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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition”
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new “Pittsfield Paintbox Artist Exhibition” featuring 4 local artists at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (437 North Street). \nFeatured artists are Susan Gail Catelotti\, Melissa Matsuki Lillie\, Anastasia Drayton\, and Eternity Joy Alice Williams. \nThere will be an opening reception with the artists during the September 5 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm. \nThe exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday\, 10 am to 2 pm\, September 5 through September 25\, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. offices at 431 North Street. \nThe Pittsfield Paintbox Program is a program of the City of Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development. The Paintbox Program celebrates local artists\, enlivens the streetscape\, and discourages vandalism of utility boxes throughout the downtown. Four Paintbox designs will be installed in Pittsfield this summer by the artists in this exhibition at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. \nSusan Gail Catelotti is an artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer based in Peru\, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects all rooted in her love for storytelling through image. \nDeeply inspired by the forests\, wildlife\, and quiet magic of the Berkshires\, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy\, weirdness\, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau\, her work invites viewers to pause\, look closer\, and rediscover a sense of wonder. \nMelissa Matsuki Lillie is painter whose artwork references natural forms using a personal visual language of vibrant colors and complex layers to reflect on the macroscopic and microscopic world. Her paintings evoke a sense of space that has been flattened and layered\, revealing strands and structures of line and color interacting fluidly with hidden landscapes. In addition to painting\, she frequently works sculpturally\, creating forms that celebrate both line and color. \nBorn in Maryland\, Melissa attended the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She currently lives and works in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. \nFor over two decades\, Anastasia Drayton has had the privilege of working as a horticulturist in the Berkshire landscape. This time spent observing plants and ecosystems has deepened her understanding of the natural world and its connection to human-made spaces. Her work—both in horticulture and art—is rooted in yielding to nature\, allowing it to shape and inspire her designs. \nWatercolor plays a central role in Anastasia’s process\, applied in a way that allows it to move freely across the surface – guided more by gravity and chance than by control. Anastasia works in other mediums as well\, but always with a sense that she is only gently guiding the creative process. She often incorporates natural elements like branches and lichens whose forms mirror organic patterns\, allowing nature to shape the composition. In this way\, the human hand becomes secondary; instead\, she trusts the materials and environment to create their own beauty. By letting nature guide each piece\, it reminds the viewer that we don’t always need to cling so tightly—things have a way of unfolding as they’re meant to\, naturally and inevitably. Anastasia finds so much resilience\, hope\, and peace in the natural world\, and through her art\, she aims to honor that connection and invite others to see the world with the same reverence. \nEternity Joy Alice Williams is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Fine Arts at Berkshire Community College. When creating works of art\, she usually likes using Prismacolor colored pencils and oil pastels\, along with other materials. She’s always had a love for drawing\, but recently she has had more of a focus on different vegetables and fruits. With them\, she wants to display the importance of fresh produce in communities. \nThe gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/opening-reception-pittsfield-paintbox-artist-exhibition/
LOCATION:Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:“Art in the Park” with Carly Holmes at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are pleased to announce the September “Art in the Park” artist at First Fridays at Five is Carly Holmes. \nCarly will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street)\, inviting the community to watch her paint live and discussing her process with all who are interested. \nCarly is a lifelong resident of Pittsfield and describes herself as an emerging artist with a passion for creating art. “I have always loved creating art\,” Carly says. “As a child\, I was constantly drawing and crafting. I have explored drawing\, ceramics\, and 3-dimensional design. But painting with acrylics is where my true passion lies. I view my work as a reflection of my ever-evolving interests\, and as a personal outlet for self-expression.” \nCarly is the City of Pittsfield’s inaugural artist-in-residence and is currently working out of studio space in the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. Carly also recently unveiled her new mural “DOWNTOWN BOUND” on the train platform at the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal Center located at 1 Columbus Avenue in Pittsfield. “DOWNTOWN BOUND” was created alongside mentor artist Jesse Tobin McCauley as part of the Let It Shine! Public Art Partnership. \nIn the case of inclement weather\, “Art in the Park” with Carly Holmes will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue. \n“Art in the Park” is supported by the