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“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 scenes — some 100 — are contained in the softcover collaboration of photographer Kelly Lee and artist Eric Rudd, who wrote the backgrounds for Lee’s photos.
“There are a lot of reasons I wanted to do the book,” Rudd told the small crowd sipping wine in the lobby of the Williamstown Financial Center, after being introduced by MoutainOne Financial Partners CEO Stephen G. Crowe. “It’s just a great showcase of the area. It came about because I wanted to document the great changes in the art world and art studios and the energy that fills the old mills. … everything from Mass MoCA to the new art spaces.”
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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, MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and Pittsfield’s Office of Cultural Development, with funding from Berkshire Bank Foundation – is partnering with the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center to offer a two-part training seminar for artists interested in learning more about the home buying process. Participants will learn how to determine what they can afford and what will meet their artistic needs (live-work space, 2-4 unit properties with rental income, etc.). They will also hear from expert speakers on such topics as choosing and working with a real estate broker, making an offer on a house, comparing mortgage offers, applying for a mortgage, securing down payment assistance, obtaining legal representation for preparing and reviewing documents, selecting appropriate home insurance, utilizing a home inspector, preparing for life after the home purchase, and more.
The training will be tailored to the needs and challenges of artists in the Berkshires. Attendance at both sessions is required in order for the participant to receive “certification” from the state and become eligible for certain first-time home buyer mortgage and down payment assistance programs.
Artists who would like to participate in this two-part certified home buyer training should contact Blair Benjamin at MASS MoCA (413-664-4481 x8104 or blair@massmoca.org) to express interest or request more information. A limited number of slots will be available, offered first-come, first-serve. Pre-registration is required.
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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 here for press coverage of Assets for Artists.
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Created in collaboration with the Berkshire Economic Development Corporation, the Angel Network connects aspiring entrepreneurs with individuals looking to invest in new and innovative start-up businesses.
Please click here for more information about the Angel Network!
Celebrate the Spirit of Tibetan Weavers: Weaving Workshop with Licia ConfortiSaturday, 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 at 413-663-8338.
Friday & Saturday, November 21-22, 8:00 pm
Berkshire Community College, 1340 West St., Pittsfield, MA
For more information call 413-499-0886
Friday, November 21st, 7:30pm
MCLA’s Gallery 51, 51 Main Street, North Adams, MA
$12 in advance, $15 at the door, $10 for students and seniors.
To learn more about the Railway, go to ours at www.railwaycafe.org.
Opening Reception: Saturday , November 22nd 2008 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Open Saturdays 1 – 4 p.m. and by appointment, November 22nd 2008 – January 10th 2009
93 Summer Street, Adams, MA 01220
Please call 413-241-8692, email info@greylockarts.net or visit http:greylockarts.net for more information.
Saturday, November 22, 2:30 pm
Hancock Shaker Village, Route 20 & 41
For more information call 413-443-0188
Saturday, November 22, 10 am–3 pm
EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne, 140 Melbourne Rd., Richmond, MA
For more information call 413-499-1992
Sunday, November 23, 4 pm
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South St., Pittsfield, MA 413-448-8084
$1–$15
Reception for Art OnView at Jae’s Spice JESSICA HESS and GORDON CHANDLER
Tuesday, November 25th, 5:30-7:00PM
RSVP by Monday, November 24 @ 442-1622.
Jae’s Spice, 297 North St.,
For more information please contact Ferrin Gallery at 413-442-1622
NEFA’S INFO SESSION OPEN HOUSE
December 3, 2008, 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
145 Tremont St., 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02111
RSVP to apetrillo@nefa.org by December 1st.
December 12, 13, 19 and 20
7:30 pm life drawing; 8:00 pm performance
Main Street Stage, 57 Main Street, North Adams, MA
$10.
For more information visit mainstreetstage.org or call contact Kelli at 413-664-7745 or theredroomna@gmail.com
Holiday Artist Open Studios Presented by The Storefront Artist Project working with the Art.On.No artist collective
Saturday, December 13, from 12 noon to 4pm.
If you have a studio downtown and would like to participate, please contact the Storefront Artist Project at info@storefrontartist.org as soon as possible.
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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 remediation system. 300 amp electrical service, separately metered. Parking for 3 cars.
History: 20 acre farm formerly owned by the artist Kenneth Noland. Barn served as both Mr. Noland’s studio since 1988. Included is a large studio, office space and shipping and packing area. It also housed his paper making machinery.
Form more information contact Nan & Bob Lowary by email reservations@taraden.com or phone 802 447 3434.
16 x 20 room, Railroad Street, Great Barrington, $275 All-Inclusive
Downtown Great Barrington, new kitchen and bath, $650/mo.
