Past Initiatives

2024 North Adams Artists Census

Results coming soon.

Help us learn about YOU and the creative community of North Adams. Take this 10-minute anonymous survey if you (census deadline passed):

live in North Adams
work in North Adams
make creative work in North Adams,
and/or regularly participate in the North Adams artist community

and enter a drawing to win a $50 gift card to Grazie restaurant, a combo pack of $25 gift card to the Plant Connector + $25 gift card to Savvy Hive, or a 1-year membership to MASS MoCA.

North Adams Artist Census FAQ

What is the North Adams Artist Census?

This 10-minute, anonymous, online survey helps us all better understand the North Adams creative community and to assess its strengths and needs.

Who should take the North Adams Artist Census?

If you are a self-described artist who (1) lives in North Adams or (2) works in North Adams (including going to school) or (3) makes creative work in North Adams or (4) regularly participates in the North Adams artist community, we want you!

Our goal is for at least 300 area artists to participate. We know we can do it!

What will you do with the results?

Like with the regular census, having specific demographic data for our artist community will help area organizations and initiatives better understand and serve our population. In the aggregate, this data will make sure we prioritize what our community really needs, tout what we already have, and track the progress we are making through future data collection. Specific data is also at the core of successful grant applications – so the more information we have, the more likely we will be to leverage new money for our area!

The survey is anonymous, so your personal identity won’t be linked with the data you submit or shared with others.

View our 2020 & 2022 results here!

How often do you collect responses?

The artist census is conducted every two years. The first census was held in early 2020 (before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic) and the second in early 2022.

2020 & 2022 Census Results

VIEW THE FULL 2022 VS. 2020 CENSUS RESULTS (PDF)

An open invitation to creatives in across North Berkshire County and beyond!

Multiple times a year, we gather together at a different venue in the North Berkshires for an informal social hour with food and drinks. Catch up with old friends, make new ones, and maybe find the person who has that special skill you need for that next project! Each event includes a few short “toasts,” or announcements about upcoming projects in the community.

To find out when the next Quarterly Meet-Up is, join our North Berkshire Artist mailing list!

All are welcome. No invitation needed!

Photo above courtesy of Josh Mantello

Strengthening the creative community in our hometown

PROGRAM HISTORY
The North Adams Project ran from 2014-2021 as a program to attract artists to our hometown North Adams community. Grants were given to both established North Adams artists and those looking to relocate. Since then, we’ve provided free professional development support and more than $200,000 in grants to 100+ local artists. Now North Adams is known throughout the region for its robust creative community.

In 2021 our attention shifted to ensuring that those artists currently here have the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to set down deep, lasting roots in the Northern Berkshires.

2024 North Adams Project

In 2024 we expanded our local programming to offer the first-ever Capacity-Building Grant program for ALL of the Northern Berkshires*, with the aim of recognizing the interconnection of the vibrant creative communities in our region.

* The Northern Berkshires include 10 towns: Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, Hancock, Lanesborough, New Ashford, North Adams, Savoy & Williamstown.

Selected artists received:

• Individual capacity-building grants

• Professional development in the form of priority access to Assets for Artists' workshops and 1-on-1 coaching.

• Access to a tight-knit group of fellow cohort members from across the North Berkshire arts scene.

2021 ARTISTS || 2020 ARTISTS || 2019 ARTISTS || 2018 ARTISTS || 2017 ARTISTS || FULL ALUMNI LIST ||

OTHER RESOURCES FOR NORTH ADAMS ARTISTS

• North Berkshire Artist Resources Guide

• Western Mass Artists Directory

• Monthly e-Resource Newsletter

If you’re a North Adams artist, sign up for our mailing list to be among the first to know when we announce applications for our 2023 North Adams Project cohort!

If you’re an artist considering a move to North Adams, please note that we no longer offer relocation incentives. However, we are happy to talk with you about your potential move and share what resources we can. We recommend starting with the other resources listed above. And you’ll also be eligible for future North Adams Project applications as soon as you’re here!

From 2020-2022, The Artist Impact Coalition (AIC) formed as a group of community arts organizers dedicated to making North Adams an amazing place for artists to live and work. The initiative’s energy focused on providing resources for artists to live and thrive in the Northern Berkshires, especially in the wake of the pandemic. The work was funded by a 2-year Our Town grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Using the Collective Impact model – with its growing body of evidence in support of highly coordinated intervention strategies to achieve long-lasting change in the face of stubborn obstacles – the Artist Impact Coalition was made up of local artists, artist service organizations, and city staff, with MASS MoCA’s Assets for Artists program acting as lead/backbone partner responsible for fiscal management.

Read the New York Times article about A4A and the AIC

Many different efforts were either spun off or strengthened from AIC’s work, including a monthly newsletter containing artist resources and happenings, and a reinforced focus on community gatherings (quarterly meet-ups, First Fridays, and more). In addition to these ongoing initiatives, AIC funded $50,000 worth of artist projects. Below is a list of what AIC supported or accomplished during its time.

