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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Five: Jan Rapisarda Mural
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 1\, weather permitting\, artist Jan Rapisarda will be at work on a new\, large-scale mural at 7 North Street\, and the public is invited to watch him create live during the First Fridays at Five. \nThe new mural is a celebration of the people\, recreation\, nature\, and wildlife that make our region special. There will also be art making activities for families to engage with\, and a busker drummer\, Brian Colbert will be playing live.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/first-fridays-at-five-jan-rapisarda-mural/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Artswalk Reception: Berkshire Art Center Faculty Artist Show at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Art Center (BAC) will host their summer Faculty Artist Show at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. located at 437 North Street. This exhibition showcases the work of talented visual artists who also lead BAC classes and workshops\, so you can be inspired and learn directly from the experts behind the art. \n  \nExplore a vibrant range of mediums\, including collage\, printmaking\, watercolor\, photography\, pastel\, and more. Featuring faculty artists Thad Kubis\, Jody King Camarra\, Thomas Libetti\, Kim Waterman\, Jill McLean\, and Laura Thompson\, this show is a celebration of the breadth of art! Come experience Berkshire Art Center’s talented Faculty Artists’ work and be inspired to take the next step in your own creative journey\, wherever you might be starting. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception during the May 1 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm\, and there will be an opportunity to sign up for a class taught by one of BAC’s Faculty Artists. \n  \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 27 through May 28\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street\, or by appointment.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/artswalk-reception-berkshire-art-center-faculty-artist-show-at-framework-by-downtown-pittsfield-inc/
LOCATION:Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:May 1 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield begins its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday\, May 1 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. \n  \nParticipating venues on Friday\, May 1 include Clock Tower Artists\, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Indie Readery and Records\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Pittsfield’s City Hall\, Sanctum Gallery\, Solarium Plant Shop\, and the Soda Chef. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. \n  \nPittsfield’s City Hall\, 70 Allen Street\, will feature “How Shall We Live? – Berkshire Youth Artists Explore Their Relationship with the Earth in the Time of Climate Change\,” May 1 through June 5\, 2026. \n  \nOrganized by Living the Change Berkshires\, The Clark Art Institute\, and Cooler Communities\, this traveling show spotlights how local students experience climate change and share their resilience and love for the earth. 60+ Berkshire County High School Artists will be featured in the exhibit. There will be a reception on Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, and Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, with opportunities for the public to learn about and take climate action. \n  \nBerkshire Art Center (BAC) will host their summer Faculty Artist Show at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. located at 437 North Street. This exhibition showcases the work of talented visual artists who also lead BAC classes and workshops\, so you can be inspired and learn directly from the experts behind the art. \n  \nExplore a vibrant range of mediums\, including collage\, printmaking\, watercolor\, photography\, pastel\, and more. Featuring faculty artists Thad Kubis\, Jody King Camarra\, Thomas Libetti\, Kim Waterman\, Jill McLean\, and Laura Thompson\, this show is a celebration of the breadth of art! Come experience Berkshire Art Center’s talented Faculty Artists’ work and be inspired to take the next step in your own creative journey\, wherever you might be starting. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists during the May 1 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm\, and there will be an opportunity to sign up for a class taught by one of BAC’s Faculty Artists. \n  \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 27 through May 28\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street\, or by appointment. \n  \nIndie Readery and Records\, 314 North Street\, will feature “Reduction Prints and Felted Landscapes” by Joan Rooks through May 2\, 2026. Stop by during the May 1 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm to take a look! \n  \nThe reduction woodblock printing that Joan uses involves carving away sections of a single block to produce multi-color images. At the end of a series the block is completely carved away. The dry felting process involves layering various colors of wool using specialized barbed needles to combine loose wool fibers. \n  \nSanctum Gallery\, 148 North Street\, will present the art of award-winning Navajo painter Walter Dan during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, May 1 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nMonica White will be showcasing the celebrated work of her father\, Walter Dan\, a renowned Navajo artist. The exhibition offers visitors a rare chance to experience the depth\, tradition\, and storytelling of Navajo painting through Walter Dan’s powerful artwork. Monica