WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute will host an opening reception and lecture for its new exhibition, "A Room of Her Own: Women Artist-Activists in Britain, 1875–1945," on June 13 and 14, 2025. 

 

The exhibition highlights the work of twenty-five professional women artists in Great Britain who pursued their artistic careers and advocated for change.

 

The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, June 13, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Clark Center, offering free admission, light refreshments, and a viewing of the exhibition. On Saturday, June 14, at 11:00 AM, Alexis Goodin, associate curator at the Clark and curator of the exhibition, will deliver an opening lecture in the Manton Research Center auditorium. 

 

The exhibition is described as exploring "the spaces women claimed as their own and which furthered their artistic ambitions." 

 

Both events are free, and advance registration is required through clarkart.edu/events or by calling 413-458-0524. The exhibition is organized by the Clark Art Institute and curated by Alexis Goodin, with support from various foundations and individuals.