Category Archives: Visual Arts
Laurie Anderson to work on ‘Delusion’ as Artist in Residence at RPI’s EMPAC 2012-15
A true experimenter at the intersection of performance, media, and technology, Laurie Anderson will have the full resources of the state of the art EMPAC center at RPI in Troy, New York to work on her next major performance piece, ‘Delusion’. She will be Distinguished Artist in Residence for the next three years. Read More…
Laurie Anderson to work on ‘Delusion’ as Artist in Residence at RPI’s EMPAC 2012-15
A true experimenter at the intersection of performance, media, and technology, Laurie Anderson will have the full resources of the state of the art EMPAC center at RPI in Troy, New York to work on her next major performance piece, ‘Delusion’. She will be Distinguished Artist in Residence for the next three years. Read More…
Summer 2012 finds Mass MoCA Full of Surprises: Wilco, Bang on a Can, Alternate Theatre, Cabaret
Things familar, like Wilco, smash up against things unimaginable as Mass MoCA conflates great art with contemporary sensibilities.
Summer 2012 finds Mass MoCA Full of Surprises: Wilco, Bang on a Can, Alternate Theatre, Cabaret
Things familar, like Wilco, smash up against things unimaginable as Mass MoCA conflates great art with contemporary sensibilities.
Global Portrait Party – Live! – Will Capture Images of Berkshire Residents and Artists
Can a place sit still long enough for a full portrait? Astrid Hiemer thinks so, and invites artists to Face the World – A Global Portrait Party on May 6. Read More…
Global Portrait Party – Live! – Will Capture Images of Berkshire Residents and Artists
Can a place sit still long enough for a full portrait? Astrid Hiemer thinks so, and invites artists to Face the World – A Global Portrait Party on May 6. Read More…
Pittsfield to Host Berkshire’s First Anime and Manga Convention May 4-6
The Berkshires are full of surprises, like the news of the areas first Anime and Manga Convention in May which will draw hundreds of fans of these art forms to our area. Read all about it…
Pittsfield to Host Berkshire’s First Anime and Manga Convention May 4-6
The Berkshires are full of surprises, like the news of the areas first Anime and Manga Convention in May which will draw hundreds of fans of these art forms to our area. Read all about it…
Google’s Global Art Project Embraces Norman Rockwell Museum
Making the world’s art available to everyone on the planet is a pretty high goal, but Google is serious about it, and so far, only the Norman Rockwell Museum in the Berkshires has officially joined them in exploring the future. Read More…
Google’s Global Art Project Embraces Norman Rockwell Museum
Making the world’s art available to everyone on the planet is a pretty high goal, but Google is serious about it, and so far, only the Norman Rockwell Museum in the Berkshires has officially joined them in exploring the future. Read More…
What’s up at the Berkshire Museum? Plenty!
Spring at the Berkshire Museum includes special talks, live animals (briefly), theater, exhibitions, and interesting films. Read More…
What’s up at the Berkshire Museum? Plenty!
Spring at the Berkshire Museum includes special talks, live animals (briefly), theater, exhibitions, and interesting films. Read More…
David Henderson’s Fantastical Wings Alight at the Berkshire Museum
Landing in the Ellen Crane Memorial Room where it will remain from March 10 to May 13, 2012 is David Henderson’s work “A Brief History of Aviation.” It will make your heart flutter. Read More…
David Henderson’s Fantastical Wings Alight at the Berkshire Museum
Landing in the Ellen Crane Memorial Room where it will remain from March 10 to May 13, 2012 is David Henderson’s work “A Brief History of Aviation.” It will make your heart flutter. Read More…
Chunky Move performs “Connected” as Mass MoCA and Jacob’s Pillow join together March 24-25
Since the beginning of Mass MoCA, the contemporary art museum has collaborated with Jacob’s Pillow to present dance in the Hunter Center. The Australian group Chunky Move is one of the more perfect fits, being intensely visual as well as physical. Read more by clicking or tapping the image above.
Chunky Move performs “Connected” as Mass MoCA and Jacob’s Pillow join together March 24-25
Since the beginning of Mass MoCA, the contemporary art museum has collaborated with Jacob’s Pillow to present dance in the Hunter Center. The Australian group Chunky Move is one of the more perfect fits, being intensely visual as well as physical. Read more by clicking or tapping the image above.
