ArtSwitch Benefit to Raise Funds for Roots Rising
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The ArtSwitch is a live, collaborative art fundraiser benefiting Roots Rising, a Pittsfield-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and building community through food and farming.
The event brings together 10 locally known artists who create artwork live, rotating through one another's pieces when the music stops. This shared process results in a series of one-of-a-kind works that reflect collaboration, adaptability, and community—values central to Roots Rising's mission.
Community members are invited to observe the creative process, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in a silent auction featuring the newly created artworks. Proceeds from the event benefit Roots Rising.
The ArtSwitch is part of the 10x10 Upstreet Art Festival, which highlights arts-based engagement throughout downtown Pittsfield.
Tickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door
Advance tickets: www.TheArtSwitchBenefit.
Where: Dottie's Coffee Lounge, 444 North St., Pittsfield, MA
When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Participating artists:
- Anastasia Drayton
- Bruce Laird
- Deb Carter
- Diane Firtell
- Joanie Ciolfi
- Katie Malone-Smith
- Marion Grant
- Mark Mellinger
- Mike Carty
- Shany Porras
- Amy Attias (Music)
Dottie's and M. Deres are sponsors.
