ArtWeek Berkshires 2026 Open Call for Artists
Free participation opportunity for artists across Berkshire County in a 10-day county-wide cultural celebration May 15-25, 2026.
ArtWeek Berkshires 2026 is issuing an open call for artists to participate in a 10-day, county-wide cultural celebration scheduled for May 15–25, 2026. This is a non-juried collaboration between the five state-designated Cultural Districts in Berkshire County: Great Barrington, Lenox, North Adams, Williamstown, and the Upstreet Cultural District in Pittsfield.
Participation is completely free for all local individuals, organizations, and businesses. ArtWeek Berkshires typically features more than 100 events annually, including open studios, gallery talks, theatrical performances, and workshops. The event welcomes submissions from a wide range of artistic disciplines, including visual arts, music, dance, filmmaking, writing, and performance art.
According to Jen Glockner, Pittsfield's Cultural Development Director and steering committee co-chair, "ArtWeek Berkshires is unique in that it is the only county-wide collaborative cultural event hosted by the Cultural Districts of Berkshire County." The initiative is supported by pooled funds from the participating cultural districts through grants from the Mass Cultural Council. These funds are utilized for marketing and promotion to highlight the participants, providing valuable exposure for artists.
This is an excellent opportunity for emerging and professional artists to showcase their work to a broad audience across the Berkshires region. Registration is currently open online for artists interested in hosting events during the May 15-25 window.