Sandisfield Arts Center

Romance in the Afternoon: Piano Recital with Josh Luxon-Robinson
2024-07-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Young pianist Josh Luxon-Robinson returns by popular demand after his terrific recital here last summer.
The program:
Johannes Brahms
-Rhapsody in G Minor, Op. 72, No. 2
Leonard Bernstein
-Touches: Chorale, Eight Variations and Coda
Franz Liszt
-Consolation No. 3
Sergei Rachmaninoff
-Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5
[INTERVAL]
Claude Debussy
-Ballade
-Deux Arabesques
Nikolai Medtner
-Canzona Matinata, Op. 39, No. 4
-Sonata Tragica, Op. 39, No. 5
Nikolai Medtner was a younger contemporary of Sergei Rachmaninoff and Alexander Scriabin, and his Wikipedia page notes “After a period of comparative obscurity in the 25 years immediately after his death, he is now becoming recognized as one of the most significant Russian composers for the piano.”
If tickets are sold out, please come – we will attempt to make room for everyone.

Unearthed - Opening Reception and Gallery Show
2024-07-13 16:00 - 2024-08-11 18:00
Unearthed: Group show featuring three-dimensional work
Opening reception Saturday July 13 4-6 pm. Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments.
The show runs until August 11. Gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 3.
“Unearthed,” the three-dimensional art show hosted at the Sandisfield Arts Center in Western Massachusetts, promises a captivating exploration of our connection to the world through various mediums. This unique exhibition showcases a diverse array of artworks, each telling its own story through tactile and visually stunning forms. Central to “Unearthed” are works crafted from clay, exemplifying the earthy essence and malleability of the material. These pieces invite viewers to contemplate the ancient roots of human creativity and the enduring significance of clay in art.
Equally compelling are the hand-carved wooden sculptures, each revealing the intricate skill and dedication of the artist. These works speak to the organic beauty of wood and the craftsmanship involved in transforming raw material into expressive art.
Adding a layer of intrigue are the sculptures made from found objects, where discarded items are repurposed into thought-provoking artworks. This aspect of the exhibition encourages reflection on sustainability and the potential for art to redefine our perceptions of everyday objects.
Lastly, the inclusion of molten glass artworks introduces a dynamic element of fluidity and transparency to “Unearthed.” These creations capture light and color in mesmerizing ways, reflecting the interplay between natural elements and human creativity. Set in the serene landscape of the Berkshires, the Sandisfield Arts Center provides an intimate setting where visitors can immerse themselves in the tactile and conceptual richness of three-dimensional art.
“Unearthed” not only celebrates the diversity of artistic expression but also invites contemplation on our relationship with the world through the tangible and enduring medium of sculpture.
Artists:
Milena Cerna
Erika Crofut https://www.erikacrofut.com/
Gail Gelburd https://www.gailgelburd.com/
Caryn King https://www.carynking.com/
Sarah Konstam
Margie Skaggs https://www.facebook.com/margie.skaggs.58/
Nancy Silkey
Natalie Tyler https://natalietylerart.com/
Some of the work you will want to see in all three dimensions!

Clay works by Milena Cerna

“Immigrant” from 7 foot tree sculpture by Nancy Silkey

Backyard bird by Erika Crofut

Works by Margie Skaggs

Ram Skull by Natalie Tyler

By Caryn King

Open Mic Variety Show - Free!
2024-07-12 19:00 - 21:00
Bring your jokes, poems, songs, and other talents to share with your neighbors over light refreshments.
If you’re contributing, please arrive 15 minutes early to sign up.
Free.