For more information, please contact Timothy Lovett at (413) 528- 6800 or visit
www.berkshirepropertyagents.com.
The Art.On.No artist collective, located on the second floor of 311 North Street, right around the corner from Barrington Stage Company, currently has artist work space available for rent.
CONTACT ANNIE LAURIE IF INTERESTED
Cell: (413) 281-1230 Home: (413) 623-8395
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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 of the Norman Rockwell Museum.
One of nine individuals and institutions honored at the White House event, the Norman Rockwell Museum was the only museum among the winners.
“Norman Rockwell Museum is deeply honored to be the recipient of the National Humanities Medal,” said Ms. Norton Moffatt, who has served as director of the museum since 1986. “Norman Rockwell’s great gift was to capture on canvas our common humanity and crystallize universal feelings through his sensitive depictions of life’s fleeting moments. He was unsurpassed in illuminating the concerns and joys of everyday Americans. For 40 years, it has been the museum’s great pleasure to contribute to the field of American visual studies by exploring the art of Norman Rockwell and the illustrators who preceded and followed him.”
Fittingly, the medallion presented to Ms. Norton Moffatt at the White House was designed by illustrator and former medal winner —one of over 400 illustrators whose work has been presented by Norman Rockwell Museum.
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Artist Submission Deadline: November 23rd!!!
Artists are invited to submit multiple pieces, but all works must measure 12 inches by 12 inches.
All proceeds from the raffle of donated works will go to the Storefront’s Mentor Program.
Drop off:
Saturdays and Sundays
12-5 pm
Storefront Artist Project
124 Fenn Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
November 29-December 12
Opening Reception:
Saturday, November 29, from 6-8pm
Raffle:
Friday, December 12, 8-10 pm
Tickets:
$25
Each ticket purchased guarantees an artwork. Tickets sales are limited to the number of art works available. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Storefront Project, Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5 pm, during the opening reception or on the night of the raffle.
For more information please call 917-568-3712.
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“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 Mater Berkshire Eagle ArticleLee personally requested a private party at Kim’s Dragon on West Housatonic Street. Actors Eugene Levy and Emile Hirsch stayed at the Crowne Plaza in Pittsfield. And dozens of crew members stayed at the Pittsfield Ramada, Vacation Village and Jiminy Peak.
Local hardware stores and equipment supply companies across the county were used to stock everything from PVC to portable heaters.
Mike Debella, 44, owner of the Hitchinpost Cafe in New Lebanon, said the town will never forget Lee and his crew.
“I was able to pay off my mortgage,” said DeBella, who helped cater for the film. “Economically it was awesome, and it came at a bad time in our economy.”
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December 13 & 14
With over 20 Local Vendors!
40 Melville St. Pittsfield MA
413-236-9600
www.crispina.com
Sunday, November 16
Learn to make Crispina style sweaters collaged from used sweaters in a shape and color of your desire
Monday, November 17
Rug weaving or Ornament Workshop (including Crispina’s baubles and wreaths)
Tuesday, November 18
Scarves, Blankets, and Pillows or Ragamuffins
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CATA, a non-profit organization providing arts workshops to people with disabilities in Berkshire County, announces two new initiatives aimed at engaging local businesses in growing awareness for CATA and its work in the community.
Holiday Cards
Choices include printed cards in packs of 20, handmade collage cards, and a 2009 calendar card all featuring images created by CATA’s artists with disabilities. All cards come with envelopes and can be customized with seasonal messages.
*CATA artists receive a design fee for artwork used and get paid by the hour to produce handmade cards in CATAdirect, a creative employment program.CATA Art on Tour
Decorate you business with framed artwork for exhibit in offices and public spaces.
*Artists receive 50% commission on art sales CATA Art on Tour is managed by CATA faculty artist, Pat Hogan, and sponsored in part by Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation and gifts from CATA supporters.For more information, call CATA at (413) 528-5485 or visit www.communityaccesstothearts.org
Hoffman Pottery Thanksgiving Weekend SaleCheck out Hoffman Pottery’s Thanksgiving Weekend Sale for 10%-75% off selected items from local Ceramicist, Elaine Hoffman!
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IS183 Art School’s Holiday Fine Art and Crafts SaleSaturday, December 6
Join us for this year’s Fine Arts and Crafts Sale on December 6th at IS183 Art School (13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge)
Champagne Preview Party: 9:30-11:00
Come early and find great holiday gifts while sipping champagne and nibbling light fare. Tickets are $10, reservations appreciated: 413-298-5252 x100
Art Sale: Free Admission 11:00-5:00
Purchase jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photography, textiles and more from some of Berkshire’s finest artists and artisans. Light Fare available for purchase.
Free Art Making for Kids while you shop! For directions please call 413-298-5252 x100 or visit is183.org.
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