ABOUT US

CREATIVE ECONOMY

“Creativity lives here.” The Berkshire region in western Massachusetts is historically rich in creative industry, institutions, and individuals. Much like wine is to Napa Valley, creativity is synonymous to our region.

Creativity distinctly differentiates the Berkshires and offers the best opportunity for intelligent regional economic development and sustainable growth.

The creative businesses, organizations, and individuals are having a great impact on our community, generating millions of dollars and yielding over 6,000 jobs for the local economy.

BERKSHIRE CREATIVE

Berkshire Creative stimulates new job growth and economic opportunity in the region by sparking innovative collaborations between artists, designers, cultural institutions and businesses.

Berkshire Creative provides the creative economy with the news, information, resources, and representation they need to do better business in the Berkshires and beyond.

GET CONNECTED

ONLINE NEWSLETTER

Bi-weekly email connects busy people to news and resources to help them do better business in the Berkshires. Sign up at berkshirecreative.org/signup.

SPARK! NETWORKING EVENTS

Signature networking event, bringing people from all sectors of the economy together to spark innovative ideas and collaborations. Sign up to get invitations at berkshirecreative.org/signup

BECREATIVE BARCAMPS

Event model adapted from the tech field consisting of short, user generated, informal presentations on variety of topics from projects to ideas to innovations. Sign up to get invitations or give a presentation at berkshirecreative.org/signup.

ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS RESOURCE MEETINGS

Free business resource consultations to connect you with the resources you need to do better business in the Berkshires. Email info@berkshirecreative.org to schedule.

SUPPORTING YOUR WORK

ASSETS FOR ARTISTS

Financial training and IDA program which helping Berkshire County artists become homeowners and/or strengthen their creative businesses.

BERKSHIRE FILM + MEDIA COMMISSION

Organization with the mission to promote and facilitate filmmaking and new media opportunities in Berkshires.

BERKSHIRE MADE

Cooperative effort by a select group of Berkshire artisans to promote their high quality, locally made creative work.

COUNTYWIDE FESTIVAL

Annual countywide arts and lifestyle festival planned for June 2013.

CREATIVE CHALLENGE

Program to connect creative with Berkshire-based manufacturers interested in the production of new creative products or refinement of existing products. Sign up f to stay informed berkshirecreative.org/signup!

FIELD TRIP DATABASE

Collaborative, online one-stop shop for cultural field trip opportunities in the Berkshires.

TRICKS OF TRADE SEMINARS

Eighteen part, creative professional development seminar series produced in collaboration with MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource (BCRC), IS183 Art School of the Berkshires.

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