Pick Up the Pen: Start Your Writing Project
2024-06-30 14:00 - 15:00
The Arts Center is pleased to host Lara Tupper’s community writing workshop.
In this 60-minute workshop, you will learn practical tips and easy prompts that will allow you to develop a writing routine and complete your writing project. No prior writing experience necessary; all adults are welcome to attend. Please bring a notebook, a pen, and any writing tools that serve you best. As space is limited, please register by by sending an email via Lara’s website contact page: https://www.laratupper.com/contact This program is free for participants and is supported in part by a grant from the Sandisfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
A graduate of the Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College (MFA Creative Writing), Lara Tupper taught at Rutgers University for many years and now presents private writing workshops (online and in person). For ten years she was a faculty member at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, where she led writing workshops and retreats for thousands of guests seeking wellness practices. She is founder of Swift Ink Stories, which offers private manuscript guidance and tutorials, and the author of three books (a short story collection, Amphibians, and the novels Off Island and A Thousand and One Nights). www.laratupper.com
Photo by Lynette Najimy

Chris Brubeck's Triple Play--SOLD OUT
2024-06-22 19:30 - 21:30
Sorry, we are at capacity for this event and especially with the heat will not be able to take walk ins.

Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play featuring Joel Brown on Guitar, Peter Madcat Ruth on harmonica is (to quote the Los Angeles Times ) ”rollicking fun, led by bassist, trombonist and pianist Chris Brubeck the vocal trio stole the show with their flair and virtuosity!” The group met decades ago when they all recorded and performed with the unique banjo player and singer Bill Crofut. The Seattle Times wrote “Triple Play is what jazz always was and always should be about, good times, unbridled joy and the sweet release of the blues.”

Get your tickets early for this season highlight!

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Sandisfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Tomáš Kubínek: Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible
2024-06-15 19:30 - 21:00
Tomáš Kubínek – Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible
(90-minute performance)
London’s Time Out calls him “Hilarious and enormously talented.”
Billed as a Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible, Tomáš Kubínek (Toh-mawsh Koo-bee-neck) is a comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian, and all-round charmer who gives audiences an utterly joyous experience they’ll remember for a lifetime. With appearances in over 30 countries, Mr. Kubínek has won the hearts of thousands in theaters, opera houses, television specials, and in communities large and small.
His latest creation, Tomáš Kubínek – Miracle Man, is a rip-roaring revival of strong-man stunts, couples counseling, snake healings, and mass hypnosis that leaves audiences dazed, beaming, and in love with life once again…
Performances of his one-man shows include sold-out runs at London Southbank Centre’s Purcell Theatre, Teatro Goldoni in Venice, The International Festival of Hong Kong, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Singapore Arts Festival, Sasch Hall in Florence, Tokyo’s Asahi Hall, Theatre des Celestins in Lyon, and Broadway’s New Victory Theater in New York City.
Mr. Kubínek is the recipient of international awards including; The Moers Comedy Prize from The International Comedy Arts Festival in Germany, The Schneestern Award from the International Festival of Humor in Arosa, Switzerland, and The Samuel Beckett Theatre Award from The Dublin Theater Festival in Ireland.
Here’s a sample:

The posting for his 2009 performance at Simon’s Rock included this:
As critic Lawrence Van Gelder wrote: “Mr. Kubinek would be worth seeing if he accomplished no more than his remarkable feat of balancing a glass of red wine on his forehead, which is so broad, he says, that he calls it his fivehead. But Mr. Kubinek doesn’t stop there. Still balancing the glass, he manages to lower himself to the stage floor, turn a complete somersault and, without spilling a drop of wine or using his hands, drink the glass empty. Oh, yes, one more thing: he does all this while playing a ukulele and, for most of the time, whistling ‘It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie’.” When he played the Mahaiwe more than two years ago, he bowled over critic Seth Rogovoy who wrote: “Kubinek is a one-man circus and dramatic repertory company and band. This guy is so talented at so many different things he makes your average multitasker look like a sloth.”
For more, see https://www.kubinek.com/
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Sandisfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

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Notes from the Interior - Closing party July 7
2024-06-08 16:00 - 2024-07-07 15:00
Group show featuring works on paper. Opening reception June 8 4 –6 pm. The show runs until July 7 and is open Saturdays and Sundays 11 am to 3 pm except for June 29 and 30.
On July 7 from 1 to 3 join us and the artists for a closing party and the opportunity to see how a show is dismantled (very carefully).

