“Art of Food” Opening Reception (11/1)

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework will feature a new exhibition entitled the “Art of Food”, November 1 -27, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (437 North Street).

“Art of Food” will exhibit paintings, mixed media, photography, and even a LEGO® sculpture that fit the broad theme of “food”. The exhibit is being held to benefit the Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Thankful Food Drive running November 1 through November 30 in downtown locations (click here to learn more). Donations of non-perishable food items collected will benefit the South Community Food Pantry and St. Joseph’s Church Food Pantry. Artists have agreed to donate 10% percent or more of the purchase price of their artwork to the Thankful Food Drive.

Artists include Christian Barry, Diane Firtell, Erin Laundry, Jenifer Fuore, Keith Emerling, Kristen Tool, Lisa Ostellino, Michael Coyne, Peter Vacchina, Ronan Chris Murphy, Sally Tiska Rice, Sharon Wallerius, Susan Geller, Tatyana Lisser, and Xyl Lasersohn.

There will be an Opening Reception with the artists on Friday, November 1, from 5 to 8 pm, and the show will be on view Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm (closed 11/11) by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. offices at 431 North Street.

Those attending the Opening Reception are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food or cash donation to kick off the Thankful Food Drive. Those that bring a donation to the reception will receive a free gift.

For more information, call Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. at 413-443-6501.