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.

Force 16U Defends Home Field with Tourney Title

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Berkshire Force 16U travel softball team Sunday rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh inning to pull away for an 8-4 win in the championship game of their Battle of the Berkshires tournament at the Doyle Complex.
 
Ava McMahon struck out six and gave up just one run after the first inning as the Force completed a 3-0 run through the playoffs after going 1-2 in pool play.
 
Mollie Crawford, Amelia Polidoro and McMahon each drove in a run in the late rally that finally gave McMahon a little bit of breathing room.
 
The Force jumped on top early with three runs in the top of the first, but the Nor’Easters out of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region responded right away, tying the game.
 
In the second, Amaya Alger (3-for-3) singled, moved up on Mackenzie Biros’ sacrifice bunt and scored on a combination stolen base/errant throw to give the Force a 4-3 lead it never relinquished.
 
But Berkshire missed chances to add to that lead in the third, fourth and fifth, leaving runners in scoring positions in each inning.
 
Meanwhile, McMahon was brilliant in the circle after a rough first inning, striking out six, walking just one and allowing three earned runs in a complete-game effort.
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