Sandisfield Arts Center Announces 30th Anniversary Opening Weekend

07:00AM / Wednesday, May 28, 2025Print Story | Email Story

SANDISFIELD, Mass.— The Sandisfield Arts Center will commemorate its 30th anniversary in 2025 with Opening Weekend events on May 30 and 31. The weekend's theme is "The Landscape We Live," and it will also celebrate the installation of climate-friendly air conditioning and a renovated gallery space.

The season will begin with an art exhibition dedicated to Sandisfield, featuring its landscape, natural elements, and the works of local artists including Bill Carlson, Erika Crofut, Jaye Moscariello, Josie Miner, June Wink, Linda Moronti, Peter Biamonte, Sam Mercier, Susie Crofut, Teresa Bills, and Virginia Overton.

The exhibition will open with a reception on Friday, May 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Garfield Family Gallery, named in recognition of a donation from the Estate of Leslie and Johanna Garfield, who were long-time residents and supporters of the Arts Center. Following the opening, gallery hours will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends until its closure on July 6.

Saturday, May 31, will feature a Book Talk/Slide Show by Ron Bernard titled "From Church to Synagogue to Arts Center," followed by "Sandisfield in Poetry and Prose: Readings by Local Poets Hannah Fries and Hilde Weisert." The afternoon will conclude at 4 p.m. with "Singing Sandisfield’s Unsung Heroes," a recognition of local residents who contribute to the town.

The complete schedule for the 2025 season, which includes art exhibits, music, talks, workshops, performances, and films, is available at sandisfieldartscenter.org.

Renovations to the Arts Center's historic building, including climate-friendly HVAC, an upgraded electrical system, gallery improvements, and the groundwork for a kitchen and storage shed, were funded by grants from the Homestead Foundation, the Wyomissing Foundation, the Feigenbaum Foundation, the 1772 Foundation, the Estate of Leslie and Johanna Garfield, and individual donors. The project was guided by pro bono work from local architects and a project manager.

The Sandisfield Arts Center, located at 5 Hammertown Rd. in Sandisfield, MA, is a non-profit organization with the aim of preserving its historic building and providing cultural and educational programs for the community. The center is managed by a volunteer board and supported by volunteers and donors. Programs are partially funded by grants from the Sandisfield Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

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Lt. Governor Driscoll Visits Great Barrington Businesses

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and state Rep. Leigh Davis are ready to chop wood out back of Pleasant and Main.

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll did some holiday shopping on Main Street last week after announcing millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds.

She was glad to see an array of small-business owners thriving, and the eclectic items that Great Barrington has to offer.

"We know that the vibrancy of communities can often be defined by what's happening on Main Street," she said.

"It's great to be here in Great Barrington and see so many independent entrepreneurs who are running really, not only fun, but businesses that are doing well, and we want to try and find ways to uplift and support that work moving forward."

State Rep. Leigh Davis coordinated a business tour with Pleasant and Main Cafe and General Store, Robbie's Community Market, and Butternut Ski Mountain. While downtown, Driscoll also stopped at Coco's Candy and Rob's Records and Audio.

Earlier that day, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $33.5 million in federal CDBG funds at the Housatonic Community Center. Great Barrington, in conjunction with Egremont and Stockbridge, has been allocated $ 1.25 million to rehabilitate approximately 14 housing units. A new Rural and Small Town Housing Choice Community designation for its Housing Choice Initiative was also launched.

Davis emphasized the significance of the state announcing these dollars in the small village of Housatonic.

Craig Bero, founder of Pleasant and Main, prepared desserts and hors d'oeuvres for the group at his cozy cafe across the street from the Housatonic Community Center. Bero opened more than a decade ago after migrating from New York City, and Pleasant and Main offers sustainable, organic meals for an affordable price while enjoying the museum of antiques that is the restaurant.

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