Art in the Berkshires Juried Arts & Crafts Show

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Art in the Berkshires (ArtintheBerkshires.com) invites artists from across the region to participate in its annual Juried Arts & Crafts Show. 
 
This event celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of local artists and artisans. The art show will be held at the Eastover Contemporary Art Space from June 4 to July 5, 2025, with an online gallery running through the end of the year. Marie Craig, artist, gallerist, and curator, will be the juror for this inaugural show.
 
The Call for Art is now open through March 14, 2025, offering artists the opportunity to showcase their work in one of four categories:
  1. 2-Dimensional Wall-Hung Art
  2. 3-Dimensional Art
  3. Alternative Media
  4. Fine Crafts
Artists may submit up to three pieces per entry per artist. Selected works will be judged on artistic merit, originality, and technical skill, with six winners receiving cash prizes of up to $500.
 
Key Dates:
  • Submission Deadline: March 14, 2025 (11:59 PM Eastern)
  • Show Reception & Awards: June 7, 2025, 4 – 7 p.m.
The show will feature both physical and online exhibits, providing wide exposure for participating artists. Selected works must be available for sale, with proceeds supporting both the artists and Art in the Berkshires' mission to "amplify the transformative power of art in the community."
 
This event is sponsored in part by Eastover Eco-Village and the REC Foundation.
 
For more details, submission guidelines, or to enter, visit https://aitb2025callforart.artcall.org/.
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Suspect Arraigned in 'Horrific' Dragging Case

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Complete write-thru 3 p.m., Feb. 18.


District Attorney TimothyShugrue says the community has been 'really upset' by this case. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Hancock man has been charged in last week's gruesome dragging that killed 69-year-old William Colbert. 
 
William Gross, 65, was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Wednesday for negligent motor vehicle homicide and leaving the scene. He was arrested Monday after police investigators narrowed down the type of car seen on video at the accident scene. 
 
Police say Colbert had fallen in the road at the Francis Avenue and Linden Street intersection on Feb. 10 before he was struck and dragged nearly four miles. His body was found on West Housatonic Street.
 
Gross is being held on $250,000 cash bail in the Berkshire County House of Corrections. District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said the case will go to a grand jury and foresees additional charges being placed. 
 
"I think this community was really upset by this case," Shugrue said while being interviewed by the press after the morning arraignment.  
 
"It's a horrific case, and the fact that someone was fleeing, and there was someone that was stuck there that could have been treated, and potentially in the initial stages, could have been potentially saved." 
 
Colbert was coming from a house on Francis Avenue about 11:30 on Feb. 10 when fell in the road and had trouble getting up, according to Shugrue. 
 
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