Sunday, February 26, 2006

Irish art exhibit seeks submissions

Berkshire Eagle: PITTSFIELD - Berkshire County artists and those from the surrounding area are being asked to submit two- and three-dimensional artwork for a group exhibit on Irish art and culture that will take place in March at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Rennie Avenue.
"Forty Shades of Green: Art Inspired by Ireland & Irish Culture" is sponsored by the Pittsfield Office of Cultural Development and the Pittsfield Irish Sister City Committee, in cooperation with the Berkshire County Irish-American Club.
Both contemporary and traditional artwork on Ireland are encouraged, including photography, painting, sculpture, craft and video or sound installations.
Submissions should be brought to the Lichtenstein Center between 2 and 5 p.m. on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. The exhibit will run from March 1 through April 1.
Artists planning to submit work can contact Pittsfield's Cultural Development Director Megan Whilden at either 413-499-9370 or
mwhilden@pittsfieldch.com.