Introductory Writing Class with Judy Seaman

2010 January 26
by gabriellesenza

Introductory Fiction Writing Class with Judy Seaman

Finding Your Voice

Have you always wanted to write?
Are you struggling to find your voice?

Join us for 4 sessions in February as  we explore the work of several short story authors and the narrators they use to tell their stories.

  • Try out their voices and find you own.
  • Writing in class and at home
  • Non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere.

Wednesdays at BAK  10:00 – 11:30 am     |     $60 for series

Please call Judy at 413.637-2821 to register.
Or find the listing on BerkshiresLive.com and click on the email icon.

Help for Haiti $20K Initiative

2010 January 26
by gabriellesenza

Valerie Fanarjian :: R E R U N

2010 January 19
by gabriellesenza

Poster Design: John Clarke

Anybody that doesn’t already know Valerie Fanarjian is in for a treat!
High energy, upbeat and funnier than anything, Valerie is a collageaholic extraordinaire!

Stop by the Art Kitchen to see her new show: Rerun.
The show is up through February 28, 2010
Artist’s Reception on Saturday, January 30th 2- 5 pm.
Gallery Hours: Daily by appointment and 12 – 5 Friday through Sunday

Click here to read Press Release.

Six Hands by Valerie Finarjian, mixed media collage, 22" x 18" framed © 2008

Losilla by Valerie Finarjian, mixed media collage, 19" x 16" framed © 2007

Happy 2010!

2010 January 10
by gabriellesenza

We have an incredible year ahead!

Watch for more great exhibitions, films and music – plus exciting workshops, collaborations and art salons.

In an effort to help artists thrive, we will focus on offering useful professional development seminars and consulting services – strategies that will not only aid artists in getting their work out into the world, but will be practical, simple to employ and FUN!

Collectors and enthusiasts will have a wide range of exceptional offerings to enjoy, and, as always – unique opportunities to connect with artists and change-makers from the Berkshires and beyond.

2010 will be a year full of creativity, connection and change at the Berkshire Art Kitchen.

We look forward to seeing you!

On Creating Win-Win Partnerships . . .

2009 December 19
by gabriellesenza

Another helpful article for entrepreneurs from Lisa Caning’s blog, Entrepreneur the Arts – with a mention of the Berkshire Art Kitchen!  Enjoy!

A Great Resource for Creatives!

2009 December 14
by gabriellesenza

Introducing the latest brain-child of Entrepreneur the Arts Founder, Lisa Canning:

The ETA Resource Center

Courtesy of Entrepreneur the Arts

Vigil for Survival Event

2009 December 14
by gabriellesenza

Here are some photos from our Vigil for Survival Candlelight March yesterday evening.

Thank you, everyone, for coming out to stand in solidarity with the world in asking the leaders in Copenhagen to come to an ambitious, fair and binding treaty to save the planet from spiraling climate change.

Great ETA post: Got Self-doubt?

2009 December 12
Got Self-Doubt? Great! Where Can it Take You?

Another great post by Lisa Canning at Entrepreneur the Arts

dreamstime_1200989So are you making the right decision? How do you know? Does self-doubt sabotage your willingness to experiment with new ideas, interests or meet new people? Self-doubt often increases our self-judgment, making us more self-conscious and less entrepreneurial.

Self-doubt serves an important entrepreneurial role– one of insight– offering opportunity to access a situation factually for evidence to support or deny our concerns, as well as gives us an opportunity to test our tolerance for risk. When you doubt you instantly create room in your mind to begin to learn how to set your emotions aside and access a situation, individual or circumstance, in the moment, and figure out how to maximize (or bring to light) the positives. What an important skill worth developing if you want to live life on your own terms by becoming an entrepreneur. read more…

December 12th at BAK :: Peace, Prosperity & Climate Action

2009 December 7
by gabriellesenza

Berkshire Art Kitchen & The Women’s  Peace Collection
invite you to a special holiday shopping event:

Celebrating Women’s Hands as a Force for Peace
GLOBAL GIFTS FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY

Saturday, December 12, 2009
3:30 – 5:30 pm
(please note the time change)

Discover unique and meaningful gifts – baskets, jewelry, dolls, bags, scarves, candles – many created by talented women in war-torn regions of the world such as Afghanistan,  Darfur/Sudan,  Israel and Palestine.

25% of the event’s Proceeds will support the Berkshire Art Kitchen’s commitment to providing unique opportunities for creativity, connection and change.

To read more about this event, click here.

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Candlelight March  ::  Saturday, December 12, 5:30pm

The World Wants a Real Deal – Before it’s too late!
Join us as we hold a candlelight march from the Berkshire Art Kitchen to Town Hall to join in solidarity with the millions of individuals and organizations around the world working for an ambitious, fair, and binding global climate treaty to be signed in Copenhagen!

We will leave from the Berkshire Art Kitchen following a special shopping event from 3:30 – 5:30 featuring beautiful handmade gifts from The Women’s Peace Collection.

The World Wants a Real Deal is a joint effort of the TckTckTck Campaign — an alliance, named for a “tck”ing clock, of organizations and individuals around the world working for an ambitious, fair, and binding global climate treaty. Avaaz’s partners at TckTckTck include 350.org, Greenpeace, Oxfam, WWF, and many others. To learn more, click below:


Click here for live coverage on what’s happening in Copenhagen now.

Candlelight March :: Saturday, December 12, 5:30pm

2009 December 7
by gabriellesenza

The World Wants a Real Deal – Before it’s too late!
Join us as we hold a candlelight march from the Berkshire Art Kitchen to Town Hall to join in solidarity with the millions of individuals and organizations around the world working for an ambitious, fair, and binding global climate treaty to be signed in Copenhagen!

We will leave from the Berkshire Art Kitchen following a special shopping event from 3:30 – 5:30 featuring beautiful handmade gifts from The Women’s Peace Collection.

The World Wants a Real Deal is a joint effort of the TckTckTck Campaign — an alliance, named for a “tck”ing clock, of organizations and individuals around the world working for an ambitious, fair, and binding global climate treaty. Avaaz’s partners at TckTckTck include 350.org, Greenpeace, Oxfam, WWF, and many others.

To learn more, click below:


Click here for live coverage on what’s happening in Copenhagen now.