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SUMMARY:Artist Panel and Artswalk Information Session!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 30th\, 1 pm at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA. \nFREE and open to the public! \n  \nArtist Panel and Artswalk Information Session – Bring your questions and be part of a discussion of what it means to be an artist in the Berkshires. \nPanel de artistas de los Berkshires y sesión de información del Artswalk – Déjanos saber tus preguntas y se parte de la discusión de lo que significa ser un artista en los Berkshires. Traductor en español está disponible. Mas informacion abajo. \nOur panel of local artists will speak about their experiences as professional and aspiring artists in the Berkshires and beyond and will answer questions about navigating the arts scene\, networking in the artist community\, marketing\, and more. Our artists will give tips on how to prepare for an art exhibit as well as answer any questions from attendees. \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will have representatives on hand to speak specifically about Artswalk and how to get involved\, but our artist panel will also address questions beyond Artswalk. \nWe invite new\, aspiring\, professional\, amateur\, student\, and veteran artists to come network with us and be part of our informational arts discussion! Teens are welcome! \nSpanish translation is available. \n  \nArtist Panel and Artswalk Information Session\, Saturday\, March 30th: \n1 to 1:30 pm: Networking and light refreshments \nNetwork with other artists and representatives from First Fridays Artswalk venues. \n1:30 pm: First Fridays Artswalk Coordinator\, Kimberly Gritman\, will speak about how to get involved in Artswalk. \nArtists will learn who to contact and anyone is welcome to come and learn how they can volunteer. \n1:45 pm: Artist Panel Begins \nOur panel of 6 Berkshire artists will introduce themselves and speak to questions about navigating the arts scene in our community – Pittsfield\, the Berkshires and beyond. \nMembers of our Artist Panel: \nLucie Castaldo\, Sean McCusker\, Ilene Richard\, Michael Rousseau\, Clemente Sajquiy Ramirez\, and Marney Schorr \nArtist Bios at bottom of page. \n  \n—————————————– \nPanel de artistas de los Berkshires y sesión de información del Artswalk \nDéjanos saber tus preguntas y se parte de la discusión de lo que significa ser un artista en los Berkshires. \nNuestro panel de artistas locales platicara sus experiencias como artistas en los Berkshires y también contestaran preguntas acerca de navegar la escena de las artes\, conocer gente en la comunidad de artistas\, marketing y más. Nuestros artistas darán tips de cómo prepararse para una exposición de arte. También se contestarán preguntas al publico. \nFirst Fridays Artswalk tendrá representantes para hablar específicamente sobre Artswalk y como involucrarse más como artista. \nQueremos invitar nuevos\, aspirantes\, profesionales\, amateur\, estudiantes y veteranos o a cualquier tipo de artista a venir al evento de redes y participar en la discusión. \nTraductor en español está disponible. \nFirst Fridays Artswalk es un programa mensual en el centro de Pittsfield que conecta negocios\, galerías\, artistas y la comunidad en un esfuerzo por poner un “Paseo de las Artes” (“Artswalk”) el primer viernes de cada mes de 5 a 8 pm. En el primer viernes del mes\, los lugares albergan a su artista visual destacado en una recepción pública. El Artswalk es autoguiado; sin embargo\, también hay una visita guiada a pie gratuita el primer viernes del mes a las 5 pm que lleva a los participantes a muchos de los lugares. El arte está en exhibición en la mayoría de los lugares durante el resto del mes. \n  \nPanel de artistas de los Berkshires y sesión de información del Artswalk: \nSábado 30 de marzo a la 1 pm en el Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA \nGratis y abierto al públic. \nDe 1 a 1:30 habrá evento de redes y bebidas.\nConoce otros artistas y representantes de puntos de encuentro del Artswalk \nA la 1:30 la coordinadora del Artswalk\, Kimberly Gritman\, hablara de como involucrarse más en este proyecto que es Artswalk. \nA la 1:45 pm el panel de artistas comienza. \nNuestro panel de 6 artistas de los Berkshires se introducirá y hablaran acerca de cómo navegar la escena de las artes en nuestra comunidad\, Pittsfield\, los Berkshires y algo más. \nMiembros de nuestro panel de artistas:\nLucie Castaldo\, Sean McCusker\, Ilene Richard\, Michael Rousseau\, Clemente Sajquiy Ramirez y Marney Schorr \n  \n—————————————– \nLucie Castaldo is an installation and cut paper artist living and working in the beautiful Berkshires. She has shown in solo and group shows in Massachusetts and New York. As the Executive Director of IS183 Art School of the Berkshires she works to ensure that the critical human need to make art can be experienced by everyone. She graduated with a BA in Art History and Education from Mount Holyoke College. Lucie primarily works in cut paper; exploring the connection