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.

Neal's Office Among Those Targeted by Suspicious Mailings

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal was among congressmen apparently targeted by someone mailing suspicious envelopes. 
 
According to a report in The Berkshire Eagle, an envelope containing a powdery substance was discovered by postal inspectors before reaching Neal's Pittsfield office in the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building.
 
Nearly 40 members of Congress have received envelopes containing white powder, according to The Guardian. More than 100 letters are thought to be in the U.S. mail system and the FBI, Capitol Police and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were investigating the mailings that have also been sent to elections officials in various states. 
 
The mailings have been sent to both Republican and Democrat officeholders and several congressional district offices had to be evacuated in the last week or so after envelopes were opened in them. 
 

Earlier today, my Bronx district office received an envelope delivered by mail that contained a suspicious substance. Local law enforcement responded swiftly and, after investigating, determined the substance to be non-hazardous.

— Rep. Ritchie Torres (@repritchie.bsky.social) October 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The Guardian reported that the FBI is warning officials to look for envelopes processed through a north Texas center and that carry a postmark or stamp stating "Thinking of You."
 
The Eagle states that Neal's office was alerted on Saturday that it might be getting a suspicious package; inspectors seized the envelope at the Fenn Street post office on Monday.
 
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