tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230605682011-04-21T20:59:05.649-04:00The Berkshires has long been home to internationally recognized cultural contributors to the arts. Residents have included Daniel Chester French, sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, and American illustrator, Norman Rockwell. Many well known artists now make their homes in the Berkshires and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, located in North Adams, is one of the worlds largest contemporary art museums.Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-76912202442768479132007-02-22T14:21:00.000-05:002007-02-22T14:23:57.302-05:00

Charles Bonenti, Berkshire Eagle StaffSaturday, February 17 WILIAMSTOWN — Painter Mark Mulherrin is a man of words and images. He draws on multiple narrative traditions for his paintings, layering historical Western and Eastern mythic and poetic imagery with imagined and experienced situations. And he writes about what he does with a penetrating, philosophical wit. Of oil painting, for

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-81189731638140801432007-02-15T19:19:00.002-05:002007-02-15T19:21:19.473-05:00

By John E. Mitchell, North Adams TranscriptThursday, February 15WILLIAMSTOWN — A new exhibit at the Clark Art Institute argues that 17th-century French painter Claude Lorrain is pivotal in the way modern Western society looks at the world.Lorrain spent much of his life around Rome and is renowned for his landscape paintings. Prior to Lorrain, myths and biblical stories ruled the content of

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-49471512502315966832007-02-15T19:19:00.001-05:002007-02-15T19:19:41.669-05:00

By John E. Mitchell, North Adams TranscriptNORTH ADAMS — The exhibit "Unhinged," currently on display at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemp-orary Art, features artist Peter Garfield's photographic images of houses being swept through the sky. Blurry, at times lacking in basic composition and focus, Garfield's work appears to be a collection of impromptu snapshots in the tradition of UFO

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-41519659508872917552007-02-15T19:01:00.000-05:002007-02-15T19:05:56.233-05:00

By Jennifer Huberdeau, North Adams TranscriptTuesday, February 13NORTH ADAMS — At one time, immigrants moving into the city could easily be identified by their customs, languages and even appearances. Nowadays, those cultural markers aren't evident in the newest wave of immigrants — artists."On some level, we're the new immigrants," artist Jane Hudson said Monday. "Unlike other groups, we don't

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1169650525171337852007-01-24T09:53:00.000-05:002007-01-24T10:02:02.510-05:00

'Angular energy'Mass MoCA's Nato Thompson switches gearsBy Jennifer Huberdeau, North Adams TranscriptNato Thompson, curator at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, is leaving after 5 1/2 years bringing such thought-provoking exhibits as 'Ahistoric Occasion' to the city.NORTH ADAMS — After five years of bringing thought-provoking art to the city, Nato Thompson, curator of the Massachusetts

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1168145665854916692007-01-06T23:53:00.000-05:002007-01-06T23:54:26.150-05:00

The Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA) presents Patternings: Ed Epping and Barbara Takenaga, a new exhibition that features the artwork of Williams College faculty members and explores the theme of patterns, whether actual or implied. As a college museum, WCMA maintains an annual schedule of exhibitions that feature faculty members, either singly or in groups. Though the projects in this

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1167838744997005082007-01-03T10:37:00.000-05:002007-01-03T10:39:05.310-05:00

The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is offering a series of four illustrated lectures that will look at the history and techniques of drawing from the caves of Lascaux to the 20th century.The Language of Drawing series with curator of education Michael Cassin begins Jan. 3 and continues through April on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $6 ($4 per member) or $22 for

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1167401383671107202006-12-29T09:08:00.000-05:002006-12-29T09:09:43.896-05:00

Descendant of painter Calame visits Clark to attend exhibitBy Christopher Marcisz, Berkshire Eagle StaffWILLIAMSTOWN — With just a few days to spare, Alain Buscalet made it yesterday to the Clark Art Institute to see the current show of Swiss landscape painting, which features the work of an artist his family knows well.Buscalet, who came from Montreal with his wife and some friends, is the

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1167181909206721882006-12-26T20:11:00.000-05:002006-12-26T20:11:49.206-05:00

'Collaborations' on display at FerrinBerkshires WeekThursday, December 21The Ferrin Gallery is currently displaying "Collaborations," a selection of recent work by painter Maggie Mailer and ceramist Giselle Hicks, through Dec. 31.The show features a series of Mailer's drawings and paintings on Hick's cermic pillows. Mailer and Hicks decided to pursue this collaborative project after discovering

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1167181789724040762006-12-26T20:09:00.000-05:002006-12-26T20:09:49.726-05:00

Work of Ani Kasten added to exhibitionBerkshires WeekThursday, December 21The SKH Gallery of Fine Art and Craft is currently displaying an exhibition titled "small works/BIG ART," through Feb. 17. The exhibition has just been augmented by the arrival of an array of new works in clay by Berkshire artist Ani Kasten following her sold-out show at Flux, in Los Angles.Kasten, a studio potter currently

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1167181335981708852006-12-26T20:01:00.000-05:002006-12-26T20:02:15.983-05:00

