DPI. and First Fridays Artswalk will feature Peter Vacchina as the May “Art in the Park” artist. Peter will be popped up in Palace Park (near 122 North Street) from 5 to 8 pm, inviting the community to add pieces to a “made-on-the-spot” mosaic and discussing his process with all who are interested.

Peter is a sculptor working primarily in marble, mosaic, and the occasional ice sculpture. His art reflects his personal life experiences, particularly his time living and traveling abroad. Before becoming a full-time artist in Pittsfield, Peter lived and taught science in Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, England, Italy, and California. “I appreciate the challenge of working in marble and its potential to last for centuries. In my marble sculptures, I seek to invoke memory in the way a scent or sound might, and in doing so inspire heartfelt stories in the viewer.”

“Art in the Park” is supported in part by the Feigenbaum Foundation and in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, and a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.