$120 Million Dollars for “The Scream” sets a new world record for an art auction
The much talked about sale of The Scream has taken place, and the $119.9 million sale is the most ever for a painting. Read More…
$120 Million Dollars for “The Scream” sets a new world record for an art auction
The much talked about sale of The Scream has taken place, and the $119.9 million sale is the most ever for a painting. Read More…
Berkshire Museum debuts PechaKucha Night in Pittsfield – 20 slides x 20 seconds each
It’s the community participation event that is sweeping the world, and for the first time in Western Massachusetts, the Berkshire Museum will present a PechaKucha Night on March 8, 2012 at 7 pm. Click on logo for more info.
Berkshire Museum debuts PechaKucha Night in Pittsfield – 20 slides x 20 seconds each
It’s the community participation event that is sweeping the world, and for the first time in Western Massachusetts, the Berkshire Museum will present a PechaKucha Night on March 8, 2012 at 7 pm. Click on logo for more info.
The Complete 2012 Summer Schedules from Berkshire on Stage
Click your mouse on the calendar above to see our planning page containing key links and quick summaries of Berkshire performances for Summer, 2012.
The Complete 2012 Summer Schedules from Berkshire on Stage
Click your mouse on the calendar above to see our planning page containing key links and quick summaries of Berkshire performances for Summer, 2012.
The Incredible 2012 10×10 Winter Festival in Pittsfield
This is the festival with everything. 10-minute Tangos at Pittsfield Bra and Girl, poets at the Y Bar and “Local Ink” at Shawn’s Barber Shop, plus 10 ten-minute plays at Barrington Stage. Ciick on the ten playwrights above to see the complete schedule.
The Incredible 2012 10×10 Winter Festival in Pittsfield
This is the festival with everything. 10-minute Tangos at Pittsfield Bra and Girl, poets at the Y Bar and “Local Ink” at Shawn’s Barber Shop, plus 10 ten-minute plays at Barrington Stage. Ciick on the ten playwrights above to see the complete schedule.
Birth of a Band: Zammuto to debut at Mass MoCA
A hotly anticipated new band, has evolved from The Books. You’re going to hear something truly different and exciting, on February 3 at Mass MoCA. His name is Nick and his band’s name is Zammuto. Click pic for details.
Birth of a Band: Zammuto to debut at Mass MoCA
A hotly anticipated new band, has evolved from The Books. You’re going to hear something truly different and exciting, on February 3 at Mass MoCA. His name is Nick and his band’s name is Zammuto. Click pic for details.
Mass MoCA 2012 Free Day Biggest Museum Celebration to Date
While contemporary art museums are not thought of as fun places to bring kids, on 2012′s “Free Day” at Mass MoCA they have outdone themselves with mermaid parades, elevator music and even free cake. Click on Sol LeWitt’s design above to get the full rundown.
Mass MoCA 2012 Free Day Biggest Museum Celebration to Date
While contemporary art museums are not thought of as fun places to bring kids, on 2012′s “Free Day” at Mass MoCA they have outdone themselves with mermaid parades, elevator music and even free cake. Click on Sol LeWitt’s design above to get the full rundown.
Taking Flight: Audubon and a World of Birds at the Berkshire Museum
Taking Flight: Audubon and the World of Birds. The rare showing of authentic Audubon works is in for a six month run at the museum from January 21 through June 17, 2012. For the opening on January 21, there will be two special presentations in addition to the exhibits. The special exhibit showcases the masterful wildlife art of John James Audubon and explores the fascinating realm of birds, from the tiniest hummingbird to the flightless ostrich.
Taking Flight: Audubon and a World of Birds at the Berkshire Museum
Taking Flight: Audubon and the World of Birds. The rare showing of authentic Audubon works is in for a six month run at the museum from January 21 through June 17, 2012. For the opening on January 21, there will be two special presentations in addition to the exhibits. The special exhibit showcases the masterful wildlife art of John James Audubon and explores the fascinating realm of birds, from the tiniest hummingbird to the flightless ostrich.