“Art, to me, is an anecdote of the spirit.” – Mark Rothko
The act of creation is often a solitary one. Artists immerse themselves in the studio to create pieces that bridge their innermost thoughts and emotions with the broader spectrum of the human experience. “Notes from the Interior” beckons both artist and viewer alike to delve into the depths of their consciousness, unveiling the treasures hidden within. We are reminded that the true essence of art lies not in its physical form, but in its ability to illuminate the intangible aspects of our being. In the quiet moments of introspection, we confront our fears, celebrate our triumphs, and embrace the fullness of our humanity. It is through art that we find solace in times of uncertainty, courage in moments of adversity, and joy in the beauty of everyday existence.
All of the work in this show is made on paper: prints, drawings, and paintings, yet each artist works in a diverse array of styles, forms, and subjects that celebrates the multifaceted nature of human thought.
Collectively, the pieces in “Notes from the Interior” form a tapestry of human experience, inviting viewers to reflect on their own inner landscapes.

Image above: Jess Cofrin, “Purple Room”, 2016. Monoprint on paper. 16x24in.

Artists:
Leslee Carsewell https://www.lcarsewellart.com/
Jess Cofrin https://www.jessicacofrin.com/
Susie Crofut https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/gallery/paintings-by-susie-crofut-online-gallery-show/
Shawn Fields http:/www.shawnfields.com/
Shelly Haven http://shelleyhaven.com/
Tom Hlas https://tomhlas.com/
Jaye Alison Moscariello https://www.jayesplacegallery.com/
Holly Popielarz https://hollypopielarz.com/home.html
Abbe Stahl https://www.harrietandabbe.com/abbe
Natasha Wein. https://www.nweinart.com/. Natasha was a recipient of our 2022 Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists.

Some of the work in the show:

Shelly Haven, set of 3 “Watkins Glen” etchings

Film and discussion with Andre Lambertson, award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker
2024-05-25 19:00 - 21:30
Join us for refreshments at 7 – film screening at 7:30
Last season the award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker Andre Lambertson presented a photography show and slide talk that were so powerful and timely that by popular request we have invited him back for this special event.
Andre will talk a bit about his work around the world as a photojournalist and then screen the inspiring, music-filled “The Whole Gritty City,” a unique window into the world of New Orleans school marching bands. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.
See The Whole Gritty City trailer.
Students: Free

Memorial Garden Opening Ceremony in Honor of Val Coleman
2024-05-05 14:00 - 16:00
The opening ceremony for our Memorial Garden will honor Val Coleman, longtime friend, volunteer, speaker, and Board member of the Sandisfield Arts Center, whose family’s gift in his honor helped turn the plot into a peaceful garden with two all-weather benches and lovely plantings by Snow Farm.
After a short ceremony with readings of Val’s poetry and the history of the garden, join us for a reception with light refreshments and a chance to share stories about Val.
Check out Val’s talks on this website:
A Story of Poetry
The Enigma of Socialism
A Story of Fascism
Abraham Lincoln: A Talk by Val Coleman
And watch and hear Val reading his poem on the Arts Center.

About the Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden is on the spot where once stood the only two-story school in Sandisfield. The school, no longer used, had become derelict and was burned by the fire department (as a training exercise) in 1961.

In 2018, Sandsfield Historical Commissioner Ron Bernard had the idea of commemorating the historic space (which was on property now owned by the Sandisfield Arts Center) by building a wall using stones from the old foundation. An interpretive historical marker was installed memorializing the history of the space. Ron was aided in his wall building by Benjamin Luxon, and the initial cleanout by machine of the tangle of weeds, rocks, etc, was generously donated by C.W. Nelson Landscaping.

Once the space was cleared, many ideas were discussed about how to use it. When our beloved Val Coleman passed away in October 2021, his family approached the Arts Center about a memorial gift and the idea of creating the Sandisfield Memorial Garden became a reality. A garden committee was formed consisting of Adam Manacher, Susie Crofut, Jean Atwater-Williams and Tom Christopher. Val’s family’s gift along with several other generous donations, allowed work to begin in earnest in Spring of 2022. Snow Farm was contracted to install a garden. A sign was designed and purchased and Jean’s childhood friend, John Harney, again fabricated and donated a stand for the new sign, which was installed by Ben Luxon and Steve Kopiek.

