SANDISFIELD, Mass.— The Sandisfield Arts Center will commemorate its 30th anniversary in 2025 with Opening Weekend events on May 30 and 31. The weekend's theme is "The Landscape We Live," and it will also celebrate the installation of climate-friendly air conditioning and a renovated gallery space.

 

The season will begin with an art exhibition dedicated to Sandisfield, featuring its landscape, natural elements, and the works of local artists including Bill Carlson, Erika Crofut, Jaye Moscariello, Josie Miner, June Wink, Linda Moronti, Peter Biamonte, Sam Mercier, Susie Crofut, Teresa Bills, and Virginia Overton.

 

The exhibition will open with a reception on Friday, May 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Garfield Family Gallery, named in recognition of a donation from the Estate of Leslie and Johanna Garfield, who were long-time residents and supporters of the Arts Center. Following the opening, gallery hours will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends until its closure on July 6.

 

Saturday, May 31, will feature a Book Talk/Slide Show by Ron Bernard titled "From Church to Synagogue to Arts Center," followed by "Sandisfield in Poetry and Prose: Readings by Local Poets Hannah Fries and Hilde Weisert." The afternoon will conclude at 4 p.m. with "Singing Sandisfield’s Unsung Heroes," a recognition of local residents who contribute to the town.

 

The complete schedule for the 2025 season, which includes art exhibits, music, talks, workshops, performances, and films, is available at sandisfieldartscenter.org.

 

Renovations to the Arts Center's historic building, including climate-friendly HVAC, an upgraded electrical system, gallery improvements, and the groundwork for a kitchen and storage shed, were funded by grants from the Homestead Foundation, the Wyomissing Foundation, the Feigenbaum Foundation, the 1772 Foundation, the Estate of Leslie and Johanna Garfield, and individual donors. The project was guided by pro bono work from local architects and a project manager.

 

The Sandisfield Arts Center, located at 5 Hammertown Rd. in Sandisfield, MA, is a non-profit organization with the aim of preserving its historic building and providing cultural and educational programs for the community. The center is managed by a volunteer board and supported by volunteers and donors. Programs are partially funded by grants from the Sandisfield Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.