Locals Jeff and Jane Hudson Reintroducing “Flesh” Music at Mass MoCA Jan. 14
There are few lovers of arts and antiques in North Adams who don’t know and love Jane and Jeff Hudson (seen in photo above) from their innovative retail emporiums, first on Main Street, and after a vacancy opened up, smack
Locals Jeff and Jane Hudson Reintroducing “Flesh” Music at Mass MoCA Jan. 14
There are few lovers of arts and antiques in North Adams who don’t know and love Jane and Jeff Hudson (seen in photo above) from their innovative retail emporiums, first on Main Street, and after a vacancy opened up, smack
Pittsfield’s Big Homemade, Handmade Cultural and Christmas Holiday Festival
The City of Pittsfield invites you downtown this weekend for a festive celebration of the season! Enjoy artisanal shopping, caroling, visits from Santa, holiday film, theatre, art and more! Click here for a freedownloadable PDF guide to all the fun events and
Pittsfield’s Big Homemade, Handmade Cultural and Christmas Holiday Festival
The City of Pittsfield invites you downtown this weekend for a festive celebration of the season! Enjoy artisanal shopping, caroling, visits from Santa, holiday film, theatre, art and more! Click here for a freedownloadable PDF guide to all the fun events and
Mass MoCA Hosts Best Practices in Banana Time with Doctor Rodenberger in North Adams Dec. 3
From our News Desk: With well over a million users, Second Life, an online virtual reality world/community, active twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, is a phenomenon to be reckoned with. Mass MoCA’s current exhibition The Workers includes
Mass MoCA Hosts Best Practices in Banana Time with Doctor Rodenberger in North Adams Dec. 3
From our News Desk: With well over a million users, Second Life, an online virtual reality world/community, active twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, is a phenomenon to be reckoned with. Mass MoCA’s current exhibition The Workers includes
Made in the Berkshires – A Lively Festival of the Arts – Coming Oct. 14-23
– From the Berkshire Theatre Group: Made in the Berkshires celebrates the creativity that is replete in the beautiful Berkshires. Showcasing the best of new plays, new literature and new music, Made in the Berkshires is a new event that celebrates the
Made in the Berkshires – A Lively Festival of the Arts – Coming Oct. 14-23
– From the Berkshire Theatre Group: Made in the Berkshires celebrates the creativity that is replete in the beautiful Berkshires. Showcasing the best of new plays, new literature and new music, Made in the Berkshires is a new event that celebrates the
Mass MoCA becoming “The Festival Museum” – from Solid Sound to FreshGrass
(Seen above is Joe’s Field, created for large crowds behind the Mass MoCA museum in North Adams, MA.) Museums and their Blockbuster Exhibits Museums have often used blockbuster shows to raise their visibility and revenues. From King Tut to Monet,
Mass MoCA becoming “The Festival Museum” – from Solid Sound to FreshGrass
(Seen above is Joe’s Field, created for large crowds behind the Mass MoCA museum in North Adams, MA.) Museums and their Blockbuster Exhibits Museums have often used blockbuster shows to raise their visibility and revenues. From King Tut to Monet,
Mass MoCA’s Fall Calendar 2011 ranges from a Bluegrass Festival to a Cello Opera about Lot’s Wife
Fall 2011 Calendar Live Events (In photo above: Sam Amidon, appearing Nov. 19, 2011.) Music Festival Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 FreshGrass: A Festival of Bluegrass + Art (See our complete story on the Bluegrass Festival here.
Mass MoCA’s Fall Calendar 2011 ranges from a Bluegrass Festival to a Cello Opera about Lot’s Wife
Fall 2011 Calendar Live Events (In photo above: Sam Amidon, appearing Nov. 19, 2011.) Music Festival Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 FreshGrass: A Festival of Bluegrass + Art (See our complete story on the Bluegrass Festival here.
Trisha Brown – Intelligent Dance based on music from the Baroque’s Rameau to Bob Dylan, Laurie Anderson
If there is one word that should always be used to describe the ever-morphing Trisha Brown, it is “fearless”. That’s why Trisha Brown’s pioneering dance style has become a celebrated cornerstone of modern dance. (Seen above is the Trisha Brown
Trisha Brown – Intelligent Dance based on music from the Baroque’s Rameau to Bob Dylan, Laurie Anderson
If there is one word that should always be used to describe the ever-morphing Trisha Brown, it is “fearless”. That’s why Trisha Brown’s pioneering dance style has become a celebrated cornerstone of modern dance. (Seen above is the Trisha Brown
