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Archive for June, 2008
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Art means Business in the Berkshires!
Posted on June 30, 2008 | No CommentsChamber Night at the Clark ONLY For Chamber members and their employees. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 5:00 – 7:00 PM Brought to you by Berkshire Chamber please register by calling (413) 499-4000 ext. 10 or emailing info@berkshirechamber.com “The Clark is a museum renown for its... -
Call for Entries
Posted on June 30, 2008 | No CommentsThe Fuller Craft Museum The Exhibition: Brockton, Massachusetts, once known as the shoe capital of the world, will revive its legacy with The Perfect Fit – Shoes Tell Stories. Curated by Wendy Tarlow Kaplan, who has strong family ties to Brockton’s shoe industry, this exhibition... -
Friday’s Creative Roundtable
Posted on June 30, 2008 | 1 CommentEVENT BRINGS CREATIVITY, GOVERNMENT, & BUSINESS TOGETHER Last Friday at MASS MoCA, Berkshire Creative and Mayor Barrett III of North Adams hosted a Round-table discussion between Greg Bialecki, Undersecretary of Business, and leaders of local creative economy businesses. The meeting, also attended by Mayor Ruberto,... -
State Supports Individual Creativity!
Posted on June 27, 2008 | No CommentsNorth Adams Poet Finalist in MCC’s Artist Fellowship Program Click to read Monica Raymond’s Poem About the Program: The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) has recognized more than 60 Massachusetts artists for creating work of exceptional quality in a range of disciplines. MCC’s Artist Fellowship Program... -
Job Oppportunities
Posted on June 27, 2008 | No CommentsThe mission of Berkshire Creative is to stimulate new job growth and economic opportunity in the region by sparking innovative collaborations between artists, designers, cultural institutions and businesses. We want you to be part of the creative economy. Check out these jobs presently available in... -
Lights, Camera, Creative Economy!
Posted on June 26, 2008 | No Comments“Since 2006, when a more limited tax credit was first offered, Massachusetts has realized $545 million in direct new film-based revenue compared with just $6 million the year before the tax credit was approved” Click here to read the full NY Times article In addition... -
Down Street Art
Posted on June 18, 2008 | 2 Comments“An individual may create art but it takes a village to create a platform for its appreciation.” -Tammy Reynolds, IBerkshires.com Only in the Berkshires, can collaboration like this happen! The City of North Adams, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, Northern... -
New Gallery Guide
Posted on June 5, 2008 | 3 CommentsThe first countywide guide to Berkshire County’s contemporary art galleries has been published just in time for the summer 2008 cultural season, through a collaboration among Berkshire Creative, Berkshire Living magazine and the Berkshire Visitors Bureau. The full-color guide includes a brief description, address and contact information for fifty-two galleries; the five museums in Berkshire County with art exhibits are included as well. A convenient map showing the county’s towns, cities and major roads also is provided. -
Berkshire Creative to Host Roundtable June 27th
Posted on June 5, 2008 | 2 CommentsLOCATION: Mass MOCA – North Adams, MA HOSTS: Mayor Barrett and Nancy Fitzpatrick FACILITATOR: Undersecretary for Business Greg Bialecki with introductory remarks by Kevin Sprague, owner Studio Two The Commonwealth has designated June as Creative Economy Industry Month. Undersecretary for Business Greg Bialecki is touring...













