Berkshire Museum Features Maritime Art

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — This fall, Berkshire Museum will feature Call of the Sea: Maritime Art and Navigation alongside Homage to the Glacier: Works by Peter Bremers and James Schantz.

Both exhibitions will open on Nov. 2, 2024, and remain on view through Jan. 5, 2025.

Call of the Sea: Maritime Art and Navigation is curated by Berkshire Museum’s Exhibitions Manager William Dore, with works drawn from the museum’s collection of maritime oil paintings. Both dangerous and alluring, sea travel has long brought different peoples into contact to exchange goods, ideas, and cultures. This exhibition will examine the impacts sea

travel has had on the world, whether it be cultural, economic, or biological. Call of the Sea will feature 15 works of art, model ships, and interactives that explore the art, science, and history of naval navigation. Paintings on display will include notable artists such as Alberto Pasini, Edward Moran, and Thomas Shields Clarke alongside travel posters that highlight the relationship between humanity and the sea. This exhibition aims to inspire a deeper appreciation for the maritime art and history of various cultures around the globe.

Also opening Nov. 2 and remaining on view through Jan. 5, Homage to the Glacier features beautiful glass sculptures by Dutch artist Peter Bremers alongside paintings by Berkshire artist James Schantz.

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LitNet Opens Pittsfield Location, Seeks Tutors

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
08:17AM / Sunday, September 06, 2026

LitNet has been serving English language learners for 35 years.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For 35 years, the nonprofit Literacy Network has helped adult learners, particularly immigrants, build English and literacy skills, and its new Pittsfield location makes these services more accessible than ever.

Last week, Literacy Network, also referred to as LitNet, started expanding into its new space in Crawford Square, located at 37 North St.

While LitNet primarily serves Spanish-speaking adults, it also works with learners who speak Portuguese, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Eastern European languages such as Ukrainian and Russian.

The organization is maintaining its offices on Park Street in Lee. Executive Director Leigh Doherty said the added 1,500 square feet of space will allow the program to expand upon many of the things it has been doing for years.

The space will serve as a public tutoring hub in Central Berkshire, offering rooms for one-on-one tutoring, classes and workshops, and a welcoming area for learners to read and study. The larger, more visible location will also allow for expanded evening and weekend hours, making it easier for learners and tutors to connect and for community members to discover the program.

Popular workshops include an English for business class, an advanced English book club, and an idioms and slang class to learn the nuances of English, Doherty said. "We listen to our learners."

The feedback the adult learners provide based on their need has helped shape the programs classes and services, she said.

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