PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Artists between the ages of 12 and 18 are welcome to submit their work between July 1 and August 24, 2024 to be displayed in the Bekshire Athenaeum.

 

The theme for the Call for Art is "empowerment."

 

"We want our teenage visitors to feel like the library is for them," said Vanessa Justice, young adult librarian. "That it is a place where they can feel empowered and see their own artwork, and themselves, reflected in a space where they can explore their interests, ask questions, and be curious."

 

On July 23, 2024 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., youth can participate in an evening of art making with local artist and arts advocate Maru Dominguez, who will guide participants in creating art based on the idea of "empowerment." Youth can submit their completed work to our Call for Art. 

 

This workshop will be available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Open to 12 – 18 year olds.

 

All artwork will be included in a showing at the Berkshire Athenaeum August 27, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Limited space is available for display in the Young Adult Department and as such, artwork not used for display will be returned to the artist. The Berkshire Athenaeum reserves the right to choose which artwork is displayed. The criteria for choosing artwork will include:

interpretation of the theme, creativity and originality, and the quality of the artwork and artistic skill demonstrated.