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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
CREATED:20250316T010642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T010642Z
UID:10001283-1745920800-1745935200@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/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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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/2025-04-28/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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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/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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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/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
CREATED:20250316T010642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T010642Z
UID:10001275-1744711200-1744725600@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/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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/2025-04-14/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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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/2025-04-09/
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/2025-04-08/
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/2025-04-07/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk
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SUMMARY:“Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street\, will feature the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” for the September 6 First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership recently sought a student artist to co-create a new mural for the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center. Shelsy Rodriguez was chosen\, and she will work alongside a mentor artist (Jesse Tobin McCauley) to develop and execute a 20’w x 6’h transit-themed mural that will debut on Friday\, September 6 during the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five. \n  \nShelsy Rodriguez will also be the featured artist of the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” held at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework for the month of September. The Showcase will feature other 2D student artists\, currently enrolled or recent graduates of high school or college\, living in or going to school in Pittsfield\, MA. Artists will include Felipe Romero\, Eternity Williams\, Holly Dawson\, Leora Cook-Dubin\, and Arianna Roots. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the show will be on view Monday-Friday through the end of September by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices during normal business hours.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/let-it-shine-emerging-artist-showcase/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:September 6 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday\, September 6 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Participating venues on Friday\, September 6 include AdLib\, Inc: Center for Independent Living\, Berkshire Art Center\, Berkshire Black Economic Council\, Clock Tower Artists\, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, Living in Recovery\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, Marketplace Cafe\, Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, NUarts gallery + studios\, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, Soda Chef\, THECOLLAB\, 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  \nThe Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street will host an open studios event on Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm. Clock Tower Artists (CTA) is the largest and most diverse contemporary\, working artists’ group in Berkshire County. Now numbering more than a 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. Newly installed gallery areas surrounding the studios also feature new work in the latest CTA group exhibition. \n  \nDuring the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five on September 6\, a free art shuttle to and from the Clock Tower Artist Studios will run from 5 to 8 pm – every 15 minutes from City Hall on Allen Street. The Art Shuttle is provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers. \n  \nArtists with Open Studios at the Clock Tower on September 6 include Karen Carmean\, Deborah H Carter\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Nava Grunfeld\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Jordan Stone\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber\, and Carmel Wilson. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will present “OUT OF THE STUDIOS: Artists of the Lichtenstein” September 6-27. There will be an opening reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“Out of the Studios” showcases artists who have studios at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. These artists – Mario Caluori\, Rick Casucci\, Maru Dominguez\, Peg Dotchin\, Jim Horsford\, Sean McCusker\, Nicole Rizzo\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Michael Vincent Bushy – will each contribute original artwork to the show. The artwork will span multiple genres – from painting to pottery to photography to bookmaking. \n  \nYou can catch a few of the artists really getting “Out of the Studios” as they do live demos right in Palace Park (directly in front of The Lichtenstein) from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, September 6! \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature “The Art and Soul of Autumn” by Autumn Phoenix Photography for the month of September. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nStep into the artistic vision of Autumn Phoenix as she showcases some of her most cherished art photography. Autumn pours her heart and soul into every piece\, creating an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Prints and postcards are available for purchase. \n  \nTHECOLLAB\, 163 North Street\, will feature “Stepping Out” by Sadiya\, September 1 -30. The art for ‘Stepping Out’ is original work by Howard University Rising Senior Sadiya Q-G. This marks her first solo show in the Berkshires. By the time the opening arrives\, Sadiya will be back at HU\, continuing her African American Studies major\, concentrating on the African Diaspora. \n  \nSadiya’s original work reflects bold images with bright\, captivating color combinations in an ancient\, thick-lined style\, reminiscent of ancestral and world art. Her work is largely inspired by the Black Arts Movement and centered around portraiture as a way to celebrate individuals in the collective. Her serene and expressive photos show some of her travels to the Dominican Republic and Ghana. They focus on the everyday (that is often overlooked) rituals/routines of people\, depicting a depth and poignancy felt as well as seen. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street\, will feature the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” for the September 6 First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Pittsfield Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership recently sought a student artist to co-create a new mural for the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center. Shelsy Rodriguez was chosen\, and she will work alongside a mentor artist (Jesse Tobin McCauley) to develop and execute a 20’w x 6’h transit-themed mural that will debut on Friday\, September 6 during the First Fridays Artswalk/First Fridays at Five. \n  \nShelsy Rodriguez will also be the featured artist of the “Let It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase” held at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework for the month of September. The Showcase will feature other 2D student artists\, currently enrolled or recent graduates of high school or college\, living in or going to school in Pittsfield\, MA. Artists will include Felipe Romero\, Eternity Williams\, Holly Dawson\, Leora Cook-Dubin\, and Arianna Roots. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm\, and the show will be on view Monday-Friday through the end of September by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices during normal business hours. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will continue to offer Free Artmaking Drop-Ins on the First Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, year-round. For the month of September\, The Berkshire Art Center will also feature two window displays: “Mixed Media and Paintings by Diane Firtell” (north window) and “Superheroes of Creativity: The Arts and Assembly Department at Blue Q” (south window). \n  \n“Superheroes of Creativity” is a retrospective of work from Blue Q’s classes with Community Access to the Arts. For over twenty years\, Community Access to the Arts has been conducting weekly classes with the team of individuals Blue Q employes through its collaboration with Berkshire County ARC. Blue Q’s Arts and Assembly Team does just that: they assemble some of the company’s coolest products in a large\, mural-filled room\, and they also create huge amounts of art\, in a dazzling range of mediums\, under the tutelage of CATA’s amazing art educators. This show features some favorite pieces\, plus portraits of the artists by Blue Q’s own Bill Wright. \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\, will feature the mixed media works of Gail Gelburd in “Meditations” for the month of September. “Meditations” explores the universality of the human spirit and the environment in which we exist. There will be a reception with the artist during the September 6 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nGail Gelburd has a PhD in Art and Eastern Philosophy. She has been a professor\, curator\, author\, and artist who has exhibited extensively. Most recently she has been shown at the Berkshire Museum\, Cape Cod Museum of Art\, Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Photoplace Gallery of Middlebury College\, Sandisfield Art Center\, Becket Art Center\, TSL Gallery in Hudson NY\, and had a solo exhibition at Art on Main Gallery in West Stockbridge. She was also included in the Designer Showcase at Cassilis Farm in New Marlborough. Her work has been shown and collected in California\, Colorado\, New York\, Connecticut\, Vermont\, Los Angeles\, Goa India\, Skopelos Greece\, and Melbourne Australia\, as well as throughout Massachusetts. \n  \nOn Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery to the public featuring the works of resident artists. The artists of NUarts include: Ma’leek Adams-Powell\, Casey Dougherty\, Marney Schorr\, Elina Estrella\, Myk Daigle\, Brent Ridge\, Julia Britell\, Richard Britell\, Madeleine Boga\, Dawn Meltzer\, Laura Thompson\, Kathy Gideon\, Joan Rooks\, and Kate Merlini. \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street\, will feature local artist Matthew Brinton during the First Fridays Artswalk on September 6 for one-night only\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nMatthew Brinton’s artwork is strongly influenced by nineteenth-century Russian literature. His drawings are done in a realistic style but often