Feigenbaum Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/art-in-the-park-with-carly-holmes-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Palace Park\, 116 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:“Where’s Winston?” Scavenger Hunt at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present a one-night-only Back-to-School edition of “Where’s Winston?” during the September 5th First Fridays at Five. This Back-to-School themed scavenger hunt for images of Officer Winston\, the Pittsfield Police Department’s comfort dog\, will take place on Friday\, September 5\, from 5 to 7:45 pm. Game Cards will be available at the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. tent in Dunham Mall at 100 North Street starting at 5 pm. The last Game Card will be redeemed at 7:55 pm. “Where’s Winston?” is for children aged 3 to 18 years old\, and young children participating must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nEvery Winston will have a unique Back-to-School themed word with him. Find the hidden Winstons\, write the words on the Where’s Winston? Game Card\, and bring the Game Card to the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. tent in Dunham Mall at 100 North Street to redeem for prizes. \nAll participants will get a Winston Sticker. \nChildren who find any 5 words will win a Winston Drawstring Bag while supplies last. \nThe first 10 children who find all 6 words and turn in their completed Game Card to the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. tent in Dunham Mall will win a Winston plushie!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/wheres-winston-scavenger-hunt-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Free Drop-In Art Making at First Fridays at Five
DESCRIPTION:The Berkshire Art Center (BAC)\, 141 North Street\, will host Free Drop-In Art Making during First Fridays at Five on Friday\, September 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. \nEnjoy a rotating set of art projects for individuals and families to participate in at their own pace with the guidance and support of a Faculty Artist. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/free-drop-in-art-making-at-first-fridays-at-five/
LOCATION:Berkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,First Fridays at Five,Free
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting for Robert Markey’s Mosaic Mural in Dunham Mall
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will hold a Ribbon Cutting for Robert Markey’s Mosaic Mural in Dunham Mall on Friday\, September 5 at 6:15 pm during the September 5 First Fridays at Five. The three mosaic mural panels created by Markey are intended to beautify downtown as part of the Reimagine Dunham Mall effort. \nReimagine Dunham Mall aims to support area business\, recreation\, pedestrian networks\, and parking accessibility for residents and visitors of downtown Pittsfield. \nReimagine Dunham Mall and this mural project are supported by a MassDevelopment grant with a funding match by Pittsfield Beautiful and community donations. \nBased on public input\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. added 8 large planters to Dunham Mall with Heritage Birch trees to provide shade and natural habitats\, smaller planters filled with colorful annuals\, seating\, and a pop of color with Markey’s mosaic murals. These projects are to support the use and beautification of Dunham Mall. \nThe inspiration provided to Markey for his mosaic murals was that Pittsfield is where nature and city meet and that Dunham Mall where the murals would be located has become a hub of activity with events like Rhythmscape – a free\, outdoor Summer Dance Series\, The Pitt – a free\, outdoor Summer Concert Series\, and Dance on Dunham during the First Fridays at Five. \nRobert Markey is an artist who has worked in many media over the years including painting\, sculpture\, installation\, video\, and mosaics. He has done public art projects in cities around the country including New York\, Boston\, Philadelphia\, Houston\, and Minneapolis. His first video was aired on PBS\, and he received national media coverage for his public performance work on domestic violence. \nRobert has done mosaic murals in Brazil\, Chile\, Mexico\, Cambodia\, Sri Lanka\, Israel\, India\, Afghanistan\, and the U.S. creating mosaic murals with youth in vulnerable situations. He has done painted murals with refugees in the U.S. and Greece\, and with tribal painters in India. \nHis sculptures have been featured in various locations around the country\, including The Norman Rockwell Museum and Chesterwood in Stockbridge\, 3 Sisters Sanctuary in Goshen\, and Sculpture Fest in Woodstock\, VT. \n“I was asked to do three mosaic mural panels about Pittsfield\,” says Robert. “The city sent me many pictures of the city and people in the city\, and I also took some photos of the city.” \n“The first panel is about the river and the mountains around Pittsfield. The second panel is people dancing and a man in a wheelchair. The third panel is the center of the city with two tall buildings and some trees.” \n“It was an interesting process to make these mosaic panels – one is a far view\, one is a close up\, and one is a medium distance view. Deciding on colors was also interesting – the colors of the river\, the two different sky colors\, and deciding to make the background color of the dancers white.”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/ribbon-cutting-for-robert-markeys-mosaic-mural-in-dunham-mall/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T183000
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting for Emily Elizabeth Bunnell’s Map of Downtown Pittsfield in Dunham Mall
