Community Calendar

The Norman Rockwell Museum is honored to present a rare series of early twentieth century lighting advertisements by Norman Rockwell and fellow Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers created for Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of the General Electric Company. These luminous, richly painted works were widely circulated in published advertisements through the 1920s and are on loan to the Museum for the first time through the generosity of GE Aerospace.

“Once a Tree: Continuity, Creativity, and Connection” explores the deep-rooted significance of trees in Haudenosaunee culture, tradition, and creative expression. Featuring the work of 42 artists and more than 100 objects—including decorative and utilitarian baskets, cradleboards, snowshoes, ladles, lacrosse sticks, toys, instruments, carvings, and sleds—this exhibition highlights the important relationship between nature and artistry. Selected from the Museum’s permanent collection, the exhibition was created with guidance from curatorial consultants Terry Chrisjohn III (Oneida), Preston Jacobs (Mohawk), and Sheila Ransom (Mohawk).

"Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience" explores the lasting impact of the Thomas Indian School, once located on the Cattaraugus Reservation south of Buffalo, NY, and The Mohawk Institute near Branford, Ontario. These institutions, which enrolled a significant number of Haudenosaunee students, were part of a larger system that sought to erase Indigenous identities while deeply shaping the lives of those who endured them. Co-curated by Erin Keaton (Mohawk), the exhibition sheds light on Haudenosaunee resilience.

Join us outside the Canajoharie Library and Arkell Museum for a sidewalk chalk competition from 10 am to 1 pm. The theme is Over the Rainbow. Prizes will be handed out for great chalk art.

This is an all-ages event that is free, teams are welcome. Registration is requested.

For questions call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Farmer's Market. Every Friday starting May 23, 2025 from 11-3 at St. Ann's Church in Lenox.

New York, NY: Pleiades Gallery announces the opening of Flying Colors, an exhibit featuring the paintings and monoprints of Joyce Weidenaar. The Artist Reception will take place on Saturday, July 12 from 3-6 PM. A New York based artist, Weidenaar is also a ballroom dancer, and will host a ballroom dance in the gallery on July 26 from 3-6 PM.
“Form over Function” is often not a compliment, but in Joyce Weidenaar’s paintings and monoprints, that’s exactly the point. Weidenaar sees shapes and colors of ordinary objects and heightens them to create visual poetry.
Weidenaar’s paintings are bursting with color. The subject matter is often something ordinary – fans, or kites, or crushed soda cans – but presented in surprising compositions that engage and amuse the viewer. Objects are rendered realistically but their framing and coloration brings out abstract qualities that call for a more discerning look.
Her monoprints explore the myriad texture possibilities of found materials. Feathers, leaves, mesh, Halloween netting, onion bags, and crazy yarns are all employed to generate mysterious images in her abstract prints.
“I am always on the lookout for an unusual subject for a painting or material for a print. I relax my mind and focus on a form itself, apart from its meaning or association. If the shape is inherently interesting, it’s a good candidate to be transformed into something unusual. And if there’s some whimsy in the final product, so much the better. I want my work to generate a surprise, or a smile.”
The show will be on display from July 8-August 2 at Pleiades Gallery at 547 W. 27th St., Suite 304, NY, NY. Entry is free and the gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 12-6 PM. The opening reception on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 3-6 PM is free and open to the public.
Weidenaar has been pursuing her art full time since 2015, after retiring from a business career. Her works have been seen in numerous solo and group exhibitions nationwide. She is a member of National Association of Women Artists, The Art Students League of New York and the West Side Arts Coalition. Her paintings and prints are viewable on Instagram (@joyceweidenaar) and on her website (Joyce WeidenaarArtworks.com).

$25 a drop-in, $80 ($20 a class) for a 4 session punch card, Venmo, CC, check or cash.

Figure Drawing Long pose Open Studio Sessions for experienced adult artists with a live model in a supportive atmosphere. No instructor. Bring your own art supplies/drawing boards. There are a few easels and we also have tables and chairs. Poses for three 1 hour or one 3 hour. Limited to 15 people per session.

For more information, call or email us!

For updates on scheduling and closures, check out our website or social media.

This family-fun community tradition since 1886 features midway rides, live music (Chubby Checker, Lorrie Morgan, Asia and more), Wednesday night fireworks, Robinson's Racing Pigs, Two by Two Animal Haven, truck & tractor pulls, horse shows and pulling contests, livestock shows, Wheels of Agriculture game show, "Ultimate Stilt Walker" Carrie McQueen, chainsaw carving, glassblowers, exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, a beer tent and favorite fair food.

Fair admission (includes entertainment & parking): $15 ($12 online) Wednesday - Sunday; free for ages 62+ Wednesday - Thursday till 4 pm; free for kids under 36" tall

On Tuesday, admission is $10 and rides are $2 each. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $25 online before 11 am July 29. Visit the website for onsite wristband and ride ticket prices.

