Berkshire Museum Art of the Hills 2024, Opens Call for Art

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Museum announces Art of the Hills 2024, a bi-annual juried art exhibition to be held in Pittsfield highlighting the creative endeavors of both emerging and established artists based in the Berkshires.

Submissions for Art of the Hills 2024 are currently open, with the deadline for applications set for July 14, 2024. 
 
Guidelines and requirements for submission are outlined as follows: 

  1. All artists aged 18 and above residing within an approximate 60-mile radius of Berkshire Museum are eligible to apply.
  2. Eligible submissions encompass a range of mediums: Two-dimensional work includes painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, and photography; three-dimensional work includes sculpture of all media. Two-dimensional pieces must not exceed 288 total linear inches (including framing). Three-dimensional submissions weighing over 100 lbs. must be installed by the artist and should not surpass a 48" x 48" x 48" footprint, with a maximum weight limit of 500 lbs. Video work will be evaluated but is subject to the availability of monitors during the exhibition. Two-dimensional works must be delivered ready to hang. 
  3. The jurors retain the right to disqualify any work that is not suitably presented or does not correspond to the entry image. 
  4. Each artist may submit up to three works completed after January 2020. 
  5. The exhibition will run during normal business hours from October 5th to January 5th, 2024. Artists are responsible for the timely drop-off and pick-up of their works at local venues. Pieces not retrieved by January 19, 2024, will be deemed abandoned. Berkshire Museum will not arrange for the shipping of works back to the artists. 
  6. Berkshire Museum reserves the right to photograph and video any submitted work for documentary, educational, and publicity purposes. 
  7. Submission of the completed application form implies agreement with all conditions outlined in the prospectus. 
  8. Berkshire Museum will insure artworks for the artist’s commercial value upon receipt and throughout the exhibition. 
  9. Artworks generated using Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) will not be considered for acceptance. 

More information, a full timeline, and a submission form can be found at https://berkshiremuseum.org/aoth2024/. 

There will be an opening reception on October 4, 2024, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Berkshire Museum where jurors will award distinguished artists. Jurors to be announced. 

 


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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Temporarily Closes

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Holiday Inn & Suites is temporarily shut down, and 101 Restaurant & Bar has closed its doors until further notice. 

The hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, after its last working elevator of three broke down.  The Berkshire Eagle reported that guests were forced to evacuate because an elevator broke down. 

On Wednesday, 101 Restaurant & Bar posted on Facebook that they would close until further notice due to circumstances beyond their control and the closure of the Holiday Inn. 

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We thank you and our staff for your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are able," the owners wrote. 

The central downtown, 12-story hotel has nearly 180 guest rooms.  Massachusetts requires public multi-level buildings and facilities to have elevator access. 

The Holiday Inn recently demolished its crumbling parking garage and is replacing it with a smaller one.  The building at 1 West Street was constructed in 1972; it was formerly known as the Crowne Plaza. 

101 Restaurant opened five years ago within the hotel.  It is owned by John and Tucker McNinch, who formerly operated the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox. 

Signs on the hotel's entrance explain that the doors are temporarily locked.  Anyone with questions is encouraged to call (413) 499-2000. 

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