BAA Fellowship Show 2021 Call For Art

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County college art majors are invited to apply for the 2021 juried Berkshire Art Association College Fellowship Show. 

$5,000 in fellowship grants will be awarded to college art majors whose work is selected. The Fellowship is open to Berkshire County residents enrolled as art majors at any college in the country, as well as to non-residents majoring in art at a Berkshire County college – Berkshire Community College, MCLA, Williams, and Simon's Rock. 
 
The call for art  will open on Friday, Jan. 8, and close on  Sunday, Feb. 21 , 2021 at 11:59 pm. Submission will be through https://baafellowshipshow2021.artcall.org/.  The show will open on April 2 and run until April 20, 2021. The Virtual Awards Ceremony is Saturday, April 9 at 6:00 pm.
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Pittsfield Police Make Arrest in Weekend Stabbing

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police have arrested a suspect in a stabbing that occurred near Pearl and Eagle streets over the weekend.
 
David Smith, 65, of Pittsfield has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault & battery with intent to commit murder.
 
The incident occurred on Saturday, Sept. 19, at about 1:26 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located a woman suffering from a severe abdominal injury. First aid was immediately rendered on scene, and the victim was transported to Berkshire Medical Center by County Ambulance.
 
The investigation included witness interviews, evidence collection, and the review of neighborhood surveillance footage, which police said identified the suspect as Smith. He was subsequently located in the area of North Street and placed him into custody without incident. 
 
The Pittsfield Police Department said it thanks "vigilant community members" who spoke with responding officers, as well as the staff at Pittsfield Public Schools and the YMCA for their assistance in resolving the incident quickly and safely.
 
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