Williamstown Cultural District
Williamstown
Cultural Districts drive economic growth, strengthen distinctive local character, and improve the quality of life of families across Massachusetts.
ARTS
Visit the country’s largest center for contemporary arts or one of the most revered collections of impressionist paintings. Enjoy live theatre with top-notch actors, directors, designers, and playwrights. Or catch a new award-winning documentary film.
- Live music grows here! From blue-grass to opera and rock’n’roll. Berkshire stages bring national and international musicians to our towns and cities for days-long festivals and one-night performances.
- In summer, folks from all over flock to Williamstown Theatre Festival Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.
- The Williamstown Chamber of Commerce promotes an inclusive and vibrant community by producing public events and learning opportunities for all. Please support Chamber member venues outlined in orange below.
Arts thrive in the northern Berkshires. Come. Be inspired.
Featured ARTS
Assets for Artists
North Adams
MASS MoCA’s Assets for Artists program helps artists istrengthen their financial and business capacities.
’62 Center for Theatre and Dance
Williamstown
Hosting theater and dance performances year-round while the college is in session.
Barrington Stage Company
Pittsfield
Twenty miles south in Pittsfield, Barrington Stage Company fills two stages from June to August and into the Fall.
Chapin Library
Williamstown
The Chapin Library holds a deep collection of rare books and manuscripts gathered over the last 100 years.
Bennington Museum
Bennington
Historical novelties, self-taught and regional artists, and the largest public collection of Grandma Moses paintings.
Eckert Fine Art
North Adams
A leading gallery and consultant on Post-War and Contemporary Art.
The Clark Art Institute
Williamstown
A beloved and respected art museum known for its intimate galleries and stunning natural environment.
FreshGrass Festival
North Adams
A music festival rich in traditional and cutting-edge bluegrass. Very family-friendly.
The Jane Stickle Quilt
Bennington
The 1863 Jane Stickle Quilt is only on display for a brief time at Bennington Museum each Fall.
Greylock Gallery
Williamstown
With oil paintings, landscapes and whimsical metal sculptures, the gallery brings together traditional and contemporary art from emerging and established artists.
Images Cinema
Williamstown
A non-profit community movie theater, presenting a wide range of independent, foreign and classic films all year round.
Kidspace at MASS MoCA
North Adams
Kidspace presents contemporary art in a kid-friendly fashion and with hands-on activities available.
MCLA Gallery 51
North Adams
MCLA’s gallery presents work from a wide range of emerging and mid-career contemporary artists.
MASS MoCA
North Adams
MASS MoCA is one of the world’s largest contemporary art museums, with vast galleries and indoor and outdoor stages.
ROAM: A Xtina Parks Gallery
North Adams
The Berkshire’s African art and photo gallery
Tree Logic
North Adams
A long-term installation of upside down trees in the front courtyard at MASS MoCA
Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA)
Williamstown
WCMA creates innovative exhibitions, programs, publications and projects.
Williams College Music Department
Williamstown
A series of free concerts with faculty and visiting performers from across the globe.
Williams College Public Art
Williamstown
More than 20 outdoor sculptures can be found on the Williams College Campus and at Field Farm.
Williamstown Art Conservation Center
Williamstown
The Objects and Furniture labs restores paintings, photographs, sculpture, and woodwork of all kinds.
Williamstown Historical Museum
Williamstown
Beautifully presented rotating exhibits and a permanent exhibit that displays the history of Williamstown from the earliest days to present time.
Williamstown Theatre Festival
Williamstown
WTF brings award winning actors and veterans of television and film to perform in a series of plays, comedies, dramas, musicals, classics and new work.
More Regional Artists
The artists listed here live and/or work in the northern Berkshires. Their presence reveals the rich artistic atmosphere inspired by our community.
The Artist Book Foundation
North Adams
A nonprofit organization and publisher of art books. It has an open work and gallery space in Building 13 on the MASS MoCA campus.
