ArtWeek Berkshires Issues Open Call for Artists for May Event
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Organizers of ArtWeek Berkshires 2026 announced an open call for artists, seeking participants for a 10-day, county-wide cultural celebration scheduled for May 15–25.
The event is a non-juried collaboration between the five state-designated Cultural Districts in Berkshire County: Great Barrington, Lenox, North Adams, Williamstown, and the Upstreet Cultural District in Pittsfield. Participation is free for all local individuals, organizations, and businesses.
ArtWeek Berkshires typically features more than 100 events annually, including open studios, gallery talks, theatrical performances, and workshops. The committee is encouraging submissions from a wide range of disciplines, including visual arts, music, dance, filmmaking, writing, and performance art.
"ArtWeek Berkshires is unique in that it is the only county-wide collaborative cultural event hosted by the Cultural Districts of Berkshire County," said Jen Glockner, Pittsfield's Cultural Development Director and steering committee co-chair.
The initiative is supported by pooled funds from the participating cultural districts through grants from the Mass Cultural Council. These funds are utilized for marketing and promotion to highlight the participants.
Registration is currently open online for emerging and professional artists interested in hosting events during the May window.