• Care Syllabus

• Common Folk BIPOC Membership

• Low-Cost Marketing & Studio Recording Services

• Art Vending Machine North Adams

• NAMA Swap-o-Rama

• Corridor Gallery at Walkaway House

• Artist Gallery at Plant Connector

• 2021 Summer Jazz in the Park

• North Berkshire Artist Resource Guide

• Registering artists for NEFA’s Creative Ground listings

 North Adams (and beyond)

Creative Resource Guide

How to use this guide:

With an emphasis on North Adams businesses, this guide is designed to connect makers with materials, service providers with creatives, and artists with spaces.

Download a pdf file of the guide.

See something missing? Submit it here.

Have questions? Email northberkshireartists@gmail.com

How we made this guide:

Resources were gathered by directory coordinator Michelle Daly of Daly Arts Consulting. If you would like to suggest an addition, please complete this form. If you would like to have your business added to the directory, please send your business information to northadamsartists@gmail.com.

To view resources scroll down or click on the title to skip to that section.

City Resources

Recurring Community Events

Annual Community Events

Museums

Gallery & Exhibition Spaces

Other Exhibition Spaces

Artist Residencies

Venues & Performance Opportunities

Studio Spaces

Event & Short-term Rentals

Art Supplies (traditional)

Art Supplies (non-traditional)

Instruments & Musical Equipment

Fabrication Support

Shipping/Framing/Art Handling

Printing

Recording Studios

Marketing/Social Media/PR

Web Design

Photography/Videography

Writers & Editors

Architects

Accountants & Tax Professionals

Creative Consultants

Classes/Workshops

Local Funding Sources

Small Business Resources

Local Independent Retail

City Resources

In general, if you are constructing or renovating a building, interested in creating a public art project, opening a storefront, or want to throw a street party downtown, you will need approval from the City of North Adams. You can find most information on the city’s website: https://www.northadams-ma.gov.

City Permitting Guide

As soon as the location, size, and use of your project are determined, you should talk to staff in the Building Inspector’s Office. They will discuss what permits you will need, how long it is likely to take to obtain them, and what hearings you will need to attend. You can also review the city’s permitting guide. This information will help you plan the time and cost estimates for your project, as well as avoid problems and pitfalls.

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is responsible for developing policies for the selection and placement of public art, and the custody and care of all works of art owned by the city. View the draft Public Arts Master Plan.

North Adams Cultural District

The North Adams Cultural District is a state-designated Cultural District designed to drive economic growth, strengthen distinctive local character, and improve quality of life.

North Adams Public Library

74 Church St.
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Wed 10:00 am-8:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am-1:00 pm

The library has a wide range of materials available to borrow. They also have community computers, an electric typewriter, and a selection of clippings from the North Adams Transcript on file.

Insider tip: local museum passes can be checked out for member use. Museum passes are available on a first come, first served basis.

Recurring Community Events

North Adams Farmers Market

Weekly, June - October
Saturdays, 9:00 am -1:00 pm, St. Anthony’s parking lot

The market offers a variety of local fruits, vegetables and more for those looking for delicious and healthy eating alternatives. Patrons of the market can find fresh produce, canned goods, baked goods, eggs, flowers, meat, skincare and artisan crafts. Live acoustic music is featured at the market from 10 a.m. to noon. Interested in playing the market? Email tourism@northadams-ma.gov

FIRST Fridays

First Fridays is a grass-roots initiative to get folks downtown on the first Friday of the month by asking the galleries and businesses of North Adams to stay open until 8:00 pm offering activities, specials, pop-up sales, and special events and entertainment.

Concerts at Windsor Lake

Each summer from June through August the City hosts a free weekly concert series up at Windsor Lake (intersection of Kemp and Bradley Streets). Weather permitting, these concerts take place every Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

Annual Community Events

Downtown Celebration

Join us on a lovely summer evening in August for the annual North Adams’ Downtown Celebration. The Downtown Celebration takes place on the second or third Wednesday evening of August.

Motorama

The annual Motorama event happens at the end of August, when downtown North Adams fills with hundreds of cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and tractors. This vehicle show offers fun for everyone. Attendees can enjoy music, 50/50 raffles, food, shopping, and more!

Fall Foliage Festival

A special week of events showcasing the beauty of autumn in North Adams. Complete with a children’s fair, road race, craft fair, and performances, the Fall Foliage Festival is fun for the whole family. The highlight of the Fall Foliage Festival is the Fall Foliage Parade that takes place on the first Sunday of October.

NAMA Swap-O-Rama

North Adams Artist Impact Coalition's official art supplies + materials exchange! Learn more and reserve a table at artistimpactcoalition.org/swaporama.

WinterFest

North Adams has a great way to shake those winter blues! Head downtown to WinterFest on the third weekend in February.

