Art in the Berkshires Opens Gallery, Creative Studio

07:23AM / Tuesday, April 28, 2026Print Story | Email Story

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.

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Units Available at Lee's New Eagle Mill Housing Development

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
01:57PM / Tuesday, October 27, 2026

It's took more than a decade to bring the Eagle Lofts to fruition in the former Eagle mill.

LEE, Mass. — Hearthway wants community members to know there are three-bedroom units available at The Lofts at Eagle Mill with little to no waitlist.

The apartments at 73 West Center St. recently came online in the historic building on the banks of the Housatonic River after more than a decade of work. The first tenants began moving in last week.

Three-bedroom units are less than $2,000 per month for those who meet income requirements.

"These units are $1,855 a month with hot water included. To qualify, applicants must be under the 60 percent AMI income limit by household size and be able to afford the rent," the affordable housing provider wrote in a communication on Monday.

"Mobile vouchers are welcomed."

A ribbon was cut at the former paper mill over the summer for 56 one- to three-bedroom, mixed-income units in the heart of downtown.

According to a chart provided by Hearthway, 60 percent area median income is $55,320 per year for a one person household, $63,240 a year for a two-person household, $71,160 a year for a three-person household, and $79,020 a year for a four-person household.

Applications are available in English and Spanish. They can submitted via email to leasing@hearthway.org, drop off to the main office at 1 Fenn St in Pittsfield, fax to 413-403-2710, or USPS mail to P.O. Box 1180, Pittsfield, MA 01202-1180.