MAGGIE MAILER: Artist Residency @ Berkshire Museum

pittsfield — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:23:41 +0000

Maggie Mailer 2008 The Sun and Moon 64" x 96"

A partnership between the Berkshire Museum, Ferrin Gallery, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council, has created a residency project at the Berkshire Museum featuring artist Maggie Mailer, who will paint from two to four days a week in the museum galleries over the course of five weeks, from July 2 to August 7.

July 2 – August 7
Berkshire Museum Artist Residency
Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 5
Additional days non-scheduled

Thursday, August 13, 7 p.m.
Gallery Tour and Discussion
Through the Eyes of an Artist
A look at Berkshire Museum’s collection from the perspective of artist-in-residenceMaggie Mailer, who will conduct a gallery tour with Executive Director Stuart A. Chase and sharethe inspiration she has found in the museum’s diverse collection. Free.

Thursday, September 10, 7 p.m.
Discussion
An Artist in Residence
As the culmination of her two-month residency at Berkshire Museum, artist Maggie Mailer will discuss the work she created there during July and August. Light refreshments will be served. Free.

Chandler @ Bascom Lodge

pittsfield — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:03:34 +0000

Ferrin galleries Gordon Chandler month of residency at the Bascom Lodge will be concluding on Friday July 31st. Reopened in the beginning of July, the Bascom Lodge is the latest endeavor of Peter Dudek of the Storefront Artist Project. You can read complete info on their website at bascomlodge.net .

Well known for his use of recycled metal to create familiar objects such as quilts, chairs, deer heads and kimonos, Chandler explored the mountain and the 1930′s lodge, gathering materials and producing a series of objects and sculpture based on his experience.

Gordons residency concludes on Friday, July 31 with a presentation and discussion of works produced during his 2009 residency at Bascom Lodge.

The Presentation, from 6 – 7:00, is free and open to the public.

Dinner ($18+tax) will be served following the presentation.

To reserve for dinner (or for directions) call 413-743-1591 or email: mail@bascomlodge.net

Gordon Chandler, "Evolution"

Bascom Lodge

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MAGGIE MAILER: Artist Residency @ Berkshire Museum

Chandler @ Bascom Lodge