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Creative Challenge
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4th Creative Challenge Participants Visit Storey Publishing
Posted on March 15, 2011 | No CommentsEarlier this month, nineteen Berkshire creatives convened at Storey Publishing to participate in the 4th Berkshire Creative Challenge at Storey Publishing. The 19 participants were selected from a pool of 29 applicants, who felt that they might have book ideas appropriate for Storey. Creatives from... -
From The North Adams Transcript: Storey hosts latest Creative Challenge; winner stands to gain $500 or book deal
Posted on January 31, 2011 | No CommentsBy Jennifer Huberdeau Thursday January 20, 2011 NORTH ADAMS — How much is an idea worth? It could be worth $500 or a book deal to Storey Publishing, host of the latest Berkshire Creative Challenge. The local publishing house, located at Mass MoCA, is hoping... -
Berkshire Creative Announces NEW Creative Challenge at Storey Publishing!
Posted on January 10, 2011 | 3 CommentsBACKGROUND For 25 years, Storey Publishing has helped millions of readers discover the joy and satisfaction of doing more for themselves. Through an array of how-to books, Storey arms readers with practical skills and inspiration on a range of do-it-yourself topics: from gardening, cooking, knitting... -
Creative Challenge
Posted on December 30, 2010 | No CommentsThe Creative Challenge connects Berkshire manufacturers and businesses to local designers, engineers, and creative workers with the aim of stimulating innovative research and development for existing and/or new product lines Since 2009, Berkshire Creative has partnered with 3 major Berkshire institutions to present Creative Challenges,... -
MASS MoCA stores purchase over $6000 of locally produced goods through Berkshire Creative Challenge
Posted on December 7, 2010 | 2 CommentsJust in time for the Holiday season the Berkshire Creative Challenge has successfully connected the MASS MoCA stores with creative goods from 17 local makers. Of the $6000 worth of locally produced goods 75% were purchased and 25% were consigned by HARDWARE The MASS MoCA... -
From The Advocate: Berkshire Creative is a driving force in the Berkshire’s economy
Posted on November 23, 2010 | 1 CommentBy KELLY BEVAN Tuesday November 23, 2010 John Neiner, a graphic designer and chief art director with his family-owned Pixel Graphic Design Studio in Pittsfield, found his firm — not unlike many other Berkshire-based businesses — struggling during the economic recession. Downsized to only one... -
3rd Creative Challenge Participants Visit MASS MoCA
Posted on October 19, 2010 | No CommentsSixteen berkshire creatives convened at MASS MoCA for the third Berkshire Creative Challenge. During the behind-the-scenes site visit, the participants learned about the museums schedule, needs and their two two retail spaces, Hardware at MASS MoCA and their Williamstown satellite store, MASS MoCA by Design.... -
Berkshire Eagle Creative Challenge Coverage
Posted on September 13, 2010 | No CommentsMass MoCA issues challenge to sell Berkshire-created crafts By Jennifer Huberdeau, New England Newspapers Monday September 13, 2010 NORTH ADAMS — Mass MoCA is looking for locally created wares to add to the line of fun and functional products sold at its two retail shops.... -
Berkshire Creative Announces NEW Creative Challenge at The MASS MoCA Stores
Posted on August 30, 2010 | 1 CommentBACKGROUND MASS MoCA is the largest visual and performing arts center in North America; a world-class cultural institution that exists to catalyze and support the creation of new art, expose its visitors to bold visual and performing arts, and re-invigorate the life of a region... -
Crane Creative Challenge Covered on WAMC
Posted on July 12, 2010 | No CommentsLocal Talent Paired With National Firm Charlie Deitz (2010-07-09) “As a way to stimulate the local creative economy, a Pittsfield based group is connecting creative designers with large firms in the region through what’s being called the Creative Challenge. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz...
