The Berkshire Music School
Pittsfield
The Berkshire Music School offers quality music education activities, community collaborations, and performance opportunities.
Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies
North Adams
Empowering area youth and young adults to express themselves musically and artistically.
Bennington Battle Monument
Bennington
A tribute to the Green Mountain Boys who fought in the 1777 Battle of Bennington.
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfied
The Berkshire Museum combines art, science, and history to create thought-provoking experiences for visitors of all ages.
Berkshire Art Center
Stockbridge
Art classes and workshops for children and adults.
Berkshire Theatre Group
Pittsfield
Berkshire Theatre Group runs two stages, The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, and the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge.
Berkshire International Film Festival
Great Barrington & Pittsfield
A world-class festival that is an integral part of the cultural fabric of the Berkshires.
Bennington Performing Arts Center
Bennington
Home to two theatre companies and offering classes and lecture series.
Billsville House Concerts
Billsville House Concerts brings talented musicians to intimate venues around the region.
Chesterwood
Glendale
The country home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost public sculptor, Daniel Chester French.
The Coffee Bar
Bennington
The Coffee Bar is a place for coffee, tea, treats, art, and live music.
The Colonial Theater
Pittsfield
The Colonial Theater is the year-round Pittsfield location of The Berkshire Theatre Group.
Common Folk Artist Collective
North Adams
A local artist collective working to inspire creativity and artistry, and to contribute to the community on positive ways.
Eclipse Mill
North Adams
A former mill renovated into airy live/work spaces for artists plus a gallery open to the public.
Ferrin Contemporary
North Adams
The preferred source for contemporary ceramic art circa 1950 – present, with over 35 years of experience and expertise in the presentation for sale of works by leading international artists whose primary medium is clay.
Gravity Gallery
North Adams
A place for contemporary artists to exhibit, come together and exchange ideas.
Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio
Lenox
Visit the home of American Abstract Artists George L.K. Morris and Suzy Frelinghuysen, set on a 46-acre estate in the heart of Lenox.
Greylock Opera Collective
North Adams
Greylock Opera Collective is an arts organization dedicated to producing and promoting opera and musical theatre.
Hancock Shaker Village
Pittsfield
Tour the buildings, farm and gardens, meet baby animals in the spring, and savor the harvest in the fall.
Stephen Hannock
A painter and collagist of luminous landscapes whose work can be found in prominent museum and private collections.
Herman Melville’s Arrowhead
Pittsfield
Herman Melville lived at Arrowhead, his Pittsfield farm, from 1850 to 1863, while he wrote Moby-Dick.
Howard Cruse
An influential comics artist and graphic novelist who is considered The Godfather of Queer Comics
Independent Art Projects
North Adams
Contemporary art by mid-career and established artists represented by galleries in New England and NYC.
INSTALLATION SPACE
North Adams
A gallery featuring immersive, interactive, interpretive, and informative art exhibitions.
Jacob’s Pillow
Becket
Jacob’s Pillow is lauded worldwide as “the dance center of the nation” (The New York Times).
David Lachman
North Adams
Check out David’s line and color figure drawings and learn how he’s managed to continue working from a live model even during the pandemic.
Mary Lum
North Adams
Mary Lum’s work involves geometry, collage, drawing, book projects, tapestry, and more!
The Mastheads
A public humanities project connecting residents to the literary history of the region, creating a forum for thinking about place, and supporting the production of new creative work.
Merchant’s Park
Bennington
Merchant’s Park is located in downtown Bennington, VT, and is home to the Thomson Family Stage and the Splash Pad.
Mission House Museum
Stockbridge
This Colonial-era house and museum and garden tells the story of the Stockbridge Mohicans and missionary John Sergeant.
The Mount
Lenox
The Mount is the historic home of the Pulitzer prizewinning and internationally beloved American novelist Edith Wharton.
