Art in the Berkshires Opens Gallery, Creative Studio

07:23AM / Tuesday, April 28, 2026Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARINGTON, Mass. — Art in the Berkshires, a growing online hub for visual arts in Berkshire County, will open its first brick-and-mortar gallery and creative space this spring at 8 Castle Street in downtown Great Barrington.

The gallery will showcase regional artists, artisans, and makers, presenting both fine art and functional art alongside curated artisanal goods. The space will also host workshops, artist talks, demonstrations, readings, and performances in its dedicated Creative Studio.

The inaugural exhibition, "The Berkshires Now," will feature work from more than thirty Berkshire-based and regional artists and makers. Participating artists represent a wide range of disciplines, from painting and sculpture to ceramics, glass, and finely crafted functional objects.

A Grand Opening Reception will take place on Saturday, May 2, from 4–6 PM, welcoming the public to explore the new space, meet participating artists, and celebrate the region's thriving arts community.

Art in the Berkshires will open to the public on May 2 at 11 AM. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 3:45 PM, followed by the Grand Opening Reception from 4–6 PM.

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Victim Identified in Fatal Richmond Crash

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11:23AM / Friday, October 30, 2026

RICHMOND, Mass. — A 25-year-old South County man died Thursday in the fiery crash on Route 41.

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office on Friday reported that the victim was Christopher Lee Kilmer, 25.

The single-vehicle accident took place on Route 41 in Richmond near 2715 State Road. A Hyundai Sonata driven by Kilmer was travelling northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane and off the road; the car was engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.

According to the DA's Office, West Stockbridge Fire and County Ambulance declared Kilmer dead at 9:53 a.m. when the Fire Department "was able to extinguish the fire."

"It was at this time (when the fire was extinguished) that first responders observed a single occupant in the vehicle and made the declaration of death," according to the press release.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has taken custody of the body.

On Friday morning, several South County fire departments posted tributes on Facebook to Kilmer, who they reported was a member of the West Stockbridge and Alford fire departments.

"Every first responder carries a fear that one day the next emergency call will involve someone they know, a friend, a neighbor, or someone they love. But perhaps the greatest fear of all is when that call involves one of our own," the post read.