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
The Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market will launch its third season on June 17, 2025, bringing fresh, locally-sourced food directly to six communities across Berkshire County through October 17. The innovative mobile market addresses food access challenges by delivering seasonal produce, eggs, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples such as bread, maple syrup, and honey to […]
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
The Clark Art Institute presents a two-day symposium in celebration of its current exhibition, A Room of Her Own: Women Artist-Activists in Britain, 1875–1945. All events are free and open to the public and take place in the Manton Research Center auditorium. This symposium hosts an international group of scholars to explore how select artists […]
Arts and Culture, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Exhibits, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Chesterwood presents an exhibition of works by Berkshires-based sculptor Ann Jon. The Retrospective, highlighting thirty-one pieces from Jon’s body of work over the years, will be on view until October 31 in the Woodshed Gallery. Jon’s work can also be seen among the sculptures included in this year’s Global Warming/ Global Warning! outdoor exhibition at Chesterwood.
Yoga in the Garden returns to the Fitzpatrick Lawn at sunset every Thursday, July 10 through Sept. 11. This free outdoor program is appropriate for all skill levels and is a perfect way to end the day. Classes are led by Kathi Cafiero, a Kripalu-certified Legacy Yoga Teacher, who has been teaching the physical and […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Health and Wellness
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host author and inspirational speaker Michael Hingson in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium. The presentation will be followed by a meet and greet with book signing. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the tragic events that forever changed his life and launched his career as one of America's […]
Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Join us at the Mahaiwe celebrating 100 years of movies: 08/01: American Graffiti (1973) 08/08: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) 09/04: Do the Right Thing (1989) 09/11: The Big Lebowski (1998)
Arts and Culture, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Join us to hear Misty Blues!
Performing Arts & Entertainment