Archive for November, 2008

  • SPARKLE! SILENT AUCTION SNEAK PEEK!

    SPARKLE! SILENT AUCTION SNEAK PEEK!

    Don’t miss your chance to bid on the best of the Berkshire’s Creative Economy! Thursday, December 4th, Berkshire Creative has collected amazing “Inside Looks” into the Creative Economy. Support your local creative and get great holiday gifts for your friends, family and loved ones! Click...

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  • Photography Book Captures Old, New Berkshire Scenes

    Photography Book Captures Old, New Berkshire Scenes

    “There were some oohs and aahs at Wednesday night’s launch party for “A Portrait of the Northern Berkshires” as guests rediscovered some local scenes that they hadn’t appreciated in awhile and were introduced to the area’s newest residents in the arts.”-Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff The...

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  • Home Buyer Training for Artists

    Home Buyer Training for Artists

    Berkshire Creative and Massachusetts Fair Housing Center Offer First Time Home Buyer Training for Artists. Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 13 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Berkshire Bank, 66 West Street, Pittsfield, MA Assets for Artists – a project of Berkshire Creative, MASS MoCA,...

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  • FUNDING

    FUNDING

    ASSETS FOR ARTISTS* Helps participating Berkshire County artists become homeowners and/or strengthen their creative businesses through access to individual development accounts (IDA’s) and a rigorous financial training program. Nine artists participated in Round One and fourteen more are slated to being Round Two! Please Click...

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  • Happenings in Our Creative Economy

    Happenings in Our Creative Economy

    Celebrate the Spirit of Tibetan Weavers: Weaving Workshop with Licia Conforti Saturday, November 22, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 115 State Street, Bldg. 1, North Adams, MA For Ages 8+, the cost is $45 For more information or to register, call Northern Berkshire Creative Arts...

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  • ARTIST SPACE AVAILABLE

    ARTIST SPACE AVAILABLE

    Large artists space for rent at Taraden B&B in North Bennington, VT on 20 acre farm. A large fully renovated former dairy barn and hayloft with an attached single story room. Dimensions of Barn: 88’ x 37’, Dimensions of Attached Room: 54’ x 24’. Radon...

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  • Norman Rockwell Receives Highest Recognition

    Norman Rockwell Receives Highest Recognition

    Norman Rockwell Museum awarded National Humanities Medal-America’s highest recognition of work by individuals and institutions in the field of the humanities. Monday, November 17, Laurie Norton Moffatt Norman Rockwell Museum Director/ CEO, Berkshire Creative Co-Founder and board member, accepted the National Humanities Medal on behalf...

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  • An Original Work of Art in Every House in Berkshire County

    An Original Work of Art in Every House in Berkshire County

    As part of an ongoing effort to place an original work of art in each and every house in Berkshire County, the Storefront Artist Project will again present the 12″x12″ on 12/12 Benefit Art Raffle. Artist Submission Deadline: November 23rd!!! Artists are invited to submit...

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  • Ang Lee Film, “Taking Woodstock”, Boosts Region’s Economy

    Ang Lee Film, “Taking Woodstock”, Boosts Region’s Economy

    “Executive producer Celia Costas said that while the numbers were still being calculated as of this week, it’s estimated that the film contributed at least $8 million to the local economy, some of which went to Berkshire County hotels and restaurants.” -Benning W. De La...

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  • Locally Made, Creative Holiday Gifts

    Locally Made, Creative Holiday Gifts

    Buy Local! Buy Creative! Be Creative! Check out some of the locally made, creative holiday gifts and workshops! CRISPINA AND FRIENDS STUDIO SALE December 13 & 14 With over 20 Local Vendors! 40 Melville St. Pittsfield MA 413-236-9600 www.crispina.com Make Your Own Gifts at CRISPINA’S...

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