Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework will feature a brand-new exhibition featuring a collection of Huck Elling’s recent paintings exploring color, patterns, and pursuit of joy. The exhibition will be on view July 7 through July 24, 2025, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (437 North Street).

This year, Huck was selected to create the poster for the 2025 Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade. The theme being “Young at Heart”. The original artwork will be on view as part of this exhibition.

“I have always been motivated to make art which inspires human connections,” says Huck. “For more than twelve years I have been fortunate to be working as a professional artist, in a variety of mediums, methods and scales, and at the heart of everything I do is the desire to inspire curiosity, connection, and joy.”

“Public Art has the specific beauty of belonging to everyone, it is art without barriers. As a Public Artist, I am motivated by activating communities, through identifying the architectural and visual landscape and enhancing it with art projects including the people of the neighborhood. Together we create lasting contributions to the vibrancy of the community.”

There will be an opening reception with the artist during the special Saturday, July 12 Artswalk from 1 to 4 pm.

The exhibition will be on view Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm, July 7 through July 24, by visiting the
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. offices at 431 North Street.

For more information, visit downtownpittsfield.com or call Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. at 413-443-6501.

The gallery at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is funded in part by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council; a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

The mission of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is to strengthen and promote Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.’s membership through advocacy, collaboration, and celebration.