will share the powerful stories of her father’s art with us. \n  \n“Sharing my father’s work is a way to honor our family and culture\,” said White. “Each piece carries the history\, spirit\, and creativity of our heritage.” \n  \nWalter’s paintings consist of serene southwestern life with landscapes\, animals\, and portraits most influenced by his Diné and cowboy culture. Walter focuses on using acrylic\, oil\, pencil\, and ink. He was an art student at the Institute of American Indian Arts-IAIA in Santa Fe\, New Mexico\, in the early 1970’s. Walter’s most prominent influence and mentor is Allen Houser\, a highly regarded Native American artist\, and his IAIA instructor. \n  \nPittsfield High School will present its Senior Show and AP Placement Portfolios for the month of May at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue. These dedicated students have spent years developing their artistic voices\, often taking multiple art classes throughout their high school journey. As a culminating experience\, they have thoughtfully planned and curated a collection that represents their growth and creativity. \n  \nThe exhibition features a diverse range of work in a salon-style display\, including pieces from Drawing & Painting\, Ceramics\, and Photography. Adding to the energy of the show\, posters from the Pittsfield City Jazz competition will also be on view\, creating a vibrant and dynamic celebration of student art. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception on Friday\, May 1 from 5 to 7 pm. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience the innovative work of our young artists! \n  \nNew for 2026\, the Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street are excited to introduce rotating 2 to 3-person pop-up exhibits in their West Studios Lobby — alongside their regularly scheduled open studios — bringing even more variety and creative energy to every visit! \n  \nJoin the Clock Tower Artists on Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, to explore fresh artwork\, meet the makers\, and celebrate the start of an inspiring spring season. \n  \nStroll the historic third floor and connect with over 20 professional artists working across a wide range of mediums. Whether you’re an art lover\, collector\, or curious newcomer\, you’re sure to find something that sparks your imagination. Enjoy original artwork\, creative conversations\, and a warm\, welcoming community of artists in the heart of Pittsfield. \n  \nArtists include Charles Baum\, Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Lucie Castaldo\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mollie Kellogg\, Eric Korenman\, Bruce Laird\, Lisa Loustaunau\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Stanley Singer\, Ariel Smith\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson.  \n  \nSolarium Plant Shop\, 46 West Street\, will feature “What Lies Beneath” by Melissa Matsuki Lillie and Lucie Castaldo at a reception on Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. Born in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \n  \nLucie Castaldo is a visual artist based in the beautiful Berkshires. Her work is characterized by a blend of artistic techniques – combining printmaking\, cut paper\, collage\, and photography. She holds a BA in Art History and Education from Mount Holyoke College\, which informs her interdisciplinary approach to art. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature “Tree of Life Series” – acrylic paintings by Mary Davidson\, May 1 through June 30\, 2026. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, May 1 from 5 to 8 pm during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will feature Peter Vacchina as the May “Art in the Park” artist. \n  \nPeter will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street) from 5 to 8 pm\, inviting the community to add pieces to a “made-on-the-spot” mosaic and discussing his process with all who are interested. \n  \nPeter is a sculptor working primarily in marble\, mosaic\, and the occasional ice sculpture. His art reflects his personal life experiences\, particularly his time living and traveling abroad. Before becoming a full-time artist in Pittsfield\, Peter lived and taught science in Belgium\, Brazil\, Mexico\, England\, Italy\, and California. “I appreciate the challenge of working in marble and its potential to last for centuries. In my marble sculptures\, I seek to invoke memory in the way a scent or sound might\, and in doing so inspire heartfelt stories in the viewer.” \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Peter Vacchina will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. Direct link: https://downtownpittsfield.stqry.app/list/60461 \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk and “Art in the Park” are supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk and “Art in the Park” are also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \nCheck out all of the May 1 First Fridays at Five events at lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n   \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nCharles Baum\, Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Lucie Castaldo\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Caroline Kelley\, Mollie Kellogg\, Eric Korenman\, Bruce Laird\, Lisa Loustaunau\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Stanley Singer\, Ariel Smith\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson \nOpen Studios: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSolarium Plant Shop\, 46 West Street  \n“What Lies Beneath” \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie and Lucie Castaldo \nReception: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n    \nSanctum Gallery\, 