Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (437 North Street). Featured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti, Melissa Matsuki Lillie, Anastasia Drayton, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. There will be an opening reception with the artists during the September 5…
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are pleased to announce the September “Art in the Park” artist at First Fridays at Five is Carly Holmes. Carly will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street), inviting the community to watch her paint live and discussing her process with all who are interested.…
The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield concludes its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday, September 5 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Download 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…
Persip Park, 175 North Street, will feature a live performance by The Wolves on Friday, September 5 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a beer garden from Hot Plate Brewing Co. and local food vendors within the vicinity. The Wolves bring you a nostalgic and eclectic mix of songs spanning genres - from the 80s,…
Jim Horsford will be in his studio at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue hosting a free live pottery demonstration from 5 to 8 pm where he will be inviting individuals to help him make pots on the potter’s wheel. Jim spent 30 years as an art teacher at Herberg Middle…
On September 5, there will also be a bonus “Art in the Park” artist popped up alongside Carly: Sadiya Quetti-Goodson. Sadiya is a 21-year-old artist from Pittsfield who holds a B.A. in Afro-American Studies with a minor in African Studies from Howard University, which grounds her artistic practice. Her work centers on people of the…
The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office will be offering the Child ID Project at the September 5 First Fridays at Five. This free service creates a digital ID with fingerprints, photo, physical description, and emergency contacts, which is stored in a secure national database. If a child ever goes missing, this information can help law enforcement…
The 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. There will be lawn games in the center of North Street, and Balloon Ben will be crafting free balloon creations.
The Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street and 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.