It is time for our annual Out of the Studio exhibition at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, with an opening reception Friday, October 3rd from 5-8pm. My latest paintings will be on display, along with the other studio artists of the Lichtenstein Center: Mario Caluori, Rick Casucci, Maru Dominguez, Peg Dotchin, Jim Horsford, Sean McCusker, Nicole Rizzo, Jesse Tobin McCauley, and Michael Vincent Bushy.
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Kimball Farms Alzheimer's Association Benefith Show
I donated this piece to the Kimball Farms exhibit run in conjunction with the upcoming Berkshire County Walk to End Alzheimer's. All proceeds from sales will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.
Here is the information:
In conjunction with the upcoming Berkshire County Walk to End Alzheimer's, Kimball Farms will host an art show to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. All proceeds from sales will be donated to the Association and will help offset cuts in funding.
Music by Karin Tchougourian and refreshments from Kimball Farms
Call 413 637 7000 for more information
The list of contributing artists (100% of proceeds go to the foundation) is impressive.... Stephanie Anderson, Susanna Abarbanel, Ruby Aver, Charles Bonenti, Peggy Braun, Margaret Buchte, Karen Carmean, Roselle Chartock, Michael Cohen, Pamela Dalton, Stephen Dietemann, Sally Eagle, Stella Elliston, Diane Firtell, Pat Frik, Lisa Gamble, Ann Getsinger, Tony Guadagno, Nadine Gill, Lin Lambert, Sean McCusker, Janet McKinstry, Dan Mead, Ellen Murtagh, Doane Perry, Phyllis Schlesinger
If you cannot attend, please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Foundation
Venue: Kimball Farms Life Care
Where: 235 Walker St, Lenox, MA
Reception: Saturday, Sept 27, 3-5pm
"Into the Light" Solo Show at Rehoboth Art League, April 2025
I am so delighted to announce a solo show of my work at the Rehoboth Art League for the month of April; with an opening reception on Friday April 4th from 5-7pm. Showcasing some of my latest work, this show is a dedication to the light of hope we all cling to in the darkness. When times are uncertain, art is there to lift our spirits and this show inspires to do just that. There are several galleries at the Rehoboth Art League, so be sure to check out the other openings on the same night.
Venue: Rehoboth Art League
Where: 12 Dodds Ln, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Dates: April 4th to May 4th, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, April 4th, 5-7pm
"Dreaming of Light and Line" Solo Show at Berkshire Community College, March 2025
I am excited to announce my solo show Dreaming of Light and Line at Berkshire Community College (BCC). Running from March 3rd to March 31st, showcasing my oil paintings and silver pen drawings. The Koussevitzky Art Gallery (theatre lobby near the box office) is open to the public and offers exhibits by professional artists from the U.S. and abroad. Art The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
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Silver Ink Drawing Demonstration September 18th from 6-7pm
Join me for an exclusive live drawing demonstration at Gallery North in North Adams, MA, Wednesday, September 18th 6-7pm! I’ll be showcasing my unique silver ink on black panel technique, walking you through the entire process—from panel preparation to composition design. This year, my silver pen work has caught a lot of attention, and I'm excited to give you an in-depth look at the innovations that have made it stand out. If you're curious about trying it yourself, supplies will be available for purchase at the gallery.
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Out of the Studio Show and Live Painting Demonstration September 6th from 5-8pm
Join me for an immersive live painting demonstration in Pittsfield, MA, during theFirst Fridays Artswalk! I'll be demonstrating my unique oil glazing technique at Palace Park from 5-8pm, where you can see firsthand how I bring my paintings to life layer by layer. This event is part of the vibrant First Fridays Artswalk, and I'm excited to share my process with you.
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Gallery North Opening July 1st, 2024
Morris Bennett will be showing his oil paintings at Gallery North, 9 Eagle Street, North Adams, MA. The exhibit will accompany new work by permanent gallery artists Marilyn Cavallari, Ghetta Hirsch, Sean McCusker, and Mallory Rich from July 1st to July 31st; with an opening reception Monday, July 1st from 4-7pm.
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Gallery North Opening June 1st, 2024
Gallery North is the newest Art Gallery to open in North Adams at 9 Eagle Street. The Opening Reception is Saturday June 1st 4-7pm with regular daily hours Monday to Friday 3-7pm, Saturday 1-6pm and Sunday 1-4pm.
