Forum presented by Bascom Lodge and hosted at The Ferrin Gallery.

A comfortable crowd convened in the gallery, table set with funtional artwork….dishes.

Superstars Megan Whilden and Michael Boroniec.

Ven Voisey spoke about his automated teddy bear. Followed by Maria Mingalone of the Berkshire Museum speaking about Vens current residency in the museum.

Ven Voisey' automated teddy-bear.

The theme of this salon was ‘Residency’.

In attendance, Calliope Nicholas of Millay Artist Colony in Millerton, NY.

Michelle Green of the Storefront Artist Project and founder, Maggie Mailer.

Peter Dudek of Bascom Lodge fed us all delicious shrimp, rice and green beans followed by strawberries and cream.

Megan Whilden of the Office of Cultural Development. Megan came equipped with a great announcement of the newest feature of Third Thursdays….news that North St. will be closed to automobiles for the events.

Anne John of Sculpture Now, Speaking of bringing art into local schools.

Speaking of residences, Upcoming is Michael Zelehoski at the Shaker museum. Pittsfieldcontemporary.com is planning on visiting both Ven and Michaels residencies…..regularly.

Stay tuned….