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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Neal's Office Among Those Targeted by Suspicious Mailings

Staff Reports12:28PM / Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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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