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SUMMARY:July First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dozen brand new art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, July 1\, 5 to 8 pm. 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. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk transforms downtown Pittsfield retailers\, restaurants\, and organizations into art galleries. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. \n  \nEvent Highlights: \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday\, July 1\, 5 to 7:30 pm\, at the parklet and outdoor seating area at The Marketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street. \n  \nArtists at the Clock Tower \n75 South Church Street\, Third Floor \nMarion Grant \nCaroline Kelley \nShany Porras \nIlene Richard \nSally Tiska-Rice \nOpen Studios: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nHotel on North \n297 North Street \nCYCLE THERAPY – watercolor on the move \nMarguerite Bride \nOn View: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nLee Bank \n75 North Street \nFine Art Photography & Digital Art \nNicole March \nWindow Display \n  \nLichtenstein Center for the Arts \n28 Renne Avenue \nCommunity Access to the Arts (CATA) presents \n“I AM A PART OF ART” \nOn View: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nMethuselah Bar and Lounge \n391 North Street \nDramatic Themes/ Cosmic Dust \nThe Paintings of Edward Pelkey \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nTKG Real Estate \n137 North Street \n“Photographer as Painter” \nJanet Pumphrey and Bruce Panock \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nThe Marketplace Cafe \n53 North Street \nPhotography by Shaun Harmon \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 7:30 pm \n  \nUnitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield \n175 Wendell Avenue \nOil paintings and watercolors \nDavid King \nReception: July 1\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nOther participating venues are ReDefine (5 Melville Street)\, The Funky Phoenix (441 North Street)\, and Thrive Diner (145 Wahconah Street).
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-first-fridays-artswalk-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:June 3 First Fridays Artswalk 
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 9 brand new art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, June 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm\, with most art on display all month long. 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.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-3-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:June 3 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy opening receptions on Friday\, May 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \nArt is on view all month long! \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield mobile app to take a self-guided tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device! \nDownload it on the App Store!\nGet it on Google Play!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-3-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:May 6 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy opening receptions on Friday\, May 6\, from 5 to 8 pm. \nArt is on view all month long! \nDownload the Downtown Pittsfield mobile app to take a self-guided tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device! \nDownload it on the App Store!\nGet it on Google Play!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/may-2022-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:Holiday First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art\, including all of Pittsfield’s Paintboxes\, on your cell phone. Enjoy live music from the Berkshire Hills Chorus beginning at 5:30 pm downtown! \n  \nNUarts Studios & Gallery\, the largest artist and artisan studio collective in downtown Pittsfield\, will host a holiday open studios event on December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Among the artists opening their studios on December 3rd are Stefanie Bessman\, Myk Daigle\, Val Fox\, Kathy Gideon\, Caroline Kelley\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, Marney Schorr\, and Sally Tiska Rice. \n  \nThose participating in the open studios will offer artwork and wares for sale that would be perfect for holiday gifting. Join Marney Schorr for free\, handmade ornament making for all ages. Entrances to NUarts are at 311 North Street and 21 Union Street. \n  \nNew to Artswalk\, Soma’s Aromas\, 81 East Street\, will present “Mandalas in Bloom” by Elizabeth Nelson for the month of December. There will be a reception with the artist on December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. Hot Plate Brewing will pour samples\, and Elizabeth will create a mandala in real time to show her process. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present a group show entitled “When Heaven & Nature Sing”\, December 3 through January 17. Featuring photography\, paintings\, pastels\, and mixed-media art\, this group show includes pieces by Paula Dambrauskas\, Phyllis Prysby\, and Sal deBethune. There will be an opportunity to visit with the artists on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. At the craft table in the Social Hall\, visitors will be invited to create\, collage\, and exchange winter holiday cards to take home. \n  \nMembers of the Guild of Berkshire Artists will celebrate the holiday season during the month of December at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. Work exhibited will include paintings\, photographs\, and fiber arts. This exhibit is coordinated with an online show at BerkshireArtists.org which benefits Berkshire United Way. \nFeatured artists are Susan Sabino\, photographer; Katherine Ludington\, fiber artist; Lou Coco\, painter; and Jon Caplan\, photographer. There will be a reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of December and can be viewed when TKG is open. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature Proof that I am\, by lowercase d studios\, December 3-31. Sam de Soto (lowercase d studios\, they/he) is an artist\, musician\, and teacher from Long Island\, NY. Largely influenced by abstract expressionism\, street art\, and modern design\, Sam’s work ranges from large canvases to digital photo manipulations. This is their first gallery installation. \n  \nMCLA Pittsfield at 66 Allen Street will feature an art show by Molly Paluilis for the month of December. About her work\, Paluilis says\, “(it) is about feeling using color\, shape\, rhythm\, and movement. It shows healing\, chaos\, excitement\, pain\, and resilience in ways that words cannot. It is used as an outlet to express the inexpressible.” \n  \nThere will be an opening reception in conjunction with First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 6:30 pm on December 3. After the opening\, Paluilis’s work can be viewed by appointment Monday through Friday\, 9 am to 4 pm. To make an appointment\, please call 413-662-5576 or 413-662-5422. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will host a grab and go Wreath Sale to benefit the food pantry at the South Congregational Church\, UCC\, Pittsfield on Friday\, December 3 from 12:30 to 6:30 pm. Choose from holiday wreaths\, kissing balls\, and centerpieces all handmade by local artists. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE by Scott Taylor for the December Artswalk. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE is a sampling of the work Taylor created during the pandemic. Many of the paintings speak of containment\, some visually looking outward\, some inward. Some return to a simpler time that we once knew hoping to find comfort in our own existence. There will be an opportunity to visit with the artist on Friday\, December 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Berkshire Museum\, 39 South Street\, will present Museum of the Moon\, an awe-inspiring installation of lunar views and glowing moonlight through January 9\, 2022. A combination of art\, science\, and sound\, this radiant installation was created using NASA imagery of the lunar surface\, inspiring those who experience it to contemplate the many ways the Moon connects humankind across time and culture. There will be extended museum hours every Friday evening until 7:30 pm. Admission is required. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children aged 4-17. Children 3 and under and museum members are free. \n  \nThe December Artswalk will also highlight art celebrating Cultural Appreciation Week 2021 in the windows of Berkshire Juvenile Court\, 190 North Street. The virtual tour will guide you to murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. The Downtown Pittsfield app is made possible by a generous grant from the Feigenbaum Foundation. \n  \nFeatured image: Elizabeth Nelson “Apple and Sunflower Mandala”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/holiday-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:Holiday First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays Artswalk is the largest year-round monthly visual arts event in the Berkshires. Every first Friday of each month from 5 to 8pm\, downtown retailers\, restaurants and businesses along North and South Streets\, transform into art galleries. Stop into over a dozen locations to explore artwork and meet the artists during their opening receptions. New art is on display all month long.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/holiday-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T200000
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SUMMARY:November First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art\, including all of Pittsfield’s Paintboxes\, on your cell phone. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE by Scott Taylor for the November Artswalk. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE is a sampling of the work Taylor created during the pandemic. Many of the paintings speak of containment\, some visually looking outward\, some inward. Some return to a simpler time that we once knew hoping to find comfort in our own existence. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “Little Kids\, Big Issues” by Stephanie VanBramer\, November 5-28. \n  \nRegularly taking inspiration from personal experiences\, conversations\, thoughts about everyday life\, and the lessons she has learned along the way\, VanBramer creates artwork that sparks reality checks and speaks out\, making it known that it has something to say. She creates little characters with big personalities and even bigger ideas. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of November at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of November and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Sally Lebwohl\, pastels; Jorie Latham\, watercolors and mixed media; and Debbie Schneer\, photography. \n  \nMCLA Pittsfield at 66 Allen Street will feature an art show of faces by Dana Schildkraut from November 5-30. Schildkraut is an award-winning artist and educator who resides in Southern Vermont\, working in mixed media: paper mache\, watercolor paint\, and polymer clay. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 6:30 pm on November 5. After the opening\, Schildkraut’s work can be viewed by appointment Monday through Friday\, 9 am to 4 pm. To make an appointment\, please call 413-662-5576 or 413-662-5422. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association will present DISTILLATIONS\, An Art Show\, at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, through November 28. \n  \nDISTILLATIONS features work by artists Peg Dotchin\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Ilene Spiewak – artists who have met the chaos\, confusion and concerns of this moment in their artistic processes with a great passion for art and design. The gallery will be open on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Additional gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday\, 11 am to 3 pm\, or by appointment. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present a show by mother-daughter team\, Kerry and Kamille Hylton\, for the month of November. Kerry and Kamille enjoy creating unique enjoyable artwork targeting all age groups. Works on display will be acrylic paint on canvas. There will be a reception with the artists on Friday\, November 5\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe November Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. The Downtown Pittsfield app is made possible by a generous grant from the Feigenbaum Foundation.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/november-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free,Outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211001T200000
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SUMMARY:October First Fridays Artswalk and Music on North!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, Indoors Out! Music on North\, and an original video art show during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm. Brand new for October\, you can download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store and on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art and music on your cell phone. \n  \nFrom 5 to 7 pm on October 1\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present free outdoor performances as part of Indoors Out! Music on North. \n  \nSinger/songwriter Jaane Doe will perform at Sotille Park\, 200 North Street. Freestyle acoustic rocker\, Garrin Benfield\, will be at Persip Park\, 175 North Street; and musical trio\, The Midnight Anthem\, will perform at the Marketplace Cafe’s parklet at 53 North Street. \n  \nFrom 7:30 to 9 pm\, the Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, will host the “On The Wall Video Art Show”. All are welcome to experience this free\, unique outdoor show of video art created by 9 local artists projected on the south wall of the Colonial Theatre. This large-scale projection show of short videos was produced by local artist and sculptor Joe Wheaton. The show is family friendly\, and you are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and settle in. The “On The Wall Video Art Show” is a collaboration of between the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association\, Berkshire Lightscapes\, and the Berkshire Art Association (BAA). \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association will present DISTILLATIONS\, An Art Show\, at The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, from October 1 through November 28. \n  \nDISTILLATIONS features work by artists Peg Dotchin\, Jesse Tobin McCauley\, and Ilene Spiewak – artists who have met the chaos\, confusion and concerns of this moment in their artistic processes with a great passion for art and design. There will be an opening reception for DISTILLATIONS on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday\, 11 am to 3 pm\, or by appointment. \n  \nMCLA Pittsfield at 66 Allen Street will feature an art show by Ian Mosher from October 1-October 31\, just in time for spooky season. The show will feature art centered on traditional and legendary monster themes as well as unique visions that run through the artist’s mind. The result is a collection that is an homage to Halloween. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception in conjunction with First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 6:30 pm on October 1. After the opening\, Ian’s work can be viewed by appointment Monday through Friday\, 9 am to 4 pm. To make an appointment\, please call 413-662-5576 or 413-662-5422. \n  \nNUarts\, 311 North Street\, will host an Open Studios event on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Among the artists opening their studios to the public for the October 1st Artswalk are Caroline Kelley\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. New works will be on view and for sale by over a dozen artists in NUarts’ gallery space. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature then + now by Ellie Spangler for the October Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature Urgency & Potential by Lindsey Patrick\, October 1-29. Lindsey’s work is influenced by her studies in wildlife ecology and her fascination with humankind’s intricate and strained relationship with the environment. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present a show by mother-daughter team\, Kerry and Kamille Hylton\, for the month of October. Kerry and Kamille enjoy creating unique enjoyable artwork targeting all age groups. Works on display will be acrylic paint on canvas. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. The show will be on view through October 29. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of October at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of October and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Jean Rousseau\, Debbie D. Smith\, and David Edgecomb. \n  \nThe Koussevitzky Art Gallery at Berkshire Community College’s Main Campus\, 1350 West Street\, will host a Closing Reception for Nicole Irene Art’s Endanger Your Complacency by Tempting the Lumps in the Cosmic Gravy on Friday\, October 1\, 5 to 7 pm. Enjoy complimentary refreshments\, meet the artist\, and purchase limited run prints. The show will remain on view through Friday\, October 8. \n  \nThis show is a “Behind the Scenes” into the artist’s process of creating with the humble yet profound circle shape which has always enchanted the human mind. There will be canvases on display in various stages of completion\, and some not at all finished but just started\, as well as new works on paper which have been an experiment during summer 2021. \n  \nThe October Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nFirst Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. The Downtown Pittsfield app is made possible by a generous grant from the Feigenbaum Foundation. Indoors Out! Music on North is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/october-first-fridays-artswalk-and-music-on-north/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free,Music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211001T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T215216Z
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SUMMARY:Indoors Out! Music on North
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present Indoors Out! Music on North on Friday\, October 1\, 5-7 pm\, at Sotille Park\, Persip Park\, and the parklet at the Marketplace Cafe. The three downtown locations will feature free outdoor performances by local performers who have also played with Berkshire Busk. The performances will be presented in partnership with First Fridays Artswalk which will occur from 5-8 pm on October 1. \nAt Sotille Park\, 200 North Street\, enjoy singer/songwriter Jaane Doe’s blend of country-tinged Americana\, folk\, and pop music\, the product of many magical encounters along her musical journey. \nAt Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, you can enjoy Garrin Benfield’s freestyle acoustic rock. His music is a blend of moody\, guitar driven rock and polyrhythmic groove\, all run through the filter of a very serious singer/songwriter. Playing eclectic sets at hundreds of shows every year\, Benfield has become an underground favorite at festivals\, rock clubs\, coffeehouses\, and house concerts. \nThe Marketplace Cafe’s parklet at 53 North Street will feature The Midnight Anthem: a musical trio made up of Catherine\, Sophia and Grace\, cousins by birth\, but sisters at heart. The group has an uncanny knack for creating music that is both fun to listen to and touches the soul\, and their music is an entertaining blend of original songs and popular tunes with a country flair. \nIndoors Out! Music on North is presented by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and funding has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. \nThe event is presented in partnership with Berkshire Busk and First Fridays Artswalk. Masks are recommended.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/indoors-out-music-on-north/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Music,Outdoors,Performance
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SUMMARY:September First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations by clicking here\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will present THE CHASE / GRAUBARD SHOW\, September 3-25\, featuring works by married couple\, Karen Chase and Paul Graubard. \n  \nKaren Chase paints abstract paintings. Paul Graubard paints narrative\, visionary works. Their work could not be more different. This show highlights a few of their collaborations\, as well as their individual paintings. When they make collaborations\, each is free to obliterate or change what the other has done. Chase\, primarily a writer and poet\, has been painting since she was a little girl. Painting is a basic activity for her\, like cooking or washing. Graubard began to paint when he was in his sixties\, giving up his practice as a psychologist.  A number of museums collect his work. \n  \nOne of their collaborations\, Hongera Obama\, Tanzanian Congratulations\, will be silently auctioned off. The proceeds will be donated to the restoration of the Clinton AME Zion Church in Great Barrington. The silent auction is available in person at the Lichtenstein or you may contact slemme@cityofpittsfield.org for information on how to bid on the item. \n  \nThere will be an opening reception on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 7 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk (gallery will stay open until 8 pm). Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday\, 11 am to 3 pm or by appointment. On Friday\, September 24 at 5:30 pm\, the public is invited to attend Collaboration: A Conversation with Karen and Paul moderated by Jayne Benjulian. This event is a part of the county-wide ArtWeek Berkshires. \n  \nNUarts\, 311 North Street\, will host an Open Studios event on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, during First Fridays Artswalk. Among the artists opening for the evening are Myk Daigle\, Caroline Kelley\, Shany Porras\, Ilene Richard\, and Sally Tiska Rice. New works will be on view by over a dozen artists in NUarts’ gallery space. \n  \nMyk Daigle will be showing and selling antique and restored fountain pens. Caroline Kelley will show new abstracts as well as her “transportation paintings” – works with small antique collage illustrations of people in transit. Shany Porras will show abstract paintings that visually translate what one experiences through music influenced by Bauhaus and the American abstract painters of the 20th century. Ilene Richard will show her original acrylic paintings including “Year of the Clown”. Sally Tiska Rice will show her most recent home portraits\, and Marney Schorr will show her new series of abstract jazz paintings done with gouache on black and white paper. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature then + now by Ellie Spangler for the September Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “More Than A Daydream” by Stacey Silkey\, September 3-25. \n  \nStacey Silkey is an abstract painter from the Berkshires who focuses on promoting empathy. Her paintings are based on hurried sketches of moving images or photographs that her consciousness has not fully processed. Recognizing the neurological aspect of storing memories and the influence images have on experience\, Stacey focuses on creating opportunities for shared meaning. Transforming incomplete memories\, her paintings bring new connections to the surface. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will present Number One Job\, a show by Erica Manville and Melissa Quirk for the month of September. There will be an opening reception with live performance poetry on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nBecoming a mother is a magical transition that transforms one in body\, mind\, and soul. In Number One Job\, artists Erica Manville (visual artist) and Melissa Quirk (poet) explore early days of motherhood through dimensions of poetry and visual art. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church will host a second artist reception for Number One Job with live performance poetry on Friday\, September 17 at 7 pm as part of ArtWeek Berkshires. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of September at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, September 3\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of September and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Carolyn Abrams (mixed media and cold wax)\, Susan Sabino (photography)\, Arthur Djang (watercolor)\, and Ellen Jacobson (oil\, watercolor and acrylic). \n  \nThe September Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. \n  \nThis program is supported 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/september-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:August First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is hosting “Everyone Is a Hero: A Comic and Cartoon Art Tribute to Our Local Heroes” at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, August 6 – 28\, featuring original artwork and signed auction items created by popular Marvel\, DC\, and The Simpsons comic book artists: Luke McDonnell\, Penim Loureiro\, and Bill Morrison. \n  \nThe show is curated by BAA board member and Pittsfield resident Lawrence Klein\, founder of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in New York City. “I came up with a few themes\, and my idea was to ask American comic book artist Luke McDonnell and Portuguese comic book artist Penim Loureiro to create unique drawings from the same list of subjects\,” says Klein. “How do two artists from different parts of the world view the same subject matter? They took up the challenge of creating their own visions and the results are amazing.” The show also features sketches and autographed items for auction by Bill Morrison\, creative director of The Simpsons and Futurama\, and Patrick McDonnell\, creator of MUTTS. Local Berkshire artists will also show their illustration work. “The show brings together an impressive group of artists and the result is great fun\,” says BAA member Liz Bevilacqua. “You’ll see familiar heroes and heroines like Batman\, Iron Man\, and Harley Quinn in new and creative ways.” \n  \nThere will be a sneak peek of the exhibit on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk\, and the opening party is Saturday\, August 7 from 3 to 6 pm. \n  \nFor the month of August\, The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street\, will feature Finding Our Way Creations by Jess Frey. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis series of art is an expression of the transformational process of getting lost\, finding the way\, forgetting the way\, becoming the way\, and being the way. Each painting is accompanied by a poem\, telling a story\, sharing an experience\, and connecting written word to visual art. Through the relationship between written and visual art\, Frey’s hope is to support all of us together in the continued journey of finding our way. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley for the August Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nMcCauley’s paintings are mixed media on canvas and paper – bursts of bold\, bright\, saturated color. They evoke a feeling of happiness through the flood of interacting abstract color.\nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “Postapocalypsse and Calculation” by Rosemary Lamiacea for the month of August. \n  \nRosemary is an apprentice weaver interested in emergence\, rhythm\, and functional textiles. The textiles on view are selections from their first two years of exploring how to make new surfaces and what they can do. They were handwoven with wool\, cotton\, and linen on\, and in collaboration with\, centuries-old looms. Covering a range of familiar structures\, including plain weave\, twill\, M’s & O’s\, waffle weave\, and lace\, they try to take these techniques in new directions through juxtaposition\, color\, and construction. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature new photographs by Linda Merry in a show entitled The Superflight Exhibit: Finch Irruption 2020 for the month of August. This exhibit highlights a mere sampling of an incredible irruption of northern finches that inundated not only New England\, but also places as far south as Alabama. \n  \nThere will be framed photographic prints on exhibit as well as a digital exhibition showcasing additional works. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of August at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of August and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Amy Pressman (watercolor and encaustic)\, Joan Gluck (oil)\, Rose Tannenbaum (acrylic)\, Theresa Terry (watercolor)\, and Doane Perry (photographer). \n  \nThe August Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nFeatured image: Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley on view at Hotel on North
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:August 6 First Fridays Artswalk: Live Parklet Painting\, CozQuest Treasure Hunt ($250 gift card up for grabs)\, & Virtual Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, as part of a new program called Indoors Out!\, will be sponsoring two special events during the August 6 First Fridays Artswalk: a CozQuest Treasure Hunt (with a chance to win a $250 gift card) and live painting of the parklet in front of The Marketplace Cafe. Funding for Indoors Out! has been provided by the Commonwealth Places Program created by MassDevelopment. \n  \nCozQuest Treasure Hunts have become a new fixture of downtown Pittsfield\, connecting consumers and small businesses through their love of treasure\, competition\, and community. Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and First Fridays Artswalk are excited to partner with CozQuest for a Treasure Hunt along the Artswalk route during the First Fridays Artswalk on August 6 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nTo hunt while on the Artswalk is simple: visit www.cozquest.com/artswalk to find the location of the first treasure. Follow the map\, find and scan the hidden QR code\, and enjoy your prize. Each found treasure will lead to the next QR code AND unlock more treasure at more local businesses – gift cards\, discounts\, freebies – bringing you to the hidden gems in Pittsfield. Find all of the QR codes and you’ll be entered to win a $250 Heart of the Berkshires gift card from Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and a $50 gift card from Soma’s Aromas. Play and learn more at www.cozquest.com. \n  \nFor the August Artswalk\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will also present live painting of the concrete barriers that make up the parklet in front of The Marketplace Cafe at 53 North Street. The public is invited to join local artist Stephanie (Stef) Quetti from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, August 6 during First Fridays Artswalk as she begins to paint the parklet barriers with a design inspired by the flowers around us. There will be opportunities for everyone in our community to assist Stephanie with her design during Artswalk\, no painting experience required. Masks are optional\, and hats and water are recommended to protect from the sun. \n  \nThe Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is hosting “Everyone Is a Hero: A Comic and Cartoon Art Tribute to Our Local Heroes” at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, August 6 – 28\, featuring original artwork and signed auction items created by popular Marvel\, DC\, and The Simpsons comic book artists: Luke McDonnell\, Penim Loureiro\, and Bill Morrison. \n  \nThe show is curated by BAA board member and Pittsfield resident Lawrence