between living things through anatomy and architecture. Her art is informed by her egalitarian and inclusive worldview: “Nobody is better than anyone else\, and beneath our exteriors\, we all have the same bones.” https://luciecastaldoart.weebly.com/ \nSean McCusker is a local artist who has shown in the Berkshire Museum\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, and The Artful Mind Gallery. His work is build up of thin translucent layers of oil paint; producing surreal landscapes full of light\, color\, and mystery. Active in the arts community\, he is currently a member of the Berkshire Art Association after spending years on the Artscape Committee and curating shows for the First Fridays Artswalk in Pittfield. https://www.sean-mccusker.com/ \nIlene Richard attended the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and majored in Illustration\, Graphic Design\, and Jewelry Design. During her four years studying illustration\, she was introduced to the business of children’s book illustration. Ilene worked in the jewelry design field for 15 years and was published multiple times in national trade magazines for her unusual sculptural pieces. She still had a yearning to break into the children’s book market\, so with a new goal in place\, she put a hold on her jewelry business\, and started to focus on her drawing and painting skills again. Ilene attended the DeCordova Museum School and the Museum School in Boston. Now she can say that she has had the honor to have worked with many large publishing houses and has had many books published. Her career is truly a joy\, and she intends on drawing and painting forever. http://www.ilenerichard.com/ \nMichael Rousseau was born in Pittsfield\, Massachusetts. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and a Master of Arts in Teaching (K-12) from the Rhode Island School of Design\, RISD. http://www.mrousseau.com/ \nClemente Sajquiy Ramirez is an immigrant from Guatemala\, and a person who is passionate about community and social justice. Clemente considers himself more of an dual artist and activist as each day passes\, being more inclined to use art as a medium in which to express his opinion. \nMarney Schorr is just one of 20 exhibiting artists at NUarts Gallery & Studios\, 311 North St\, a group that collaborates with area organizations and participates in First Fridays Artswalk May-Oct and Dec\, with interactive open studios and art shows. Marney is a teaching artist\, art therapist and founder/director of the award winning Arts in Recovery for Youth program (AIRY) which helps youth ages 13-26 recover from suicidal thoughts with the expressive arts. She is interested in placing emerging young artists with venues during First Fridays Artswalk and internships with local artists. See www.marneyschorr.webs.com and www.airyedu.com.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/artist-panel-and-artswalk-information-session/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Networking
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SUMMARY:March DPI Membership Gathering: Downtown Parking
DESCRIPTION:DPI Membership Gathering: Downtown Parking \nThursday\, March 14\n8:30 – 10:00 am\nCity Hall\, Council Chambers (2nd floor)\nOpen to Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. members and their employees \nThe City Departments of Public Services and Community Development will be leading this meeting. \nAgenda: \n1. Updates from the City on parking \nElectric Car Charging Stations\nColumbus St Parking Garage Update\nMetered parking update \n2. Breakout session with 3 groups \nGroup 1 – Downtown Parking Problems\nHow well the parking meters are working?\nWhat problems are you hearing about? \nGroup 2 – Downtown Parking Changes\nWhat current meters should be changed/eliminated?\nShould we move on to other streets and/or municipal lots?\nShould we move forward with adding metered parking on the new surface lot at Columbus? \nGroup 3 – Education/Marketing\nAny marketing ideas for parking meters?\nAny parking signage improvements for metered parking?\nAny wayfinding signage improvements? \n3. Report back from each group and conclusion \nRSVP by March 12 by emailing Cheryl at cmirer@downtownpittsfield.com. \nThis is to be a constructive\, respectful meeting of all of us working together to define issues and find solutions.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/march-dpi-membership-gathering-downtown-parking/
LOCATION:City Hall\, Council Chambers (2nd floor)\, 70 Allen Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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SUMMARY:1Berkshire February Chamber Nite w/ Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Join 1Berkshire as they partner with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. for the February Chamber Nite! Members of either organization get in for free. Come for a great evening of “Networking on North St.” with snacks\, cash bar and door prizes provided. Tonight we’re celebrating with our host Barrington Stage Company at their Wolfson Center location. Stick around after the event for discounted tickets to the 10×10 Play Festival! \n  \nThursday\, February 28th\, 5-7 pm \nBarrington Stage Company Wolfson Center \n122 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201 \nFree to 1Berkshire Members and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Members \nClick here to register! \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/1berkshire-february-chamber-nite-w-downtown-pittsfield-inc/
