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SUMMARY:Street Art Stroll: A Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover Pittsfield’s Vibrant Street Art Scene! Whether you’re an art lover\, curious traveler\, or local explorer\, this lively 2-hour guided walking tour offers a dynamic look into the artists and murals transforming the heart of Pittsfield. \n  \nLed by local artist Jesse Tobin McCauley\, the tour will wind through Downtown Pittsfield\, spotlighting the vibrant murals and painted utility boxes. \n  \nYou’ll visit Instagram-worthy stops like:\n• Mike Carty’s LOVE mural on Linden Street\n• Silvia Lopez Chavez’s SISTERHOOD mural on North Street\n• Ramiro Davaro-Comas’s LET AUTUMN SHINE mural in Dunham Mall\n… and many more hidden gems along the way. \n  \nAs you explore\, you’ll hear the stories behind the art and get to know the talented artists shaping Pittsfield’s visual identity. To keep the adventure going\, participants will also receive a curated list of fun spots to check out downtown after the tour. \nThe tour starts at the Carr Hardware parking lot 547 North Street at 10 am. The tour will be low impacting walking. \n  \nTo sign up\, please email jessetobin@gmail.com \n  \nThis is a free tour. This program 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/street-art-stroll-a-walking-tour/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Faces of Pittsfield\, photographs by Marina Dominguez
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition featuring 20 portraits from Faces of Pittsfield\, photographs by Marina Dominguez\, June 6 through June 26\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFaces of Pittsfield shines a light on the people who live and work in Pittsfield by cultivating a diverse and inclusive sense of community through photographs and social media. \nThe mission of Faces of Pittsfield is to reshape the narrative of Pittsfield by celebrating the contributions of all who make this city vibrant\, welcoming\, and full of life. Faces of Pittsfield honors local people and businesses\, promoting inclusivity and diversity by amplifying the stories of people who live and work in Pittsfield. \nThere will be an opening reception with the photographer during the June 6 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, June 6 through June 26\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. The offices will be closed on Thursday\, June 19 to commemorate Juneteenth. \nFor more information\, visit downtownpittsfield.com or call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. \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. \nFaces of Pittsfield is supported by Katunemo and a TDI Creative Catalyst Grant.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/faces-of-pittsfield-photographs-by-marina-dominguez/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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SUMMARY:Faces of Pittsfield\, photographs by Marina Dominguez
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition featuring 20 portraits from Faces of Pittsfield\, photographs by Marina Dominguez\, June 6 through June 26\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFaces of Pittsfield shines a light on the people who live and work in Pittsfield by cultivating a diverse and inclusive sense of community through photographs and social media. \nThe mission of Faces of Pittsfield is to reshape the narrative of Pittsfield by celebrating the contributions of all who make this city vibrant\, welcoming\, and full of life. Faces of Pittsfield honors local people and businesses\, promoting inclusivity and diversity by amplifying the stories of people who live and work in Pittsfield. \nThere will be an opening reception with the photographer during the June 6 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, June 6 through June 26\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. The offices will be closed on Thursday\, June 19 to commemorate Juneteenth. \nFor more information\, visit downtownpittsfield.com or call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. \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. \nFaces of Pittsfield is supported by Katunemo and a TDI Creative Catalyst Grant.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/faces-of-pittsfield-photographs-by-marina-dominguez/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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SUMMARY:Faces of Pittsfield\, photographs by Marina Dominguez
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition featuring 20 portraits from Faces of Pittsfield\, photographs by Marina Dominguez\, June 6 through June 26\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFaces of Pittsfield shines a light on the people who live and work in Pittsfield by cultivating a diverse and inclusive sense of community through photographs and social media. \nThe mission of Faces of Pittsfield is to reshape the narrative of Pittsfield by celebrating the contributions of all who make this city vibrant\, welcoming\, and full of life. Faces of Pittsfield honors local people and businesses\, promoting inclusivity and diversity by amplifying the stories of people who live and work in Pittsfield. \nThere will be an opening reception with the photographer during the June 6 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, June 6 through June 26\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. The offices will be closed on Thursday\, June 19 to commemorate Juneteenth. \nFor more information\, visit downtownpittsfield.com or call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. \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. \nFaces of Pittsfield is supported by Katunemo and a TDI Creative Catalyst Grant.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/faces-of-pittsfield-photographs-by-marina-dominguez/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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SUMMARY:Faces of Pittsfield\, photographs by Marina Dominguez
