Archive for January, 2009

  • Massachusetts Creative Economy Council Holds First Meeting

    Massachusetts Creative Economy Council Holds First Meeting

    Statewide Council to develop strategy to help promote Massachusetts Creative Economy The 25-member Creative Economy Council, established by legislation signed by Governor Patrick in October 2008, held its inaugural meeting Thursday. The Council is tasked with measuring the creative sector’s contributions to the state, developing...

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  • Funding Opportunity for Local Artists

    Funding Opportunity for Local Artists

    Assets for Artists is now accepting applications for 2009! Upcoming Information Sessions: Monday, February 9, 7:00pm Lichtenstein Center for the Arts 28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA Tuesday, February 10, 5:30pm MCLA’s Gallery 51 51 Main Street, North Adams, MA Click here to download the pre-application...

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  • MCLA Gallery 51 CALL FOR ENTRIES

    MCLA Gallery 51 CALL FOR ENTRIES

    Open Call for Entries Postmark Submission Deadline February 23, 2009 Exhibition Dates March 26-April 26, 2009 Exhibition Description This exhibit will explore themes of play, imagination and wonder. From childhood dreams where nothing seems impossible, to adventures into the sometimes mysterious rooms of memory, the...

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  • Creative Economy: Berkshires to DC

    Creative Economy: Berkshires to DC

    From the National Governors Association to the White House, the economic impact of the creative industries is being recognized and optimized. A new administration is in the White House and policies, pending and requested, for the support and optimization of the creative industries, are flowing....

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  • Join Three Berkshire Organizations in Marking Milestones

    Join Three Berkshire Organizations in Marking Milestones

    Norman Rockwell Museum 40th Anniversary Preview February 3 from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Road, Route 183 Stockbridge, MA All members of the Berkshire Creative community are invited to the Museum for a preview of the 2009 season of exhibitions and events,...

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  • Berkshire Summer Rentals Needed

    Berkshire Summer Rentals Needed

    Tanglewood is seeking summer rentals for the 2009 season! Submit your own rental listing to be available immediately for orchestra and staff. Rentals are typically fully furnished complete with linens, towels and kitchenware. Long-term rentals only. No Inns, Hotels or B&Bs. Typical Full-Season Price Ranges...

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  • Berkshire Gallery Guide Event

    Berkshire Gallery Guide Event

    Berkshire Gallery Guide Event Thursday, Febraury 5, 2009 5:30 PM-7:00 PM The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, MA Last year Berkshire Living, the Berkshire Visitors Bureau and Berkshire Creative worked together to produce the first county wide gallery guide. This event is an opportunity for the...

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  • Rescheduled MCC Big Hug Meeting

    Rescheduled MCC Big Hug Meeting

    The MCC invites all members of the cultural community to participate in the rescheduled Massachusetts Cultural Council Big Hug Tour! Originally scheduled for January 7th, and postponed due to inclement weather, the Big Hug Tour will be in the Berkshires at the: Berkshire Museum 39...

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  • First Meeting of the Massachusetts Creative Economy Council

    First Meeting of the Massachusetts Creative Economy Council

    The Creative Economy Council: A New Initiative to Support the Growth of the Creative Sector The Public is invited to join Housing and Economic Development Secretary Dan O’Connell for the Inaugural Creative Economy Council meeting Thursday, January 29th, 2009 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM The...

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  • Berkshire Fringe Festival Artist Application Deadline

    Berkshire Fringe Festival Artist Application Deadline

    Berkshire Fringe Festival Artist Application Deadline Quickly Approaching! 2009 Berkshire Fringe Festival Application Postmark Deadline is February 2, 2009! The Berkshire Fringe Festival, which begins July 29 and runs through August 17, is looking for innovative, fun, and edgy work by emerging and performing artists....

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