Fair hours: 4-10 pm Tuesday, 10 am-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday, 10 am-11 pm Friday - Saturday, 10 am-8 pm Sunday. Rides open at 4 pm Tuesday and 11 am Wednesday - Sunday.

More information: 845-255-1380 or UlsterCountyFair.com

Friday, Aug. 1, 5-9 p.m.
Join us for the Iroquois Museum’s lively annual fundraiser featuring headliner zydeco group The Rubber Band, dancing, an artisan market, delicious food and beer for purchase, and a silent auction. Admission: $20 includes Museum admission, a commemorative cup, and a beer ticket; $10 includes Museum admission and concert only. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s education programs.

The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield continues its 5-month season (May through September) on Friday, August 1 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five.

Participating venues on Friday, August 1 include Berkshire Art Center, Clock Tower Artists, Creahub Makerspace by Latinas413, Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Hotel on North, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Living in Recovery, Marketplace Cafe, Ralph Froio Senior Center, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds, Soda Chef, and TKG Real Estate.

Download the Downtown Pittsfield App in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone.

Direct link: https://downtownpittsfield.stqry.app/list/56229

First Fridays Artswalk is supported in part by The Feigenbaum Foundation.

Event Highlights (South to North):

Artists at the Clock Tower, 75 South Church Street, Third Floor
Karen Carmean, Deborah H Carter, Lucie Castaldo, Joan Palano Ciolfi, Randy Foulds, Marion Grant, Nava Grunfeld, Caroline Kelley, Mollie Kellogg, Eric Korenman, Bruce Laird, Lisa Loustaunau, Mark Mellinger, Linda Petrocine, Shany Porras, Sally Tiska Rice, Ilene Richard, Audrey Shachnow, Stanley Singer, Ariel Smith, Jordan Stone, Sharon Walthew, Stefanie Weber, and Carmel Wilson
Open Studios: Friday, August 1, 5 to 8 pm

Marketplace Cafe, 53 North Street
Mary Davidson
Stamped paintings in her “Abstract Series”
Opening Reception: Friday, August 1, 5 to 7 pm

Living in Recovery, 75 North Street
Ms. Michael Kennedy
Series of charcoal drawings
Artist Reception: Friday, August 1, 5 to 8 pm

Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds, 119 Fenn Street
Cosmic CoArt Cooperative and the Cosmic Butterfly Procession
Annalisa Jacobsen, Peppa, Aisha B., Drake, Jean Minuchin, Macarena, Beth Fairservis, Matt Brinton, Nicole Fecteau, and Olly
Artist Reception: Friday, August 1, 5 to 8 pm

Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue
Community Access to the Arts’ annual exhibit “I Am a Part of Art”
On View: Friday, August 1, 5 to 8 pm

Palace Park, 122 North Street
“Art in the Park”
Friday, August 1, 5 to 8 pm

TKG Real Estate, 137 North Street
“For the Love of Art”
Patricia Carchedi-Coakley
Reception with the Artist: Friday, August 1, 5 to 8 pm

Creahub Makerspace by Latinas413, 139 North Street
“Blooming Together, Strengthening Our Roots” by Shelsy Rodriguez
“Between Generations” by Luiza Folegatti
On View: Friday, August 1, 5 to 8 pm

Berkshire Art Center/Brothership Building, 141 North Street
“Deb Koffman Retrospective” in the window
Participate in “The Berkshires Satellite Reef” — a local contribution to the world-renowned “Crochet Coral Reef Project”: Friday, August 1, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Soda Chef, 161 North Street
Nicole March Art – Window Display

Hotel on North, 297 North Street
Sally Tiska Rice
Reception with the Artist: Friday, August 1, 5 to 8 pm

Ralph Froio Senior Center, 330 North Street
“The Artful Age”
Artist Reception: Friday, August 1, 5 to 8 pm

Methuselah Bar & Lounge, 391 North Street
“Incognito Witch Selfie Series”
Mollie Kellogg
On View: Friday, August 1, 5 to 8 pm

Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., 437 North Street
Let it Shine! Artist Exhibition
Carly Holmes, Riley Wilde, Jesus Alicea, and Kenny Davis
Opening Reception: Friday, August 1, 5 to 8 pm

The August 1 First Fridays at Five will feature live music, art, dance, family fun, shopping, food, two beer gardens, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs so they can sit and enjoy a variety of food, beverages, and entertainment!

Be sure to stop by Guardian’s booth who will be offering free snow cones and school supplies!

- Persip Park, 175 North Street, will feature a live performance by the band Hidden Frequency from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy a beer garden from Hot Plate Brewing Co. and local food vendors within the vicinity.
Hidden Frequency is an alternative rock trio featuring Steven Dubuque on guitar and vocals, Mike Morse on bass, and Mitch Gladu on drums.
In the case of inclement weather, Hidden Frequency will be at Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 27 East Street.

- Dunham Mall, 100 North Street, will feature line dancing with Berkshire Sole Society at “Dance on Dunham” from 5 to 8 pm.