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition featuring 20 portraits from Faces of Pittsfield\, photographs by Marina Dominguez\, June 6 through June 26\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFaces of Pittsfield shines a light on the people who live and work in Pittsfield by cultivating a diverse and inclusive sense of community through photographs and social media. \nThe mission of Faces of Pittsfield is to reshape the narrative of Pittsfield by celebrating the contributions of all who make this city vibrant\, welcoming\, and full of life. Faces of Pittsfield honors local people and businesses\, promoting inclusivity and diversity by amplifying the stories of people who live and work in Pittsfield. \nThere will be an opening reception with the photographer during the June 6 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, June 6 through June 26\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. The offices will be closed on Thursday\, June 19 to commemorate Juneteenth. \nFor more information\, visit downtownpittsfield.com or call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. \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. \nFaces of Pittsfield is supported by Katunemo and a TDI Creative Catalyst Grant.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/faces-of-pittsfield-photographs-by-marina-dominguez/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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SUMMARY:Art Shuttle during First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:A free Art Shuttle provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers will take you to five locations throughout downtown during the First Fridays at Five on June 6. The Art Shuttle will make stops at City Hall\, Berkshire Carousel\, Clock Tower Artists\, the Framework by DPI Gallery at the corner of North and Linden Streets\, and Hotel on North. The Art Shuttle will depart City Hall every half hour starting at 5 pm with the last ride departing City Hall at 7:30 pm. (This is the updated route as of JUNE 6) \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Ralph Froio Senior Center\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, and TKG Real Estate. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-shuttle-during-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:June 6 First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The June 6 First Fridays at Five sponsored by MountainOne will feature live music\, art\, dance\, family fun\, shopping\, food\, two beer gardens\, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs so they can sit and enjoy a variety of food\, beverages\, and entertainment! \n6/6 UPDATE: RAIN LOCATIONS ARE IN EFFECT \n  \nHousie Shakers at Persip Park (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street\, will feature a live performance by the Housie Shakers from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a beer garden from Hot Plate Brewing\, Co. and local food vendors within the vicinity. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the Housie Shakers will be at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church\, 27 East Street. \n  \nDance on Dunham (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nDunham Mall\, 100 North Street\, will feature Dance on Dunham with Aimee Gelinas\, the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers\, and Noel Staples-Freeman from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, Dance on Dunham will be at WANDER Berkshires\, 34 Depot Street\, Suite 101. \n  \n“Art in the Park” with Isabel Rosenthal (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nOn June 6 from 5 to 8 pm\, Isabel Rosenthal will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street)\, inviting the community to watch her paint and alter recycled clothing. She will be discussing her process with all who are interested. \n  \nLive Pottery Demo with Jim Horsford (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nJim Horsford will also be 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. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Isabel Rosenthal and Pottery with Jim Horsford will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \n  \nDJ BFG (5 to 8 pm) Cancelled \n  \n  \nAlbany Berkshire Ballet Performance (5:30 pm) \n  \nThe Albany Berkshire Ballet will perform at 5:30 pm on North Street close to Park Square. The ABB Junior Company and Academy dancers of the Cantarella School of Dance\, along with the senior dance team of the Cantarella School of Dance\, will perform excerpts from the ballet Cinderella and a contemporary piece by ABB dancer Ruslan Sprague. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the performance will be at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church\, 27 East Street. \n  \nSnippet from BTG’s Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon (6:30 pm) \n  \nBerkshire Theatre Group will perform a snippet from the Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon at 6:30 pm on North Street close to Park Square. \n  \nIn the case of inclement weather\, the performance will be at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church\, 27 East Street. \n  \nMakers’ Market (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nThe Makers’ Market at First Fridays at Five will feature over a dozen local vendors selling handmade products such as crafts\, clothing and accessories\, candles\, art\, custom gift items\, self-care items\, and packaged foods and sweets. \n  \nFamily Fun Zone (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nThe Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street and will feature free\, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting\, arts & crafts\, games\, and more. \n  \nThere will be an ADA and Disability Awareness Celebration presented by the Pittsfield Commission on Disabilities\, offering a fun and interactive educational experience. There will be a braille activity\, ASL information\, and more. \n  \nReading with Rebel (5 to 7 pm) \n  \nCome join your favorite Drag queen Miz Rebel Progress as she teams up with Witch Slapped at 78 North Street to promote literacy at this free event. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will showcase artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm including Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Ralph Froio Senior Center\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, and TKG Real Estate. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists. \n  \nArt Shuttle (5 to 8 pm) \n  \nA free Art Shuttle provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers will take you to five locations throughout downtown during the First Fridays at Five on June 6. The Art Shuttle will make stops at City Hall\, Berkshire Carousel\, Clock Tower Artists\, the Framework by DPI Gallery at the corner of North and Linden Streets\, and Hotel on North. The Art Shuttle will depart City Hall every half hour starting at 5 pm with the last ride departing City Hall at 7:30 pm. (This is the updated route as of JUNE 6) \n  \nFree Drop-in Art Making (5:30 to 7:30 pm) \n  \nBerkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, will feature Free Drop-in Art Making from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All ages are welcome to stop by to participate in a free art activity with the guidance and support of a faculty artist. \n  \nSing Out Loud: A Berkshire Pride Karaoke Fundraiser (5 pm) \nHot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School Street\, will feature Sing Out Loud: A Berkshire Pride Karaoke Fundraiser starting at 5 pm. Every song submission requires a small donation to Berkshire Pride\, and you can raise your voice and your donation by competing to climb higher on the song list. The more you donate\, the higher you’ll be on the list to showcase your favorite tunes\, and thanks to Temescal Wellness\, $1 will be donated to Berkshire Pride for every beer poured at the event. \n  \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and will take place in downtown Pittsfield on May 2\, June 6\, August 1\, and September 5. A portion of North Street will be closed during the event. \n  \nSeason partners and sponsors include AccessPlus\, MountainOne\, and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. \n  \nFor more information and a full event listing\, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays. \n  \nThank you to Brick by Brick Markets for day-of vendor coordination.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-6-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Celebration,Dance,DJ,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Food,Free,Music,Performance,Shopping
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SUMMARY:June 6 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield continues its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday\, June 6 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. \n  \nParticipating venues on Friday\, June 6 include Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Theatre Group\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar & Lounge\, Ralph Froio Senior Center\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, and TKG Real Estate. \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  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will feature a different “Art in the Park” artist each month of the First Fridays at Five Season. On June 6 from 5 to 8 pm\, Isabel Rosenthal will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street)\, inviting the community to watch her paint and alter recycled clothing. She will be discussing her process with all who are interested. \n  \nIsabel Rosenthal is 14 years old and grew up in Williamstown and Adams\, Massachusetts. Isabel specializes in painting clothing and has a strong interest in fashion. She is inspired by women artists\, such as Jenny Saville and Barbara Kruger\, who incorporate feminism and female empowerment into their art. Isabel finds that painting\, especially on unconventional surfaces\, heightens her perspective and makes the world more interesting. “Art in the Park” is supported by the Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \nJim Horsford will also be 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 Isabel Rosenthal and Pottery with Jim Horsford will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \n  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event on Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm. Clock Tower Artists (CTA) is the largest and most diverse contemporary\, working artists’ group in Berkshire County. Now numbering two dozen working creatives\, the Clock Tower Artists Open Studios will feature original paintings\, prints\, photographs\, and sculptures. Enjoy an insider’s look into the world of working artists. \n  \nArtists with Open Studios at the Clock Tower on June 6 include Karen 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. \n  \nThe Ralph Froio Senior Center\, 330 North Street\, will feature “Kicks & Kilns: Art That Moves You” during the June 6th First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. Experience the beauty of art\, dance\, and connection at a joyful fusion of creativity and rhythm! As part of the First Fridays Artswalk\, the center is showcasing the incredible ceramic creations of their senior artists — each piece handcrafted with care and imagination. And for a little extra flair\, there will be a lively line dancing feature\, proving that art comes in many forms\, including a great pair of boots and a good beat. All are invited to celebrate the talents of the ceramics artists and watch the line dance crew dance the night away! \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will present “Mixed Bag” by JJ Tobin\, an abstract art show featuring paintings and sculptures from the past and present\, Friday\, June 6 through Saturday\, June 28. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception with JJ Tobin on Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Friday\, 11 am to 3 pm. There will be a Closing Artist Reception from 3 to 5 pm on Saturday\, June 28. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition featuring 20 portraits from Faces of Pittsfield\, photographs by Marina Dominguez\, June 6 through June 26\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \n  \nFaces of Pittsfield shines a light on the people who live and work in Pittsfield by cultivating a diverse and inclusive sense of community through photographs and social media. \n  \nThe mission of Faces of Pittsfield is to reshape the narrative of Pittsfield by celebrating the contributions of all who make this city vibrant\, welcoming\, and full of life. Faces of Pittsfield honors local people and businesses\, promoting inclusivity and diversity by amplifying the stories of people who live and work in Pittsfield. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception with the photographer during the June 6 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, June 6 through June 26\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \n  \nMethuselah Bar & Lounge\, 391 North Street\, will feature painting and drawings from figurative artist Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witch Selfie Series now through the end of June in the back room at Methuselah; open Mon–Sat\, 5 pm to midnight. \n  \nIn a celebration of “hidden magick\,” the subjects in Mollie Kellogg’s Selfie Series shared photos of themselves dressed as their inner Incognito Witch. Mollie made selections from these submissions to paint for the series. \n  \nCreative Sorceress Mollie Kellogg’s Incognito Witch Project has conjured a magickal world through fine art\, music\, video and theatre since 2009. Kellogg lives in Dalton and works at the Clock Tower Building\, Studio 334B\, in Pittsfield. Mollie premiered her play\, Incognito Witch the Musical\, in Becket earlier this year. \n  \nThere will be a reception with the artist on Tuesday\, May 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Mollie’s Incognito Witch Selfie Series will be on view during the First Fridays Artswalk on June 6. \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street\, will present the Cosmic CoArt Cooperative’s Cosmic Butterfly Procession during an artist reception on Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Cosmic CoArt Cooperative is a multi-talented artist cooperative that strives to thread together common strengths through the living arts. They sincerely feel creating a culture of a “beloved community” while crossing borders of race\, class\, culture\, language\, ability\, and creed can be done hand in hand through the forces of creativity and the human phenomenon of art. \n  \nArtists include Annalisa Jacobsen\, Peppa\, Aisha B.\, Drake\, Jean Minuchin\, Macarena\, Beth Fairservis\, Matt Brinton\, Nicole Fecteau and Olly. \n  \nTKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street\, will feature The Love of Art by Patricia Carchedi-Coakley\, June 6 through August 31. There will be an Opening Reception with the artist on Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“My love of art started back in the early 70’s when I discovered Folk Art\,” says Patricia. “I’ve painted off and on over the years as a self-taught artist. Last year\, I began to take online courses to learn different techniques and fell in love with all the various styles including pop art\, abstract\, flowers and animals. I’ve learned values\, brush strokes\, layering\, and how to move paint around on the canvas. I recently retired and plan on continuing my journey to learn as much as I can to help define myself as an artist. All of my paintings are done on canvas using acyclic paint.” \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will offer Free Drop-In Art Making on Friday\, June 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. \n  \nThe BAC Gallery Windows will feature the Deb Koffman Retrospective\, June through August. Celebrate the whimsical and uplifting work of Deb Koffman (1956–2021)\, a Housatonic-based artist known for her colorful\, cartoon-like drawings and thoughtful word art. A visual thinker and published author\, Koffman’s work explored mindfulness\, emotional resilience\, and personal growth\, inspiring viewers of all ages to embrace creativity and navigate life with curiosity and joy. \n  \nNow through July 12\, Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) is proud to partner with the Guild of Berkshire Artists in displaying their art show\, “Creative Diversity\,” in The Colonial Theatre lobby at 111 South Street. The exhibit consists of ten works of art selected from Guild of Berkshire Artist applicants by a jury\, and each piece is available for purchase and viewing Tuesdays-Saturdays from 12 to 5 pm\, as well as during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, June 6 from 11 am to 8 pm. \n  \nWorks range from photographic realism to impressionistic landscapes to gestural abstract expressionism and you are left to use your creative diversity to make your own interpretation. \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\, will feature Hazle Weatherfield (Recent works by Michael McKay) for the month of June. View acrylic gouache works on paper by Hazle Weatherfield\, (a pseudonym adopted by artist Michael McKay)\, constructing implied fictions and creating totems from all-American suburban basement clutter. The show will be on view during the June 6 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nLiving in Recovery\, 75 North Street\, will feature artworks by Stephanie “Sesame” Campbell on Friday\, June 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, at a reception with the artist. \n  \nStephanie “Sesame” Campbell went to Bard College on an art scholarship in the nineties based on the strength of her work as a homeless NYC street and graffiti artist. When shamed by a professor’s disdain for her lack of classical training\, she put down her brush and pivoted to more academic pursuits. \n  \nShe eventually earned multiple graduate degrees in philosophy\, education\, and public health policy\, and she now works as a national drug policy advisor and consultant for government\, health care providers\, and nonprofit organizations\, informed by her lived experience as a person in sustained recovery. \n  \nSeveral years ago\, she began her artistic recovery\, committing to an art practice after 25 years away from the canvas. After a series of master studies that built confidence and skill\, she embarked on a journey exploring light and color with her application of thousands of tiny dots.  Through her evocative works\, she has found her voice in creating captivating landscapes and symbolic representations\, impressively demonstrating the power of self-taught art. \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, will present THE INSIDE\, THE OUTSIDE and the THE ARC-EN-CIEL\, the work of three artists: Jess Fry\, Bonnie Lingoski\, and Loic Adandedjan in The Dot Gallery through June. The show will be on view on Friday\, June 6 from 5 to 8 pm during the First Fridays Artswalk. DJ Anatta will deliver a hard-hitting set with deep\, dark beats and heavy bass from 8 to 10 pm following the Artswalk. \n  \nThe Inside: Jess Frey looks for inspiration inside herself\, seeking growth\, wholeness and transformation. \n  \nThe Outside: Bonnie Lingoski goes outside to find the scenes and views she can transform into images\, with her very unique and personal color sense. \n  \nThe Arc-en-ciel: Loic Adendedjan takes his camera and goes in search of the rainbow\, or the arc-en-ciel\, which is “rainbow\,” in his native French. \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/55528 \n  \nA free Art Shuttle provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers will take you to five locations throughout downtown during the First Fridays at Five on June 6. The Art Shuttle will make stops at Persip Park\, City Hall\, Clock Tower Artists\, the Framework by DPI Gallery at the corner of North and Linden Streets\, and Hotel on North. The Art Shuttle will depart Persip Park at the corner of North Street and Columbus Avenue every half hour starting at 5 pm with the last ride departing Persip Park at 7:30 pm. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \nCheck out all of the June 6 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 \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\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Theatre Group/Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street \n“Creative Diversity” \nGuild of Berkshire Artists \nOn View: Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n    \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nHazle Weatherfield (Recent works by Michael McKay) \nOn View: Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nLiving in Recovery\, 75 North Street \nStephanie “Sesame” Campbell \nArtist Reception: Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street \nCosmic CoArt Cooperative: Cosmic Butterfly Procession \nAnnalisa Jacobsen\, Peppa\, Aisha B.\, Drake\, Jean Minuchin\, Macarena\, Beth Fairservis\, Matt Brinton\, Nicole Fecteau and Olly \nArtist Reception: Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n     \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \n“Mixed Bag” by JJ Tobin \nOpening Reception: Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPalace Park\, 122 North Street \nPottery Demo with Jim Horsford \n“Art in the Park” with Isabel Rosenthal \nFriday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \nDeb Koffman Retrospective \nFree All Ages Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, June 6\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street \nThe Love of Art \nPatricia Carchedi-Coakley \nOpening Reception: Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street \nLive Music with Housie Shakers \nFriday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nPhotographs by Shaun Harmon \nOn View: Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nRalph Froio Senior Center\, 330 North Street \nKicks & Kilns: Art That Moves You \nCelebrate the talents of our ceramics artists and watch our line dance crew dance the night away! \nArtist Reception: Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar & Lounge\, 391 North Street \nIncognito Witch Selfie Series \nMollie Kellogg \nOn View: Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFramework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street \nFaces of Pittsfield \nPhotographs by Marina Dominguez \nOpening Reception: Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street \nTHE INSIDE\, THE OUTSIDE and the THE ARC-EN-CIEL \nThe work of three artists: Jess Fry\, Bonnie Lingoski\, and Loic Adandedjan \nOn View: Friday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm \nFriday\, June 6\, 5 to 8 pm: DJ Anatta \n  \nFeatured images in header (clockwise top left to bottom left): Patricia Carchedi-Coakley\, JJ Tobin\, Stephanie “Sesame” Campbell\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Caroline Kelley\, and Ralph Froio Senior Center ceramic artist