Two weather-resistant benches provide a place to sit and contemplate the verdant surroundings and the layered history of this place. One bench bears a plaque with Val’s name.

"After the Thaw," Guild of Berkshire Artists show
2024-05-04 16:00 - 2024-05-26 18:00
We are delighted to host a second annual Guild of Berkshire Artists exhibition, “After the Thaw”, with an opening reception Saturday May 4, 4 – 6 pm. The Guild of Berkshire Artists (GBA) is a vital, active, nonprofit visual arts rganization that supports and promotes its members through education, exhibits and community events while contributing to the cultural life of the Berkshires.
The exhibit runs until May 26th, 2024. After the opening, Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays 11 am – 3 pm and by appointment. Call (310) 970-4517
Painting above by Marilyn Omer.
“After the Thaw” is a theme derived from the anticipatory time of year when New Englanders joyfully greet the burgeoning signs of spring: blooming flowers, green grass emerging through softening ground, and longer visitations of the sun.
These artists will have work in the show:

Karen Carmean
Gail Gelburd
Marcie Kammel
Jaye Alison Moscariello
Marilyn Orner
Amy Pressman
Bruce Shickmanter
Katharine Squires

All have a unique interpretation of the theme, from the literal to more abstract. A variety of media will be included and sure to delight every viewer.
After the opening reception, Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays 11 am – 3 pm and by appointment. Call (310) 970-4517
Video tour by Jaye Alison Moscariello:

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Preview of some of the works in the show

by Kate Squires

by Amy Pressman

by Marilyn Omer

“Roar of the Fall”, Photography, Encaustic, oil stick in a light box, by Gail Gelburd

“Spring” by Jaye Alison Moscariello

“Spring Has Sprung” by Bruce Shickmanter

Churches of Sandisfield - Talk and slide show by Ron Bernard
2024-04-27 10:00 - 12:00
Sandisfield historian Ron Bernard opens our season with “Churches of Sandisfield,” a talk and slide show. For 250 years churches shaped community life in Sandisfield. Come meet the pastors and notable personalities whose fascinating biographies are in Ron’s new Sandisfield history book, The Little Brown Church of New Boston, Mass. and the Lives of Its Pastors : 150 Years of Heritage and Revival. In many ways the history of our churches is the history of our town.
Full of interesting and often surprising anecdotes, Ron’s book finds, as Bernard Drew wrote in the Eagle, “stories that go beyond buildings and liturgical matters.” From Drew’s review: “The book chronicles the lives of those who stood at the pulpit of the congregation that broke away from the Congregational Church at the Centre in 1874 (that building burned in 1908) because of the uphill distance for New Bostoners to attend services. The South Sandisfielders similarly put up their own chapel in 1909; it’s now home to the Sandisfield Historical Society. The Baptist Church in Montville became Congregation B’Nai Brith and is now Sandisfield Arts Center.
“The New Boston Church has had 47 pastors (including seven students) since the first, Elbridge Bradbury. Most served short terms, departing for more prosperous settings. Yet today, under the leadership of the Rev. Eric Kriebel, it has a growing attendance, according to one parishioner I spoke with.”
You’ll be able to purchase a signed copy of the book at this talk, or write to Ron at PO Box 91, Sandisfield 01255.

Simon Reads - Free!
2023-11-25 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a reading by Simon Winchester and a discussion of his 2023 book, Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge from Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic.
“A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter . . . . Simon Winchester has firmly earned his place in history . . . as a promulgator of knowledge of every variety, perhaps the last of the famous explorers who crisscrossed the now-vanished British Empire and reported what they found to an astonished world.” — New York Times
Free!

An Evening with Carol Burnett - POSTPONED -
2023-11-11 19:00 - 21:00
Unfortunately due to the availability of our actors, this event is POSTPONED until next season. Join us next year to roll with laughter when you relive the magic and hilarity of Carol Burnett’s comic genius as the Sandisfield Players present her classic comedy sketches.

