Pittsfield Issues Call for Art for Women In Art Exhibition

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Office of Cultural Development is seeking submissions from Berkshire County women artists for an upcoming group exhibition titled Women In Art.
 
The exhibit, scheduled to run throughout March at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, aims to showcase the diverse perspectives and creative voices of women artists across all career stages and artistic mediums.
 
The show will highlight a wide range of practices, from traditional painting and sculpture to digital media and installations.
  • Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield.
  • Exhibition Dates: March 4–27, 2026.
  • Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Artist Reception: Sunday, March 8 (International Women's Day), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
Submission Requirements
The call is open to all women artists (cis and trans) residing in Berkshire County. Artists may submit up to three works for consideration.
  • Deadline: February 18, 2026.
  • How to Apply: Email artist name, artwork titles, mediums, dimensions, and images (JPEG/PNG) to cultural.development@cityofpittsfield.org.
  • Notification: Selected artists will be notified by February 23. Accepted works must be delivered to the gallery between February 25 and 27.
All selected pieces must be ready for display, including frames and hanging hardware where applicable. For further information, the Office of Cultural Development can be reached at 413-499-9348.
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Wixsom Leads Force 12U Softball Team in Tourney Opener

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Emma Wixsom struck out eight of the nine batters she faced in Friday’s opener of the Berkshire Fall Frenzy as the host Force 12-and-under travel softball team beat the Greylock Thunder, 14-0, in three innings.
 
Wixsom was credited with a perfect game in the contest, which was ended by the tournament’s run rule.
 
McKinley Bushika led the Force’s offense, going 3-for-3 with a pair of RBIs. Charlotte Kotski tripled, and Lilly Tuohy doubled in a nine-hit attack.
 
In its second game in the six-team tournament on Friday evening, the Force beat the East Greenbush, N.Y., Xpress Crushers, 5-3.
 
Peyton Demary went 3 and two-thirds innings in the circle before giving the ball to Wixsom. Demary struck out eight while allowing two earned runs.
 
Kotski was a difference maker at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI in a six-hit attack for the Force.
 
Berkshire Saturday starts its day against the 413 Panthers out of Hampden at the Doyle Complex.
 
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