LOCATION:Barrington Stage Company Wolfson Center\, 122 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:January Membership Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:Join us…\nJanuary Membership Gathering!\nTuesday\, January 8\, 2019\n9:00 am\nDottie’s Coffee Lounge\n444 North Street \nNetworking – Coffee – 2019 Advertising \n  \nPlease join in for a fun information session at Dottie’s with special guest\, Regina Burgio\, graphic designer\, about the Downtown Pittsfield Guide. \nAs always\, these gatherings are a place for downtown businesses owners and employees to network and this particular day will focus on advertising in the Guide. \nMembers will receive information about advertising in the 2019 Guide prior to the meeting so please bring your questions and we will have the answers. \nPlease RSVP on Facebook or to info@downtownpittsfield.com
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/january-membership-gathering/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181211T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181211T173000
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SUMMARY:DPI Membership Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nA Holiday Party for members of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will be held on Tuesday\, December 11th\, beginning at 4 pm\, at the Colonial Theatre at 111 South Street in Pittsfield. \n\nWine\, cheese and crackers\nTour of the Colonial\nNetworking and fun with friends!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dpi-membership-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181108T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181108T130000
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SUMMARY:November DPI Membership Gathering - Let's Talk Benefits! Are you using all your DPI membership benefits?
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. members you are invited to the next DPI Membership Gathering! \nThis meeting will recap take-aways from the Idea Jam held on October 10th and dive into membership benefits and how to use them. Resources for members will be identified at this event. Cheryl Mirer\, Executive Director of DPI\, and Kim\, Marketing Coordinator\, will lead the presentation. \nPlease share this invitation with your colleagues and RSVP to cmirer@downtownpittsfield.com. \nThis is a lunchtime meeting at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (33 Dunham Mall) so bring your lunch!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/november-dpi-membership-gathering-lets-talk-benefits-are-you-using-all-your-dpi-membership-benefits/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181103T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181103T140000
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SUMMARY:Drop in ornament making session for the Downtown Pittsfield Tree
DESCRIPTION:Help us decorate our Downtown Pittsfield Tree for the 2018 Festival of Trees: “Often Heard” at the Berkshire Museum\n\n\n \n\n\nDrop in ornament making sessions:\n\n\nFriday\, November 2 and Saturday\, November 3\, 12-2 pm\n\n\n \n\n\nDrop in\, eat some pizza\, and make an ornament to represent your business!\n\nKristina Cardot of The Funky Phoenix will help guide you through the ornament making process!\n\n\n \n\n\nDPI Conference Room\, 33 Dunham Mall
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/drop-in-ornament-making-session-for-the-downtown-pittsfield-tree-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181102T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181102T140000
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SUMMARY:Drop in ornament making session for the Downtown Pittsfield Tree
DESCRIPTION:Help us decorate our Downtown Pittsfield Tree for the 2018 Festival of Trees: “Often Heard” at the Berkshire Museum\n\n\n \n\n\nDrop in ornament making sessions:\n\n\nFriday\, November 2 and Saturday\, November 3\, 12-2 pm\n\n\n \n\n\nDrop in\, eat some pizza\, and make an ornament to represent your business!\n\n\nKristina Cardot of The Funky Phoenix will help guide you through the ornament making process!\n\n \n\n\nDPI Conference Room\, 33 Dunham Mall
