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BAC Announces Artists for Berkshire Artist Residency Program

04:00PM / Friday, May 24, 2024

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Art Center, formerly IS183 Art School, announced their five selected resident artists, Dai Ban, Grigori Fateyev, Stacy Scibelli, Kara Smith and Kyle Strack, for the Berkshire Artist Residency Program 2024.

The Red Lion Inn, in their seventh year hosting a resident artist, will be welcoming Kara Smith. Chesterwood, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will be hosting three artists this year, Dai Ban, Grigori Fateyev and Kyle Strack. In their inaugural year hosting a resident artist, Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion and Museum will be welcoming Stacy Scibelli.

Since 2012, Berkshire Art Center has coordinated Artist

08:00AM / Wednesday, May 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, Mass. — On May 25, join the Hoffmann Bird Club on their annual trip to October Mountain State Forest. This trip involves driving to multiple birding spots with some walking along roadsides. One stop at the marsh involves walking on narrow grassy paths down to a marsh. Meet at Washington Town Park on Route 8 in Washington AT 7 AM.

08:00AM / Sunday, May 19, 2024

MONTEREY, Mass. — The Bidwell House Museum will open their 34th season with an afternoon of pottery making on May 26th from 2-4 p.m. In the first program of the 2024 season, watch potter Rick Hamelin delve into the pottery legacy in New England as he shares the stories of redware potters who fought valiantly during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. Each participant will have the chance to create their very own pinch pot. Hailing from Central Massachusetts, Rick Hamelin has been honing his pottery skills since 1976 and has developed a deep fascination for the history of redware pottery. His works have been featured in numerous publications and

12:43PM / Friday, May 17, 2024

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Access to the Arts (CATA) announced the hiring of Kelly Rybczyk as its new Development Director and Bailey Girvan as Associate Director of Development. CATA also welcomes new board members Will Osborne, Bryan House, and Terry Coughlin. CATA has expanded programs serving people with disabilities in recent years, with a community-based model rooted in strong partnerships with disability agencies, day-habilitation programs, residences, and schools. CATA currently provides more than 2,200 arts workshops annually for 1,000 children, teens, and adults with disabilities in painting, dance, acting, songwriting, drumming, creative

04:00PM / Wednesday, May 08, 2024

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— The annual Bard College at Simon's Rock Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert begins Friday, May 10 at 8:00 p.m. Conducted by Professor of Music, Electronic Arts, and Cultural Studies John Myers, the concert will include new arrangements of pieces by artists such as Thelonius Monk, Johnny Mandel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and others, as well as the debut of John Myers' original composition "Lifeline." Along with student players, the concert will also include faculty guest artists Allan Dean on trumpet, Pete Toigo on bass, and the voice of emeritus faculty guest artist Bill Dunbar. "My students are multi-talented, not

12:11PM / Wednesday, May 08, 2024

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society continues its 2023-2024 season with a choral event on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4pm when internationally known choral conductor James Bagwell leads professional soloists, chorus, and Baroque orchestra in two settings of Magnificat by father and son—J.S. and C.P.E. Bach—at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington. "We're delighted to present James Bagwell, his incomparable singers, and members of The Berkshire Bach Ensemble in Magnificat, in a major choral event," said Terrill McDade, Executive Director of The Berkshire Bach Society. "The Magnificat, also known as the Song of

08:09AM / Tuesday, May 07, 2024

NEW MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Join the Hoffmann Bird Club and explore birding spots in the New Marlborough on May 11. Steepletop is a Berkshire Natural Resource Council property in New Marlborough. The property consists of wood roads and trails through deciduous and mixed conifer forests. The terrain has easy, gentle grades with smooth footing. Meet at the Steepletop, 648 North Road, New Marlborough. The tour starts at 8 am.

By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:00PM / Thursday, May 02, 2024

There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including First Friday Festivities, a record show, and more. Editor's Pick Downtown Pittsfield Time: 5 p.m. The city has combined Third Thursdays and the First Fridays Artswalks to establish First Fridays at Five. Downtown Pittsfield will be alive with activities, including a maker's market on North Street, a Pop-Up Dance Zone in Persip Park with fire dancer Opal Raven Cirque, Art in the Park with Mike Carty at Sottile Park, live pottery in Palace Park with Jim Horsford, and a Family Fun Zone at Dunham Mall. There will also be live entertainment at several eateries

04:05PM / Wednesday, May 01, 2024

NEW ASHFORD, Mass. — Join the Hoffmann Bird Club and explore birding spots in the New Ashford area. The tour starts at 7 am on May 5. Meet at JW Kelly's Real Estate, Route 7, New Ashford.

10:29AM / Wednesday, May 01, 2024

TYRINGHAM, Mass. — On May 22, Search for spring migrating and resident warblers, flycatchers, swallows, and raptors at several sites in the beautiful Tyringham Valley. Fairly easy walking on roads and trails. The trip will be approximately 3 hours. Meet at Lee's Big Y parking lot at 7 AM and plan to carpool.

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