148 North Street  \nMonica White presents art of award-winning Navajo painter Walter Dan \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPittsfield’s City Hall\, 70 Allen Street \n“How Shall We Live? – Berkshire Youth Artists Explore Their Relationship with the Earth in the Time of Climate Change” \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n     \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nPittsfield High School presents Senior Show and AP Placement Portfolios \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nPalace Park\, 122 North Street \n“Art in the Park” with Peter Vacchina \nFriday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art \nWindow Display \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \n“Tree of Life Series” \nAcrylic paintings by Mary Davidson \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nIndie Readery and Records\, 314 North Street \n“Reduction Prints and Felted Landscapes” \nJoan Rooks \nOn View: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFramework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street \nBerkshire Art Center (BAC) Summer Faculty Artist Show \nArtists: Thad Kubis\, Jody King Camarra\, Thomas Libetti\, Kim Waterman\, Jill McLean\, and Laura Thompson \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 5 to 8 pm
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/may-1-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:First Fridays: “Art in the Park” with Peter Vacchina
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will feature Peter Vacchina as the May “Art in the Park” artist. \n  \nPeter will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street) from 5 to 8 pm\, inviting the community to add pieces to a “made-on-the-spot” mosaic and discussing his process with all who are interested. \n  \nPeter is a sculptor working primarily in marble\, mosaic\, and the occasional ice sculpture. His art reflects his personal life experiences\, particularly his time living and traveling abroad. Before becoming a full-time artist in Pittsfield\, Peter lived and taught science in Belgium\, Brazil\, Mexico\, England\, Italy\, and California. “I appreciate the challenge of working in marble and its potential to last for centuries. In my marble sculptures\, I seek to invoke memory in the way a scent or sound might\, and in doing so inspire heartfelt stories in the viewer.” \n  \n“Art in the Park” is supported in part by the Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \n“Art in the Park” is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council\, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nJim Horsford will also be popped up in Palace Park hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Peter Vacchina will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \n  \nFor a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-in-the-park-with-peter-vacchina/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-22/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-10/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-09/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
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SUMMARY:“Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/2025-09-08/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting for Emily Elizabeth Bunnell’s Map of Downtown Pittsfield in Dunham Mall
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will hold a Ribbon Cutting in Dunham Mall for Emily Elizabeth Bunnell’s Map of Downtown Pittsfield on Friday\, September 5th at 6:15 pm during the September 5 First Fridays at Five. This map\, created as part of the Reimagine Dunham Mall effort\, is the first of several wayfinding efforts being introduced in the Downtown in partnership with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and the City of Pittsfield. \n“My process for this map started with concepting several different approaches for the map and meeting with the Pittsfield team to select a style that best fit their needs and wants\,” says Emily. “Upon a selection of an isometric map\, I cross referenced images of downtown with historical and satellite images to create a complete pencil and ink drawing of all the streets and buildings of downtown Pittsfield. I then scanned\, digitally fine-tuned\, and colored that map and created landmark labels. The final product represents multiple rounds of drawings and internal feedback to best highlight the walkability and major sites of Downtown Pittsfield in an approachable and playful design\, with a hope that this invites more people to enjoy the many sites\, shops\, and dining options the area has to offer on foot.” \nEmily Elizabeth Bunnell is a painter and graphic designer living in Windsor\, MA. She loves exploring the wild spaces\, building community\, and engaging with the art and music scene unique to Western MA and New England. She hopes to create work that connects people with each other and the larger world around them. Her design motto is “Good Design that Does Good” and her paintings focus on the beauty\, inherent value\, and interconnected nature of all of our wild community members. \nReimagine Dunham Mall aims to support area business\, recreation\, pedestrian networks\, and parking accessibility for residents and visitors of downtown Pittsfield. \nReimagine Dunham Mall and this map project are supported by a MassDevelopment grant with a funding match by Pittsfield Beautiful and community donations. \nFor more information on Reimagine Dunham Mall\, call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/ribbon-cutting-for-emily-elizabeth-bunnells-map-of-downtown-pittsfield-in-dunham-mall/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting for Robert Markey’s Mosaic Mural in Dunham Mall
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will hold a Ribbon Cutting for Robert Markey’s Mosaic Mural in Dunham Mall on Friday\, September 5 at 6:15 pm during the September 5 First Fridays at Five. The three mosaic mural panels created by Markey are intended to beautify downtown as part of the Reimagine Dunham Mall effort. \nReimagine Dunham Mall aims to support area business\, recreation\, pedestrian networks\, and parking accessibility for residents and visitors of downtown Pittsfield. \nReimagine Dunham Mall and this mural project are supported by a MassDevelopment grant with a funding match by Pittsfield Beautiful and community donations. \nBased on public input\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. added 8 large planters to Dunham Mall with Heritage Birch trees to provide shade and natural habitats\, smaller planters filled with colorful annuals\, seating\, and a pop of color with Markey’s mosaic murals. These projects are to support the use and beautification of Dunham Mall. \nThe inspiration provided to Markey for his mosaic murals was that Pittsfield is where nature and city meet and that Dunham Mall where the murals would be located has become a hub of activity with events like Rhythmscape – a free\, outdoor Summer Dance Series\, The Pitt – a free\, outdoor Summer Concert Series\, and Dance on Dunham during the First Fridays at Five. \nRobert Markey is an artist who has worked in many media over the years including painting\, sculpture\, installation\, video\, and mosaics. He has done public art projects in cities around the country including New York\, Boston\, Philadelphia\, Houston\, and Minneapolis. His first video was aired on PBS\, and he received national media coverage for his public performance work on domestic violence. \nRobert has done mosaic murals in Brazil\, Chile\, Mexico\, Cambodia\, Sri Lanka\, Israel\, India\, Afghanistan\, and the U.S. creating mosaic murals with youth in vulnerable situations. He has done painted murals with refugees in the U.S. and Greece\, and with tribal painters in India. \nHis sculptures have been featured in various locations around the country\, including The Norman Rockwell Museum and Chesterwood in Stockbridge\, 3 Sisters Sanctuary in Goshen\, and Sculpture Fest in Woodstock\, VT. \n“I was asked to do three mosaic mural panels about Pittsfield\,” says Robert. “The city sent me many pictures of the city and people in the city\, and I also took some photos of the city.” \n“The first panel is about the river and the mountains around Pittsfield. The second panel is people dancing and a man in a wheelchair. The third panel is the center of the city with two tall buildings and some trees.” \n“It was an interesting process to make these mosaic panels – one is a far view\, one is a close up\, and one is a medium distance view. Deciding on colors was also interesting – the colors of the river\, the two different sky colors\, and deciding to make the background color of the dancers white.”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/ribbon-cutting-for-robert-markeys-mosaic-mural-in-dunham-mall/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250817T201512Z
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SUMMARY:Free Drop-In Art Making at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will host Free Drop-In Art Making during First Fridays at Five on Friday\, September 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. \nEnjoy a rotating set of art projects for individuals and families to participate in at their own pace with the guidance and support of a Faculty Artist. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-drop-in-art-making-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Berkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250817T201751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T201751Z
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SUMMARY:Clock Tower Artists Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:September at the Clock Tower Artists\nFriday\, September 5\, 5 to 8 pm\nSaturday\, September 13\, 1 to 4 pm \nA new month\, a new season approaching\, and endless new inspiration! Step into September with us for the first Friday and second Saturday of the month and explore the creativity that fills the historic Clock Tower. \nWander the third floor and meet over 20 professional artists working in a kaleidoscope of mediums. From fresh fall-inspired works to bold techniques\, there’s something here to spark your imagination and warm your spirit. \nCome discover original artwork in every style and size\, inspiring conversations with artists in their studios\, and a welcoming creative community in the heart of Pittsfield. \nLet’s make this the perfect kickoff to September — filled with art\, connection\, and the first hints of autumn magic.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/clock-tower-artists-open-studios/
LOCATION:Clock Tower Artists\, 75 South Church Street\, 3rd Floor\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250817T172543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T172543Z
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SUMMARY:“Art in the Park” with Sadiya Quetti-Goodson at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:On September 5\, there will also be a bonus “Art in the Park” artist popped up alongside Carly: Sadiya Quetti-Goodson. \nSadiya is a 21-year-old artist from Pittsfield who holds a B.A. in Afro-American Studies with a minor in African Studies from Howard University\, which grounds her artistic practice. Her work centers on people of the African Diaspora\, emphasizing everyday rituals through a variety of media including acrylics\, fabric and bleach painting\, photography\, crochet\, and printmaking. \nAt this demonstration\, prints will be available for sale\, and Sadiya will focus on jean painting and portraiture drawing – two methods she uses to explore identity and share her core message: “Make More Art\, Create More Joy!” \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Sadiya Quetti-Goodson will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-in-the-park-with-sadiya-quetti-goodson-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250817T170425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T231845Z
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SUMMARY:Jim Horsford Pottery Demonstration at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:Jim Horsford will be in his studio at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle School from 1978 to 2008. Currently\, he teaches pottery on the wheel at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts where he has been since 2000. His creations will be available for purchase.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/jim-horsford-pottery-demonstration-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250805T201620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T201620Z
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SUMMARY:September 5 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield concludes its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday\, September 5 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. \n  \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. Direct link to tour:  https://downtownpittsfield.stqry.app/list/56470 \n  \nEvent Highlights (South to North): \n   \nArtists at the Clock Tower\, 75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nKaren Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Lucie Castaldo\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Nava Grunfeld\, Caroline Kelley\, Mollie Kellogg\, Eric Korenman\, Bruce Laird\, Lisa Loustaunau\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Stanley Singer\, Ariel Smith\, Jordan Stone\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson \nOpen Studios: Friday\, September 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n    \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nJill McLean \n“For the Love of Landscapes” \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 5\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street \nCosmic CoArt Cooperative and the Cosmic Butterfly Procession \nAnnalisa Jacobsen\, Peppa\, Aisha B.\, Drake\, Jean Minuchin\, Macarena\, Beth Fairservis\, Matt Brinton\, Nicole Fecteau\, and Olly \nArtist Reception: Friday\, September 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n     \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nWe Are America Too: The Journey Continues. \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPalace Park\, 122 North Street \n“Art in the Park” with Carly Holmes \nFriday\, September 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \nFree Drop-In Art Making \nFriday\, September 5\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \n“Rear View” \nNew Paintings by Stacey Silkey \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street \nView the Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists \nFriday\, September 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nRalph Froio Senior Center\, 330 North Street \n“Woven Stories” \nRalph Froio Senior Center Quilters \nArtist Reception: Friday\, September 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFramework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street \nPittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition \nSusan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 5\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFeatured images in header (clockwise top left to bottom left): Stacey Silkey\, Stephx\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Susan Gail Catelotti\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Jill McLean
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-5-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250803T193320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T194049Z
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SUMMARY:“Art in the Park” with Carly Holmes at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are pleased to announce the September “Art in the Park” artist at First Fridays at Five is Carly Holmes. \nCarly will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street)\, inviting the community to watch her paint live and discussing her process with all who are interested. \nCarly is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield and describes herself as an emerging artist with a passion for creating art. “I have always loved creating art\,” Carly says. “As a child\, I was constantly drawing and crafting. I have explored drawing\, ceramics\, and 3-dimensional design. But painting with acrylics is where my true passion lies. I view my work as a reflection of my ever-evolving interests\, and as a personal outlet for self-expression.” \nCarly is the City of Pittsfield’s inaugural artist-in-residence and is currently working out of studio space in the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. Carly also recently unveiled her new mural “DOWNTOWN BOUND” on the train platform at the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center located at 1 Columbus Avenue in Pittsfield. “DOWNTOWN BOUND” was created alongside mentor artist Jesse Tobin McCauley as part of the Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Carly Holmes will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \n“Art in the Park” is supported by the Feigenbaum Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-in-the-park-with-carly-holmes-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250721T163637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T163637Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists during the September 5 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/opening-reception-pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/
LOCATION:Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250715T201834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T201834Z
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SUMMARY:Let It Shine! Artist Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Let It Shine! Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Carly Holmes\, Riley Wilde\, Jesus Alicea\, and Kenny Davis. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists during the August 1st First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, August 1 through August 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nCarly Holmes is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield and describes herself as an emerging artist with a passion for creating art. “I have always loved creating art\,” Carly says. “As a child\, I was constantly drawing and crafting. I have explored drawing\, ceramics\, and 3-dimensional design. But painting with acrylics is where my true passion lies. I view my work as a reflection of my ever-evolving interests\, and as a personal outlet for self-expression.” \nThe Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership has selected Carly to co-create a new mural to be located at the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center alongside mentor artist\, Jesse Tobin McCauley. The mural will debut at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this summer. Carly is also the City of Pittsfield’s inaugural artist-in-residence\, and she is currently working out of studio space in the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. \nRiley Wilde’s journey as an aspiring visual artist began in 2021 and has become vital in expressing herself in ways that words can’t anymore. Each painting is led by intuition and always with a new approach to create a vibrant and intriguing piece of work. \n“Sustainability is key to my process\, as it doesn’t feel right unless I’m practicing with a considerate mindset\,” says Riley. “Using recycled bottles for paint\, repurposing old canvases\, and catching excess drips to create new pieces is the only way I practice. Trying not to waste anything — creatively or emotionally.” \n“In the last year\, I’ve been expanding my practice while in collaboration with my partner and fellow artist\, Daniel Stone\, on some very large pieces. He has also challenged me to consider working with new surfaces\, styles\, and methods. Such as\, creating reliefs\, mosaics\, illustrating figures\, and using acrylic and wood surfaces. This has been rewarding and valuable in my growth as an artist and has made me feel seen. I’m looking forward to what my work continues to evolve into. Sometimes it’s messy and weird\, but also alive. A reflection of everything I’ve survived and everything I’ve yet to bloom into.” \nJesus Alicea is a multidisciplinary artist driven by a deep love for language and visual storytelling. His work explores the relationship between words and images—through logo design\, poster art\, cartoons\, poetry\, and creative writing. \nJesus creates playful yet purposeful visuals\, often using illustrated characters to deliver promotional messages in ways that text or live action can’t. “My design work focuses on clarity and meaning\, whether I’m crafting a logo or composing a visual narrative\,” says Jesus. \n“Storytelling is at the core of my practice. Through poetry and media projects\, I aim to connect with audiences in ways that are both creative and accessible. I’m always open to feedback\, collaboration\, and new creative challenges.” \nKenny Davis is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield who has worked on several murals around the city. “In my senior year at Pittsfield High School\, I both experimented with my 2D style and created 3D works to tell my unique story\,” says Kenny. “Now that I am eighteen years old\, I am working on developing a vibrant style that makes me proud!” \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/let-it-shine-artist-exhibition/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250523T201335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T203611Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second annual Common Ground Festival — a joyful community celebration in the Berkshires!\n\nFree + Family Friendly!\n\nFeaturing…Live MusicBalloon Twisters & Face PaintingRock Climbing WallInstrument PlaygroundPhoto Booth… and so much more!\n\nRain or Shine!\n\nSponsored and programmed by Mill Town Foundation\, Common Ground is a platform for collaboration – designed to create authentic community connections\, promote cultural diversity\, and contribute to our region’s vibrancy.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/common-ground-festival-2/
LOCATION:Bousquet Mountain\, 101 Dan Fox Drive\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Celebration,Free,Music,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250715T201834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T201834Z