incorporate a painterly and classical linear style. His drawings of landscape and still life are inspired by the sheer beauty of the subjects\, and his portraiture mainly consists of historical figures who have impacted his life. Matthew will be signing his book “Tales From A Bygone Era” during the Artswalk event. \n  \nLiving in Recovery\, 75 North Street\, will feature artworks by Anika Grey and Stephanie “Sesame” Campbell on Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nAs a digital artist based in Pittsfield\, Anika Grey finds inspiration in the modern world\, combining elements of electro-music and psychedelic landscapes to create vibrant and colorful designs. The dichotomy between technology and nature is a recurring theme in his work\, as he explores the fusion of these two seemingly opposing forces. \n  \nUtilizing various mediums\, Anika often experiments with bold and bright colors to create a sense of energy and movement within his pieces. From digital canvases to mounted wood blocks\, he continuously pushes the boundaries of traditional graphic design to create unique and dynamic pieces that captivate the viewer’s imagination. \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. Stephanie eventually earned multiple graduate degrees in philosophy\, education\, and public health policy. 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. Several years ago\, she began her artistic recovery\, committing to an art practice after 25 years away from the canvas. \n  \nAfter 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 host “Polly\, Elano\, and Richard\, Icons of The Present Day: Jazz\, Pittsfield\, and Manhattan” at the Dot Gallery through September featuring artists Polly Kurasch\, Elano Dallmeyer\, and Richard Britell. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 7 pm. \n  \nPolly Kurasch says of her works “These began as sketches done at live jazz sessions in Pittsfield\, Lenox\, and Newport\, and later enlarged with the addition of collage and paint elements.” \n  \nElano Dallmeyer says of his photographs “This series explores an intimate tour of the now defunct Berkshire Mall. A former place of anxious congregation for the youth of the Berkshires.” \n  \nRichard Britell says of his paintings “I paint images that seek to document the realities of the hundred-year-old architectural surfaces in New York City\, especially downtown Manhattan.” \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street\, will host a First Fridays After Party featuring DJ BFG on Friday\, September 6\, from 7 to 10 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. \n  \nDJ BFG\, aka Gabby Squailia\, has been spinning for dance floors in the Berkshires for twenty years. She is known for seamless mixes\, musical versatility\, and crowd-reading acumen. She is also the author of the novels Dead Boys and Viscera. \n  \nThere will be a full cash bar and coffee available for purchase at both events. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature landscape paintings by Marita Glodt through September 30. The show will be on view to the public on Friday\, September 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \n“When I paint the Berkshire landscape\, I am often overcome by its beauty\, power and majesty\,” says Marita. “Every time I venture into the field to draw or paint\, I am hopeful that the Berkshires are seen with new eyes – mine and yours…. I create art to spark joy\, conversation and community and to inspire our shared responsibility to preserve our cherished landscape.” \n  \nThe Tartell Gallery at Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street\, will feature “Nouvelle Chicane: new paintings by Edward Pelkey”. The show will be on view on Friday\, September 6\, and when Methuselah is open. \n  \nThe Berkshire Black Economic Council\, 33 Dunham Mall\, Suite 101\, will feature “The Creative Journey” by DeSean Scales for the September First Fridays Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, September 6 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nDeSean Scales is a self-taught photographer based in Pittsfield. In every frame\, DeSean aims to capture not just an image\, but a connection—a shared moment of joy\, reflection\, or understanding. Whether photographing people\, landscapes\, or objects\, photography is DeSean’s way of bringing light into the world\, one frame at a time. \n  \nFor the month of September\, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street\, will feature a multi-media piece entitled TEMPEST containing the exhibit “Hidden By the Weight of Our Scales”. Hidden By the Weight of Our Scales attempts to provide moments to explore the subtlety of the human emotional landscape through illustrations by Antoine Adams. The exhibit will be on view on Friday\, September 6 during the First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 7:45 pm\, as part of the First Fridays at Five Family Fun Zone on Dunham Mall (100 North Street). \n  \nThis free Paint & Sip is best suited for ages 5 to 12\, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials\, instruction\, and juice will be provided. Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. \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  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk 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  \nThis program is also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \nFirst Fridays at Five is a brand-new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. taking place in downtown Pittsfield from May-September. Season partners and sponsors include: the Feigenbaum Foundation\, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\, Mill Town Foundation\, MountainOne\, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council. \n  \nCheck out all of the September 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\, Joan Palano Ciolfi\, Randy Foulds\, Marion Grant\, Nava Grunfeld\, Caroline Kelley\, Bruce Laird\, Mark Mellinger\, Linda Petrocine\, Shany Porras\, Sally Tiska Rice\, Ilene Richard\, Audrey Shachnow\, Jordan Stone\, Sharon Walthew\, Stefanie Weber and Carmel Wilson \nOpen Studios: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue \n“The Art and Soul of Autumn” Autumn Phoenix Photography \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nCity Stage Entertainment (south end of the road closure on North Street near Park Square) \nClara Guatta: 5:30 pm \nLuana Dias David: 6:30 pm \nCancioneros: 7:15 pm \nFriday\, September 6 \n    \nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street \nMeditations: Art of Gail Gelburd \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 7 pm \n  \nLiving in Recovery\, 75 North Street \nAnika Grey and Stephanie “Sesame” Campbell \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Black Economic Council\, 33 Dunham Mall\, Suite 101 \n“The Creative Journey” \nDeSean Scales \nReception with the Artist: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nRoots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds\, 119 Fenn Street \nMatthew Brinton \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm ONLY \n   \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue \nOUT OF THE STUDIOS: Artists of the Lichtenstein \nMario Caluori\, Rick Casucci\, Maru Dominguez\, Peg Dotchin\, Jim Horsford\, Sean McCusker\, Nicole Rizzo\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Michael Vincent Bushy \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPottery in Palace Park with Jim Horsford \nLive Demos with Artists from the Studios of the Lichtenstein \nLive Demos: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMarie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street \n“Hidden By the Weight of Our Scales” \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nBerkshire Art Center/Brothership Building\, 141 North Street \nMixed Media and Paintings by Diane Firtell (north window) \nSuperheroes of Creativity: The Arts and Assembly Department at Blue Q (south window) \nA retrospective of work from Blue Q’s classes with Community Access to the Arts \nFree All Ages Art Making Drop-In: Friday\, September 6\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \n  \nSoda Chef\, 161 North Street \nNicole March Art – Window Display \n  \nTHECOLLAB\, 163 North Street \n“Stepping Out” \nSadiya \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nPersip Park\, 175 North Street \nDowntown Pittsfield Summer Music Series presents \nHousie Shakers \nFriday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nAdLib\, Inc: Center for Independent Living\, 215 North Street \nUnity: The Harmony of Differences \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street \nMarita Glodt \nLandscape Painter \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nNUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street \nView the Hall Gallery featuring the works of resident artists. \nMa’leek Adams-Powell\, Casey Dougherty\, Marney Schorr\, Elina Estrella\, Myk Daigle\, Brent Ridge\, Julia Britell\, Richard Britell\, Madeleine Boga\, Dawn Meltzer\, Laura Thompson\, Kathy Gideon\, Joan Rooks\, and Kate Merlini \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \n“Nouvelle Chicane: new paintings by Edward Pelkey” \nOn View: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework\, 437 North Street \nLet It Shine! Emerging Artist Showcase \nShelsy Rodriguez\, Felipe Romero\, Eternity Williams\, Holly Dawson\, Leora Cook-Dubin\, and Arianna Roots \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nDottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet\, 438/444 North Street \nPolly\, Elano\, and Richard\, Icons of The Present Day: Jazz\, Pittsfield\, and Manhattan \nPolly Kurasch\, Elano Dallmeyer\, and Richard Britell \nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 6\, 5 to 7 pm \nFirst Fridays After Party featuring DJ BFG \nFriday\, September 6\, 7 to 10 pm \n  \n  \nFeatured images in header (clockwise left to right): Sean McCusker\, Autumn Phoenix\, Ilene Richard\, Bruce Laird\, Shany Porras\, Jesse Tobin McCauley
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-6-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Pottery Demonstration with Jim Horsford
DESCRIPTION:Jim Horsford will be hosting a free live pottery demonstration at Palace Park 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/live-pottery-demonstration-with-jim-horsford-3/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T002056
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SUMMARY:Visit NUarts gallery + studios
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, August 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North Street\, will open their Hall Gallery to the public featuring the works of resident artists.The artists of NUarts include: Ma’leek Adams-Powell\, Casey Dougherty\, Marney Schorr\, Elina Estrella\, Myk Daigle\, Brent Ridge\, Julia Britell\, Richard Britell\, Madeleine Boga\, Dawn Meltzer\, Laura Thompson\, Kathy Gideon\, Joan Rooks\, and Kate Merlini.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/visit-nuarts-gallery-studios-2/
LOCATION:NUarts gallery + studios\, 311 North St. 2nd Floor.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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