Berenice Abbott’s Modern Lens begins with Abbott’s earliest portrait photography, taken in 1920s Paris while working as an assistant in the legendary Man Ray’s studio. Writers, musicians, artists, publishers, and socialites—many of whom lived visibly queer lives, like Abbott herself—all found themselves looking through her discerning lens as she captured a sense of the rapidly changing […]
This non-chronological survey of Noguchi’s work across media presents some of his most compelling engagements with time. The exhibition traces Noguchi’s interventions in the long march of geologic time, his explorations into the life cycles of natural and industrial materials, his meditations on memory and the relationship between the enduring and ephemeral, and his fluid […]
Mariel Capanna (b. 1988) plays what she calls “games of remembering” as a way of reckoning with loss. Working from home videos and family slideshows, whose runtime is her constraint, the artist races to record fleeting memory images in oil paint. She scatters these flat, pastel forms like confetti across deep, atmospheric surfaces, creating compositions […]
This juried exhibition brings together the imaginative work of 14 contemporary sculptors whose art engages with themes of illusion, curiosity, discovery, and play. Presented in conjunction with the Museum’s upcoming exhibition, I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders opening on June 7, 2025, the outdoor sculpture show invites visitors of all ages to explore a world inspired […]
Arts and Culture, Exhibits, Outdoor Event
Mother Play follows Phyllis, a hardheaded matriarch, and her children Martha and Carl as they move into a new apartment in Washington, D.C. Spanning four decades, Mother Play follows the family through five apartments and through many hardships, including cockroach infestations and painful conflicts. Phyllis wants her children to follow a certain path, but they […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins. Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main […]
Arts and Culture, Outdoor Event
Each week at the Pittsfield Farmers Market, shoppers will discover a vibrant selection of farm-fresh produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, flowers, and handcrafted items, all while enjoying live music, kids activities, and interactive experiences.
Love dogs? Come shop our pop-up store for eco-friendly apparel, totes, dog banandas and other dog-centric gifts. Also, local artist, Reuben Lara, will be sketching pet caricatures so, bring by your pet or a photo of your pet to get some great custom art!
Family Friendly, Farmers' Markets, Outdoor Event
This four-week studio-intensive course introduces the fundamental drafting skills needed to accurately document and communicate scaled site plans. Students will become familiar with essential tools and materials, including reference books, drafting supplies, media types, line weights, lettering styles, and how to read and use scale. Through live demonstrations and hands-on exercises, students will practice professional […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
There’s nothing like an inspiring outdoor yoga class (yes, with our goats). If you’ve never tried it, now’s the chance for a completely different yoga experience. Goats roam freely as you strike your poses with a certified yoga instructor. Bring a mat. All skill levels welcome.