Connected: A group show featuring artists with ties to the region - Free Opening Reception
2023-11-04 16:00 - 2023-12-02 18:00
Featured image is Red Room, monoprint on paper, by Jess Cofrin.
Join us for the free opening reception November 4, 4 to 6 pm.
The show runs to December 3.

Connected is a presentation of artists who, by way of place, share ties to southern Berkshire County. In this day and age it’s important for all of us to remember how connected we are as humans – to each other and to the nature that surrounds us. The exhibition will showcase 12 artists whose work is as diverse and interesting as the landscapes that we occupy. The exhibition will ask what connections we can make to further foster a community in our corner of the world. We look forward to your joining us at the Sandisfield Arts Center to connect with the art, the artists, and neighbors and friends.
“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects.”
― Herman Melville

Featured artists include: Peter Baiamonte, Jess Cofrin, Susie Crofut, Jacob Fossum, Falcon Laina (2023 Daniel Manacher Prize Winner), Josie Miner, Linda Mironti, Jaye Alison Moscariello, Daisy Noyes, Abbe Stahl, Setsuko Winchester, June Wink

Le Jardin I by Jaye Moscariello

Le Jardin II by Jaye Moscariello

Sandisfield without the Trees
2023-10-28 10:00 - 11:30
What would Sandisfield look like if all the trees were magically removed? What did it look like when it was more farms than forest? See for yourself and learn about LIDAR (light detection and ranging) with Professor Will Ouimet of U Conn.
The image shown here is a very reduced view — you’ll see and hear much more in Professor Ouimet’s talk.
Followed by cider, donuts, Riiska Brook Orchard apples and general awe.
About LIDAR: Lidar systems allow scientists and mapping professionals to examine both natural and manmade environments with accuracy, precision, and flexibility. NOAA scientists are using lidar to produce more accurate shoreline maps, make digital elevation models for use in geographic information systems, to assist in emergency response operations, and in many other applications.

Foraging for Mushrooms - Cancelled due to death in family
2023-10-22 14:00 - 16:00
Very sorry to announce this event is cancelled unavoidably due to a death in the family.
We have issued refunds to everyone who purchased an online ticket. You will also receive an email.
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Join mushroom expert Matt Glushien for a walk to gather mushrooms, then continue for a cooking demonsration and optional natural wine tasting.
We will meet not at the Arts Center but at a good location for mushroom gathering, which Matt will select a few days before the event. We will post that here and also email the registrants.
As in previous years, bring a basket, a pair of gloves, and a suitable knife.
Attendance closed.

Folk Duo Ari and Mia in Concert
2023-10-14 19:00 - 20:30
Come hear New England’s Americana sister act, folk duo Ari and Mia, perform music that honors the sounds of Appalachian cottages, rural dance floors, and urban concert halls. Their own compositions cross paths with older traditions making for a captivating sound.
Ariel Friedman is a multi-genre cellist and composer. A winner of the Women Composers Festival of Hartford’s 2020 call for scores and a recipient of New England Conservatory’s 2018 Alumni Award, she is steeped both in the music of American roots traditions and a broad range of classical repertoire as both a performer and composer.
Mia Friedman is a virtuosic fiddler and singer as well as a composer and educator. Her song “Across the Water” won the 2010 John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the folk category, and she was the 2006 New Hampshire Highland Games Scottish Fiddle Champion.
“Ari & Mia blend a traditional rootsy grounding with a clear background of classical training. Their own works are soothing and fresh, tasteful and accomplished. This duo is taking the classical study of a conservatory program and bringing it alive in folk touring circles.”
— SingOut! Magazine
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Sandisfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Award-winning Andre Lambertson Documentary Photography
2023-10-01 16:00 - 2023-10-22 18:00
Sunday October 1 (rescheduled from Saturday September 23) in the Gallery from 4 to 6 pm is the free opening reception for “Andre Lambertson Documentary Photography.” Be sure to be there at 5 pm to hear Lambertson talk about his powerful work.
The show runs until October 22.
Andre Lambertson is an award-winning photojournalist, and filmmaker committed to documenting stories of transformation of resilient people around the globe. Lambertson received five Picture of the Year awards, the World Press Photo award, an OSI George Soros Media Fellowship, The Nation Investigative grant, and five separate Pulitzer Center grants on Crisis Reporting including one for work on child soldiers in West Africa. He received another Pulitzer Center grant in 2010 for a yearlong reporting project in Haiti. Lambertson and his colleagues at the Pulitzer Center were awarded the National Press Club’s Joan Friedenberg Award for Online Journalism for their work in Haiti.
Visit Lambertson’s website to see his extraordinary work: https://www.andrerlambertson.com/
Horn Man by Andre Lambertson