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will hold a Ribbon Cutting in Dunham Mall for Emily Elizabeth Bunnell’s Map of Downtown Pittsfield on Friday\, September 5th at 6:15 pm during the September 5 First Fridays at Five. This map\, created as part of the Reimagine Dunham Mall effort\, is the first of several wayfinding efforts being introduced in the Downtown in partnership with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)\, and the City of Pittsfield. \n“My process for this map started with concepting several different approaches for the map and meeting with the Pittsfield team to select a style that best fit their needs and wants\,” says Emily. “Upon a selection of an isometric map\, I cross referenced images of downtown with historical and satellite images to create a complete pencil and ink drawing of all the streets and buildings of downtown Pittsfield. I then scanned\, digitally fine-tuned\, and colored that map and created landmark labels. The final product represents multiple rounds of drawings and internal feedback to best highlight the walkability and major sites of Downtown Pittsfield in an approachable and playful design\, with a hope that this invites more people to enjoy the many sites\, shops\, and dining options the area has to offer on foot.” \nEmily Elizabeth Bunnell is a painter and graphic designer living in Windsor\, MA. She loves exploring the wild spaces\, building community\, and engaging with the art and music scene unique to Western MA and New England. She hopes to create work that connects people with each other and the larger world around them. Her design motto is “Good Design that Does Good” and her paintings focus on the beauty\, inherent value\, and interconnected nature of all of our wild community members. \nReimagine Dunham Mall aims to support area business\, recreation\, pedestrian networks\, and parking accessibility for residents and visitors of downtown Pittsfield. \nReimagine Dunham Mall and this map project are supported by a MassDevelopment grant with a funding match by Pittsfield Beautiful and community donations. \nFor more information on Reimagine Dunham Mall\, call Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/ribbon-cutting-for-emily-elizabeth-bunnells-map-of-downtown-pittsfield-in-dunham-mall/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Art,First Fridays at Five,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T200000
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SUMMARY:Rhythmscape: Sandra Zarate teaches Zumba®
DESCRIPTION:“Rhythmscape” on Dunham Mall highlights a different rhythm and instructor from our local community each session\, reflecting the many identities that make Pittsfield home. \nRhythmscape is free and open to all and encourages everyone to experience the joy of movement and the beauty of cultural exchange. No experience is necessary to participate. Dunham Mall can be located by entering 100 North Street on your GPS. \nAt the Sunday\, September 14 session\, enjoy a free Zumba® class with Sandra Zarate open to all ages and fitness levels. Beginners are welcome! \nSandra Zarate is a Colombian Zumba® instructor with over 10 years of experience sharing her passion for dance and fitness with people of all ages and skill levels. Since 2013\, she has been teaching Zumba® and holds multiple certifications. \nSandra loves what she does and finds great joy in helping her students reach their goals while having fun along the way. She believes that in today’s fast-paced and hyper-connected world\, it’s essential to create moments to disconnect and focus on ourselves. Her classes are designed to be that space — a place to move\, laugh\, sweat\, and feel alive. \nHer mission is to cultivate a fun\, energetic\, and welcoming environment where everyone feels inspired to dance\, express themselves\, and enjoy the journey to better health.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/rhythmscape-sandra-zarate-teaches-zumba-3/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Fitness,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000
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SUMMARY:Rhythmscape: SíncoPaz\, Raíces y Ritmos (Roots & Rhythm)
DESCRIPTION:“Rhythmscape” on Dunham Mall highlights a different rhythm and instructor from our local community each session\, reflecting the many identities that make Pittsfield home. \nRhythmscape is free and open to all and encourages everyone to experience the joy of movement and the beauty of cultural exchange. No experience is necessary to participate. Dunham Mall can be located by entering 100 North Street on your GPS. \nAt the final Sunday\, September 21 session\, enjoy a free interactive event\, where you can build your own instruments to use in collaborative music-making and dancing. \nWhat happens when rhythm becomes a language of belonging? \nSíncoPaz\, Raíces y Ritmos (Roots & Rhythm)\, is a new community-based music project that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to create sound together. \nPart workshop and jam – and definitely a celebration – SíncoPaz is less about performance and more about what emerges when we listen and respond to find resonance with one another. \nSíncoPaz explores the power of síncopa (syncopation) and paz (peace) as metaphors for collective life: How might we hold tension and release? \nHow do we find the pulse between difference and unity? How can rhythm become a bridge across language\, cultures\, and experiences? \nParticipants will have the chance to build their own instruments — cajóns\, rattles\, drums — and use them in collaborative music-making and dancing that emphasizes connection over perfection. SíncoPaz’s intention is to create a space where finding the beat together and coming into sync is an act of community.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/rhythmscape-sincopaz-raices-y-ritmos-roots-rhythm/
LOCATION:Dunham Mall\, 100 North Street
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Fun,Free,Music
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