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-6-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Faces of Pittsfield\, photographs by Marina Dominguez
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition featuring 20 portraits from Faces of Pittsfield\, photographs by Marina Dominguez\, June 6 through June 26\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFaces of Pittsfield shines a light on the people who live and work in Pittsfield by cultivating a diverse and inclusive sense of community through photographs and social media. \nThe mission of Faces of Pittsfield is to reshape the narrative of Pittsfield by celebrating the contributions of all who make this city vibrant\, welcoming\, and full of life. Faces of Pittsfield honors local people and businesses\, promoting inclusivity and diversity by amplifying the stories of people who live and work in Pittsfield. \nThere will be an opening reception with the photographer during the June 6 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, June 6 through June 26\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. The offices will be closed on Thursday\, June 19 to commemorate Juneteenth. \nFor more information\, visit downtownpittsfield.com or call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. \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. \nFaces of Pittsfield is supported by Katunemo and a TDI Creative Catalyst Grant.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/opening-reception-faces-of-pittsfield-photographs-by-marina-dominguez/
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:“Art in the Park” with Isabel Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:6/6 UPDATE: Isabel Rosenthal will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are pleased to announce the June “Art in the Park” artist at First Fridays at Five is Isabel Rosenthal. \nIsabel will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street)\, inviting the community to watch her paint and alter recycled clothing. She will be discussing her process with all who are interested. \nIsabel Rosenthal is 14 years old and grew up in Williamstown and Adams\, Massachusetts. She gets her artistic talent from her grandfather and her personality from Gina Linetti in the show Brooklyn 99. Isabel has been drawing and painting since the first grade and credits her best friend\, Molly\, with encouraging and supporting her since elementary school. Isabel specializes in painting clothing and has a strong interest in fashion. She is inspired by women artists\, such as Jenny Saville and Barbara Kruger\, who incorporate feminism and female empowerment into their art. Isabel finds that painting\, especially on unconventional surfaces\, heightens her perspective and makes the world more interesting. Isabel paints clothing and murals to bring art to her surroundings and loves the idea of art existing everywhere she looks. She dreams of living and painting murals in New York City. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Isabel Rosenthal 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-isabel-rosenthal/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T100000
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
CREATED:20250316T010642Z
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
CREATED:20250316T010642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T010642Z
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
CREATED:20250316T010642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T010642Z
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
CREATED:20250426T131543Z
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SUMMARY:Ribbon-Cutting for “Flying and Flourishing” – A 3-Piece Mural on Burbank Place
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership\, under the direction of Artist in Residence Huck Elling\, worked with students at Pittsfield High School to paint a mural entitled “Flying and Flourishing.” This vibrant work of art is installed at Burbank Place\, joining their previous tile mural\, “Shapes of Togetherness.” The public is invited to the unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new work on Friday\, May 2\, at 6 pm\, as part of First Fridays at Five. \nThe students chose to continue transforming the previously selected location of Burbank Place\, harnessing the artistic momentum to bring meaningful color and vibrancy to a spot they feel is too frequently described as dreary or graffiti-filled. \nAs part of Let It Shine’s ongoing initiative to connect students with local artists\, the group met twice a week to conceptualize and design the mural under the guidance of Artist in Residence Huck Elling and Sophie Possick\, a first-year student from Williams College serving as a Public Art Intern. \nAs a Public Art Intern\, Possick listened to the students’ ideas and drew up sketches to bring their plans to life. “The students wanted to keep bringing light to this space and immediately knew they wanted to incorporate flowers and bugs into their designs\,” said Possick. “Watching the students go from talking to sketching to a final product was a wonderful experience. I’m so grateful that I got the opportunity to serve as a vehicle