Film: "Vow from Hiroshima" - Free
2023-09-23 19:00 - 20:30
Showing of a spectacular, tragic film marking the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. An intimate portrait of Setsuko Thurlow, a survivor of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima, who has devoted her life to ridding the world of nuclear weapons, as seen through the lens of her friendship with second generation survivor Mitchie Takeuchi.
We are honored that Mitchie Takeuchi, who is also producer of the film and whose grandfather was a doctor at the time of the attack, will be with us for an introduction and discussion.

Postponed to 2024 - An Evening of Dance with Olivia Idella Martin
2023-09-16 19:00 - 21:00
This event has been postponed to 2024. If you bought tickets, your payment will be refunded. Watch for the announcement of the 2024 schedule.
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Presented by choreographer and teacher Olivia Idella Martin, a collective of work created by local dance artists showcasing a variety of styles.
Wine and dessert to follow.

Sold Out! Gala Annual Dinner with showing of "Two Gentlemen Folk"
2023-09-09 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday September 7: We’re sorry (but also happy) to say we are sold out for this event. Please join us at other events this fall!
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Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by master chef Adam Manacher followed by a special showing of the PBS film, “Two Gentlemen Folk,” with Bill Crofut and Ben Luxon in a performance of British and American music.
UPDATE on timing: The event begins at 6, please arrive by about 6:15 to get settled upstairs, enjoy a beverage and salad. Main source is served at about 6:30.
Two Gentlemen Folk was recorded at Jacob’s Pillow in Becket, Massachusetts, and features Crofut and Luxon performing folk songs that go back hundreds of years. Crofut and Luxon share with their live audience the joys, drama, fun and beauty of British and American folk music.
All of that is wonderfully captured in the film produced by Bill Cosel for PBS in 1987. Bill Cosel and Ben Luxon will be on hand to talk about the making of the film and behind-the-scenes stories.
Reviewers have described the film as “all about the delight of making music together,” delighting the audience with such songs as “Sweet Nightingale” accompanied by the 12-string guitar, bass, mandolin, and muted banjo. “White-haired Cassidy” is a penny-whistle solo and “The Flowers of the Forest” track includes vocals, tenor recorder, handbell, and Sruti-peti (a small box that works on a system of bellows and is used to provide the drone accompaniment).
Also featured are:
Fiddle – Maggie Holtzberg
Lute – Carver Blanchard
Mandolin – Jim Cowdery
Recorder – Jim Cowdery
Sruti Box – Lauren Cowdery
Trombone – Chris Brubeck

Open Mic Night - Free
2023-08-05 19:30 - 21:00
It’s August, so it’s time for an Open Mic Night at the Sandisfield Arts Center.
Bring your talent, or your receptive ears for the talents of your neighbors.

Two Saturdays Mah Jongg Workshop
2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-15 10:00 - 12:00
Come for two successive Saturdays to learn the intricacies of Mah Jongg from local teacher Sandy Balayan.
Reserve a spot and purchase your ticket for Saturday July 15 here. If you also attend the second Saturday on July 22, purchase your ticket at the door.