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/drop-in-ornament-making-session-for-the-downtown-pittsfield-tree/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:DPI Membership Gathering: Downtown Pittsfield Idea Jam!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. members and friends\, you are invited to the next DPI Membership Gathering! \nDPI and R3SET Enterprises will present a Downtown Pittsfield Idea Jam on Wednesday\, October 10th at Framework\, 437 North Street\, from 8:30 to 10:30 am. \nThis will be an organized brainstorming session about Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. membership. We want to know what works\, what doesn’t\, and if you are utilizing your membership benefits to capacity. \nThis event is open to everyone. \nThe Babbling Brooke’s Bagels will be providing fresh\, homemade bagels\, lox\, and cream cheese! \nPlease share this invitation with your colleagues and click here to RSVP. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \n  \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. Idea Jam\nTheme: Membership Development\nFacilitated by R3SET Enterprises \n  \nThe Idea Jam will closely examine the benefits and features of the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) membership experience and how DPI can further support and serve the success of downtown and downtown business. \n  \nThe Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Idea Jam is a gathering and opportunity for downtown business owners and DPI members to engage with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. staff and board members as well as other downtown business owners and DPI members. We will look for deeper insights into what DPI benefits current members find useful and how we can amplify their effects. We will also explore current barriers to entry for DPI membership and what additional benefits would be most impactful for current and future members. \n  \nWhy Attend? \nLearn how DPI can help your business \n\nLearn more about Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and how becoming a member can support your business\n\nContribute membership ideas to DPI \n\nShare your experiences and contribute your ideas for improving downtown business to DPI’s staff and board\n\nMeet other downtown business owners \n\nConnect with other community-oriented business owners and community members passionate about growing Pittsfield’s downtown\n\nGet involved \n\nTake part in the Idea Jam and discover additional community opportunities\, downtown initiatives\, and projects to get involved with\n\n  \nThe Idea Jam Experience: \nWe are using a method based on design thinking to keep discussion and narratives positive and focused on creativity and innovation. \n  \n“Design is a form of solution-focused thinking with the intent of producing a constructive future result. \nDesign thinking identifies and investigates both known and ambiguous aspects of the current situation in an effort to discover parameters and alternative solution sets which may lead to one or more satisfactory goals. Because design-thinking is iterative\, intermediate “solutions” are potential starting points of alternative paths\, allowing for a redefinition of the initial problem\, in a process of co-evolution of problem and solution”[1]  \n  \nThe Idea Jam is a fast-paced brainstorm session. We will break event attendees into three work groups that will brainstorm on three main topics. Each group will have a facilitator to ensure that the group stays on topic and maintains a positive group flow and tone. We then switch stations to allow each group the opportunity to “Jam” on each of the three topics. \n  \nAfterward\, the three groups return to their original topic and vote on the top ideas that will move forward to the main Idea Jam board. Then each facilitator will present the top ideas from each group. \n  \nLastly\, everyone will vote with colored stickers on the top ideas. Each sticker will hold a different value to give the participant a way to weight their choice. \n  \nWho is R3SET Enterprises? \nR3set Enterprises is a local Benefit Corporation working with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. to apply strategies and tactics utilized by Silicon Valley start-ups for community and economic development. \n  \nWhy is R3SET sponsoring the DPI Idea Jam? \n“Frankly\, we want Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. to achieve its goals. \nWe live\, work\, and play in Pittsfield and want to see the city flourish. \n  \nGetting to know some of the people working to bring back downtown has only strengthened our belief in Pittsfield and the Berkshires. We’ve become excited to share some of the tools we’ve incorporated into our organization with DPI and its community. \n  \nTo build the types of organizations that we’re passionate about\, we’ve incorporated many tools and strategies used by Silicon Valley. One of the most impactful has been to incorporate collaborative design thinking with community stakeholders. \n  \nThat’s why we’re starting our collaboration with DPI with an Idea Jam.” \n  \n  \n  \n[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_thinking#cite_note-Dorst&Cross_Coevolution-10 \nDowntown Pittsfield photo by Emma K. Rothenberg-Ware.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dpi-membership-gathering-downtown-pittsfield-idea-jam/
LOCATION:Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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