Hudson Hall presents an exhibition of the artwork of Wolfgang Tillmans
Hudson, N.Y.— From March 29th through May 18th, Hudson Hall presents an exhibition of the artwork of Wolfgang Tillmans.
Few artists have shaped the scope of contemporary art and influenced younger generations more than Wolfgang Tillmans. In a career spanning almost four decades, he has consistently redefined the medium of photography through a seamless integration of genres, subjects, techniques, and exhibition strategies. Tillmans seeks to expand the poetic possibilities of the medium while addressing the fundamental question of what it means to create pictures in an increasingly image-saturated world.
Wolfgang Tillmans’ artwork has been featured in major museum exhibitions throughout the world, including MoMA, the Tate Modern, and the Beyeler Foundation. One of many solo shows featuring Tillmans this spring is the final exhibition before the closing of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France.
The exhibit runs from March 29th through May 18th at Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, located at 327 Warren Street in Hudson, N.Y. There is an opening reception on Saturday, March 29th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. More information can be found online.
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Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents ‘From Pencil to Brush: Looking at the Artist’s Process’
Spencertown, N.Y.— From March 29th through April 20th, Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents “From Pencil to Brush: Looking at the Artist’s Process,” an exhibition co-curated by Alice McGowan and David Lesako featuring drawings and paintings by Julie Love Edmonds, Shawn Fields, Kathryn Freeman, and Ann Getsinger.
Julie Love Edmonds says, “What is seen by the eye can suggest many things, whether they are spiritual, intellectual, or emotional. The integration of these non-visual concerns with painterly ones can resonate with the viewer. This has been my goal.” Her work has appeared in many regional venues, including the Berkshire Museum, Cape Cod Art Association, Kent Art Association, and the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, as well as Spencertown Academy.
Shawn Fields received a BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts and an MFA in painting from New York Academy of Arts. He also studied figure drawing at the Water Street Atelier in Brooklyn and anatomy at the Arts Students League in New York City. His work has been exhibited at ArtBasel Miami, Forbes Gallery NYC, Arcadia NYC, Dowling Walsh Gallery Maine and is collected worldwide. Prints of his work and small plein-air studies are hanging at Bon Dimanche in Great Barrington.
Kathryn Freeman is a narrative painter who combines classical composition with magic realism. “My fascination with storytelling and treading the delicate balance between reality and dream is the catalyst for my work and a constant source of ideas,” she says. “I love fairy tales and mythology and exploring the subtle mysteries behind everyday existence. In doing so, I hope to illuminate the spiritual connections between humans, animals, and nature.” Freeman’s paintings and drawings have been exhibited in New York, London, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington DC.
“Creating visual art is the closest I’ve ever come to having my life make any sense at all. It’s both indulgent and essential,” says Ann Getsinger. “It’s about balancing freedom and discipline in order to explore this temporary existence, to consider the meaning and sensuality of nature and my personal connection to it.” Locally, Getsinger has participated in both solo and group shows at Spencertown Academy, Berkshire Botanic Garden, Berkshire Museum, Springfield Museum, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Lauren Clark Gallery, and numerous other venues throughout the New England and Mid- Atlantic regions.
The exhibit runs from March 29th through April 20th, Spencertown Academy Arts Center, located at 790 State Route 203 in Spencertown, N.Y. There is an opening reception on Saturday, March 29th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and an artist talk on Saturday, April 5th at 2 p.m. More information can be found online.
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Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents London’s National Theatre in HD: ‘Dr. Strangelove’
Great Barrington— On Saturday, March 29th at 6:30 p.m., the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents London’s National Theatre in HD: “Dr. Strangelove.”
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece “Dr. Strangelove.” This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.
The broadcast is on Saturday, March 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, located at 14 Castle Street in Great Barrington. This performance contains bright, flashing, and strobe lights. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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West Stockbridge Chamber Players kick off 2025 season with an (Almost) Spring Concert
West Stockbridge— On Sunday, March 30th at 3:30 p.m., the West Stockbridge Chamber Players will help kick off the 2025 musical season in the Berkshires with an (Almost) Spring Concert. This will be the 43rd benefit concert the Chamber Players have performed for the restoration of the Old Town Hall.
The celebrated group of musicians includes artistic director Catherine Hudgins on clarinet, Jason Snider on horn, Sheila Fiekowsky on violin, Daniel Getz on viola, Christine Lee on cello, and Jung-A Bang on piano.
Hudgins has created an inspired program, starting with Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Trio in B-flat major, Op. 11,” an early work by the composer written for a Viennese countess and patron of the arts. The second piece, Florence Price’s “Fantasie No.1 in G minor,” showcases the brilliance of the first African-American woman to have a composition programmed by a major orchestra. The concert concludes with Ernst von Dohnányi’s “Sextet in C major. Op. 37” which was written for an unusual combination of instruments, including clarinet, horn, violin, viola, cello, and piano. Highlighting such beautiful and under-appreciated music is just one of the reasons these concerts are so eagerly anticipated and routinely sell out.
The concert is on Sunday, March 30th at 3:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church, located at 45 Main Street in West Stockbridge. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Lenox Library to present ‘The Lenox Minutemen’ with Local History Librarian Amy Lafave
Lenox— On Saturday, March 29th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Lenox Library will host a presentation on “The Lenox Minutemen” with Local History Librarian Amy Lafave.
250 years ago, the start of the American Revolutionary War was marked by the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Captain Charles Dibble and his militia companions under the guidance of Colonel John Paterson were training to be ready at a minute’s notice, when news arrived in Lenox on April 21, 1775 that the British were on their way to Lexington. Over 30 men from Lenox were part of Paterson’s regiment of middle and northern Berkshire minutemen who marched for Cambridge 18 hours later. This feat was accomplished by advanced preparation at a time when there was no Mass Pike, no instantaneous forms of communication, and no mass transit. The events leading to revolution, and the subsequent involvement of the local militia in the war will be discussed.
The presentation is on Saturday, March 29th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lenox Library, located at 18 Main Street in Lenox. More information can be found online.
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Young People’s Fellowship hosts fundraiser pasta dinner to support foster children
Pittsfield— On Sunday, March 23rd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Young People’s Fellowship invites the community to a fundraiser pasta dinner to raise funds to provide backpacks filled with essential items for children entering the foster care system.
“We want to make sure that children entering foster care feel supported and have the basic essentials they need,” said Matt Behnke, event organizer. “This dinner is a great way for the community to come together and make a real difference in these children’s lives.”
The dinner is on Sunday, March 23rd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, located at 67 East Street in Pittsfield. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children. For those who are unable to attend but would still like to contribute, donations can be made online.
