10x10 Call For Art Extended

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Deadline for the Call for Art 10x10 Real Art Party (RAP) has been extended to Feb 3.
 
Submissions will be accepted through Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Go to: https://bit.ly/10x10-2022  ​to submit your information and upload images. Artist (and websites) will be added to the Artists Registry berkshireartassociation.org.
 
The Berkshire Art Association seeks donations of original artwork for our annual 10x10 RAP (Real Art Party) show and fundraiser raffle. In collaboration with the Berkshire Museum and the City of Pittsfield's 10x10 Festival in February, the BAA welcomes submissions from artists from the Berkshires and beyond. 
 
All artwork will be included in a raffle to benefit art students of Berkshire County. The raffle and Real Art Party (RAP) will be a free, live and in-person event hosted by the Berkshire Museum on ​Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. A $25 ticket purchase guarantees a 10x10 work of art. 
 
All visitors to Berkshire Museum 18 years and older, must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination accompanied by photo ID. Acceptable forms of proof include a photo or hard copy of an official immunization record of a vaccine administered from within or outside the U.S. Digital forms of state or federally issued proof of vaccination such as the NY Excelsior Pass are also acceptable. Masks are required for everyone over two years of age while indoors.
 
ART SPECS
All artwork must measure 10x10 inches, prepared with a wire or hooks for hanging (wire and hooks may be provided). Artwork may be in any medium and should reflect the quality of your usual work. Three dimensional work in any media should fit in a 10x10x10 cube. Attach an Art ID (bottom of this document) to the back of each piece you donate (limit three works.).
 
They are also seeking donations of 5-inch by 5-inch original art for the 5x5=10 RAP for Artists under the age of 10! for a fundraiser benefiting Berkshire County art students.
 
The 5x5=10 RAP will be at the Berkshire Museum during the City of Pittsfield's 10x10 Festival in February. It's an art exhibit of Young Artists under the age of 10 years old and a FREE real art party for ALL Ages. A $10 ticket purchase guarantees a piece of original art, drawn at random, to take home. 
 
"ARTIX" will be sold at the Berkshire Museum front desk during the exhibit and the night of the party.
 
ART Specs: All artwork must measure 5 inches by 5 inches prepared with a wire or hooks for hanging (wire and hooks may be provided). Artwork may be in any medium and should reflect the quality of your usual work. Artists under 10 years old may submit up to two pieces. Attach an Art ID (bottom of this document) to the back of each piece you donate (limit two works).
 
To register, please submit your name, guardian's email, plus title and medium for each piece to https://bit.ly/5X5-2022 and Email the image to 10x10@berkshireartassociation.org with "5x5=10 RAP" in  the subject line. Artists under 10 years old (and websites) will be added to the Artists Registry at berkshireartassociation.org.
 
DROP OFF 10x10 and 5x5 ENTRIES to the Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street, Pittsfield
  • Feb 5, Saturday, 1 - 4 pm 
  • Feb 6, Sunday,   1 - 4 pm
  • Feb 7, Monday,   2 - 5pm
 
DATES TO REMEMBER:
  • February 3, 2022 Registration deadline for 5X5 and 10x10 submissions
  • Feb 14 to 24 - 10X10 RAP EXHIBIT on view at the Berkshire Museum
  • Feb 24, Thursday - 10x10 RAP (FREE ADMISSION)
  • 5pm - Doors open to the 10x10 Real Art Party 
  • 6 pm - 5x5 at 10x10 ARTIX drawn:  Each $10 ARTIX guarantees a piece of original 5x5 art to take home. 
  • 7 pm -10x10 ARTIX drawn:  Each $25 ARTIX guarantees a piece of original 10x10 art to take home.
 
Proceeds will benefit Berkshire County: BAA Fellowships for college art majors , Art field trip awards for high school art classes, and Free admission for art students to the Berkshire Museum.
 

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Pittsfield Affordable Housing Initiatives Shine Light, Hope

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Housing Secretary Edward Augustus cuts the ribbon at The First on Thursday with housing officials and Mayor Peter Marchetti, state Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The holidays are here and several community members are celebrating it with the opening of two affordable housing initiatives. 
 
"This is a day to celebrate," Hearthway CEO Eileen Peltier said during the ribbon-cutting on Thursday. 
 
The celebration was for nearly 40 supportive permanent housing units; nine at "The First" located within the Zion Lutheran Church, and 28 on West Housatonic Street. A ceremony was held in the new Housing Resource Center on First Street, which was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. 
 
The apartments will be leased out by Hearthway, with ServiceNet as a partner. 
 
Prior to the ribbon-cutting, public officials and community resource personnel were able to tour the two new permanent supported housing projects — West Housatonic Apartments and The First Street Apartments and Housing Resource Center
 
The First Street location has nine studio apartments that are about 300 square feet and has a large community center. The West Housatonic Street location will have 28 studio units that range between 300 to 350 square feet. All units can be adapted to be ADA accessible. 
 
The West Housatonic location is still under construction with the hope to have it completed by the middle of January, said Chris Wilett, Hearthway development associate.
 
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