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SUMMARY:Let It Shine! Artist Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Let It Shine! Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Carly Holmes\, Riley Wilde\, Jesus Alicea\, and Kenny Davis. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists during the August 1st First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, August 1 through August 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nCarly Holmes is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield and describes herself as an emerging artist with a passion for creating art. “I have always loved creating art\,” Carly says. “As a child\, I was constantly drawing and crafting. I have explored drawing\, ceramics\, and 3-dimensional design. But painting with acrylics is where my true passion lies. I view my work as a reflection of my ever-evolving interests\, and as a personal outlet for self-expression.” \nThe Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership has selected Carly to co-create a new mural to be located at the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center alongside mentor artist\, Jesse Tobin McCauley. The mural will debut at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this summer. Carly is also the City of Pittsfield’s inaugural artist-in-residence\, and she is currently working out of studio space in the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. \nRiley Wilde’s journey as an aspiring visual artist began in 2021 and has become vital in expressing herself in ways that words can’t anymore. Each painting is led by intuition and always with a new approach to create a vibrant and intriguing piece of work. \n“Sustainability is key to my process\, as it doesn’t feel right unless I’m practicing with a considerate mindset\,” says Riley. “Using recycled bottles for paint\, repurposing old canvases\, and catching excess drips to create new pieces is the only way I practice. Trying not to waste anything — creatively or emotionally.” \n“In the last year\, I’ve been expanding my practice while in collaboration with my partner and fellow artist\, Daniel Stone\, on some very large pieces. He has also challenged me to consider working with new surfaces\, styles\, and methods. Such as\, creating reliefs\, mosaics\, illustrating figures\, and using acrylic and wood surfaces. This has been rewarding and valuable in my growth as an artist and has made me feel seen. I’m looking forward to what my work continues to evolve into. Sometimes it’s messy and weird\, but also alive. A reflection of everything I’ve survived and everything I’ve yet to bloom into.” \nJesus Alicea is a multidisciplinary artist driven by a deep love for language and visual storytelling. His work explores the relationship between words and images—through logo design\, poster art\, cartoons\, poetry\, and creative writing. \nJesus creates playful yet purposeful visuals\, often using illustrated characters to deliver promotional messages in ways that text or live action can’t. “My design work focuses on clarity and meaning\, whether I’m crafting a logo or composing a visual narrative\,” says Jesus. \n“Storytelling is at the core of my practice. Through poetry and media projects\, I aim to connect with audiences in ways that are both creative and accessible. I’m always open to feedback\, collaboration\, and new creative challenges.” \nKenny Davis is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield who has worked on several murals around the city. “In my senior year at Pittsfield High School\, I both experimented with my 2D style and created 3D works to tell my unique story\,” says Kenny. “Now that I am eighteen years old\, I am working on developing a vibrant style that makes me proud!” \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/let-it-shine-artist-exhibition/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250715T201834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T201834Z
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SUMMARY:Let It Shine! Artist Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Let It Shine! Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Carly Holmes\, Riley Wilde\, Jesus Alicea\, and Kenny Davis. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists during the August 1st First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, August 1 through August 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nCarly Holmes is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield and describes herself as an emerging artist with a passion for creating art. “I have always loved creating art\,” Carly says. “As a child\, I was constantly drawing and crafting. I have explored drawing\, ceramics\, and 3-dimensional design. But painting with acrylics is where my true passion lies. I view my work as a reflection of my ever-evolving interests\, and as a personal outlet for self-expression.” \nThe Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership has selected Carly to co-create a new mural to be located at the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center alongside mentor artist\, Jesse Tobin McCauley. The mural will debut at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this summer. Carly is also the City of Pittsfield’s inaugural artist-in-residence\, and she is currently working out of studio space in the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. \nRiley Wilde’s journey as an aspiring visual artist began in 2021 and has become vital in expressing herself in ways that words can’t anymore. Each painting is led by intuition and always with a new approach to create a vibrant and intriguing piece of work. \n“Sustainability is key to my process\, as it doesn’t feel right unless I’m practicing with a considerate mindset\,” says Riley. “Using recycled bottles for paint\, repurposing old canvases\, and catching excess drips to create new pieces is the only way I practice. Trying not to waste anything — creatively or emotionally.” \n“In the last year\, I’ve been expanding my practice while in collaboration with my partner and fellow artist\, Daniel Stone\, on some very large pieces. He has also