for the students to bounce ideas off of and that I got to know and spend time with all of them.” \nMany students returned to the project\, eager to continue their work with Let It Shine! Among them was Kenny Davis\, a 12th-grade student\, who shared\, “We wanted to concentrate our energy in one space to create a bigger impact. By focusing on this spot\, we achieved something truly special.” \nCatherine Hennessey\, a 9th-grade participant\, highlighted the mural’s thematic focus: “By choosing flowers and bugs\, we’re literally bringing life to this space. The alleyway is dark\, and real flowers can’t grow there—but now they can through our art.” \nThe mission of Let It Shine! is centered on making art accessible to everyone\, fostering confidence in Pittsfield\, and strengthening connections between residents and their downtown. The Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership is a collective of Pittsfield-based community members\, including Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc./Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association (fiscal agent)\, the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development\, Pittsfield Artists in Residence Huck Elling and Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and the Mill Town Foundation. Together\, they are dedicated to organizing public art initiatives and revitalizing North Street\, supported by MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI). TDI is a program designed to stimulate economic growth in Gateway Cities by focusing on key districts. \nLet It Shine! is continuing its mentoring program in Pittsfield Public Schools near downtown this year. The program aims to educate and inspire young artists while strengthening connections between youth and downtown\, contributing to economic and community well-being. Local youth participate in public art projects exploring activism\, environmentalism\, and entrepreneurship. \nLet It Shine! expresses gratitude for support from its major sponsors: Mill Town Foundation\, Lee Bank\, Feigenbaum Foundation\, TDI Local funding from MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \nSpecial appreciation is given to NBT Bank for their support and to Rich Altman and Adam Hersch of Cavalier Central Block\, LLC\, for their generous contribution to this project. \nFor more information on the Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership\, email Artist in Residence Huck Elling at huckelling@gmail.com or call the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development at 413-499-9348.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/ribbon-cutting-for-flying-and-flourishing-a-3-piece-mural-on-burbank-place/
LOCATION:Burbank Place\, McKay 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:20250502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
CREATED:20250412T152748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T152748Z
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SUMMARY:May 2 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns for a 5-month season (May through September) on Friday\, May 2 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. \n  \nParticipating venues on Friday\, May 2 include Berkshire Art Center\, Clock Tower Artists\, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Ralph Froio Senior Center\, Soda Chef\, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield. \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  \nDirect link: https://downtownpittsfield.stqry.app/list/55197 \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\, May 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue \nFabric art by Kathryn Wedderburn \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n    \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nHazle Weatherfield (Recent works by Michael McKay) \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nLiving in Recovery\, 75 North Street \nShane Ott \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n     \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nPortfolios by Pittsfield High School Art Students \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 2\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nPalace Park\, 122 North Street \nPottery Demo with Jim Horsford \n“Art in the Park” with Shelsy Rodriguez \nFriday\, May 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street \nHidden by the Weight of Our Scales\, 2.0 \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \nThe Legacy Exhibition\, Honoring the Stories of Latina Women \nFree All Ages Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, May 2\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street \nLive Music with Futon Lasagna \nFriday\, May 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nPhotographs by Shaun Harmon \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nRalph Froio Senior Center\, 330 North Street \nArt of older adults living with dementia and Alzheimer’s \nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFramework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street \nPhotography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa \nReception: Friday\, May 2\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nFeatured images in header (clockwise top left to bottom left): Kathryn Wedderburn\, Bonnie Lingoski\, Ilene Richard\, Loic Adendedjan\, Hazel Weatherfield (Recent works by Michael McKay)\, and Shaun Harmon
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/may-2-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
CREATED:20250412T152449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T152549Z
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SUMMARY:ART BUS at First Fridays at Five!
