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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Sculpture at The Mount with guest juror Jess Wilcox
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nThanks to our sponsors\, guided sculpture tours are free and open to the public! Please note: Capacity is limited—registration is required. \n  \n\n  \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nThanks to our sponsors\, guided tours of Sculpture at The Mount are free and open to the public. Capacity is limited; registration is required.\nSculpture 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!\nIn 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.\nGolf 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.\nOur 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\n\n  \n\n  \nJess 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. \n  \nFunding for this project was provided by the Arts Build Community Initiative of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and the Lee Bank Foundation.\nInterested in a private group tour of Sculpture at The Mount? Visit our Group Tours webpage for information!
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/guided-tour-of-sculpture-at-the-mount-with-guest-juror-jess-wilcox/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Special Tour
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