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"The Child Within" Opening Reception Friday, May 17th 5-7pm
In a celebration of art and the spirit of giving, The Becket Arts Center is proud to present "The Art of Giving," a unique art show that brings together local creatives to showcase the gifts they have exchanged with one another. This one-of-a-kind exhibition will open its doors to the public on November 2nd and run through December 23rd, 2023.
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, November 4th from 4-6pm at 7 Brooker Hill Road Becket, MA 01223, where you can meet some of the featured artists and gain insight into the inspiration behind their gifted artworks. The exhibition will be open to the public from November 2nd through December 23rd, and admission is free.
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"Into the Light" Closing Reception and Artist Talk Sunday, May 19th, 2-4pm
Into the Light will be closing Sunday, May 19th, with a closing reception from 2-4pm and artist talk, by me! The show at the Becket Arts Center showcases my latest paintings and drawings developed during my artist residency at the Becket Arts Center. My talk will explain my process and the development of the show through my artist residency at the Becket Arts Center, supported by a grant from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Artist’s Resource Trust. If you haven’t had a chance to see the exhibit yet, this is your last chance!
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"Into the Light" opening Friday, April 26th, 5-7pm
The Becket Arts Center is thrilled to announce the upcoming exhibition, "Into the Light," featuring the captivating artworks of Sean McCusker. Running from April 26th to May 19th, this exhibition invites viewers to embark on a journey through surreal landscapes filled with vibrant colors and open-ended narratives inspired by his artist residency at the Becket Arts Center. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 26th from 5-7pm, with refreshments. There will be a closing held on Sunday, May 19th, from 2-4pm; with an artist talk starting at 3pm. This project has been supported by a grant from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Artist’s Resource Trust.
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10 x 10 RAP at Clock Tower Artists Studios, Thursday February 22nd
In case you haven’t heard, the Berkshire Art Association is holding their annual 10 x 10 Real Art Party this Thursday, 2/22, at the Clock Tower Artists studios in Pittsfield. I donated a couple pieces to the event and, if tickets are still available, you can possibly get one of them in the raffle. The event is free but Raffle tickets may be purchased through the BAA website.
As this is located at the Clock Tower Artist Studios they will have open studios before the event starting at 5pm. The 10 x 10 RAP gallery preview will start at 6pm with the auction starting at 7pm. There were over 100 submissions this year, so there is a lot to look at!
Venue: Clock Tower Artists
Where: 75 S Church Street, 3rd Floor, Pittsfield, MA 01201
More Details: www.berkshireartassociation.org
Dates: Thursday, February 22nd
Schedule:
5pm Clock Tower Artists Open Studios
6pm Preview of 10x10 exhibit
7pm Art Raffle Begins
"The Art of Giving" Opening Reception Saturday, November 4th
In a celebration of art and the spirit of giving, The Becket Arts Center is proud to present "The Art of Giving," a unique art show that brings together local creatives to showcase the gifts they have exchanged with one another. This one-of-a-kind exhibition will open its doors to the public on November 2nd and run through December 23rd, 2023.
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, November 4th from 4-6pm at 7 Brooker Hill Road Becket, MA 01223, where you can meet some of the featured artists and gain insight into the inspiration behind their gifted artworks. The exhibition will be open to the public from November 2nd through December 23rd, and admission is free.
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Open Studios at Lichtenstein Center Tuesday 10/17, 2023, 5-7pm
This Tuesday, October 17th, I will be participating in the ArtWeek celebration in Pittsfield, MA. The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts will have open studios from 5-7pm to accompany the Julio Granda show “Chaos”. I am proud to be showing some of the larger work I have been working on as part of my Artist Residency at the Becket Arts Center. If you have never seen the studios before, this is a great opportunity to look behind the curtain of some of Pittsfields great artists including: Mario Caluori, Jim Horsford, Jesse Tobin McCauley, and Sean McCusker.
