Art Is Blooming in the Berkshires

ArtWeek Berkshires returns just in time for spring

Spring in New England can be as sunny and colorful as it can sometimes be soggy and gray, but one way to ensure vibrancy regardless of fickle weather is to experience ArtWeek Berkshires, an annual county-wide celebration of all things creative by local Berkshire artists. The 10-day festival happens every spring leading up to Memorial Day Weekend – this year ArtWeek Berkshires takes place May 16-26, 2025. Here are a few of the ways to take part in ArtWeek.

See the Art Where It’s Made

One of the most unique aspects of ArtWeek Berkshires is the Open Studio series, where artists invite the public into their creative spaces to experience the process behind the finished product. It’s a chance to see the work up close and personal and talk to the creator about inspirations, mediums, and more. Check out one of the following and explore all Open Studio events here.

• Gail Gelburd, Wax and Water: In this 1740 watermill studio, straddling a river and overlooking waterfalls and trees, you’ll see works focused on the connection between nature and humanity.
• Louis Wallach Fine Woodturning: Located in Stockbridge, this event provides a peek into the process of turning wood into find vessels, bowls, and boxes.
• Caryn King: View ceramic sculptures in every stage of creation, plus vibrant paintings of animals and flowers, and mounted prints ready to hang.
• Jay’s New Studio: Take a drive down to Southfield to see the multi-faceted works for Jaye Alison Moscariello.
• Richard Haskins: Visit this artist’s studio in North Adams to see his paintings in the space where he creates them.

Take a Creative Tour Through the Berkshires

Don’t let a drive stop you from enjoying creative experiences in all areas of the county. From tip to tail you can traverse the Berkshires in about 90 minutes. Here are a few events, north to south, that will take you on an arty tour during ArtWeek!

• Plein Air Paint Out and Wet Paint Sale: Check out this 3-day painting event and art show/sale at Balderdash Cellars, a gorgeous location with wine, food, and music.
• Defy: Words in Bloom: Hear new work by local women writers at a chill, inclusive, and welcoming coffee shop in downtown Pittsfield. Paper flower sculptures will also be on view.
• Meet the Potter at Hoffman Pottery: Stop by this whimsical studio to meet the imaginative creator behind Hoffman Pottery in Stockbridge. Colorful and magical creations!
• Gallery 13 ½: Come see this new studio in Adams where works by local artists are on display. The setting is unique – it’s a 112-year-old mill.
• Seventy Years of Marking Art…a Retrospective: Experience demos in charcoal and bronze at Rusted Revelations in Stockbridge.
• Berkshire Pulse Spring Celebration: Local dance company, Berkshire Pulse, presents at the Daniel Arts Center. Proceeds benefit their tuition assistance program.

Find many other events available during ArtWeek Berkshires here. Looking for where to eat and drink after your creative endeavors? We have ample ideas! Need a place to stay or want inspo for enjoy the outdoors, culture, shopping, and more, visit us here!

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