Berkshire Art Center’s Board of Directors is excited to announce art educator and visual artist Laura Dickstein Thompson as the organization’s new Executive Director. Thompson will begin in her new role at Berkshire Art Center on October 21st, 2024. She will succeed Berkshire Art Center’s former Executive Director, Lucie Castaldo, who stepped down in August 2024 after 15 years of service to the organization.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center’s 2024 Berkshire Artist Residency Program is coming to a close with three exhibition openings this summer and fall at Chesterwood, The Red Lion Inn and Ventfort Hall. This year, local artists, Dai Ban, Grigori Fateyev, Kyle Strack, Kara Smith, and Stacy Scibelli worked at their respective sites for three months using each unique historical setting as inspiration for their art-making.
Read MoreIt is with immense gratitude that we announce that Lucie Castaldo will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director on August 9th, 2024. As we embark on the journey to find our next Executive Director, we are pleased to announce that we have secured the partnership of Positively Partners, a renowned human resources consulting firm, to assist us in this critical search. Their expertise will be invaluable in identifying a leader who can build upon the incredible foundation that Lucie has established and guide Berkshire Art Center into its next chapter.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center (BAC) is gearing up for an engaging summer of creativity and art-making with an exciting lineup of classes, camps, events and exhibitions happening in both Stockbridge and Pittsfield.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center, formerly IS183 Art School, is pleased to announce their five selected resident artists, Dai Ban, Grigori Fateyev, Stacy Scibelli, Kara Smith and Kyle Strack, for the Berkshire Artist Residency Program 2024.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center’s annual benefit and dance party is back and happening on Saturday, April 6th, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. Discover the unexpected with this year’s theme, Rococo Raku Revelry.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center is now accepting applications for its 2024 Berkshire Artist Residency Program. This year, Berkshire-based artists can apply for a summer residency at three local institutions - The Red Lion Inn, Chesterwood, and now, Venfort Hall. A total of five selected artists will spend three months creating work inspired by the history, landscape, culture, and architecture of those institutions.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center is pleased to announce applications are now open for its Summer 2024 Internship Program. Students ages 15+ are encouraged to apply for a Teaching Assistant position in Berkshire Art Center’s Summer 2024 Camp Season, which provides an opportunity to work alongside local artists and aid children ages 4 to 14 years old in visual art exploration.
Read MoreThe Berkshire Potters Collective (BPC) presents its first annual Holiday Pottery Sale at Berkshire Art Center on December 1st and 2nd.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center (formerly IS183 Art School) is excited to announce its first ever Print Show will be opening on Thursday, November 9th, from 5-7pm in the Stairwell Gallery at Citizens’ Hall in Stockbridge.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center (formerly IS183 Art School) is excited to announce the expansion of Open Studio offerings in its 2D and 3D studios at its flagship location, Citizens’ Hall, in Stockbridge beginning this month.
Read MoreRead Berkshire Art Center’s Commitment to Sustaining Artists and our Creative Community.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center (formerly IS183 Art School) is pleased to welcome longtime faculty member, Kristin Grippo, as the new Community Engagement Director and announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors this fall, which includes Milena Cerna, David Gilbert and Cheryl Mire
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center’s 2023 Artists-In-Residence, Noah Beauregard and Kelly Potter, are celebrating the end of their residencies this summer with virtual artist talks and in-person exhibition openings at The Red Lion Inn and Chesterwood.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center (formerly IS183 Art School) is excited to announce its Faculty Art Show will be opening on Friday, May 19, from 5-7pm in the Stairwell Gallery at Citizens’ Hall in Stockbridge.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center, formerly IS183 Art School, is pleased to announce our two resident artists, Kelly Potter and Noah Beauregard, for the Berkshire Artist Residency 2023.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center, formerly IS183 Art School, is thrilled to announce its 2023 annual benefit, Metallic Couture Disco, will take place on Saturday, April 1st, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield.
Read MoreBerkshire Art Center is now accepting applications for its 2023 Berkshire Artist Residency program! This is the third year Berkshire-based artists can apply for a summer residency at two local institutions - The Red Lion Inn and Chesterwood. Selected artists will spend three months creating work inspired by the history, landscape, culture, and construction of those institutions.
Read MoreRecent coverage from David Noel Edwards, in the Berkshire Edge, about EBT Card to Culture discounts through Mass Cultural Council for Berkshire arts organizations, including Berkshire Art Center.
Read MoreA collaboration of cultural nonprofits from Berkshire and Columbia Counties is seeking input about how chronic low pay for nonprofit arts professionals perpetuates inequities, contributes to personal and family instability, and is a barrier for participation in the regional arts and culture sector.
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