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.