Museums

MASS MoCA

1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413)662-2111
info@massmoca.org
Hours: June—October 10:00 am—6:00 pm (daily) 
November—May, Wed—Mon 10:00 am—5:00 pm

MASS MoCA embraces all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification.

Berkshire Art Museum

159 East Main St.
(413)664-9550
Hours: Re-opening in 2022

Berkshire Art Museum was established by the Barbara and Eric Rudd Art Foundation in 2012 and first opened to the public in 2014.  The museum presents changing and permanent art exhibitions in 25,000 square feet of space in two repurposed buildings.

Gallery & Exhibition Spaces

Gallery 51

51 Main St.
gallery51@mcla.edu
Hours: Wed—Sun 12:00 pm—4:00 pm

MCLA Gallery 51 exhibits work from a wide range of emerging to mid-career contemporary artists from around the world.

Installation Space

49 Eagle St.
info@49eaglestreet.com
Hours: Fri 4:00 pm—8:00 pm,
Sat & Sun 12:00 pm—6:00 pm

Featuring immersive, interactive, interpretive, and informative art exhibitions. Installation Space is located on Historic Eagle Street.

Gravity Gallery

44 Eagle Street
gravitymassgallery@gmail.com
Hours: by appointment

Gravity Gallery is a think tank space that is committed to enhancing the cultural environment by hosting visually stimulating exhibitions. Our hope is to encourage appreciation and understanding of art and its role in society through engagement with original works of art.

Eclipse Mill Gallery

243 Union St.
Hours: Fri—Sun 11:00 am—6:00 pm

The artist-run space is located in the Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts. Exhibitions feature artwork by both Eclipse Mill residents and guest artists.

Brill Gallery

243 Union St., Loft 109
info@brillgallery109.com
Hours: Fri—Sun 12:00 pm—6:00 pm
and by appointment

Brill Gallery displays sculptures, paintings and photographs by world-class artists.

River St. Art Project

102 River Street
info@100RiverSt.com
Hours: contact for current hours

A gallery and project space co-located with a barber shop. River Street Art Project is focused on art as a tool for social and environmental justice, activism, and community health.

Ferrin Contemporary

1315 MASS MoCA Way
info@ferrincontemporary.com
Hours: Thu—Sat 11:00 am—5:00 pm and by appointment

Ferrin Contemporary presents contemporary ceramic art, sculpture and selected works for sale by represented artists, masterworks from private collections and curated exhibitions.

Eckert Fine Art

1315 MASS MoCA Way
gallery@eckertfineart.com
Hours: Mon—Sun 11:00 am—5:00 pm

Eckert Fine Art is a leading gallery and consultant on Post-War and Contemporary Art.

The Artist Book Foundation

1327 MASS MoCA Way
art@artistbkfoundation.org
Hours: Mon, Thu & Fri 9:00 am—5:00 pm

The Artist Book Foundation (TABF) celebrates the lives and work of contemporary and historic artists.

Common Folk

12 Holden Street
info@commonfolk.org
Hours: Sun, Wed, Thu 12:00 pm—6:00 pm,
Fri, Sat 12:00 pm—8:00 pm

Common Folk members collectively invest in a shared studio, retail, and performance space that is available to all members at affordable costs. Also home to nomadic gallery projects that travel to businesses, other galleries, and any other places we are asked to install art including a window gallery on Main St.

Corridor Gallery

165 East Main Street
walkawayhouse@gmail.com
Hours: coming soon

The Corridor Gallery is an experimental exhibition space set in the grand entryway of the Walkaway House. The Corridor Gallery is a project of artist and founder Carolyn Clayton and is activated by the work and vision of guest artists and individuals.

Real Eyes Gallery

71 Park St. Adams (5.5 miles)
bill@realeyesgallery.com
Hours: open by appointment

Real Eyes Gallery aims to create original pieces that bring people together through shared conversation at mealtime.

Other Exhibiton Spaces

Art Vending North Adams

A vending machine that sells locally made art. Find the vending machine on the campus at MASS MoCA.

The Plant Connector

48 Eagle St.
info@theplantconnector.com
Hours: Wed—Sun 10:00 am—6:00 pm

A plant based curiosity shop + gallery.

Tunnel City

1040 Mass MoCA Way
(413)398-5304
Hours: Mon—Fri 7:00 am—7:00 pm,
Sat & Sun 9:00 am—7:00 pm

Local coffee roaster with two cafe locations showcasing local artists, and featuring fresh roasted coffee and scratch baked pastries. Also located on Spring Street in Williamstown.

PUBLIC

34 Holden St.
inquiry@publiceatanddrink.com
Hours: Tue—Sat from 4:00 pm

Local restaurant serving casual, inventive American food with an emphasis on freshness, flavor, and in-house preparation. PUBLIC exhibits artwork by local artists in their beautiful interior.

Bright Ideas Brewing

111 MASS MoCA Way
taproom@brightideas.beer
Hours: Sun—Mon 12:00 pm—9:00 pm, Tue—Wed
12:00 pm—8:00 pm, Thu—Sat 12:00 pm—10:00 pm

Local brewery showcasing rotating exhibitions inside the taproom.

Artist Residencies

Walkaway House

The Walkaway House offer folks the time, space and creative support for experimentation and production of new work. We celebrate the value of artistic process, experimentation and reflection as distinct from the final products and end results of art-making.

The Studios at MASS MoCA

The Studios is MASS MoCA’s artist and writers residency program situated within the museum’s factory campus and surrounded by the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Operated by MASS MoCA’s Assets for Artists program, the residency runs year round and hosts up to 12 artists at a time. Artists of any nationality can apply for stays of 2-8weeks.

Annual Application Deadlines:
January 8 for Summer/Fall (June - December)
July 8 for Winter/Spring (January - June)

Insider tip: Consider applying for the funded residency for Massachusetts Creatives

Performance Spaces & Venues

Concerts at The Lake

Windsor Lake
(intersection Kemp & Bradley St.)
tourism@northadams-ma.gov

Each summer from June through August the City hosts a free weekly concert series. Concerts take place every Wednesday at 6:30pm. If you have a band that would like to play at Windsor Lake, please contact the Office of Tourism & Community Events at the email above.

Farmers Market

St. Anthony's Municipal Parking Lot
(intersection of Marshall St. & St. Anthony Drive)
Saturdays, June—October, 10:00 am—12:00 pm

The Farmers Market hosts musicians weekly Email tourism@northadams-ma.gov if you’re interested in playing.

Common Folk

Common Folk hosts live music events throughout the year in different locations around North Adams.

Belltower Records

60 Roberts Dr. Ste. 105
belltowerrex@gmail.com

Local record shop Belltower Records hosts in-store performances and events.

Studio Spaces

Eclipse Mill (live/work)

243 Union St.

Eclipse Mill contains forty condominium/studio lofts. Carefully restored, lofts range in size from 1700 to 3500 square feet with 14-foot ceilings, 10-foot windows, and hardwood floors. Businesses inside the Mill include Grover Askins, Bookseller; River Hill Pottery; and SOMA Dance Studio.

Beaver Mill

189 Beaver St.
(413)664-9550
eric@beavermill.com

Ranging in size from a few hundred square feet to 5000+ square feet, the historic Beaver Mill is home to studio and Innovation spaces with economical rental rates.

Norad Mill

60 Roberts Dr.
(413)663-8677
ccollins@moresiandassociates.com

Norad Mill is home to a variety of businesses including artist studios.

Greylock WORKS

508 State Rd.
(413)398-9114
work@greylockworks.com

Abundant natural light and century-old original materials frame clean modern detailing and fiber-broadband enabled technology. At Greylock WORKS, we’re creating space for local small businesses to reach their greatest potential.

GroundArt Studios

1 Canal St.
ivanstojakovic@gmail.com

Artists and fabricators studio collective in a newly renovated 13,000 sqft mill. Originally built in 1890.

Windsor Mill

85 Union St.
aboutin@northadams-ma.gov

This city-owned historic building is home to several businesses, including artist studios.

Event Spaces & Short-term Rentals

Studio 9

231 River St.
Studio Booking Form

An intimate state-of-the-art recording studio and performance venue. The unique building was designed with music and sustainability in mind. It is 100% carbon neutral and is equipped with Meyer Sound’s Constellation System. Studio 9 is situated on the Porches Inn campus and provides an unparalleled setting and vibe for live shows and professional recording.

The Studio at Beaver Mill

189 Beaver St.

Your space for photoshoots, video projects, live streaming, yoga classes, meditation sessions, team meetings, work retreats, presentations, live music events, & iconic Berkshire weddings. Located inside the Beaver Mill.

The Weave Shed at Greylock WORKS

508 State Rd.

The Weave Shed is an extraordinary venue with true versatility to support your unique and personally designed event. For more information including availability, complete the inquiry form.

3West at Norad Mill

60 Roberts Dr.
(413)663-8677

A newly renovated event space features dark wood floors, exposed brick, a built-in bar, and large windows opening to a scenic view. This space is ideal for weddings, rehearsal dinners, proms, reunions, company parties, showers, and many other gatherings.

Noel Field Athletic Complex

310 State Street

Home to Party in the Park. Joe Wolf Field is home to the local collegiate baseball team, the North Adams Steeplecats. This complex also hosts the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ Trailblazers baseball team, as well as the McCann High School and Drury High School’s baseball teams. The field is capable of seating 1,800 and extra seating is available along each of the foul lines. This complex is complete with a basketball court, soccer field, walking trails, playground, and baseball field.

Adams Fairgrounds

371 Old Columbia St., Adams (3.4 miles)
boweparkfieldrental@gmail.com

10-acre property owned by the town of Adams. Park also contains a pavilion with a stage and dance floor available for rent.

Art Supplies

Miller Supply

205 West Street, Pittsfield (21.7 miles)
millersupply205@gmail.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am—5:30 pm

The largest art supply & custom picture framer in Western Massachusetts.

Jay’s Art Shop & Frame Gallery

Rte. 7, South St., Bennington VT (18 miles)
jay@jaysartshop.com
Hours: Mon—Sat 9:00 am—5:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am—4:00 pm

The largest independently owned art supply store in Vermont. We stock a large selection of art and drafting supplies and carry all major art supply brands. Custom picture framing with an extensive selection of mats and moldings.

Sheffield Pottery

995 North Main St. Sheffield (45.3 miles)
sales2@sheffield-pottery.com
Hours: by appointment

Americas Premier Clay Maker and Pottery Supplies. Stock formulas range from low-fire earthenware clay to the finest cone 10 stoneware and porcelain. We also make custom clay bodies and casting slips to your exact specifications using our state-of-the-art facility.

Art Supplies (non-traditional)

Common Folk

12 Holden St.
info@commonfolk.org
Hours: Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm—6:00 pm,
Fri & Sat 12:00 pm—8:00 pm

Shop features original artwork, crafts, jewelry, books, and clothing created by Common Folk members.

Recommended for gently used supplies including canvas, fabric scraps, yarn, and other items.

Carr Hardware

179 State Rd.
claudiar@carrhardware.com
Hours: Mon—Fri 7:30 am—5:30 pm,
Sat 8:00 am—5:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am—4:00 pm

Carr Hardware is a locally owned independent hardware and industrial supplier. The rental business offers local rentals of lifts/scaffolding, generators, and a variety of tools. Additional locations throughout Berkshire County.

Aubuchon Hardware

41 Union St.
096@aubuchonhardware.com
Hours: Mon—Fri 7:30 am—7:00 pm,
Sat 7:30 am—6:00 pm, Sun 8:00 am—5:00 pm

Aubuchon Hardware is the oldest family-owned and managed Hardware Store chain in America.

Insider tip: excellent selection of spray paints and other painting supplies.

R.K. Miles

385 Cole Ave. Williamstown (5.1 miles).
(413)458-8121
Hours: Mon—Fri 7:00 am—4:30 pm, Sat 8:00 am—12:00 pm

R.K. Miles offers innovative products and services including Lumber & Building Materials, Kitchen & Bath, Hardware & Tools, Doors & Windows, and Paint.

LP Adams

484 W. Housatonic St. Dalton (20.1 miles).
(413)684-0025 ex: 3007
john.ferris@lpadams.com
Hours: Mon—Fri 6:00 am—5:00 pm, Sat 6:00 am—1:00 pm

L.P. Adams has a history of supplying the highest quality spruce, pressure treated and engineered framing materials offered in the industry. With a vast selection of spruce dimensional framing lumber (in stock) all under one roof, L.P. Adams Co., Inc. has the ability to fulfill your entire lumber order when you need it.

Insider tip: free estimates and free delivery for orders of all sizes.

Instruments & Musical Equipment

Roger’s High Fidelity

10 Holden St.
(845)987-7744
roger@rogershighfidelity.com
Hours: by appointment

High-quality audio amplifiers designed and manufactured using military, spacecraft, and RCA design heritage and built at a reasonable price. We are passionate about high-power vacuum tube engineering and committed to producing a unique and highly sophisticated amplifier for the high-end audio consumer.

Sauvé Guitars

121 Union St.
(413)663-3060
sauveguitars1@gmail.com
Hours: by appointment

A professional guitar repair, restoration and building shop located inside of the Windsor Mill. Buy and sell vintage and used acoustic and electric guitars and other stringed instruments.

Belltower Records

60 Roberts Dr., Suite 105
(413)398-5569
belltowerrex@gmail.com
Hours: Wed 11:00 am—5:00 pm, Thu—Sat 11:00 am-6:00 pm,
Sun 11:00 am—4:00 pm

Belltower Records sells new and used vinyl, CDs, tapes, audio equipment, and other musical merchandise.

Wood Bros. Music

5 Cheshire Rd., Pittsfield (17.8 miles)
(413)447-7478
Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00 am—4:00 pm

Located inside the Allendale Shopping Plaza, Wood bros. music offers sales and rentals of musical instruments, lessons, and quality instrument repair.

Mill River Music and Guitars

16 Armory St. Northampton (43.7 miles).
(413)505-0129
info@millrivermusic.com
Hours: Mon—Sat 11:00 am—6:00 pm, Sun 12:00 pm—5:00 pm

A full-service repair shop for all instruments. We sell an ever-growing collection of both new and used music gear. We’ve seen some really neat stuff here: favorites, rarities, the cool and weird, really a little of everything comes through!

Regional recommendation

Fabrication Support

Hammer on Steel

165 East Main St. (@the Walkaway House)
(917)406-1194

As a professional blacksmith, Ben Westbrook has twenty years of custom ironwork, fabrication, and mentorship experience. Ben’s expertise may be in shaping hot steel into new and organic forms, but his passion for the craft goes hand in hand with sharing his skills through teaching. Ben has worked one-on-one with a variety of artists over the years to fabricate custom designs in steel and would be happy to chat with you about your project.

FreeFall Laser

61 Main St., Suite 252
sarah@freefall-laser.com
Hours: by appointment

A fine art laser cutting studio offering premium, custom laser cutting to artists and designers.

Martha Flood Design

38 Eagle St.
martha@marthaflood.com
Hours: Thu-Sat afternoons, and by appointment.

Surface pattern Design Studio and quality home-sewn goods.

Hemming Way

5 Holden Street
(413)664-0084
Hours: by Appointment

Custom sewing and alterations (by appointment only).

Salvage

salvagesustainability@gmail.com
Hours: by appointment.

Sustainable goods, efforts + alteration services. Sustain all life, value a green earth.

Shipping/Framing/Art Handling

Chapman Studio Frame & Crate

121 Union St.
chapmanstudioframe@gmail.com
Hours: by appointment

Michael Chapman offers custom framing, crating, and art handling and installation. Chapman can also deliver artwork door-to-door.

UPS Store

228 Main St., Williamstown (4.1 miles)
store3076@theupsstore.com

The UPS Store offers custom packing and crating services along with mailbox and printing services.

Printing

Berkshire Emporium Custom

59 Main St.
berkshireemporiumcustom@gmail.com

Services include branding, packaging, presentations, print material, and ad specialties for all businesses.

Becks

16 Protection Ave.
(413)664-7411

Local print shop. Services include graphic design, business cards, vinyl, banners, posters, and promotional products.

KMS Signs

343 State St.
(413)664-8059
Hours: Mon—Fri 10:00 am—5:00 pm

Services include Interior, exterior, cut vinyl, street, carved & aluminum boxed signs, banners, vehicle & boat wraps, trail markings, large-format printing & posters.

The Print Shop

30 Spring St., Williamstown (5.2miles).
(413)458-6039
orders@printshopwilliamstown.com
Hours: Mon—Fri 10:00 am—6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am—2:00 pm

So much more than just a copy shop! Services include print, fax, design, binding, photo printing, and architectural plan printing. The Print Shop also offers a large selection of customizable gifts and promotional items.

Recording Studio

Quincy Street Studio

41 Quincy St.
quincystreetstudio@gmail.com
Hours: by appointment

Quincy Street studio is a small project recording studio. Services include mixing, demo work, composition work, drum tracking, voice-over, and podcast editing.

Marketing

Francesca Olsen

francescablakeolsen@gmail.com

Marketing and Communications consultant. Francesca Olsen advises and supports businesses, artists, nonprofits, and startups on social media, content marketing, digital advertising strategy, and general PR and communications. Services include content writing and content strategy, communications planning, digital marketing evaluations and recommendations, and social media strategy.

McGeeney Media

mcgeeney.media@gmail.com

McGeeney Media provides digital marketing, photography, and customized digital marketing strategy.

Kanoa Consulting

noah@kanoaconsulting.com

Kanoa Consulting helps organizations and founders simplify the complex world of digital marketing and take control of their total marketing strategy. Founded by former Google employees, Kanoa’s process draws heavily on Google's approach to data, innovation, and user experience. Services include strategic marketing planning, and campaign development.

Web Design

Kate Krolicki

rakeling@gmail.com

Kate Krolicki is a versatile web developer with 16 years of experience in front-end design, back-end coding, and everything in between.

“Having a web developer with a clear eye for design, someone I can meet with regularly and talk with in detail, who helps me to think through how digital space works and what I really need, and who explains honestly and clearly the costs of a project — it's been life-saving.” - Kate Abbott, By the Way Berkshires

//ook

hello@llook.co

//ook makes websites, brands, photos, and friends in Western MA. Specializing in working with artists, small businesses, our queer community, and organizations working for social good.

Photography/Videography

Great Sky Media

(978)697-2454
joe@greatsky.media

Offers video production services in the Berkshires. Good stories take good listeners, and our team incorporates their personal curiosity into every project, which helps build relationships and gets us to the heart of your story. We’d be excited to learn more about you and help you share your story with the world.

Stephen Petegorsky

172 North Farms Rd., Florence (40.6 miles).
mail@spphoto.com

At Stephen Petegorsky Photography, more than forty years of experience in creating and photographing artwork is brought to each job. Services include the creation of reproduction-quality digital files by direct capture, using a state-of-the-art 50 megapixel Hasselblad H5D camera, capable of producing files that measure over 20 x 27” at 300 pixels per inch.

Recommended by local artist Valerie Carrigan

Amy Coon

amycoonart@gmail.com

Amy Coon is a multidisciplinary artist and freelancer based in North Adams. She is available for graphic design, photography (product, environmental, portrait, documentation), murals, and illustration projects.

Dan Morgan

(413)652-4533
sprucehillphoto@gmail.com

Dan Morgan is a local photographer working in portraiture, landscape, and product photography.

Plenty

workofplenty@gmail.com

Plenty is a creative studio specializing in the photographic documentation of art and interior architecture, installation and archive services, and photographic education. Currently based in southern Vermont and available to travel to western MA.

Editors

Deborah Brown

Deborah Brown is available to copy-edit non-fiction, fiction, manuals, academic writing, publicity, promotional materials, and reviews.

Briana Halpin

Briana Halpin is available to copy-edit fiction, nonfiction, and practically anything else. She especially enjoys working with artists on their word-based creative projects.

Sarah Sutro

Sarah Sutro is an experienced editor of articles, academic writing, papers, reports, and reviews. She is also a visual artist, poet, and critic.

Architects

JZJN Architecture

info@jzjn.us

JZJN is an architecture practice focused at the intersection of design, art, and fabrication. JZJN offers services in architectural design, project management, strategic planning, exhibition design, and custom fabrication. JZJN's unique design perspective merges concept and construction in a meaningful way to create projects of enduring impact.

Founding partners Mandy Johnson and James Jarzyniecki each hold a Master of Architecture degree from the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. JZJN is licensed with the board of registered Architects.

Hake-Westall Design Group

187 Main St., Williamstown (4.0 miles)
info@hakewestalldesign.com

Hake-Westall Design Group has experience with a broad range of projects including Historic Rehabilitation, Office Buildings, Educational Facilities, Retail Stores, Nursing Homes, Residential and Commercial Condominiums, Restaurants, and Single Family Residences.

Accountants & Tax Professionals

Gajda, Arnold & McConnell, PC

182 Adams Road, Williamstown (4.4 miles).
(413)458-5722
jarnold@gmcpa.com

Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as financial statements.

Sunlight Tax (online)

Money Bootcamp is a comprehensive course and annual membership for creators to get you set up right and tracking all the right things without wasting your time. It’s made for creators (artists, writers, performers, designers, ethically-driven sole proprietors, and freelancers) who make income as sole proprietors, freelancers, or single-member LLCs (as long as you file a Schedule C).

Creative Consultants

Savvy Hive

jessica@savvyhive.consulting

As a consultant, Jessica Sweeney engages and empowers DIY artists, small businesses, and freelancers to build efficient systems that strengthen their business practices. Jessica (aka Sweens) believes in sustainable, people-centered, and mission-driven projects. She is committed to building businesses and organizations in which the people that benefit from the work are also at the center of decision-making and leadership.

Julia Kim Dixon

julia@juliakimdixon.com

Julia Dixon is a creative economy consultant, strategic and cultural planner, and freelance writer. Services include: business mentoring/coaching, curating, marketing, strategic planning, research, reporting, program development, project management, cultural planning, creative sector convening, arts-driven economic development consulting, seminars and workshops about the creative economy, arts entrepreneurship, arts management.

Daly Arts Consulting

michelle@michelle-daly.com

Daly Arts Consulting works with individual artists, community groups, and cultural institutions on projects that lead from artistic intention and support the realization of bold creative projects. Services include: creative producing, programming, evaluations & equity assessments, curation, research, new project development, and facilitation.

Global Cultural Asset Management

66 Main St.
(212)796-1200
officemanager@gcamgroup.com

GCAM provides advice, expertise, and service for governments, institutions, corporations, foundations, and individuals in six interceding service business lines related to the expansion of art, culture, and art museums in a global economy.

Classes/Workshops

Assets for Arists

assets4artists@massmoca.org

Assets for Artists provides professional development workshops, financial and business coaching, working capital grants and micro-loan referrals, artist residencies at MASS MoCA, and support for artists relocating to North Adams, Massachusetts.

Studio North Dance Arts

60 Roberts Dr., Ste. 103
hello@studionorthdancearts.com

Studio North Dance Arts believes that dance is for everyone - whether just beginning as a preschooler, continuing as a teen, or returning as an adult (or trying something new as a teen or adult!).

North Adams Yoga

26 Holden St.
contact@northadamsyoga.com

Offers in-person and online classes. North Adams Yoga believes that each person should have access to tools that help them to be their best selves: connected, strong, peaceful, and open.

Common Folk Artist Collective

12 Holden St.
info@commonfolk.org

Common Folk hosts occasional member-led workshops on topics ranging from visual art, music theory, dance, photography, small business management, and more.

IS183

13 Willard Hill Rd., Stockbridge (31.2miles).
(413)298-5252
info@is183.org

IS183 Art School provides high quality, hands-on instruction in the visual arts at locations throughout Berkshire County, Massachusetts and online.

Local Funding Sources

Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire (CCNB)

CCNB regrants funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to individuals and organizations for projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Plus one or more individual artists is awarded $1,000 each year.

Online application opens September 1.

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation manages a growing family of over 550 funds created by generous individuals, families, and businesses that together put nearly $8.5 million into action each year. We provide advice, giving options, investment management, and back-office strength to help make giving easy and grantmaking transformative.

Arts opportunities include The Martha Boshen Porter Fund (deadline 7/15) and Artist Resource Trust (deadline 8/15).

Small Business Resources

1BERKSHIRE

1BERKSHIRE is the official Regional Economic Development Organization and Regional Tourism Council of Berkshire County. We are here to assist you in becoming a part of our dynamic region in Western MA, which is well-positioned for investment, growth, and development.

EforAll

EFORALL offers support to small entrepreneurs in the form of Virtual Workshops and Deep Dives, Pitch Contests, and Business Accelerator programs.

Assets for Artists

Assets for Artists was founded on the belief that artists are key contributors to vibrant communities and thriving economies. Through our workshops and capacity-building grants, we support artists in advancing the business and financial goals of their practice to help them sustain their best creative work for a lifetime. We’re especially committed to artists who live in or move to our hometown by providing individual grants and community-building initiatives through The North Adams Project.

North Adams Chamber of Commerce

North Adams Chamber of Commerce promotes and advances the economic, civic, and social vibrancy of the North Adams community.

Local Independent Retail

Berkshire Emporium

59 Main St.
berkshireemporium@gmail.com
Hours: Sun—Wed 10:30 am—4:00 pm,
Thu—Sat 10:00 am—5:00 pm

Berkshire Emporium’s twenty rooms are filled with a gift shop, souvenirs, antiques, and a whole lot more. There is something for everyone, including a cafe when you need a break from browsing.

Saavy Hive

53 Main St.
Hours: Sun—Wed 10:30 am—4:00 pm,
Thu—Sat 10:00 am—5:00 pm

Clothing (new/thrifted), shoes, jewelry, accessories, and eco-friendly products.

The Plant Connector

73 Main St.
info@theplantconnector.com
Hours: Wed—Sun 10:00 am—6:00 pm

North Adams’ neighborhood plant store and gallery that thrives on community. Additional offerings include workshops, classes, and full-service interior plant care.

Terra

11 Eagle St.
foundbyterra@gmail.com
Hours: Thu—Sun 11:00 am—6:00 pm

Terra offers sweetly selected secondhand, vintage and handmade treasures. Located downtown.

Common Folk

12 Holden Street
info@commonfolk.org
Hours: Sun, Wed,Thu 12:00 pm—6:00 pm,
Fri & Sat 12:00 pm—8:00 pm

Featuring original artwork, crafts, jewelry, books, and clothing created by Common Folk members.

The Bear & Bee Bookshop

28 Holden St.
bear.bee.books@gmail.com
Hours: Wed,Thu 11:00 am—7:00 pm, Fri & Sat 11:00 am—8:00 pm,
Sun 12:00 pm—5:00 pm

The Bear & Bee is a used and new bookstore with a particular emphasis on art; health; environment and nature; social justice, feminism, & queer issues; science fiction and general fiction; local history and guides; great books for kids and young adults; as well as cards, gifts, puzzles, and more.

The Spin-Off Yarn Shop

60 Roberts Dr. Ste. 302
(413)398-5740
Hours: Wed & Thu 12:00 pm—5:00 pm, Fri 10:00 am—5:00 pm,
Sat 10:00 am—4:00 pm

The Spin-Off Yarn Shop has an extensive and beautiful selection of yarn for every budget. They have patterns and books to provide inspiration for your next project along with knitting needles, crochet hooks, gifts, and must-have haberdashery.

Leapfolio

60 Roberts Dr. Ste 108
info@leapfolio.net
Hours: by appointment

Leapfolio is a commercial collaborative publishing venture established by Tupelo Press.

Leapfolio provides guidance, hands-on expertise, and a customized book-production process for independent authors and organizations.

The Computer Bug

60 Roberts Dr. Suite 106
info@computerbugna.com
Hours: Mon—Fri ​9:00 am—5:00 pm,
Sat 10:00 am—4:00 pm

The Computer Bug offers repair to pc & mac computers, data recovery, and photo restoration services. They sell new & used computers, cables, mice, keyboards, monitors, printers, ssd/hdd, speakers, and much more!

Belltower Records

60 Roberts Dr., Suite 105
(413)398-5569
belltowerrex@gmail.com
Hours: Wed 11:00 am—5:00 pm, Thu—Sat 11:00 am-6:00 pm,
Sun 11:00 am—4:00 pm

Belltower Records sells new and used vinyl, CDs, tapes, audio equipment, and other musical merchandise.