Past Events
“Tinsel and Bling Holiday Art Opening “
Marion Grant will be leading a collage card project for children. Caroline Kelley will be working with children to create holiday ornaments with sticks and fibers. Sally Tiska Rice will guide children to create a festive watercolor painting.

“Art of Food”
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework will feature a new exhibition entitled the “Art of Food”, November 1 -27, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (437 North Street).
“Art of Food” will exhibit paintings, mixed media, photography, and even a LEGO® sculpture that fit the broad theme of “food”. The exhibit is being held to benefit the Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Thankful Food Drive running November 1 through November 30 in downtown locations (see downtownpittsfield.com for details). Donations of non-perishable food items collected will benefit the South Community Food Pantry and St. Joseph’s Church Food Pantry. Artists have agreed to donate 10% percent or more of the purchase price of their artwork to the Thankful Food Drive.
Artists include Christian Barry, Diane Firtell, Erin Laundry, Jenifer Fuore, Keith Emerling, Kristen Tool, Lisa Ostellino, Michael Coyne, Peter Vacchina, Ronan Chris Murphy, Sally Tiska Rice, Sharon Wallerius, Susan Geller, Tatyana Lisser, and Xyl Lasersohn.
There will be an Opening Reception with the artists on Friday, November 1, from 5 to 8 pm, and the show will be on view Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm (closed 11/11) by visiting the Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. offices at 431 North Street.
Those attending the Opening Reception are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food or cash donation to kick off the Thankful Food Drive. Those that bring a donation to the reception will receive a free gift.
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Celebrate Día de los Muertos with us!

Brushstrokes & Beyond
Join us for an afternoon of art and celebration at the Clock Tower Business Center, 75 South Church Street, 3rd Floor, Pittsfield, MA, on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Explore artwork that reflects both life and creativity. Encounter stunning paintings, playful sculptures, and unexpected surprises that will keep you intrigued throughout the afternoon.
Roam through our vibrant studios and gallery spaces, meet the Clock Tower Artists, and discover the stories and inspirations behind their masterpieces!

Life House for ‘Art Nights’ in The Berkshires
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Life House, 194 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox, MA 01240
As part of Life House's ‘Art Nights,’ I’ll be leading a watercolor demonstration workshop where I’ll share fun and creative techniques for painting with watercolors. This hands-on session is perfect for all skill levels and will offer a chance to explore the versatility and joy of watercolor painting in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Nature Is Wild
You’re invited to the Becket Arts Center for the opening of the "Nature Is Wild" exhibit, where I’m honored to have five of my botanical collages juried into the show, perfectly capturing the beauty and untamed spirit of nature.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, September 20th, from 5-7 p.m., and experience the creative interpretations of nature by talented artists.
The Closing Reception will take place on Sunday, October 13th, from 2-4 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.
7 Brooker Hill Road
Becket, MA 01223
Becket Arts Center’s Second Member Art Show
Join us for the Member Show Opening Reception at the Becket Arts Center on Friday, September 6th, from 5-7 p.m. As a proud member of this wonderful organization, I’m thrilled to be part of a place that brings so much joy to our local community, including enriching art programs for children. This special exhibit features the remarkable talent of their members, whose support helps sustain the programs and services that benefit everyone in the area. We invite you to enjoy these one-of-a-kind works in an event that is free and open to the public. Don’t miss the Closing Reception on Sunday, September 29th, from 2-4 p.m., also free and open to all!
Becket Arts Center
7 Brooker Hill Road
Becket, MA 01223
“Return to the Berkshires ”
“Floating Flowers“ juried into this fabulous show along with other members of the Guild of Berkshire Artists
OLLI at The Berkshire Museum
Alongside some amazing talent, Sally has two pieces in this upcoming show. I hope you can join us for the reception.

CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW FOR DEMONSTRATION VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR!
“The Child Within“
Becket Arts Center
Artists in display: Ilene Spiewak, Morris Bennett, Sally Tiska Rice, and Sean McCusker.
Fly On The Canvas
I am thrilled to have work in Fly On The Canvas April 13 – May 11, 2024. Artists' reception Saturday, April 13, 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Open to the public. With 57 talented artists from the Northeast participating in the exhibition, each showcasing artworks, FLY ON THE CANVAS promises to offer diverse perspectives and artistic styles for viewers to explore. The theme 'The Transience of Life and the importance of cherishing every moment' was carefully chosen for this art show to evoke contemplation on the fleeting nature of life in a wide array of art mediums and styles. The artists may have implanted an actual fly in their work of art or have left it up to the viewer to feel their way through the understanding of the theme in other visual interpretations. Harryet Candee, Curator of this exhibit and Publisher of The Artful Mind magazine, expressed her excitement for the upcoming event, stating, "We are thrilled to showcase these fine talented and well-known artists whose work captures the essence of life's transience and invites viewers to reflect on the fleeting nature of existence. This show promises to be a memorable experience for all who attend."Fly On The Canvas will be on view throughout the month at Time & Space LTD. / TSL, located at 434 Columbia Street in Hudson, New York.. Gallery Hours: Open daily 12 – 5
Open Gallery


“Unfinished”
The Berkshire Art Association’s second annual “UNFINISHED” show Don't miss the opening reception Saturday, March 9, 3-5 pm for the Unfinished show put on by the Berkshire Art Association at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts.
Over 30 artists, including myself, are showing their artist bellies by displaying work not yet finished. It is a wonderful time to see behind the curtain of your favorite creatives' process.
Closing with an Open Discussion with artists and audience: Thursday, March 28, 4-7 pm.
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
28 Renne Avenue
Pittsfield, MA
March 9 - March 28
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 9, 3-5 pm.
Open Discussion with artists and audience: Thursday, March 28, 4-7 pm
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
Opening Reception on Thursday February 15 (5-7pm) the kickoff for the 10x10 Festival!
February 15-25 Gallery hours are Weds-Fri 11am-3pm additional hours during our special 10x10 Festival weekends
February 17, 12:30-2 • Music as Muse with Shany Porras
February 17, 2-4 • Creative Mark Making with Caroline Kelley
February 18, 12-2 • Painting Demonstration with Joanie Ciolfi
February 18, 2-4 • Collaging with Marion H. Grant
February 24, 12-2 • Watercolor Demonstration with
Sally Tiska Rice
February 24, 2-4 • Sewn Paper Mobiles with Deborah H. Carter
February 25, 12-2 • Talking about Art with Bruce Laird and Mark Mellinger
Watercolor Demonstration with Sally Tiska Rice
February 24, 12-2
Watercolor is considered one of the most difficult mediums to master. Join artist, Sally Tiska Rice, as she shares the various watercolor techniques that she employs in her richly-colored portraits, landscapes, and abstract compositions. FREE
Contribute to Toys for Tots
Contribute to Toys for Tots by bringing in a new, not gift wrapped, toy, craft kit or art supply kit catered to children (up to 14 years old). Your thoughtful donation will be collected, organized, and delivered to spread the holiday spirit throughout Berkshire County to organizations and families in need.
Clock Tower Business Center
75 South Church Street 3 rd Floor Pittsfield, MA 01201

“ Autumn Reverie”
The Becket Arts Center's
MEMBERS' EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
The Becket Arts Center ,
Artist Reception: Saturday, August 5, 2-4pm
See 39 member artists display of work in our beautiful, air-conditioned, accessible gallery!
The Becket Arts Center
7 Brooker Hill Road
Becket, MA 01223
Show Displayed August 3-21
Monday - Friday 9am-3pm
The Becket Arts Center (BAC) is housed in the 1855 Seminary Hall in the historic North Becket village. BAC provides arts programming for all ages throughout the year, exceptional gallery artist exhibits, performances, and talks.
Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio, 92 Hawthorne Street, Lenox, Massachusetts, on Friday, August 4th, from 11 am to 2 pm. Immerse yourself in an enlightening artist demonstration led by Sally Tiska Rice, as she unveils the secrets and techniques of watercolor.
RSVP link
A Tale of Two Sally's
A celebration of pastel and watercolor art at the Good Purpose Gallery in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The exhibition will be on display from May 16th to July 11th, 2023, with a reception to meet and greet the artists on Friday, June 16th, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at 40 Main St Lee, Massachusetts 01238.
This exhibition features the work of two talented artists, Sally Lebwohl a pastel artist and Sally Tiska Rice displaying her watercolor works. With music accompaniment from Mary Ann Palermo with Rich Hommel & Ryan Hommel.
Sally Lebwohl is a pastel artist from Cambridge and Berkshire County, Massachusetts. She earned a BA in studio art and worked in publications for art galleries in New York City. She has worked with photography, drawing, and painting with watercolor but discovered her strengths working with the rich pigment of soft pastels. Sally has had many gallery shows in the northeast and has won several awards for her portrayal in pastel. She is also a member of various art associations, including the Pastel Society of New Jersey, Connecticut Pastel Society, Pastel Society of Cape Cod, Cambridge Art Association, Berkshire Artist's Guild, and Housatonic Valley Art Association. You can find more information about Sally Lebwohl and her work on her website, https://www.sallylebwohl.com/artist-cv.
Sally Tiska Rice was born and raised in the Berkshires and is a multi-media artist, using acrylic, watercolors, oil paints, pastels, as well as mixed media pieces. Sally's work for this particular show is in watercolor media, and she is inspired by her surroundings in the rural town where she lives. Sally uses spontaneity to compose artwork, but she also creates personal commission paintings, including people, pets, homes, and churches. Sally hand painted stationery for Crane Co. were she was employed for 25 years. Sally's work has won awards nationally and internationally, and she is a member of the Clock Tower Artist's of Pittsfield MA, The Guild of Berkshire Artists, Berkshire Art Association and Becket Arts Center. You can find more about Sally Tiska Rice’s artwork on her website, https://sallytiskarice.com. Call to set up an studio appointment at the Clocktower business Center, 75 South Church St., third floor, studio #302, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 413–446–8469. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Prints of Sally’s work at https://pixels.com/profiles/sally-rice
The Good Purpose Gallery is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and it has a sweet coffee shop, "The Starving Artist Creperie & Cafe." There is free parking on the street as well as a parking lot behind the building. The exhibition will be open seven days Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Sunday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm with live music during Sunday brunch. The reception to meet and greet the artists will be on Friday, June 16th, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.
Come and join us at "A Tale of Two Sally's" to experience the beauty and elegance of pastel and watercolor art in the tranquil and serene setting of the Berkshire County.
REVEAL
JUNE 1st - June 19th
Becket Art Center is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of its summer exhibition series with the opening of the first juried exhibit “REVEAL.” This exciting showcase will feature an array of captivating artworks spanning various mediums, including 2D and 3D art, from exceptionally talented artists.
The public is cordially invited to join us for the grand opening reception on Saturday, June 3rd, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This eagerly awaited event, promises to be an extraordinary opportunity to engage with the artists themselves, explore their artistic processes, and gain insights into the inspiration behind their creations. The best part? Admission to the reception is completely free!
At the artists' reception, attendees will have the unique chance to immerse themselves in a captivating world of creativity, where they can not only admire the stunning artworks on display but also connect with the visionary minds responsible for their conception. Luba Chizhik, Julie Love Edmonds, Sally Tiska Rice, Patricia Weise, and Kara Zablotsky are the artists whose works will grace the exhibition walls, showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of the local artistic community.
Becket Art Center located in the vibrant town of Becket, Massachusetts, the Becket Art Center is dedicated to nurturing and showcasing the artistic talents of the local community. With a wide range of exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs, the center serves as a creative hub for artists and art enthusiasts alike. Through its diverse offerings, the Becket Art Center aims to promote appreciation for the arts and foster a deeper understanding of the transformative power of creativity.
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Cross Roads Juried Show Rural Berkshires “Always Adapting”
I am thankful to receive this acceptance letter. I hope that some of you will see the show. Art Show - Cross Roads of Rural Berkshires
“Always Adapting”
I am so thrilled to receive this acceptance letter. I hope that some of you get to view this fabulous show.
This juried show reflects Berkshire County's artists innovative energy and abilities. Mediums include oil, acrylic, watercolor, collage, quilting, mixed media, and photography.
Join us for an opening reception Friday, April 14 at 6pm featuring our talented artists, the music of Rees Shad and the Conversations, and food & drinks.
Friday, April 14- April 25
Friday, April 14th Opening reception 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Click here to view the “Always Adapting “ reception
Historical Dewey Memorial Hall, a wonderful fieldstone, marble and shingle structure built in 1887, stands proudly among the other historic buildings on the Sheffield Green. Since its inception it has served as a popular gathering place and center of activities for residents of Sheffield and neighboring communities.
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Open Studio
Caroline and Sally will show us the studio, tools used and some of the variety of processes used to make art.
Caroline Kelley approaches her abstract art making from an intuitive angle. She will invite studio guests to explore intuitive mark making with blind drawing prompts and other fun techniques.

Forty Shades of Green
I am thrilled to have two pieces excepted into this fabulous show.
Forty Shades of Green runs from March 3-17, 2023. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, 11am -3pm, and admission is free.
A public reception for the show will be held Sunday, March 12th from 12pm-3pm featuring the Scoil Rice Breifne O Ruairc under the direction of Jennie Darby, Irish music with DJ Rob Dwyer and refreshments.
10% of all art sales will go to the Pittsfield Irish Sister City Committee.
The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts is a municipally-owned community arts center in downtown Pittsfield. Located at 28 Renne Avenue, off Fenn Street, Pittsfield MA. For more information, please call 413-499-9348 or email cultural.development@cityofpittsfield.org.
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BAA’s Real Art Party (RAP) is a lively, in-person event hosted by the Berkshire Museum on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Admission is free with 10×10 Raffle Ticket-holders able to choose a donated work of art to take home. Ticket holders’ names will be drawn, with those drawn earlier in the night having a greater number of works to choose from.
All works will be on display at the Berkshire Museum from February 16-23, 2023.
Proceeds benefit Berkshire County: BAA Fellowships for College Art Majors • Art field trip awards for high school art classes • Free admission for art students to Berkshire Museum.
Open Studio
Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day
Tuesday, February 14th and Monday, February 20th, 1 PM to 5 PM offering 10% off original in studio work.
75 South Church St.
3rd floor, Studio 302
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
The historical Eaton Paper building where the Berkshire Eagle is located.
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Downtown Pittsfield
Jingle Mingle
This Friday December 23rd
Clock Tower Artist’s
First Holiday Open Studios Event
Artist’s: Deb Carter, Joanie Ciolfi, Marion Grant, Stacey Healey, Caroline Kelley, Bruce Laird, Mark Mellinger, Linda Petrocine, Shany Porras, Sally Tiska Rice and Ilene Richard.
Entertainment
December 2
5-8pm Open Studios, First Friday ArtsWalk
Music
Andy Kelly & Friends
December 3
10am-4pm Holiday Open Studios
Music
10am - [TBD]
12pm - Benny Kohn
2pm - Dave Brown & Dave Christopolis
December 4
10am-4pm Holiday Open Studios
Music
10am - [TBD]
12pm - Colin Deres
2pm - [TBD]

Open Studio for Small Business Saturday
November 26, 2022, 11am-4pm Small gift giving items and greeting cards available along with original artwork. Clock Tower Pittsfield, 75 South Church Street, Suite 302 (3rd Floor), Pittsfield, MA.Free parking and elevator. Stop up to Studio 302 on Small Business Saturday to get your Downtown Pittsfield Passport. Get it stamped at each participating location when you make any purchase. Each stamp gives you one entry to the grand prize the Downtown Pittsfield prize package. I hope to see you Saturday. ~ Sally For more information on the Passport to Downtown Pittsfield, visit downtownpittsfield.com or call Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. at 413-443-6501



Lee Bank
Features Sally Tiska Rice throughout October and November 2022 Autumnal Motif In conjunction with the The First Fridays Arts Walk Window display and paintings in the lobby next to the Beacon Cinema lobby hours 8:30- 4:30 Monday through Friday 75 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

National Library Card Sign-up Month I will be offering the following during September in support of National Library Card Sign-up Month to those who show their Berkshire Athenaeum library card: $10 off original paintings 11”x14” and larger in studio only, during the month of September
ArtWeek Berkshires
Open Studio and watercolor demonstration with Sally Tiska Rice

“Edith”
Thank you for voting for the “Edith” painting in the Fine Art America Billboard Contest and for all the shares on social media. I think that she would have been cheerful on a billboard. She received 103 votes to make it to the final level out of hundreds of thousands of entries. The verdict is in and she wasn’t one of the twenty chosen for billboards. She did amazingly well regardless. Original SOLD 🔴 Click on the photo of “Edith “ for available prints. 



Nature Art
with
Sally Tiska Rice
Pick up a Nature Journal kit when you register for Teen SummerReading, then join artist Sally Tiska Rice for a tutorial on creation
nature themed art using watercolors! All supplies will be provided.
Open to ages 11-15. Young Adult Department.
For more information, call (413) 499-9480, ext. 5 or email
anna@pittsfieldlibrary.org
The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, Massachusetts Library
System, Boston Bruins, and Massachusetts Board of Library
Commissioners support Read's "Read Beyond the Beaten Path"
Summer Reading.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be
photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity
for the Berkshire Athenaeum. Thursday, July 14, 2022 and Thursday, July 21, 2022
3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Berkshire Athenaeum
Pittsfield's Public Library
One Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield,
MA, 01201
“Forget Me Not “
Colonial Theatre
Group show Month of June Opening reception June 10, 2022 4pm-6pm Percentage of the profits benefit our local Alzheimer’s organization.
NUarts ”Spring Opening “ First Friday Arts Walk, May 6, 2022, 5pm-8pm, 311 North St., 2nd floor, Pittsfield, MA.
NUarts “Holiday Open Studio’s” 311 North St. 2nd Floor Pittsfield, MA 01201 Decmber 3, 2021

