First Fridays Artswalk

06/02/2026

The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renne Avenue will present the 2026 OLLI Art Exhibition, a showcase of work by members of OLLI at Berkshire Community College, June 3-26.

The exhibition features work by 39 artists in a range of media. OLLI at BCC is a volunteer-driven, inclusive learning community of adults 50+ offering diverse educational programs, social interaction, and community engagement. There will be an opening reception on Friday, June 5, from 5 to 8 pm. For viewing hours and more information, visit berkshireolli.org/2026ArtExhibit

05/31/2026

New for 2026, the Clock Tower Artists at 75 South Church Street are excited to introduce rotating 2 to 3-person pop-up exhibits in their West Studios Lobby — alongside their regularly scheduled open studios — bringing even more variety and creative energy to every visit!

Join the Clock Tower Artists on Friday, June 5, 5 to 8 pm, to explore fresh artwork, meet the makers, and celebrate the start of the summer season.

Spend the evening exploring the historic third floor where more than twenty professional artists have work shown, many welcoming visitors into their working studios. Discover painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, and more while meeting the people behind the work. Whether you are an experienced collector, a casual art lover, or simply curious, there is always something that captures attention and starts a conversation.

Artists include Charles Baum, Karen Carmean, Deborah H Carter, Lucie Castaldo, Joan Palano Ciolfi, Randy Foulds, Marion Grant, Caroline Kelley, Mollie Kellogg, Eric Korenman, Bruce Laird, Lisa Loustaunau, Mark Mellinger, Linda Petrocine, Sally Tiska Rice, Ilene Richard, Audrey Shachnow, Stanley Singer, Ariel Smith, Sharon Walthew, Stefanie Weber, and Carmel Wilson.

05/30/2026

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., First Fridays Artswalk, and First Fridays at Five will feature Hāna Kenny as the June “Art in the Park” artist.

Hāna will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street) from 5 to 8 pm, inviting the community to create art with her and discussing her process with all who are interested.

Hāna Kenny is a lifelong performance and visual artist, lately focused on watercolor and acrylic painting. She approaches each new piece with a sense of play, exploring the interaction between color and texture, and inviting imagery to organically emerge. She draws much of her inspiration from the beauty and complexity of nature and particularly enjoys painting with rain.

“Art in the Park” is supported in part by the Feigenbaum Foundation.

“Art in the Park” is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

05/28/2026

Sanctum Gallery, 148 North Street, will feature artists Ed Moran and Richard Way during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday, June 5 from 5 to 8 pm.

Ed Moran is a painter based in Berkshire County. His creative pursuits also include singing and songwriting, often in collaboration with fellow musicians. When not immersed in his artistic work, he serves as a nurse in the Berkshires.

Moran’s work is rooted in both imagination and lived experience, bridging creative expression with a deep sense of care for the community.

Richard Way's work has been described as ethereal, spiritual, and quietly evocative, at times revealing an undercurrent of tension or subtle humor. Rooted in an intuitive approach, the practice functions as a form of visual journaling, translating fleeting thoughts and emotional states into layered compositions. Drawing primarily from an inward source, the artist engages the external world through a distinct visual language of symbol and metaphor. The resulting works unfold with a dreamlike logic, inviting viewers into a contemplative space where interpretation remains open and deeply personal.

05/20/2026

Pittsfield’s City Hall, 70 Allen Street, will feature “How Shall We Live? – Berkshire Youth Artists Explore Their Relationship with the Earth in the Time of Climate Change,” now through June 5, 2026.

Organized by Living the Change Berkshires, The Clark Art Institute, and Cooler Communities, this traveling show spotlights how local students experience climate change and share their resilience and love for the earth. 60+ Berkshire County High School Artists will be featured in the exhibit. There will be a reception on Friday, June 5, 5 to 8 pm, with opportunities for the public to learn about and take climate action.

05/18/2026

Indie Readery and Records , 314 North Street, will feature a collection of collage and painting on unconventional surfaces by Brent Ridge for the June Artswalk. Stop by during the June 5 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm to take a look!

Brent uses patterned recycled papers and fabrics in place of traditional canvas and paper. These works depict the post-industrial landscape through a tension of decay and renewal of image, material, and abstraction. Ridge is a Berkshires-based artist whose work delves into themes of industrial decay, natural beauty, and human resilience. A local artist, originally from Flint, MI, Brent has an artistic history in NYC, abroad, and in Boston before resettling in the Berkshires. He is currently the art teacher at Reid Middle School in Pittsfield, where he inspires young artists.

05/10/2026

The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield continues its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday, June 5 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five.

Participating venues on Friday, June 5 include Clock Tower Artists, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Hotel on North, Indie Readery and Records, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Pittsfield’s City Hall, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds, Sanctum Gallery, Solarium Plant Shop, and the Soda Chef.

Download the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. Direct link: https://downtownpittsfield.stqry.app/list/61485

First Fridays Artswalk and “Art in the Park” are supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

First Fridays Artswalk and “Art in the Park” are also supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation.

05/03/2026

Art from the Pittsfield High School Art Department is on view now at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts!

04/30/2026

Stop by 146 North Street to check this out tomorrow!

First Fridays
May 1
5-8 PM
148 North St

Help us with honoring this amazing youth artist.
See you this Friday.

04/30/2026

Berkshire Art Center (BAC) will host their summer Faculty Artist Show at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. located at 437 North Street. This exhibition showcases the work of talented visual artists who also lead BAC classes and workshops, so you can be inspired and learn directly from the experts behind the art.

Explore a vibrant range of mediums, including collage, printmaking, watercolor, photography, pastel, and more. Featuring faculty artists Thad Kubis, Jody King Camarra, Thomas Libetti, Kim Waterman, Jill McLean, and Laura Thompson, this show is a celebration of the breadth of art!

Come experience Berkshire Art Center’s talented Faculty Artists’ work and be inspired to take the next step in your own creative journey, wherever you might be starting.

There will be an opening reception during the May 1 First Fridays Artswalk from 5 to 8 pm.

The exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm, April 27 through May 28, by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. offices at 431 North Street, or by appointment.