John MacDonald
This local artist’s paintings offer inspiration and beauty of the surrounding landscapes.
Left Bank Gallery
North Bennington
Located in the lobby of an old bank, this gallery features regional art exhibits throughout the year.
Lichtentstein Center for the Arts
Pittsfield
A community arts center housed in a historic building in Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge
The world’s largest collection of original Norman Rockwell art and the best of American illustration.
North Adams Artist Impact Coalition
Working to make the Northern Berkshires’ community and economy a supportive and inclusive place for artists of all disciplines.
Northern Berkshire Art Outside
Bike and walk to discover over 30 outdoor artworks.
Local Authors
The authors listed here reveal the rich literary community in our region.
Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion
North Bennington
One of the finest, most significant, and best preserved Victorian Mansions with beautiful grounds for walking and hiking.
Robert Frost Stone House Museum
South Shaftsbury
The Robert Frost Stone House Museum is a literary landmark located only minutes away from Frost’s gravesite in Old Bennington.
Painting En Plein Air
Williamstown
Artist John MacDonald shares his favorite places to paint outdoors in and around Williamstown, MA.
North Loop Gallery
Williamstown
North Loop Gallery is a new art gallery in Williamstown, MA.
Passage Concept Store
North Adams
Passage is stocked with handmade pots, original art, unique blankets and pillows, and other home design products.
Oldcastle Theatre Company
Bennington
One of the longest running professional theatre companies in America.
Amy Podmore and Frank Jackson
Williamstown
Frank and Amy have been creating art, living, and teaching in the northern Berkshires for decades.
Jackie Sedlock
Pownal
A ceramic artist with a deep connection to land, work, and learning. Her unique retreat offers opportunities for everyone to explore making with clay.
Shaker Museum
New Lebanon
Shaker Museum holds the world’s most comprehensive collection of Shaker objects, archives, and books.
Solid Sound Festival
North Adams
Wilco takes over MASS MoCA with this festival curated by the band and showcasing bandmembers new work, emerging bands, art, and comedy.
South Mountain Concert Hall
Pittsfield
South Mountain Concert Hall presents chamber music concerts each year during early fall.
Southern Vermont Arts Center (SVAC)
Manchester
SVAC offers exhibits, music performances, workshops and summer camps.
The Stationery Factory
Dalton
A converted industrial building that housed the former Crane & Co. stationery division and now serves as a performance and rental venue.
Studio 9
North Adams
Studio 9 is an intimate state of the art recording studio and performance venue on the campus of Porches Inn.
Storey Publishing
North Adams
Based in the MASS MoCA campus and publishing books that teach people to be more self-reliant and engage with the natural world.
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum
Adams
Susan B. Anthony’s birthplace and museum.
Diane Sullivan
North Adams
Discover Diane’s haunting, beautiful ceramic heads…
Tanglewood
Lenox
Tanglewood is the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and features many concerts of jazz, classical, and popular music.
Thunderbolt Ski Museum
Adams
The history of the Thunderbolt trail features exhibitions and memorabilia.
Real Eyes Gallery
Adams
Two large rooms filled with art and gift items made by regional artists.
Tupelo Press
North Adams
An independent literary press fostering the literary arts since 1999.
Shakespeare & Company
Lenox
Embracing the classical ideals and visceral experience of Shakespeare’s work.
Carol Stegeman
Williamstown
A photographer who composes some of the most beautiful and always changing scenes of Williamstown and the Northern Berkshires.
Suzanne Lemberg Usdan Gallery
Bennington
Suzanne Lemberg Usdan Gallery is the art gallery at Bennington College.
Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE)
North Bennington
Strengthening Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) has been engaging community through creativity since 1994.
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
North Adams
This urban park that uses historical artifacts to bring to life the controversial and danger-filled construction of the Hoosac Tunnel.
WAM Theatre
Lenox
“Where Art and Activism Meet” WAM creates opportunities for women and girls through their mission of theatre as philanthropy.