Berkshire Sole Society is a Berkshire-based soul line dancing crew bringing together rhythm, movement, and community one step at a time. Whether you’re a seasoned stepper or just learning your first slide, there’s always room for you on the dance floor. Free to participate and open to everyone!

In the case of inclement weather, Dance on Dunham will be at WANDER Berkshires, 34 Depot Street, Suite 101.

- “Art in the Park”: from 5 to 8 pm, Ma’leek Adams-Powell will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street), inviting the community to watch him create live and discussing his process with all who are interested.

In the case of inclement weather, “Art in the Park” with Ma’leek Adams-Powell will be inside the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts at 28 Renee Avenue.

- DJ Champ will be the featured First Fridays at Five DJ for August and will be stationed on North Street closer to Park Square.
- The Makers Market at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street and will feature over a dozen local vendors selling handmade products such as crafts, clothing and accessories, candles, art, custom gift items, self-care items, and packaged foods and sweets. Makers include ATK Custom, Autumn Phoenix Photography, BerkshireSci Biscuits LLC, Braidy Bunch, Fandom Forge, Home InteriorArt and Design LLC, Just a Knit of Love, Lamaria, Mindset Personalized, Plushy Pals, The Purse Lady, Truffles by Tarah, Widget's Apparel, Yarn4U, and Yarnablaze.
- There will be a Beer Garden on School Street hosted by Hot Plate Brewing Co. from 5 to 8 pm. At 7 pm, inside their Taproom, there will be a performance by Blackpool.
- The Family Fun Zone at First Fridays at Five will be on North Street and will feature free, interactive activities from local non-profit organizations including face-painting, arts & crafts, games, and more.
The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office will be offering the Child ID Project at the August 1st First Fridays at Five. This free service creates a digital ID with fingerprints, photo, physical description, and emergency contacts, which is stored in a secure national database. If a child ever goes missing, this information can help law enforcement respond quickly and effectively, nationwide. The process only takes a few minutes and gives families added peace of mind.
There will also be lawn games in the center of North Street, and Bowie the Clown will be crafting free balloon creations.

- Check out a variety of food vendors at the August First Fridays at Five including BB’s Hot Spot, Chill Zone Snow Cone Factory, Cravins Ice Cream, D’S Island Food Truck, Just Kickin’ It Bar-B-Que, UpStreet Smoke, and Patriot Pop who will be serving lemonade!

- Witch Slapped, 78 North Street, will host “Reading with Rebel” from 5 to 7 pm. Drag queen, Miz Rebel Progress, has teamed up with Witch Slapped to promote literacy at this storytelling event. All children who attend will leave with a free book. The event is free, but donations to the Witch Slapped Community Fund are welcomed.

- First Fridays Artswalk will showcase artists at venues throughout downtown Pittsfield from 5 to 8 pm. Follow a virtual walking tour on the free Downtown Pittsfield App and enjoy opening receptions with the artists.

- A free Art Shuttle provided and operated by RSVP Volunteers will take you to five locations throughout downtown during the First Fridays at Five on August 1. The Art Shuttle will make stops at Persip Park, City Hall, Clock Tower Artists, the Framework by DPI Gallery at the corner of North and Linden Streets, and Hotel on North. The Art Shuttle will depart Persip Park at the corner of North Street and Columbus Avenue every half hour starting at 5 pm with the last ride departing Persip Park at 7:30 pm.
- The Berkshire Art Center (BAC), 141 North Street, will host a special activity on Friday, August 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. BAC is a part of “The Berkshires Satellite Reef” — a local contribution to the world-renowned “Crochet Coral Reef Project” by artists Christine and Margaret Wertheim and the Institute for Figuring. Stop by to learn more, get inspired, and maybe even try your hand at crocheting a coral of your own!
- After the event, join the afterparty at “Depot After Dark” from 8 to 11 pm!
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Tito’s Mexican Bar & Grill, and Wander Berkshires will present “Depot After Dark” outside on Liberty Street (the alleyway between Tito’s/Wander and Crawford Square).
Beverages including beer, wine, and margaritas will be available from Tito’s, and non-alcoholic “zero proof” cocktails and other specialty drinks will be available from Wander. Attendees are invited to bring their own food or order takeout from Tito’s.
The DJ for the evening is Jason Manatee, an electronic music producer, performer, and DJ known for his genre-blending sets and playful, immersive soundscapes. Drawing from a wide spectrum of electronic styles — ranging from house and techno to experimental beats, he brings a vibrant, unpredictable energy to the stage. Whether showcasing his original productions or spinning eclectic DJ sets, he’s all about breaking boundaries and creating a dance floor experience that’s both fun and forward-thinking.
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First Fridays at Five is led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and will take place in downtown Pittsfield on May 2, June 6, August 1, and September 5. A portion of North Street will be closed during the event.

Season partners and sponsors include AccessPlus, MountainOne, and Guardian.

Thank you to Brick by Brick Markets for day-of vendor coordination.

For more information and a full event listing, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays.