GREAT BARINGTON, Mass. — Art in the Berkshires, a growing online hub for visual arts in Berkshire County, will open its first brick-and-mortar gallery and creative space this spring at 8 Castle Street in downtown Great Barrington. 

 

The gallery will showcase regional artists, artisans, and makers, presenting both fine art and functional art alongside curated artisanal goods. The space will also host workshops, artist talks, demonstrations, readings, and performances in its dedicated Creative Studio.

 

The inaugural exhibition, "The Berkshires Now," will feature work from more than thirty Berkshire-based and regional artists and makers. Participating artists represent a wide range of disciplines, from painting and sculpture to ceramics, glass, and finely crafted functional objects.

 

A Grand Opening Reception will take place on Saturday, May 2, from 4–6 PM, welcoming the public to explore the new space, meet participating artists, and celebrate the region's thriving arts community.

 

Art in the Berkshires will open to the public on May 2 at 11 AM. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 3:45 PM, followed by the Grand Opening Reception from 4–6 PM.