Situated on 140 pastoral acres, the Clark Art Institute has an international reputation for its unique dual mission as a celebrated art museum and a distinguished center for research and higher education. Developed by Sterling and Francine Clark more than sixty years ago as a home for their extensive collection, the Clark welcomes visitors to experience its American and European art and to enjoy the facility’s lawns, meadows and walking trails. It is an international center for research, awarding prestigious fellowships for art historians utilize its extensive art history library. In 2014, a transformational campus expansion was completed which included new facilities to support program growth, including the new Clark Center, enlarged museum space, and a large reflecting pool.