Pittsfield Issues Call for Art for Women In Art Exhibition

11:49AM / Monday, January 12, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Office of Cultural Development is seeking submissions from Berkshire County women artists for an upcoming group exhibition titled Women In Art.

The exhibit, scheduled to run throughout March at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, aims to showcase the diverse perspectives and creative voices of women artists across all career stages and artistic mediums.

The show will highlight a wide range of practices, from traditional painting and sculpture to digital media and installations.

Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield.
Exhibition Dates: March 4–27, 2026.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Artist Reception: Sunday, March 8 (International Women's Day), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Submission Requirements

The call is open to all women artists (cis and trans) residing in Berkshire County. Artists may submit up to three works for consideration.

Deadline: February 18, 2026.
How to Apply: Email artist name, artwork titles, mediums, dimensions, and images (JPEG/PNG) to cultural.development@cityofpittsfield.org.
Notification: Selected artists will be notified by February 23. Accepted works must be delivered to the gallery between February 25 and 27.

All selected pieces must be ready for display, including frames and hanging hardware where applicable. For further information, the Office of Cultural Development can be reached at 413-499-9348.

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Pittsfield Traffic Commission OKs Stop Signs, Parking Requests

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:48AM / Wednesday, August 12, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Traffic Commission granted stop signs and downtown parking requests during its recent regular meeting.

A petition from Ward 7 Councilor Kathy Moody to install stop signs at the corner of Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road was approved. One sign will be installed at Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road, and one at the corner of Thomas Island Road and Pecks Road.

Moody said for some reason, people don't understand they need to stop at the "very clear" intersection into the neighborhood alongside Onota Lake off Peck's Road.

"It's really difficult to see right there. Because of the corners, people are not stopping, and I have several phone calls from constituents that live on Thomas Island who have nearly been in very bad accidents there," she explained about the corner of Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road.

"If we could put a stop sign there, that would be terrific. It would help improve the safety of the neighborhood. It's a very small neighborhood. The roads are narrow. There are pedestrians everywhere. Having a stop sign to protect people at that almost blind corner would be very useful."

Police Sgt. David Hallas couldn't recall any significant vehicle accidents in that area, but said that speeding on that section of Peck's Road is "quite an issue."

Other commissioners commented that the roads on the island are very narrow, and it is one of the few places with mirrors so that drivers can see around corners.

Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren's request for a stop sign at the intersection of Partridge Road and Oak Hill Road was also approved. He said it is a similar situation to Thomas Island.

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