Exhibits and Archives
at Blake’s Barn

Jacob’s Pillow Archives
Norton Owen Reading Room / Stephan Driscoll Collection

Free entry; no appointment needed

This spacious, informal library and reading room allows visitors to view videos, browse through books, access the Pillow’s computer catalog, or peruse permanent collections of Pillow programs and photographs from the Archives. The Norton Owen Reading Room and new Special Collections Room also feature recent donations and more archival treasures from the Stephan Driscoll Collection.

Exhibits

John Lindquist: As of Today
in Blake’s Barn

It’s impossible to overstate how the photographs of John Lindquist (1890-1980) have shaped public perception of the Pillow’s first four decades and influenced all subsequent photographers here. Now the institutional home for Lindquist’s body of work, Harvard University’s Houghton Library, has digitized many thousands of images, and we’re able to learn more about our past through these carefully-selected new prints, many of which are being exhibited for the first time.

• This exhibit will be discussed in our free PillowTalk on Saturday, August 10 at 4pm
  

Fantasy Meets Reality: The Far East Tour
in Blake’s Barn

Curated by Phil Chan and Caroline Hamilton, this exhibit builds upon last year’s initial examination of Denishawn’s 1925-26 Asian tour. Drawing upon costumes and photographs assembled by Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis and augmented by newly surfaced materials, the curators explore distinctions between theatrical costumes (fantasy) and authentic garments (reality), challenging viewers to ponder what it means to share culture with integrity.

Royal Ballet Connections
in the Ted Shawn Theatre Lobby

Even as this season marks The Royal Ballet’s Pillow debut, the links between these two iconic dance institutions run deep. Some of the evidence is on display here, in rare photos and footage spanning the decades. From Alicia Markova and Antony Tudor to contemporary artists including Pam Tanowitz and Wayne McGregor, the shared histories are surfaced and celebrated.

Online Exhibit: Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive

This evolving online resource features breathtaking video highlights of Pillow performances from the early 1930s through today, with an expanded section of multimedia essays featuring talks, photos, and other exclusive content organized into various themes.