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

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Pittsfield's Christian Center Seeks Community Input on Services, Name

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:57PM / Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Worker Dionisio Kelly, left, board member Kenny Warren, Executive Director Jessica Jones, and Food and Services Director Karen Ryan.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's a new year, and The Christian Center is looking at how it can serve the area in 2026 and beyond.

This includes a possible new name fueled by community forums in late January and early February.

"We're hoping people will come in and talk about the name, talk about what programs, what services they would like to see from us. What would be most meaningful," Executive Director Jessica Jones said.

"Because the population in this area has changed quite a bit, and we no longer serve just the West Side. We serve people from other parts of Berkshire County. So the hope is just to make it more inclusive."

The Christian Center was a stop on Berkshire Community College and NAACP Berkshires' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

The nonprofit will hold three input sessions at 193 Robbins Ave. to inform future programs and branding, and ensure that West Side voices are heard.

The sessions will be held on:

Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The center dates back to the early 1890s, when it was the Epworth Mission started by the Methodist Church to serve newly arrived immigrants and help them assimilate. The Christian Center was incorporated in 1974.

Over the decades, it has drifted away from a faith-based organization to a space for anyone who needs a meal, a warm jacket, a place to bring their child, or a meeting place. A space for everyone.

This is what center officials wanted reflected in the name.

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