Ask John Berryhill to name his favorite part of the Botanic Garden of Smith College and he doesn’t hesitate: “The trees; the old trees,” he says. “Take the [150-plus-year-old] elm tree on Chapin lawn, ...

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:30-6 p.m.

Hi Campers, you’re invited to come visit Camp Quandary! This senior studio art exhibition showcases seven artists exploring the themes of space, self-questioning, boundless realities and of course, ...

Monday, April 22, 2024 4:30-6 p.m.

At Smith, the arts have a long history of helping students figure out where they belong, cultivate and foster community, think creatively, and plan fulfilling careers in a number of exciting, dynamic ...

Join us for an interactive event that highlights the collaboration and accomplishments happening across all departments at the college. Drop in to connect with colleagues, enjoy a sweet treat, and ...

“Are you there?” asks Robert Hass, in the opening poem of The Apple Trees at Olema. “It’s summer. Are you smeared with the juice of cherries?” A poet known for his perceptive renderings of the natural ...

Juan Felipe Herrera was the 21st United States Poet Laureate from 2015-2017—the first Latino to be appointed to the post. Each laureate brings a different focus to his/her tenure. Herrera’s is clear: ...

This special installation celebrates the recent donation of artwork from Sylvia Smith Lewis, class of 1974, and her husband, Byron E. Lewis Sr. Lifelong supporters of Black artists, the Lewises built ...

The year 1999 saw the celebration of Ruth Stone‘s eighty-fourth birthday and the publication of her 11th book, Ordinary Words, winner of the Eric Mathieu King Award from the Academy of American Poets.

Bianca Stone is a writer and visual artist, and the author of four acclaimed books, including a collection of poetry comics, and, most recently, The Möbius Strip Club of Grief (Tin House, 2018), which ...

Friday, June 7, 2024 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.