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Berkshire Artweek Events May 16-26

By Berkshires Macaroni Kid May 14, 2025

BERKSHIRE COUNTYArtWeek Berkshires is an annual celebration of local creativity. Enjoy 100+ hands-on or behind-the-scenes events and open studios across the region, from gallery shows to live performances, poetry readings to painting demos, and so much more.

For a full list of calendar events, CLICK HERE.


Plein Air Paint Out and Wet Paint Sale

May 16 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm  
Artists will be painting on location; visitors can ask questions, watch as the artist works and vote for a favorite.


Balderdash Cellars

81 State Road
Richmond, MA 01254 United States
Phone: 
(413) 464-4629

Lenox Student Art Show: Opposites Attract


May 16 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Lenox Students are invited to explore contradictions and affinities, such as black and white, yin and yang, and the irresistible force versus the immovable object. Contrast is one of the fundamental principles in art. Without contrast everything in a world of art would be the same.

Lenox Library - Welles Gallery
18 Main Street
Lenox, 01240 United States




Free Drop-in Art Making


May 16 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm  
Kick of Artsweek Berkshires at BAC’s Citizens’ Hall in Stockbridge for creative family fun!   Explore a fun project for families to participate in at their own pace, with the guidance and support of a Faculty Artist, during this ART-tastic drop-in event.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Berkshire Art Center

13 Willard Hill Road
Stockbridge, MA 01262 United States
Phone: 
(413) 298-5252

Creatives Futures K-12 Exhibit Celebration

May 17 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm  
Meet at the Eyes sculpture right outside the Williams College Museum of Art to walk through the outdoor exhibit featuring K-12 students who live or attend school in Williamstown. Rain location is right next door at Goodrich Hall.

Goodrich Hall, Williams College
863 Main Street
Williamstown, 01267 United States


SPROUT Film Festival


May 17 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm  
$15
The SPROUT film fest features 90 minutes of short films starring individuals with disabilities. The films are warm, inspiring, and provoking. Along with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, new art will be exhibited by CATA.

Barrington Stage Company

30 Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201 United States
Phone: 
413.236.8888

Eco Printing with Plants


May 18 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm  
$25 – $30
Create permanent prints of real flowers on fabric. Steam draws out each plants unique color and shape, which then becomes a permanent print on the fabric. Each student will receive one silk scarf and all materials necessary for the eco-printing process. We will cover the natural dye basics (how to prepare your fibers); an eco-printing demonstration; a simple modification technique and care.

Becket Arts Center
7 Brooker Hill Road
Becket, MA 01223 United States
Phone: 
(413) 623-6635


ArtWeek is presented by the five Cultural Districts of Berkshire County and promoted by 1Berkshire.