintings collection after a three-year international tour - A fifteen percent increase in gallery space, including a new gallery for American art - New public areas

Manton Research Center - Increased access to the Clark's diverse collection of prints, drawings, and photographs in the new Manton Study Center for Works on Paper - A spacious public reading room, - Bookstore and coffee bar with free wifi

Campus - A three-tiered reflecting pool framing views of Stone Hill - Outdoor terraces - New and expanded walking trails

A designer view of the Tadao Ando center at night.

Photos from designboom.com show us a preview of the center.

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