14 small Berkshire galleries to visit during July
As it appeared in The Berkshire Edge
By John Skavlem
If you find yourself growing tired of the crowds at some of the larger museums, you’re in luck, as the Berkshires has plenty of alternatives.
Small private galleries have the ability to offer up new works by contemporary artists, big and small, well-known and unknown. Here in the Berkshires, we have a vast variety of galleries offering up artists working in a multitude of mediums. Offered here is a just a sampling of shows being offered in July.
‘LUCY MACGILLIS: PAINTINGS FROM ITALY’
What: Berkshire native Lucy MacGillis, who makes her home in Italy, combines an appreciation of Cezanne and Morandi with her own unique style to create oil paintings of life in Umbria.
Where: Hoadley Gallery, 21 Church St., Lenox
On view: Through July 21
Opening: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. July 6
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Information: 413-637-2814; hoadleygallery.com
‘IMAGINING HEAVEN AND EARTH’
What: Moon jars created by Anne Ferril that reflect the light and shadows it casts. Naturalistic, small scale fiber art works by Pat Frik.
Where: Art on Main Gallery, 38 Main Street, West Stockbridge
On view: July 5 – 14
Opening: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., July 6
Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Information: berkshireartists.org
‘IN PLAIN SIGHT’ and ‘MATTER AND DESIRE’
What: “In Plain Sight” is a collection of mixed media collages by Mik Cooper, while “Matter and Desire” by Adi Oren, presents a series of colorful paintings that investigate themes of fluidity.
Where: Gallerie 271, 271 Main Road, Monterey
On view: July 5 – 13 (Cooper); July 26 – Aug. 3 (Oren)
Openings: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 6 (Cooper); 4 p.m. to 6 p.m July 27 (Oren)
Gallery Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Information: gallerie271.com
‘STAR BURSTS’ and ‘DANCING WITH THE ANCESTORS’
What: Bright, geometric “star cluster” patterns created by Marjorie Kaye and images that use dance as a vehicle to explore different histories by Carolyn Newberger.
Where: Future Lab(s) Gallery
On view: July 5 – 28
Gallery hours: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Closing reception: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 27
Information: futurelabsgallery.com
‘GRADIENT’
What: Artist Douglas Gilbert presents a series of large and small works on paper made with graphite and charcoal that focus on creating natural scenery with only intersecting lines.
Where: LAPINcontemporary, Studio 308, Norad Mill, 60 Roberts Drive, North Adams
On view: July 12 – Sept. 28
Opening: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 11
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday
Information: lapincuriosities.com
‘MORRIS BENNET’
What: Morris Bennet is guest artist for the month of July. He’s showing a series of paintings that work to capture directly observable forms of nature. His work joins those of Marilyn Cavallari, Ghetta Hirsch, Sean McCusker and Mallory Rich.
Where: Gallery North, 9 Eagle St., North Adams
On view: Through July 31
Gallery hours: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Information: gallerynorthadams.com
‘REACHING’
What: Group show featuring a variety of different mediums including watercolor painting, etchings, photography, sculpture and other various mixed media.
Where: Becket Arts Center, 7 Brooker Hill Road, Becket
On view: June 28 – July 21
Gallery hours: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
Information: becketartscenter.org
‘SUMMERTIME’
What: Bernay Fine Art’s annual summertime show featuring the work of artists Joy Taylor, Janet Rickus, Jason Middlebrook and Lawre Stone
Where: Bernay Fine Art, 296 Main Street, Great Barrington
On view: July 13 – Aug. 11
Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Information: bernayfineart.com
‘OTHER PLACES’
What: Six artists who use contemporary landscape paintings to create dreamy renditions of both natural and manmade wonders.
Where: Bill Arning Exhibitions, 17 Broad St., Kinderhook, N.Y.
On view: Through Aug. 11
Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Artist reception: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 20
Information: billarning.com
‘HAN FENG’S THE GIFT’
What: A collection of photographs by artist Han Feng that transform ordinary objects into extraordinary images with the use of her lens.
Where: Mad Rose Gallery, 5916 N. Elm Ave., Millerton, N.Y.
On view: Through July 28
Gallery hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday
Information: madrosegallery.com
‘JANE HUDSON: NEW PAINTINGS’
What: Vibrant colors are paired with striking geometric forms to create this minimalistic set of paintings by Jane Hudson.
Where: Spring Street Market Café, 66 Spring St., Williamstown
On view: Through Sept. 30
Gallery Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Information: janehudsonpaintings.com
‘RETURN AGAIN’
What: A special anniversary group exhibition featuring works from 14 artists in a gallery curated and run by artist Reed Anderson.
Where: Resident Assistant Gallery, 80 Railroad St., Great Barrington
Gallery hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Information: reedandersonprojects.com
‘LOST AND FOUND’
What: The work of artist Inna Zhukovsky-Zilber is the first exhibition of the season at TurnPark Art Space using works made of everyday objects to remind viewers of the shared experiences that bind people together.
Where: TurnPark Art Space, 2 Moscow Road, West Stockbridge
On view: Through July 31
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday
Information: turnpark.com
‘ALCHEMY: AN EXHIBIT OF TRANSFORMATIONS’
What: Seven artists from the Berkshires come together to display their creative processes through works on paper and other mediums.
Where: Welles Gallery, Lenox Library, 18 Main St., Lenox
On view: Through July 30
Gallery hours: Open during library hours
Information: lenoxlib.org