DESCRIPTION:A free ART BUS provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers will take you to a half dozen locations throughout downtown during the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five on May 2nd. The ART BUS will make stops at City Hall\, The Berkshire Carousel\, Clock Tower Artists\, the Framework by DPI Gallery at the corner of North and Linden Streets\, Hotel on North\, and Persip Park at the corner of North Street and Columbus Avenue. The ART BUS will depart City Hall every half hour starting at 5 pm with the last ride departing City Hall at 7:30 pm. Visit downtownpittsfield.com for the ART BUS schedule.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-bus-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
CREATED:20250326T133047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T133047Z
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SUMMARY:“Art in the Park” with Shelsy Rodriguez
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are pleased to announce our first “Art in the Park” artist of the 2025 First Fridays at Five Season! \nShelsy Rodriguez (Stephx) will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street)\, inviting the community to join her in creating an original painting. Thank you to the Feigenbaum Foundation for making this event possible! \nShelsy Rodriguez (Stephx) is 22 years old and is from Bogota\, Colombia. She came to the United States almost four years ago in search of her own well-being and development as a person. When she was in high school\, she always took refuge in art\, because it was a time when painting made her feel free and calm\, in contrast to the reality of her life. Art has made her see nuances\, textures and colors that transport her to a place where she feels comfortable\, being truly herself. Over the course of her existence\, she has met women who inspire her to form the mindset she has today about how she views life. She is now in the Berkshires\, where she is trying to improve her artistic skills. She is an environmental science student at BCC and has a creative baking business with her mother. She is part of several projects with the community in Pittsfield through different activities from public art to some painting workshops with the art collective KATUNEMO. Shelsy’s first mural can be seen on the Intermodal Center in Pittsfield!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-in-the-park-with-shelsy-rodriguez-2/
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:20250502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
CREATED:20250324T000236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T225116Z
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park with Shelsy Rodriguez
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will feature a different “Art in the Park” artist each month of the First Fridays at Five Season. On May 2 from 5 to 8 pm\, Shelsy Rodriguez (Stephx) will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street)\, inviting the community to join her in creating an original painting. “Art in the Park” is supported by the Feigenbaum Foundation. \nShelsy Rodriguez is a 22-year-old student from Bogota\, Colombia. She came to the United States almost four years ago in search of her own well-being and development as a person. She is an environmental science student at BCC and has a creative baking business with her mother. Shelsy’s first mural can be seen on the Intermodal Center in Pittsfield. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Shelsy Rodriguez will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-in-the-park-with-shelsy-rodriguez/
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:20250502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
CREATED:20250322T213200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T213200Z
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SUMMARY:Reception: Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/reception-photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/
LOCATION:Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T100000
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SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260520T155335
CREATED:20250316T010642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T010642Z
UID:10001284-1746007200-1746021600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Photography exhibition of Southwest America by Allan Seppa
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new photography exhibition by Allan Seppa\, April 6 through May 22\, 2025\, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nThe exhibition will feature photography of Southwest America\, specifically of Arizona\, Utah\, and Colorado. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artist on Sunday\, April 6\, 10 am to 12 pm; and the artist will host a second reception during the May 2 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nAllan Seppa’s exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, April 7 through May 22\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nAllan started being serious about photography in the late 1960’s\, when he bought his first 35mm SLR film camera and signed up for the comprehensive correspondence course offered by the former Famous Photographers School of Westport\, Connecticut. \nSoon after moving to the Berkshires\, Allan joined the venerable Berkshire Museum Camera Club. During the many years that he was a member\, he won many awards for his color slides in competitions within the club and ones sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). \nAllan’s photographic vision is eclectic and includes landscapes\, seashorescapes\, cityscapes\, still lifes\, and street photography. Upon retirement\, he has exhibited his photos in many gallery and arts & craft shows and other events\, including seven First Fridays Artswalks. \nAllan lives in Pittsfield. Besides photography\, he enjoys hiking and bicycling with his wife.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/photography-exhibition-of-southwest-america-by-allan-seppa/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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