Berkshire Art Association 10x10 Real Art Party Call for Art

08:26AM / Thursday, November 20, 2025Print Story | Email Story

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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Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

12:05PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.

This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.

The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.

DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.

"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths.

"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."

Measles is very contagious. However, the risk to most people in Massachusetts is low because the vaccination rate in the state is high. People who are not immune and visited any of the locations on the following dates and times may be at risk for developing measles.

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