Berkshire Arts Festival organizers project that “Eight to 10 thousand people will spend approximately half a million dollars on works and wares by over 175 different artists at the Berkshires Arts Festival.”
Now in its 8th year at Ski Butternut in Great Barrington, the Arts Festival is organized by Richard and Joanna Rothbard, owners of An American Craftsman Galleries, which has locations in Stockbridge, New York, and Savannah.
This year, the Festival also includes the Art of Clay tent, an all ceramics showcase sponsored by Sheffield Pottery (which is celebrating their 60 years in business in the Berkshires this year).
The show is a unique opportunity for artists in the Berkshires, because it brings together local and regional artists with others from around the country. The Festival also provides space for local arts organizations to present information about their institutions to the public. Make sure to check out Berkshire based artisans River Hill Pottery, Barbara Doncaster, Grenadier Pottery, Kaolin Pottery, and Stamped Earth at the festival July 4th weekend! Interested in participating? Last minute artist applications are also still being accepted. Click here for the application!
Any arts-related organization interested in space at the Festival, contact Richard Rothbard at rothbard@warwick.net.
Click here to visit Berkshire Arts Festival online!
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