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.

Dalton Bridge Eyed for $2.5M Reconstruction

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The town's lowest-rated bridge is slated for an approximately $2.5 million reconstruction project.
 
During the Select Board meeting on Monday it was announced that the town has been awarded a $1 million grant through the Municipal Small Bridge Program for the bridge on Grange Hall Road over Barton Brook, located near Patricia Avenue. 
 
The town's engineers estimated the total cost to complete is $2,335,000, however these estimates tend to run a little high, Town Manager Eric Anderson said. 
 
"It's an expensive project, there is no question but it does have to be done. That is the culvert the town has with the lowest rating in town," he said. 
 
If the town were to decide to delay the project, which would revoke its eligibility for the state grant, then it would be on the hook for the total cost.
 
When the town agrees to the grant, it is agreeing to this bridge project, Anderson said. 
 
According to the state website, the short span bridge, built in 1938, was inspected on July 20, 2025 and rated as structurally deficient. 
 
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