Sculpture at The Mount features works of contemporary outdoor sculpture in a range of media throughout The Mount’s vibrant woods, gardens, and grounds. This year’s exhibition celebrates the theme of Flourish, showcasing artwork that conveys connection, growth, hope, flora and fauna, resilience, and the ways that a community thrives by bringing people together.
This limited-capacity guided tour is led by guest juror Jess Wilcox, an independent curator who was instrumental in the process of selecting the 2026 Sculpture at The Mount exhibiting artists. With Jess at the helm, stroll through the beautiful grounds as you explore a curated selection of sculptures from the exhibition. Along the way, you’ll hear behind-the-scenes insights, spark lively conversations, and share your own perspectives with fellow participants, making each stop an opportunity to see the art—and the landscape—in a whole new way.
Thanks to our sponsors, guided sculpture tours are free and open to the public! Please note: Capacity is limited—registration is required.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:
- Thanks to our sponsors, guided tours of Sculpture at The Mount are free and open to the public. Capacity is limited; registration is required.
- Sculpture at The Mount is installed throughout the grounds of The Mount, which covers a mix of woodchip paths, grassy areas, dirt roads, and mostly level woodland trails. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!
- In the event of extreme weather—such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms—guided tours of Sculpture at The Mount will be cancelled. Registered participants will receive an email by 9:00 AM the day of the event if cancellation is necessary.
- Golf cart shuttles will be available to visitors with mobility concerns. To discuss arrangements, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.
- Our digital exhibition guide, supported by Bloomberg Connects, features written and audio resources in English and Spanish. Special thanks to the Language Justice Solutions for providing translation services, supported by a grant from the Lee Bank Foundation
Jess Wilcox is an independent curator with a focus on sculpture, ecocritical, and public art, and a member of the River Valley Arts Collective. She has held curatorial positions at Socrates Sculpture Park and the Brooklyn Museum and has curated dozens of group and single-artist exhibitions, including Scott Burton: Shape Shift, Maren Hassinger: Steel Bodies, Helio Oiticica: PN15, Guadalupe Maravilla: Planeta Abuelx, MONUMENTS NOW, and AgitProp! She has a BA from Barnard College and a Master’s degree from Bard’s Center for Curatorial Studies.
