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From the Berkshire Museum: PechaKucha Nights has found a home in Pittsfield!
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsMarch 8, 2012, at 7 p.m. 20 images x 20 seconds each = six (6) minutes and forty (40) seconds of awesomeness. What are PechaKucha Nights? Loosely translating to chit-chat or blah-blah in Japanese, a night consists of a series of PowerPoint presentations, each just... -
Excelsior Printing Announces Formation of Excelsior Integrated, LLC and Acquisition of Assets
Posted on December 8, 2011 | No CommentsNORTH ADAMS, MA– December 5, 2011 – Excelsior Printing Company‘s Chairman David Crane and CEO Brendan Burns today announced the formation of a new company, Excelsior Integrated, LLC. Excelsior Integrated has acquired the assets of Berkshire Information Systems, Inc. (“BIS”), a leading provider of fulfillment, inventory management and electronic commerce... -
Tricks of the Trade December Seminar Series
Posted on November 23, 2011 | No CommentsTricks of the Trade: Culture-Making: Engaging with the community while also helping your career! Tricks of the Trade is a professional development seminar series for artists and creatives. A program of MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, Tricks of the Trade is heading into its fourth year. This... -
Mass. Arts and Culture Nonprofits Key to $4.6B in Annual Spending
Posted on November 9, 2011 | 1 CommentOctober 27, 2011 — More than 8,000 arts and cultural nonprofits in Massachusetts, which employ 27,100 people, spend $2.1 billion annually and generate another $2.5 billion of economic activity across the state, according to a newly released study of the impact of the creative sector.... -
Creative Opportunities + Grants
Posted on November 9, 2011 | 1 CommentFind other creative opportunities and grants at Artsake, Berkshire Art Start, Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the New York Foundation for the Arts. November Open Call: Art on a Stick Deadline: November 28, 2011 Art on a Stick is back and is asking... -
From iberkshires: Clark Art Launches $145M Expansion Project
Posted on October 20, 2011 | No CommentsWILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — One of the county’s biggest tourist attractions revealed its plans for a massive expansion that is expected to boost the local economy. The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute announced a $145 million renovation and expansion of the museum’s campus that includes... -
BE A PART OF THE BECREATIVE BARCAMP OCT 26TH
Posted on September 28, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe BeCreative BarCamp is a FREE night of Berkshire Creatives like you sharing their ideas, projects, resources, and innovations! Be a part of the conversation. Share your story. Share your passion. Share your expertise. Wednesday, October 26, 2011 5:30-8:30pm Hancock Shaker Village Pittsfield, MA Free... -
40 Days Until MassChallenge Awards Ceremony
Posted on September 15, 2011 | No CommentsAs the MassChallenge Startup Showcase and Awards Ceremony 2011 quickly approach, you can feel the sense of urgency throughout the hallways. 2011 Finalists are working through the night and weekend in order to close deals and develop product. How can you get involved? With our two... -
From WAMC: Berkshires-based “iCritic” Viewed as Next Step in the Evolution of Theater Promotion and Criticism
Posted on July 7, 2011 | No CommentsPITTSFIELD, MA (WAMC) – Just prior to their June 17 evening production of “Guys and Dolls,” Pittsfield-based Barrington Stage Company opened their “iCritic” booth; a photo-booth like structure next to their lobby and box-office that allows theatergoers to record a video of their thoughts and... -
From iberkshires: Chase Envisions 1Berkshire as ‘Agile Model’ for Growth
Posted on June 23, 2011 | No CommentsBy Tammy Daniels/ iBerkshires Staff Stuart Chase, new chief executive officer of 1Berkshire, was in demand after the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Wednesday. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With a new director finally at the helm, 1Berkshire is preparing an ambitious agenda to bring the region’s...
