Berkshire Art Association 10x10 Real Art Party Call for Art

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Art Association (BAA) is seeking donations of original artwork for their annual 10x10 RAP (Real Art Party) show and fundraiser drawing. 
 
In collaboration with the Clock Tower Artists and the City of Pittsfield's 10x10 Festival in February, the BAA welcomes submissions from artists from the Berkshires and beyond. All artwork will be included in an event to benefit art students of Berkshire County. The drawing for art and Real Art Party (RAP) will be a live in-person event hosted by the Clock Tower Business Center on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2025.
 
Online submissions will be accepted from November 10, 2025 until February 9, 2026. Go to: Click here to submit up to three works (one form per work of art).
 
ART SPECS
  • 10 x 10 inches
  • Any medium, 2D or 3D
  • Each artist may submit up to three pieces

All artwork must measure 10 inches by 10 inches prepared with a wire or hooks for hanging. Artwork may be in any medium and should reflect the quality of your usual work. Artists may submit up to three pieces. Attach an Art ID (bottom of this page) to the back of each piece you donate. Artists (and websites) will be added to the Artists Registry at berkshireartassociation.org.

Click Here to submit your information, upload images, and sign-up for a drop-off time.

Online registration is required. Submissions will be accepted from now through Feb. 9, 2026. Late entries cannot be accepted. Drop off all art at the Clock Tower Business Center, 75 South Church Street, Pittsfield, MA.

Drop off times:

  • Feb 7, Saturday, 1 - 4 pm 
  • Feb 8, Sunday, 1 - 4 pm
  • Feb 9, Monday, 2 - 5pm
Berkshire Art Association Drawing and RAP hosted by Clocktower Artists 
  • 6:00 PM Social Sneak Peak
  • 7:00 PM Art Raffle begins

Proceeds will benefit Berkshire County: BAA Fellowship awards for college art majors • Art field trips and project  grants for high school art classes

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Former Miss Hall's Teacher Arraigned on Rape Charges

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Warning: this article discusses sexual assault. 
 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A former teacher pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to three counts of felony counts rape related to his tenure at Miss Hall's School.
 
Matthew Rutledge, 63, was indicted last month by a Berkshire grand jury following accusations dating back to the 1990s of sexually assaulting students at the girls' school. 
 
"Today, Matthew Rutledge was arraigned for raping me. He began grooming me when I was 15 years old, a student at Miss Hall's School, and his abuse of me continued for years after I left that campus," former student Hilary Simon said to a large crowd outside of Berkshire Superior Court.

"After more than two decades, this case is finally in the hands of the criminal justice system."
 
Simon and Melissa Fares, former students, publicly accused Rutledge of abuse and called out the school for failing to protect them. 
 
They provided testimony at his indictment and, on Wednesday, were in the courtroom to see their alleged abuser arraigned. 
 
Rutledge was working at the day and boarding school until the allegations surfaced nearly three years ago. Pittsfield Police investigated the claims but initially concluded no charges could be brought forward because the students were 16, the age of consent in Massachusetts. 
 
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