Free Sunday: Artists’ Books Day @ The Clark

Note this event is happening the Second Sunday this month.

Artists’ Books Day is an annual celebration at the Clark honoring the library’s diverse collection of over 5000 artists’ books. Artists’ books are works of art inspired by the form or concept of a book. They can take the form of a traditional book or challenge the boundaries of what a book can be!

Artists’ Books Day features a full line-up of free activities as well as free admission to the galleries all day, including two special exhibitions that feature artists’ books, Raffaella della Olga: Typescripts and Sónia Almeida: Stages.

Schedule

Clark Book Expo

11 am–4 pm

Michael Conforti Pavilion

The Clark presents its second annual Book Expo, featuring regional artists and artists’ book publishers.

Featured exhibitors: Antler Editions, Ghost Proposal, Horse Gurl Press Chris Moody, Kylie Gellatly, La Horchata Zine, Looky Here, Melanie Mowinski, Messenger Press, Molly Rideout/Alyssum Press, mundus press, Nine Syllables Press, Passenger Pigeon Press, PRESS | 29 Press, Red Trillium Press, Seaton Street Press, siglio Press, BIRD PRESS/Thorsten Dennerline, and The Brother In Elysium.

Curator-Led Tour of Raffaella della Olga: Typescripts

12 pm

Eugene V. Thaw Gallery for Works on Paper

Join Robert Wiesenberger, curator of contemporary projects, for a tour of the exhibition, Raffaella della Olga: Typescripts. Della Olga (b. 1967, Italy; lives and works in France) makes unique artist’s books using modified typewriters and multicolor ink ribbons on a range of materials—from tracing paper to photo paper to sandpaper.

Pop-Up Exhibition: Book Marks—Unconventional Mark-Making in Artists’ Books

1–4 pm

Manton Study Center for Works on Paper

Drop-in to see a selection of artists’ books from the Clark library’s collection featuring unusual mark-making techniques. Andrea Puccio, director of the library, and other staff will help you explore these page-turning works of art.

Art-Making Activities

1–4 pm

Clark Center lower lobby and Manton Research Center reading room

Embrace your creativity with a range of art-making activities for all ages. Cut, fold, and create your own artists’ books!

Museum admission and activities are free.

No registration required.

For accessibility questions, call 413 458 0570.

Family programs are generously supported by Allen & Company.