People and Places - New paintings by Jaye Alison Moscariello - Free
2023-07-16 16:00 - 2023-08-19 18:00
Closing reception August 19 4 – 6 pm.
The painting above is Blue House.
Jaye Alison Moscariello has had shows throughout Berkshire County after moving to Sandisfield a few years ago. Her show here in 2022 was one of the hits of the season, and this year she is presenting new work.
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Romance in the Afternoon: A Piano Recital - Free!
2023-07-16 16:00 - 18:00
Pianist Joshua Luxon-Robinson will perform the following Romantic pieces. The program is about an hour.
JS. Bach Prelude and Fugue in C# Minor, WTK Book 1
Frederic Chopin Berceuse, Op. 57
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Rondo in D Major, K 485
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Meditation, Op. 72 No. 5
Sergei Rachmaninoff Prelude in G Major, Op. 32 No. 5
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Dumka, Op. 59
Sergei Rachmaninoff Prelude in B Minor, Op. 32 No. 10
Sergei Prokofiev Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 1
Josh played here last year at the very well-received “Enoch Arden: Tennyson poem for speaker and piano – set to music by Richard Strauss,” with Benjamin Luxon reading the poem.
We are delighted to offer this recital free to the Arts Center community.

Film: "A Stage of Twilight" with Karen Allen
2023-07-08 19:30 - 21:30
Hailed as “an intimate, real drama,” this love story is set in the final chapter of Cora and Barry’s lives. The film was shot in New Milford, Connecticut and was shown at the Sedona Film Festival and the Woodstock Film Festival.
Please note the date change from the printed brochure.
Cora is played by Karen Allen, who will speak following the showing.
Barry is played by William Sadler.
Written and directed by Sarah T. Schwab.
Sandisfield’s own Peter Baiamonte was the photographer for this photo and will be your host for this showing.

Ticket sales end at 7 PM on the day of the event.
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Second Bi-Annual Outdoor Sculpture Show
2023-07-02 16:00 - 2023-07-30 18:00 | Miners’ – 2023 Sculpture Show, Cronk Road at West Street, Sandisfield, MA, 01255, United States
Opening reception Sunday July 2, 4 – 6 pm. Show continues through July 30, other weekends by appointment (contact gallery@sandisfieldartscenter.org).
Suggested donation $10.
Sculpture above is “Large Complex” by Bob Osborne.
On beautiful Sandisfield private grounds at the Miners’ residence at the intersection of Cronk and West Streets (40 Cronk Rd, Sandisfield) featuring regional artists. Some of the artists confirmed so far:
Robert Adzema
Bill Carlson
Jaye Moscariello
Bob Osborne
Karl Saliter
Peter Thorne
Natalie Tyler
Peter Vacchina

“Changes 2023” by Peter Vacchina

Introduction to Handmade Rugs - Free!
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00
An overview of the art and history of oriental rugs by expert John Balayan.
See a demonstration of knotting on a loom.
Bring photos of the front and back of your rug for an appraisal.
Free refreshments!
At the Sandisfield Arts Center, 5 Hammertown Rd, Sandisfield, MA

When It Was - Josie Miner Photography - Closing Reception Saturday July 8 - Free
2023-06-18 16:00 - 2023-07-08 18:00
Opening reception – free. Sunday June 18, 4-6 pm. Show runs to July 8, 2023 with a closing reception 4-6 pm.
The Gallery is open before and after performances and by appointment. To arrange an appointment, please contact Jess Cofrin gallery@sandisfieldartscenter.org
The image featured above is Museum of Natural History, Cambridge, 2011.
About the artist
Josie Miner grew up in Chicago, studied art history at Reed College, and went on to work for photographers Leo Rubinfien, Walter Rosenblum, and David Armstrong. Her work has appeared in Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, and W. Clients include Proenza Schouler, Pamela Love, and Ulla Johnson. She has taught photography at the International Center of Photography and Harlem School of the Arts in New York City. Josie shoots and prints ongoing projects and personal work. Currently, she lives in Sandisfield with her husband and 3 kids.
Examples of her work
Bovina, New York, 2010
La Selva, Belalcazar, 2012
Palatine Hill, Rome, 2008
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