Venue: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
Where: 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Dates: October 17th, 2023, 5-7pm
More Artweek Events: https://downtownpittsfield.com/2023/10/artweek-berkshires-pittsfield-events/
The Sky's the Limit @ Kimball Farms Connector Gallery May 27th through July 5th
I am participating in a group show at the Kimball Farms Connector Gallery starting May 27th through July 5th with opening reception Saturday, May 27th from 3-5pm. The show, titled The Sky’s the Limit, Featuring responses to the heavens by astronomer Rick Costello, painters Ghetta Hirsch and Sean McCusker, photographer Lonny Jarrett, interpretive photographic artist Richard Alan Cohen, and mobile designer Joel Hotchkiss.
Read More"Unfinished" a BAA show at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts opening Friday, 3/24, 6-8pm
My latest artwork will be on display at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in the BAA show titled Unfinished. This exhibit will be featuring unfinished artwork from over 20 artists, displaying the process of art-making. I am displaying my latest painting because it isn’t even finished yet! The opening reception is Friday, 3/24 from 6-8pm. I will be in attendance and talking about my process, as I am often want to do. I hope to see you there!
Opening Reception: Friday, March 24, 6-8
Exhibit on display: March 24th-April 6th, 2023
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri 11AM-3PM or by appointment
Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9348
Painting Demonstration at Becket Arts Center for 2023
Since January I have been working with the Becket Arts Center as their Artist-In-Residence. We have reorganized their downstairs rooms to have an art lounge and a usable demonstrations space. To kick off the art activities, I will be giving painting demonstrations starting April 3rd and every Monday there after for the year of 2023. My work will also be on display in our new Art Lounge at the center for the month of April. To show off the space and promote to demonstrations I made a video you can see above.
If you enjoyed this video, please like and share it. I hope to do more videos about my work, so also let me know what questions you have about me and my art.
Venue: Becket Arts Center
Where: 7 Brooker Hill Road, Becket, MA 01223
Dates: April 3rd 2023 - December 18th 2023
Demonstration Time: Mondays from 1-3pm
Art Display: Month of April
More about venue: www.becketartscenter.org
Out of the Studio Show 2023
After a few years hiatus, the Lichtenstein is celebrating its talented group of artists with another annual show and open studios!
The artists at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, MA, are having a group show of their work February 4-24th, 2023, with a reception held on Friday, February 24th from 5-7pm with open studios running concurrently. I will be displaying my latest paintings, so if you have been to any of my demos this year, come see how they turned out! Artists on exhibit include: Michael Vincent Bushy, Mario Caluori, Rick Casucci, Peg Dotchin, Jim Horsford, Jesse Tobin McCauley, and Sean McCusker.
Opening Reception: Friday, February 24, 5-7pm
Open Studios: Friday, February 24, 5-7pm
Exhibit on display: February 6-24th, 2023
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri 11AM-3PM or by appointment
Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9348
"LIGHT" @ Kehler Liddell Gallery. Opening Reception 2/12, 4-7pm
I am participating in a group show at the Kehler Liddell Gallery in New Haven, CT, open February 9th through March 12th with an opening reception on Sunday, February 12th from 2-5pm. The show, titled LIGHT, was juried and includes one of my paintings as well as many other artists. All work is for sale and of excellent quality, well worth the trip. There will be an Artist Talk on Sunday, February 25th, 2-3:30 and closing reception on Sunday, March 12th, 4-5:30.
Venue: Kehler Liddell Gallery
Where: 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
Dates: February 9th - March 12th, 2023
Opening Reception: Sunday February 12th, 2-5pm; Awards will be announced at 3:00
Artist Talk: Bright Ideas, Sunday, February 26, 2-3:30 pm; Open community discussion to share ideas about the artwork
Closing Reception: Sunday, March 12, 4-5:30 pm; The People’s Choice award will be announced at 4:30 pm
More About Gallery: www.kehlerliddellgallery.com
"RED" @ Workshop13's ArtWorks Gallery. Opening Reception Saturday, February 4th, 1-5pm
I am participating in a group show at Workshop13’s ArtWorks Gallery in Ware, MA, open February 4th through 26th with an opening reception on Saturday, February 4th from 1-5pm. The show, titled RED, was juried and includes two of my paintings as well as many other artists.
Venue: Workshop13’s ArtWorks Gallery
Where: 69 Main Street, Ware, MA
Dates: February 4th - 26th, 2023
Reception: Saturday February 4th, 1-5pm
More About Gallery: www.workshop13.org