Artist Sunday November 28, 2021 11:00am-3:00pm Stop and see what came off the brush NUarts 311 North St. 2nd Floor Pittsfield, MA 01201 Shop Small Business Saturday Open Studios Saturday, November 27, 2021 11:00am-3:00pm NUarts 311 North St. 2nd Floor Pittsfield, MA 01201 1-413-446-8469

“Lions and lambs” Whitney Center for the Arts March 6,2020 5pm-8pm 42 Wendell Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201 Group show curated by Sara Clement

Come celebrate the holiday season with NUarts Gallery & Studios “Holiday Happening” 20 artists under one roof in downtown Pittsfield! Join us on Friday Dec 6, 2019 from 5-8 pm and Saturday Dec 7, 2019 from 10-3 pm for our annual Holiday Happening NUarts is located at 311 North St on the corner of North & Union. PAINTING DEMONSTRATION FRELINGHUYSEN MORRIS HOUSE & STUDIO July 19, 2019 FRIDAY AT 11:00 AM SALLY TISKA RICE 92 Hawthorne Street, Lenox, MA, 413-637-0166, frelinghuysen.org

NUarts Opening Season First Friday Arts Walk, May 3, 2019, 5pm-8pm, 311 North St., 2nd floor, Pittsfield, MA. “Berkshire Flower Show” Art Exhibition presented by the Power of Art Reception December 7, 2018, 5:30pm-7:30pm November 28, 2018 -January 29, 2019 The Garage at The Colonial Theatre 111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA


100 Day Project NUarts Studio #15 311 North St. 2nd floor, Pittsfield, MA Friday 9/7/18 5pm-8pm

NUarts Interactive watercolor art NUarts First Friday Arts Walk, May 4, 2018, 5pm-8pm, 311 North St., 2nd floor, Pittsfield, MA.

RJ Storr Featuring Textures of Autumn paintings by Artist, Sally Tiska Rice For the month of October With an opening reception October 6, 2017 5:00pm-8:00pm 137 North St. Pittsfield MA

PAINTING DEMONSTRATION FRELINGHUYSEN MORRIS HOUSE & STUDIO August 18, 2017, FRIDAY AT 11:00 AM SALLY TISKA RICE 92 Hawthorne Street, Lenox, MA, 413-637-0166, frelinghuysen.org








of original art to take home. Proceeds will benefit Berkshire County art students: BAA Fellowships for college art majors • Art field trip’s • awards for high school art classes• Free admission for art students to the Berkshire Museum

5:30 pm - 10pm Crowne Plaza 1 West Street, Pittsfield Price: $75 per person/$525 Table of 8 The donated painting After Hours Acrylic on 16"x20" Gallery stretched canvas For more information or to call in your reservation. please contact Laura Baran at 413.499.2800 Ext 14 or email Ibaran@kidsplaceonline.org




NUarts “SPRING OPENING” SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015 4:00-7:00PM 311 NORTH ST 2ND FLOOR PITTSFIELD UNUSUAL WEDDING RINGS & MORE 137 NORTH STREET CRAWFORD SQUARE PITTSFIELD, MA 01201 wWW.UNUSUALWEDDINGRINGS.COM Featuring warmer weather themed paintings by Artist, Sally Tiska Rice For the month of July With an opening reception March 6, 2015 5:00pm-8:00pm




Featured November artist Sally Tiska Rice MorMor 8 Deerfield Ave. Shelburne Falls, MA For the November 1, 2014 Art walk 4:00pm-8:00pm

Berkshire County Kids Place Gala of Music and Memories Friday October 24, 2014 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Crowne Plaza 1 West Street, Pittsfield Price: $75 per person/$525 Table of 8 The donated painting Mom and Bean Acrylic on 10” x 8” Gallery stretched canvas For more information or to call in your reservation. please contact Laura Baran at 413.499.2800 Ext 14 or email Ibaran@kidsplaceonline.org


The Brothership Building Will display watercolors depicting scenes in the Berkshires By Sally Tiska Rice Throughout the month of June and July 2014
Worthington Hilltown Art Festival July 12, 2014 10am-4pm









Article on The Berkshire Carousel appears in Woodcarving Illustrated 2012 Holiday Issue. The Berkshire Carousel project is featured in an article written by Kathleen Ryan who does feature articles and a column called Woodchips for Woodcarving The article appears in the Holiday issue and gives a good review of the project and includes a photo of the volunteers.