Williams professor given art fellowshipThursday, December 21WILLIAMSTOWN — Laylah Ali, associate professor of art at Williams College, has been selected one of the first United States Artist Fellows. The award includes a $50,000 unrestricted grant, one of the largest of its kind in the United States.United States Artists (USA) is a new organization launched in September 2005 with $20 million in

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1167181267029746822006-12-26T20:00:00.000-05:002006-12-26T20:01:07.040-05:00

Artists wanted for 2007 sculpture showBerkshires WeekThursday, December 14STOCKBRIDGE — Sculpture Now is currently accepting proposals from established and emerging artists for Sculpture on Main Street 2007, a juried exhibition of large, outdoor sculpture in Stockbridge. The exhibition will run from May 21 through Oct. 31, 2007.The theme for this year's exhibition is "Shelter." Sculpture Now

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1163008472279935732006-11-08T12:54:00.000-05:002006-11-08T12:54:32.293-05:00

NORTH ADAMS — The Second Annual Eclipse Mill Artist Group Show will be displayed Nov. 4 through Dec. 17 in the Eclipse Mill Gallery. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m.Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.The 2nd annual Eclipse Mill Artist Group show will show include paintings, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, drawing, photography

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1152561177406586552006-07-10T15:51:00.000-04:002006-07-10T15:52:57.416-04:00

Celebrate WCMA’s four new exhibitionsSaturday, July 155:00–6:30 pm

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1144336400335178652006-04-06T11:11:00.000-04:002006-04-06T11:17:49.646-04:00

Walton Ford creates superrealist, large scale animal paintings, watercolors and prints in his Great Barrington studio that are a nod to the worlds of John James Audobon, with overlays of surrealism, and a dash of absurdity. This “fake natural-history art” borrows from the world of art and history. Part of the “Eye to Ear” Lecture Series, created by the Pittsfield Cultural Council and hosted by

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1141139583424441492006-02-28T10:08:00.000-05:002006-02-28T10:14:02.283-05:00

The new Don Gummer sculpture at MassMoCA was features in ArtNews this month (Feb 06). The write up was focused on the long span of time between the conception of the work and its eventual installation at Moca.

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1141067954751140782006-02-27T14:17:00.000-05:002006-02-27T14:19:14.753-05:00

NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' Gallery 51 will open its latest exhibition, "North Adams Illustrators" next week in the downtown.The exhibition will showcase the original work of three professional illustrators who reside in North Adams.Howard Cruse, Emily Daunis and John Shamburger all are trained illustrators who have had their work featured in national publications.MCLA

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1141067855748875242006-02-27T14:16:00.000-05:002006-02-27T14:17:35.756-05:00

NORTH ADAMS — Works by Rich Remsberg and Margaret Smithglass will be featured in the art exhibition "Maps and Roads" Friday, Feb. 24, through Saturday, April 1, in the Eclipse Mill Gallery on the first floor of Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts, 243 Union St. (Route 2). The public can meet the artists at a free opening reception Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.Remsberg will show 18 black-and-white photographs

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1140985405422651822006-02-26T15:21:00.000-05:002006-02-26T15:23:33.426-05:00

The Advocate: Thursday, February 23 BENNINGTON, Vt. - At the end of a two-month winter hiatus and "freshening up," The Bennington Museum is busily readying to open its doors to the public on Sunday.The grand re-opening will feature free gallery admission, a vast show of student artwork, a sculpture exhibition by local artist Daniel Richmond and a grouping of antique chairs, all in addition to the

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1140983647519964922006-02-26T14:50:00.000-05:002006-02-26T15:24:02.950-05:00

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

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1140982023530635832006-02-26T14:24:00.000-05:002006-02-26T15:24:28.203-05:00

North Adams Transcript: WILLIAMSTOWN - Williams College professor and artist Michael Glier is taking the artistic lessons of the Berkshires and applying them on a worldwide scale. Williams professor, artistGlier's artwork took a turn when he moved from New York City to the Berkshires in the late 1980s. Originally, he worked from other people's photographs, but his move to the country — and

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1140981595912637652006-02-26T14:18:00.000-05:002006-02-26T15:24:53.490-05:00

North Adams Transcript: NORTH ADAMS - As Berkshire County grows as a tourist destination and cultural hub, the Massachusetts Cultural Council is helping the region connect artists, scholars and arts-related entrepreneurs with its cultural institutions.The council awarded two $40,000 grants Friday afternoon at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Both the city of North Adams and the city of

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23060568.post-1140980999755136552006-02-26T14:07:00.000-05:002006-02-26T15:25:31.240-05:00

North Adams Transcript: WILLIAMSTOWN -The Harrison Gallery, 39 Spring St., will showcase stone sculptures from various Inuit artists of the North Canadian province of Nunavut through March 17, with a free gallery talk and reception with Inuit sculpture specialist Marc Schepens of the Pucker Gallery Sunday, Feb. 19, at 1 p.m. The show features the work of two major stone-carving enclaves on the

Joshua Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05202738322470807279noreply@blogger.com