challenged me to consider working with new surfaces\, styles\, and methods. Such as\, creating reliefs\, mosaics\, illustrating figures\, and using acrylic and wood surfaces. This has been rewarding and valuable in my growth as an artist and has made me feel seen. I’m looking forward to what my work continues to evolve into. Sometimes it’s messy and weird\, but also alive. A reflection of everything I’ve survived and everything I’ve yet to bloom into.” \nJesus Alicea is a multidisciplinary artist driven by a deep love for language and visual storytelling. His work explores the relationship between words and images—through logo design\, poster art\, cartoons\, poetry\, and creative writing. \nJesus creates playful yet purposeful visuals\, often using illustrated characters to deliver promotional messages in ways that text or live action can’t. “My design work focuses on clarity and meaning\, whether I’m crafting a logo or composing a visual narrative\,” says Jesus. \n“Storytelling is at the core of my practice. Through poetry and media projects\, I aim to connect with audiences in ways that are both creative and accessible. I’m always open to feedback\, collaboration\, and new creative challenges.” \nKenny Davis is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield who has worked on several murals around the city. “In my senior year at Pittsfield High School\, I both experimented with my 2D style and created 3D works to tell my unique story\,” says Kenny. “Now that I am eighteen years old\, I am working on developing a vibrant style that makes me proud!” \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/let-it-shine-artist-exhibition/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T070911
CREATED:20250715T201834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T201834Z
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SUMMARY:Let It Shine! Artist Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Let It Shine! Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Carly Holmes\, Riley Wilde\, Jesus Alicea\, and Kenny Davis. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists during the August 1st First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, August 1 through August 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nCarly Holmes is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield and describes herself as an emerging artist with a passion for creating art. “I have always loved creating art\,” Carly says. “As a child\, I was constantly drawing and crafting. I have explored drawing\, ceramics\, and 3-dimensional design. But painting with acrylics is where my true passion lies. I view my work as a reflection of my ever-evolving interests\, and as a personal outlet for self-expression.” \nThe Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership has selected Carly to co-create a new mural to be located at the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center alongside mentor artist\, Jesse Tobin McCauley. The mural will debut at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this summer. Carly is also the City of Pittsfield’s inaugural artist-in-residence\, and she is currently working out of studio space in the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. \nRiley Wilde’s journey as an aspiring visual artist began in 2021 and has become vital in expressing herself in ways that words can’t anymore. Each painting is led by intuition and always with a new approach to create a vibrant and intriguing piece of work. \n“Sustainability is key to my process\, as it doesn’t feel right unless I’m practicing with a considerate mindset\,” says Riley. “Using recycled bottles for paint\, repurposing old canvases\, and catching excess drips to create new pieces is the only way I practice. Trying not to waste anything — creatively or emotionally.” \n“In the last year\, I’ve been expanding my practice while in collaboration with my partner and fellow artist\, Daniel Stone\, on some very large pieces. He has also challenged me to consider working with new surfaces\, styles\, and methods. Such as\, creating reliefs\, mosaics\, illustrating figures\, and using acrylic and wood surfaces. This has been rewarding and valuable in my growth as an artist and has made me feel seen. I’m looking forward to what my work continues to evolve into. Sometimes it’s messy and weird\, but also alive. A reflection of everything I’ve survived and everything I’ve yet to bloom into.” \nJesus Alicea is a multidisciplinary artist driven by a deep love for language and visual storytelling. His work explores the relationship between words and images—through logo design\, poster art\, cartoons\, poetry\, and creative writing. \nJesus creates playful yet purposeful visuals\, often using illustrated characters to deliver promotional messages in ways that text or live action can’t. “My design work focuses on clarity and meaning\, whether I’m crafting a logo or composing a visual narrative\,” says Jesus. \n“Storytelling is at the core of my practice. Through poetry and media projects\, I aim to connect with audiences in ways that are both creative and accessible. I’m always open to feedback\, collaboration\, and new creative challenges.” \nKenny Davis is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield who has worked on several murals around the city. “In my senior year at Pittsfield High School\, I both experimented with my 2D style and created 3D works to tell my unique story\,” says Kenny. “Now that I am eighteen years old\, I am working on developing a vibrant style that makes me proud!” \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/let-it-shine-artist-exhibition/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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