Klein\, founder of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in New York City. “I came up with a few themes\, and my idea was to ask American comic book artist Luke McDonnell and Portuguese comic book artist Penim Loureiro to create unique drawings from the same list of subjects\,” says Klein. “How do two artists from different parts of the world view the same subject matter? They took up the challenge of creating their own visions and the results are amazing.” The show also features sketches and autographed items for auction by Bill Morrison\, creative director of The Simpsons and Futurama\, and Patrick McDonnell\, creator of MUTTS. Local Berkshire artists will also show their illustration work. “The show brings together an impressive group of artists and the result is great fun\,” says BAA member Liz Bevilacqua. “You’ll see familiar heroes and heroines like Batman\, Iron Man\, and Harley Quinn in new and creative ways.” \n  \nThere will be a sneak peek of the exhibit on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, during the First Fridays Artswalk\, and the opening party is Saturday\, August 7 from 3 to 6 pm. \n  \nJoin artists and musicians\, Dave Brown\, Kathy Gideon\, Caroline Kelley\, Martha Peskin\, Ilene Richard\, Marney Schorr\, and Sally Tiska Rice\, for the summer reopening of Open Studios at NUarts\, 311 North Street\, during the First Fridays Artswalk on August 6 from 5 to 8 pm. Art will also be on view in their window display at 305 North Street. Enjoy music with Dave Brown – learn about his lessons or even bring an instrument to play a tune or two! Bring the family to make drip pour paintings in the new Art Therapy Studio. View new works by 20+ artists in the long halls of NUarts’ gallery space and get a behind-the-scenes look at works in progress inside the artists’ studios. \n  \nFor the month of August\, The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street\, will feature Finding Our Way Creations by Jess Frey. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThis series of art is an expression of the transformational process of getting lost\, finding the way\, forgetting the way\, becoming the way\, and being the way. Each painting is accompanied by a poem\, telling a story\, sharing an experience\, and connecting written word to visual art. Through the relationship between written and visual art\, Frey’s hope is to support all of us together in the continued journey of finding our way. \n  \nDuring the First Fridays Artswalk on August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, check out the Studio of Dr. Mark Mellinger in the Agricultural Bank Building\, 100 North Street. In the ’60s\, Mark studied at Cooper Union Art School\, and later studied biology and psychology. While continuing his psychoanalytic practice\, Mark paints\, does collage\, and makes constructions of found objects in his Pittsfield studio. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley for the August Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nMcCauley’s paintings are mixed media on canvas and paper – bursts of bold\, bright\, saturated color. They evoke a feeling of happiness through the flood of interacting abstract color.\nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature “Postapocalypsse and Calculation” by Rosemary Lamiacea for the month of August. \n  \nRosemary is an apprentice weaver interested in emergence\, rhythm\, and functional textiles. The textiles on view are selections from their first two years of exploring how to make new surfaces and what they can do. They were handwoven with wool\, cotton\, and linen on\, and in collaboration with\, centuries-old looms. Covering a range of familiar structures\, including plain weave\, twill\, M’s & O’s\, waffle weave\, and lace\, they try to take these techniques in new directions through juxtaposition\, color\, and construction. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature new photographs by Linda Merry in a show entitled The Superflight Exhibit: Finch Irruption 2020 for the month of August. This exhibit highlights a mere sampling of an incredible irruption of northern finches that inundated not only New England\, but also places as far south as Alabama. \n  \nThere will be framed photographic prints on exhibit as well as a digital exhibition showcasing additional works. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of August at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, August 6\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of August and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Amy Pressman (watercolor and encaustic)\, Joan Gluck (oil)\, Rose Tannenbaum (acrylic)\, Theresa Terry (watercolor)\, and Doane Perry (photographer). \n  \nThe August Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nThis program is supported 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/august-6-first-fridays-artswalk-live-parklet-painting-cozquest-treasure-hunt-250-gift-card-up-for-grabs-virtual-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:July First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:For the month of July\, First Fridays Artswalk will present the first Artswalk of 2021 which will encompass a variety of indoor and outdoor locations in and around the downtown Pittsfield area. \n  \nEnjoy brand new indoor art shows\, murals\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, July 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. You can view all locations at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com\, and new this year\, you can download the PocketSights app to follow a virtual walking tour on your cell phone. \n  \nCommunity Access to the Arts (CATA) will present its annual art show\, I Am a Part of Art\, at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, July 1-July 31. I Am a Part of Art features a vibrant collection of paintings\, drawings\, and sculptures by more than 100 artists with disabilities. A total of over 150 works of art will be on display and available for sale at the Lichtenstein and the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown\, with proceeds benefiting CATA programs as well as individual artists. The show can be viewed at the Lichtenstein during the First Fridays Artswalk on July 2 from 5 to 8 pm\, Wednesday through Friday from 11 am to 3 pm\, and by appointment. Admission is free. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Electric Color by Jesse Tobin McCauley for the July Artswalk. There will be a reception with the artist on Friday\, July 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nMcCauley’s paintings are mixed media on canvas and paper – bursts of bold\, bright\, saturated color. They evoke a feeling of happiness through the flood of interacting abstract color. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window at 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, will feature The Grass Is Always Greener by Jackie Fischer for the month of July. The Grass Is Always Greener invites the viewer into a cheerful and upbeat atmosphere. As you walk around\, however\, you start to notice dark truths. \n  \nFor the month of July\, The Dot Gallery at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge\, 444 North Street\, will feature Thompson\, Galli and Barker “Obsessions”. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, July 2\, 4 to 7 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. Works by Kris Galli\, Robert Barker\, Ashley Yang-Thompson\, and Diane Firtell will be exhibited. \n  \nThe Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, will feature photographs by Linda Merry for the month of July. The show will feature photographic images of the moments that were shared between different bird species and the woman behind the lens. There will be framed photographic prints on exhibit as well as a digital exhibition showcasing additional works. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, July 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nArtists in the Guild of Berkshire Artists will show their work in a show entitled Plein Air in the Berkshires during the month of July at TKG Real Estate\, 137 North Street. There will be a reception as part of First Friday Artswalk on Friday\, July 2\, 5 to 8 pm. The work will be up during the month of July and can be viewed when TKG is open. Featured artists are Karen Carmean\, Keith Emerling\, Jon Caplan\, Walt Pasko\, and Pat Hogan. \n  \nArchive/Project Space at 141 North Street\, Suite #1\, will feature works by James Casebere for the July First Fridays Artswalk. Viewing hours are Thursday and Friday\, 2 to 5 pm\, and Saturday\, 11 am to 5 pm. The exhibition will be open throughout the month\, and the gallery will be open during the First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm on July 2. \n  \nFor the month of July\, The Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street\, will feature paintings by Shany Porras. Porras’ paintings offer a way to visually communicate what is being experienced with music. There will be an opening reception on Friday\, July 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \n  \nThe July Artswalk will also highlight murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be all of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \n  \nFeatured image: InTheClouds1 by Jesse Tobin McCauley
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-first-fridays-artswalk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:November First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:For the month of November\, First Fridays Artswalk will present the last Artswalk of 2020 which will encompass a variety of outdoor locations perfect for a social distanced walk around the downtown\, as well as 4 indoor locations. \nEnjoy indoor and storefront art shows\, murals\, outdoor sculpture\, and 19 of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, November 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long. When participating in the November Artswalk\, be sure to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet from other individuals and wear your mask. A map of all indoor and outdoor locations\, including hours for the indoor shows\, can be viewed at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nThe Marketplace Café\, 53 North Street\, will feature works by Kathryn L. Jensen. Jensen is an artist working in watercolor who has lived and painted the landscapes of Western MA since 2001. She enjoys the medium of watercolor for its interplay of control and spontaneity. For the past three years she has published the Hilltown Calendar\, and this exhibit features her work for the 2021 calendar.  Her work and the calendar can be found at www.kathrynjensenart.com. There will be an opening reception open to the public on Friday\, November 6 from 5 to 8 pm. \n  \nThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, will feature NEXT\, the Berkshire Art Association’s Juried Biennial Show\, through November 20. NEXT features 37 works from 30 artists who are from New England and New York. These artists were asked to broaden and explore the questions: Where do we go next? What do we do next? What comes next?\, and respond with unique artistic expression. The exhibit is open to the public with no appointment necessary during the First Fridays Artswalk on November 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, and persons admitted will be limited to 10 at a time. To view NEXT at an alternate time\, please call 413-499-9348 to make an appointment. \n  \nThe Brothership Building Window\, 141 North Street\, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires will feature Collage Trees by Mrs. Callahan’s 5th Grade Egremont Elementary Class for the month of November. \n  \nBRAINworks educator Judy Callahan (grade 5\, Pittsfield)\, in partnership with IS183 Art School of the Berkshires\, brought science and social-emotional learning into her virtual 5th grade classroom this month through the power of collage! Over the last two weeks in four virtual classes with IS183\, students have learned about collage\, trees\, and frottage: a colorful texture-rubbing visual art technique. Judy and IS183 educators Lucie and Brielle designed the lesson to incorporate both science and SEL standards. Students examined the natural characteristics of a tree (for example\, its bark and how it protects the tree) and drew connections between the purpose of a tree’s bark and what sort of things make the students feel protected in their own lives. Students have really enjoyed the lessons and have produced beautiful texture rubbings and tree collages made of art materials and recycled household items. The final artworks the students make will be assembled into larger tree collages and displayed in the front window of the Brothership Building beginning November 6. \n  \nAlso beginning November 6\, and continuing all month long\, NUarts Studios and Gallery will display the artwork of 6 artists in the storefront windows along Union Street just across the street from Barrington Stage Company’s Mainstage. Displayed will be a new series of paintings\, prints\, and designer fashions. Participating artists include Ilene Richards\, Karen S Jacobs\, Caroline Kelley\, Linda Petrocine\, Sally Tiska Rice\, and Marney Schorr. Each artist works in a variety of genres and media including acrylic and oil paint\, fabric on mannequins\, pastel\, encaustic painting\, and mixed media. The work will be on display through November. \n  \nHotel on North\, 297 North Street\, will feature Horizon by Andrew DeVries through November 30. There will be a reception with the artist\, open to the public\, on Friday\, November 6\, 5 to 8 pm\, as part of First Fridays Artswalk. \nThis exhibit shows the wide scope of the artist’s oeuvre. In the bronze sculptures you will view examples that range from his more well-known dance pieces to works of abstract symbolism. The paintings are pastels done in his studio using live models\, or creations that arise from his sketches drawn in dance studios such as The School at Jacob’s Pillow\, Julliard\, Alvin Ailey and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. You will also find an ink and watercolor series that illustrates Andrew’s continued interest in bold color and outline. \n  \nThe November Artswalk will also highlight new murals downtown including: The Sun Will Rise by Jesse Tobin McCauley\, Jay Tobin and Stephanie Quetti at 443 North Street and Gaia on Melville Street created by Mike Carty. Also highlighted will be Artscape’s 3 Outdoor Sculptures throughout downtown which have been extended through April of next year: Paul Angiolillo’s “Flame of Hope”\, Joe Gitterman’s “Couple 3”\, and Joe Chirchirillo’s “Joshua Tree #2”. \n  \nAll art exhibits are on display in participating venues throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nFeatured images in header (left to right): Winter on the Wane by Kathryn L. Jensen and Rapture by Andrew DeVries
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/november-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201003
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20200916T042249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T042433Z
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SUMMARY:October First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:October First Fridays Artswalk!\nFriday\, October 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and ALL MONTH LONG! \nEnjoy indoor and storefront art shows\, outdoor sculpture\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, October 2\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long! \nWhen participating in the October Artswalk\, be sure to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet from other individuals and wear your mask. \n  \n  \nFeatured image: “The Patient’s Garden” by Peter Knapp on view at The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/october-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201001
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20200826T034258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T034258Z
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SUMMARY:September First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:September First Fridays Artswalk!\nFriday\, September 4\, 5 to 8 pm\,\nand ALL MONTH LONG!\n\nEnjoy indoor and outdoor art shows\, PHS student art\, and 19 of Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes (including three new boxes) featuring work by over two dozen accomplished regional artists during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday\, September 4\, 5 to 8 pm\, and all month long.\n\nWhen participating in the September Artswalk\, be sure to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet from other individuals and wear your mask.\n\nA map of all indoor and outdoor locations\, including hours for the indoor shows\, can be viewed at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n\nFeatured image: art by Philip Nommay (on view at The Marketplace Cafe)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200807T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20200709T232821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T232851Z
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SUMMARY:August First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:August First Fridays Artswalk! \nFriday\, August 7\, 5 to 8 pm\, and ALL MONTH LONG! \n  \nFor the month of August we have re-imagined First Fridays Artswalk to encompass outdoor locations perfect for a social distanced walk around the downtown\, as well as 3 indoor locations. \n  \nEnjoy 4 new art shows\, PHS student art\, and Artscape’s Pittsfield Paintboxes featuring work by over a dozen accomplished regional artists during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long! \n  \nBe sure to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet from other individuals and wear your mask! \n  \nFor a map of all locations\, visit www.firstfridaysartswalk.com \n  \nFeatured image: vase by Veronica Martin on view in the Brothership Building Window
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200306T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20200212T063209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T063306Z
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SUMMARY:March 6 First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:March First Fridays Artswalk! \nFriday\, March 6\, 5 to 8 pm \n  \nEnjoy over a dozen different art shows featuring work by over two dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long! \n  \nIn most venues\, artists will be present from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, March 6! \n  \nJoin us for a free guided tour beginning at 5 pm on March 6 at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/march-6-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200207T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20200115T073121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T073509Z
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SUMMARY:February First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy almost a dozen different art shows featuring work by over two dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long! \nIn most venues\, artists will be present from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, February 7! \nJoin us for a free guided tour beginning at 5 pm on February 7 at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave. \n  \n  \nFeatured image: a portrait by Ron Ronan as part of The Face and also The Figure at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/february-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191101T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20191013T230252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T230511Z
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SUMMARY:November 1st First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 1\, 5 to 8 pm \nEnjoy fifteen different art shows featuring work by over two dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long! \nIn most venues\, artists will be present from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, November 1! \nJoin us for a free guided tour beginning at 5 pm on November 1 at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave. \n  \nFeatured image: Terry W. Robbins
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/november-1st-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191004T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20190915T205833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190915T205833Z
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SUMMARY:October 4 First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:The October 4 First Fridays Artswalk will encompass twenty art shows featuring over two-dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District. Venues will reach as far south as the Unitarian Universalist Church\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, and as far North as Berkshire Medical Center\, 725 North Street. The October First Fridays Artswalk will kick –off with opening receptions and artists present throughout the “walk” from 5-8 pm on Friday\, October 4. There will be a free guided walking tour beginning at 5 pm on October 4 at the Intermodal Center at BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave. \n  \nThere will also be an Artswalk Scavenger Hunt for specific artworks throughout the downtown on October 4\, and prizes donated by The Beacon Cinema\, King Kone\, and Ayelada will be awarded to youth aged 19 and younger. More information about the Scavenger Hunt and First Fridays Artswalk can be found at the Artswalk table in Crawford Square\, 137 North Street\, from 5 to 8 pm on October 4\, and at www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nFeatured image: “Pink Daksy” by Julie Morgan
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/october-4-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190906T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20190811T210347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190811T210531Z
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SUMMARY:September 6th First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:September First Fridays Artswalk!\nFriday\, September 6th\, 5 to 8 pm \nEnjoy eighteen different art shows featuring work by over two dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long! \nIn most venues\, artists will be present from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, September 6th! \nJoin us for a free guided tour beginning at 5 pm on September 6th at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave. \n  \nfirstfridaysartswalk.com \n  \nFeatured Image: Isley Gagnon (On view at Lee Bank)
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/september-6th-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190906T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20190811T205422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190811T205422Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: "The Past to Perfection: Art IS What You See"
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will present “The Past to Perfection: Art IS What You See” by artist Sarah ‘Sal’ deBethune for the September Artswalk! \nThere will be an opening reception from 5 to 8 pm on September 6 during First Fridays Artswalk. The show is at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. 33 Dunham Mall\, Pittsfield\, MA. \nArtist Statement: \n“When I began taking art classes at my high school\, BART Charter\, I was very close minded\, meaning I stuck to drawing mandalas along with a few sketches of flowers. My art teacher\, Mrs. Stack became the biggest factor in my growth as an artist. She pushed me to work with materials I hate\, from observation to abstraction\, and also to push my limits as a perfectionist. It has been so incredibly frustrating\, and though all this frustration I am thankful for the artist that I was pushed to be. I have created pieces that I am proud of\, and now I know how to work with a multitude of mediums that before seemed daunting. \nThis show is a combination of all the stages I worked through.” \nAmbition Statement: \n“Circles. Everyone knows what a circle looks like\, but when you get down to the pen and paper part of it\, it rarely turns out right. There are bumps\, waves\, extra lines\, and maybe even a flat part; this simple image of a circle represents my relationship to art and my vision for the future … Sometimes you have a vision for a piece\, but when you make it\, it isn’t what you imagined. I will stray from the path\, but no matter what I encounter\, I will always return to art … and know that imperfect circles can be beautiful\, too. \nI love math as much as I love art. I hope I’ll be able to incorporate math and art into a career that can pay for my passions. For now\, I think my future is too curved away for me to be able to see it.” \nArt Mediums represented in this show: \nGraphite\, Ink\, Watercolor\, Gouache
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/opening-reception-the-past-to-perfection-art-is-what-you-see/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 431 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190802T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20190715T233536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T234200Z
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SUMMARY:August 2nd First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:August First Fridays Artswalk!\nFriday\, August 2nd\, 5 to 8 pm \nEnjoy eighteen different art shows featuring work by over two dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long! \nIn most venues\, artists will be present from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, August 2nd! \nJoin us for a free guided tour beginning at 5 pm on August 2nd at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave. \n  \nFeatured Image: Jesse Tobin McCauley “Wham” 36×36
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/august-2nd-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Educational,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190705T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190705T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20190603T000643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T000643Z
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SUMMARY:July First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:July First Fridays Artswalk!\nFriday\, July 5\, 5 to 8 pm \nEnjoy sixteen different art shows featuring work by over two dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long! \nIn most venues\, artists will be present from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, July 5! \nJoin us for a free guided tour beginning at 5 pm on July 5 at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave. \n  \nFeatured image: Liz Daly Fougere
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190607T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20190602T233436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T233545Z
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SUMMARY:June First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:June First Fridays Artswalk!\nFriday\, June 7th\, 5 to 8 pm \nEnjoy sixteen different art shows featuring work by over two dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long! \nIn most venues\, artists will be present from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, June 7th! \nJoin us for a free guided tour beginning at 5 pm on June 7th at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave. \n  \nFeatured image: Nicole Irene Art
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/june-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190503T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20190111T073451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T192442Z
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SUMMARY:ArtWeek Event: May 3rd First Fridays Artswalk
DESCRIPTION:May 3rd First Fridays Artswalk\, 5 to 8 pm in Downtown Pittsfield \nFREE and for all ages. \n  \nThe First Fridays Artswalk on May 3rd will feature 18 art exhibitions throughout downtown Pittsfield\, opening receptions\, and special ArtWeek activities\, including individual and community-wide interactive art-making. NUarts Studios and Gallery will feature community drawing\, collage\, painting\, 3-D construction\, and printmaking\, as well as individual artist demonstrations. Local artist Michelle Iglesias will feature a live demonstration with commentary of a large-scale painting of a local landscape or streetscape at her studios at Berkshire Paint and Sip. Dottie’s Coffee Lounge will present “Food as Art: Make your baking a creative expression” with hands on demos\, and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will host an original show\, on view for the first time\, of 38 photos that were submitted as part of their 1st ever Pittsfield Photo Challenge. There will also be an Artswalk Scavenger Hunt for specific artworks throughout the downtown\, and prizes will be awarded. Bring the family for a fun evening! \n  \nThere will also be a free guided tour beginning at 5 pm on May 3rd at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave. Most art will be on display throughout the month. For more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \nFeatured image: Zach Morris photo ‘Tropical Pittsfield’\, winner of the Pittsfield Photo Challenge
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/artweek-event-may-3rd-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190405T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20190324T234848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190324T234848Z
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SUMMARY:April 5th First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:April First Fridays Artswalk!\nFriday\, April 5th\, 5 to 8 pm \nEnjoy fourteen different art shows featuring work by over two dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long! \nIn most venues\, artists will be present from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, April 5th! \nJoin us for a free guided tour beginning at 5 pm on April 5th at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave. \n  \nFeatured images in header (left to right): “The Instagram Image Out of Context” at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge and Karen Carmean at RJ Stohr Diamonds & Fine Jewelry
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/april-5th-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190330T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163138
CREATED:20190221T000735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T000816Z
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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 First Fridays Artswalk!
DESCRIPTION:March First Fridays Artswalk!\nFriday\, March 1st\, 5 to 8 pm \nFREE \n  \nEnjoy fourteen different art shows featuring work by over two dozen accomplished regional and student artists in Pittsfield’s bustling Upstreet Cultural District during the First Fridays Artswalk and all month long! \nIn most venues\, artists will be present from 5 to 8 pm on Friday\, March 1st! \nJoin us for a free guided tour beginning at 5 pm on March 1st at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA\, 1 Columbus Ave. \n  \nFor more information on First Fridays Artswalk and to view a listing and map of all participating artists and locations\, visit www.FirstFridaysArtswalk.com. \n  \n  \nFeatured images in header (left to right): Scott Taylor at Hotel on North and Anne Pasko at The Kinderhook Group
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/march-first-fridays-artswalk/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Family Fun
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