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Roger Matus2026-09-08 11:00:352026-10-26 14:25:34NOVEMBER 2026 – Comic and Cartoon Art Exhibit – Where Art and Community MeetThe Lichtenstein Center for the Arts is Pittsfield’s city-owned community arts center, featuring nine artist studios, a ceramics studio, community room, and the only white-walled art gallery in Pittsfield featuring changing exhibitions, classes, performances and more! The Lichtenstein is named in honor of Kitty Lichtenstein, an extraordinary arts benefactor in the Pittsfield community and beyond who donated this building to the City. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Friday 11am-3pm
Current Exhibit
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OCTOBER 2026
In & Out of the Studios
On View October 1-30, 2026
In & Out of the Studio showcases the artists of the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts and their studios! This exhibit brings together the work of resident artists and invited guest artists for a vibrant celebration of creativity and our community.
Past Exhibits
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SEPTEMBER 2026
2026 Biennial: Tune In
On View September 2-25, 2026
The BAA invites you to probe into and behind the powerful artwork presented in our 2026 Biennial Exhibition.
The framework of TUNE IN is meant to challenge literal and visual conventions and will embrace the psyche of both artist and viewer.
TUNE IN is a playful engagement in artistic dialogue focused on richness of meaning and evolution of meaning.
TUNE IN pays attention to the world all around us, while encouraging connection with curiosity, empathy, and authentic personal realities.
TUNE IN fully calls us to traverse a broad enlightened path of openness.
Join the BAA in the pleasure of creative possibilities as we proudly exhibit TUNE IN 2026 .
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JUNE
OLLI Annual Art Show
On View June 3 – 26
, 2026
Opening Reception on June 5, 2026 during the FFAF from 5-8pm
Artist Reception on June 6, 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm
Opening Reception on June 5, 2026 during the FFAF from 5-8pm
Artist Reception on June 6, 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm
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MAY
Art in Our Schools
On View May 1 – 30
, 2026
Opening Reception on May 2, 2026 during the FFAF from 5-8pm
A tradition each spring at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. Pittsfield High School Senior AP Art & Design students will present their senior portfolios. Come celebrate youth, creativity and art making!
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APRIL
BAA Fellowship
On View April 1-30, 2026
Opening Reception on April 4, 2026 from 3-5pm
The Berkshire Art Association showcases the work of exceptional college artists at the 2025 BAA College Fellowship Show.
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MARCH
Women in Art
On View March 8 – 27
Opening Reception on International Women’s Day Sunday, March 8th from 11am-1pm
73 women artists from around the Berkshires will showcase their work.
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FEBRUARY
Abstracten
On View Feb 6-27
Opening Reception to kick off the 10×10 Festival on Thursday Feb 12th from 5-7pm
Ten Artists. One Exhibition. Endless Creativity.
Showcasing regional abstract artists who contribute to the flourishing arts scene in Pittsfield. Featuring Joanie Ciolfi, Sarah Horne, Ellie Kreischer, Bruce Laird, Melissa Matsuki Lillie, Mark Mellinger, Shany Porras, Brent Ridge, Jesse Tobin McCauley, JJ Tobin.
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DECEMBER
Annual Art Wreath Auction
Saturday, December 6, 2025
4-6pm
Join the Office of Cultural Development and dozens of local artists in the 11th annual Wreath Art Auction to benefit the Pittsfield Community Food Pantry, Saturday, December 6th from 4-6pm. Grab and go wreaths are available starting at 4pm and we will auction the top items at 5:30pm.
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OCTOBER
Out of the Studios
On View October 1 – 31, 2025
Opening Reception on October 3rd from 5-8pm
Out of the Studio showcases the artists of the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts: Mario Caluori; Rick Casucci; Maru Dominguez; Peg Dotchin; Jim Horsford; Sean McCusker; Jesse Tobin McCauley and Michael Vincent Bushy, each contributing original artwork spanning multiple genres—from painting to pottery to photography and bookmaking!
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SEPTEMBER
We are America Too: The Journey Continues
On View September 5 – 26, 2025
Opening Reception on September 5th during the FFAF from 5-8pm
The We Are America Too / Nosotros También Somos América is a powerful exhibition featuring the artwork of more than twenty-five immigrant and first-generation American artists – local, regional and from across the U.S. – each interpreting the theme “We Are America Too” through expressions of their diverse paths of migration and belonging.
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JULY & AUGUST
CATA: I’m A Part of Art
On View July 9 – August 22, 2025
Opening Reception on July 10th from 4-6pm
Come see the work of CATA artists in our annual art show at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts!
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JUNE
JJ Tobin: Mixed Bag
On View June 4 – 27, 2025
Opening Reception on June 6, 2025 during the FFAF from 5-8pm
Closing Reception on June 28, 2025 from 3-5pm
JJ Tobin, a painter and sculptor, will present geometric abstractions. Tobin’s large-scale murals can be found around the cityscape of Pittsfield.
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MAY
Art in our Schools
On View May 1 – 30, 2025
Opening Reception on May 2nd during the FFAF from 5-8pm
A tradition each spring at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. Pittsfield High School Senior AP Art & Design students will present their senior portfolios. Come celebrate youth, creativity and art making!
Follow a manual added linkAPRIL
APRIL
BAA Fellowship
On View April 2 – 25, 2025
Opening Reception on April 5th from 3-5pm
The Berkshire Art Association showcases the work of exceptional college artists at the 2025 BAA College Fellowship Show.
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MARCH
40 Shades of Green
On View Feb 5-28, 2025
Opening Reception to kick off the 10×10 Festival on Thursday Feb 13th from 5-8pm
Local Mural Artists get Off the Streets and Onto the Walls! Experience a vibrant group show featuring 10 talented local artists who have enriched Pittsfield’s streetscape with their stunning public art. This exhibition promises a tour de force of creativity and a celebration of our community’s artistic spirit. Featuring Hope Aguilera, Mike Carty, Huck Elling, Diane Firtell, Frances Chloe Jones-Whitman, Pops Peterson, Cara Petricca, Stef Quetti, Shelsy Rodriguez, Jesse Tobin McCauley
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FEBRUARY
OFF THE STREETS
On View March 2 – 28, 2025
Opening Reception on March 2nd from 12-3
Join Pittsfield’s Irish Sister City committee as they celebrate the art and music of Ireland at this artist reception. Featuring Rob Dwyer’s music, performances by the Breffny Irish Dancers, refreshments and more.
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JULY & AUGUST 2026
CATA: I’m A Part of Art
On View July 8 – August 28
Exhibition Celebration on Thursday, July 30 from 4-6pm
Community Access to the Arts (CATA) presents it’s annual art show “I Am a Part of Art”—one of the largest annual exhibits by artists with disabilities in the country.
