Join our Berkshire Plein Air group to paint, draw and photograph at an outside location in Becket. (Actual Location TBD)

Open to artists of all levels. Work till noon, then join us for lunch (bring a lunch) and critique providing positive suggestions. Bring your oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, photography or digital painting equipment.

Wednesdays, once a month from 10am - 1pm with a break for lunch

$10 / Person - Free for Members of the Becket Arts Center & Members of the Guild of Berkshire Artists

Sign up by 6:30 pm the night before. Weather and regulations permitting

July &  August

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming weekly gathering where everyone is encouraged to explore their voice - no matter your experience or confidence level. Led by Paula Langton, a Certified Linklater Voice Teacher, these sessions offer a space to connect through the joy of singing.

We'll begin with gentle vocal warm-ups to ease into the session. Then, we'll dive into playful and collaborative singing, including harmonies, rounds, canons, and songs from various traditions. No sheet music and no pressure - just the shared experience of exploring our voices & making music together.

Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and leave when you need to. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just curious, you're welcome here.

Drop-in friendly. All voices welcome.

Do you love to dance? Do you enjoy connecting with your body and your expressive self? Join us in this gently paced movement class that includes a warm up, simple phrases across the floor and fun and creative movement improvisations.

$15 per class ($5/$10 for BAC members). All ability levels are welcome! 18 and over.

You are cordially invited to join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the vital role of the arts in our beloved Berkshire Hilltowns. This intimate gathering will bring together arts enthusiasts, community leaders, and supporters for an unforgettable experience.

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025

(Rain date: August 3)

Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Private Residence (address provided upon RSVP)

Attire: Smart casual

Distinguished speakers. Music. Art. Wine. Community.

Live Performance by the prestigious Boston University Tanglewood Institute Wind Ensemble– an extraordinary musical experience you won’t want to miss!

Special Guest Speaker: Leigh Davis, Massachusetts State Representative, will join us to speak about the vital importance of arts in our communities.

Featured Artist: Sean McCusker, recently our Artist-in-Residence, will be sharing his insights and artistic vision.

Silent and Live Auctions featuring unique experiences.

All set against the backdrop of a beautiful private home.

Tickets: $120 per person

Every ticket purchased is an investment in the vital programs that enrich our cultural landscape.

TICKETS ARE LIMITED: PURCHASE by July 25, 2025

Can’t make it? Please consider making a donation by clicking the button below.

For questions, please contact:

Deborah@becketartscenter.org

We look forward to celebrating with you on August 2nd!

July &  August

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming weekly gathering where everyone is encouraged to explore their voice - no matter your experience or confidence level. Led by Paula Langton, a Certified Linklater Voice Teacher, these sessions offer a space to connect through the joy of singing.

We'll begin with gentle vocal warm-ups to ease into the session. Then, we'll dive into playful and collaborative singing, including harmonies, rounds, canons, and songs from various traditions. No sheet music and no pressure - just the shared experience of exploring our voices & making music together.

Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and leave when you need to. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just curious, you're welcome here.

Drop-in friendly. All voices welcome.

Do you love to dance? Do you enjoy connecting with your body and your expressive self? Join us in this gently paced movement class that includes a warm up, simple phrases across the floor and fun and creative movement improvisations.

$15 per class ($5/$10 for BAC members). All ability levels are welcome! 18 and over.

Meet the artist and view this solo exhibit of our 2025 Becket Arts Center poster winner. This is an exciting opportunity to be among the first to experience this new exhibition in our Art Lounge.

Free and open to the public

The Juckets, a Berkshire-based, acoustic American Country Bluegrass Band play for the fun of it at regional wineries and breweries, town events and festivals as well as local favorites such as Dotties in Pittsfield and Pizzeria Boema in Lenox. Kevin James Healey, a multi- instrumentalist and lead vocals and guitar for The Juckets is also a singer/songwriter. Jim Caron (fiddle), Michael Pfeiffer (bass fiddle), Andy Gordon (pedal steel and banjo) and Jana Pfeiffer (vocals and banjo) complete the sound.

Bring a chair, a picnic, friends or just yourself. Held outdoors on the Becket Arts Center lawn ( (rain location: Becket Federated Church)

Free and open to the public Donations appreciated

Kevin James Healey (guitar and vocals), a Berkshire resident who, as a singer song writer and multi-instrumentalist, began his musical journey at the age of 8 years old. In Colorado, Kevin was known for his singer/song writer solo act and played with some of the top bands in The Rocky Mountain region and Las Vegas.

Jana Pfeiffer (banjo and vocals) is a Berkshire resident. Jana plays banjo with friends at jams and is also a member of The Juckets. Jana sings for social justice with the Hoping Machine, and MC's the monthly Hootenanny at the Guthrie Center.

Michael Pfeiffer (bass fiddle) is a Berkshire resident. Mike plays bass fiddle with The Juckets. He began his musical interests with the trumpet in high school. He enjoys playing country and bluegrass music with family and friends.

Jim Caron (fiddle) is a Berkshire resident, classically trained plays for Hevreh of Southern Berkshires and with The Amy Van Dyne Band, The Hoping Machine and The Juckets.

Andy Gordon (pedal steel, banjo) is a Berkshire resident who has played the Irish music of The Housatonic Philharmonic, Harvest and Rust, A Neil Young Tribute Band, The Square One Band, a square dance band, the Amy Van Dyne Band and The Juckets.

July &  August

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming weekly gathering where everyone is encouraged to explore their voice - no matter your experience or confidence level. Led by Paula Langton, a Certified Linklater Voice Teacher, these sessions offer a space to connect through the joy of singing.

We'll begin with gentle vocal warm-ups to ease into the session. Then, we'll dive into playful and collaborative singing, including harmonies, rounds, canons, and songs from various traditions. No sheet music and no pressure - just the shared experience of exploring our voices & making music together.

Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and leave when you need to. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just curious, you're welcome here.

Drop-in friendly. All voices welcome.

The Tornado stands 10 feet tall and is made of ladle cast glass. Natalie Tyler worked in the new studio at the Corning Museum of Glass to create this monumental work. The Tornado is exhibiting in Global Warming/Global Warning at Chesterwood in Stockbridge, MA now through October 31st. More of Tyler's work can be seen at NATALIE TYLER<https://natalietylerart.com/>

BIO
Natalie Tyler is an artist who explores the fragile and forceful elements of nature, through cast-glass sculpture. Tyler’s Mother Nature series includes large-scale sculptures that examine humanity’s complex relationship with our environment. The most recent in this series is Tornado, standing ten-feet, weightless and dynamic, made up of cast glass and steel, is now on exhibition at Chesterwood, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The Tornado was ladle cast at The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass.  Her sculpture WildFire exhibited at the United Nations during the International Year of Glass, 2022. She has been a US Embassy-sponsored artist twice—in Dublin, Ireland, and again in Tallinn, Estonia at the Estonia Museum of Applied Art and Design. Tyler has received grants and awards from the New England Foundation for the Arts, Mass MOCA, Mass Cultural Council, Berkshire Taconic Foundation, Art Students League of New York, and Cornell University. She received her M.F.A. from the California College of the Arts in San Francisco and studied in Bologna, Italy. Originally from California, Tyler now lives and works in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts.

$10 Per Person / $5 Member Fee Per Person

July &  August

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming weekly gathering where everyone is encouraged to explore their voice - no matter your experience or confidence level. Led by Paula Langton, a Certified Linklater Voice Teacher, these sessions offer a space to connect through the joy of singing.

We'll begin with gentle vocal warm-ups to ease into the session. Then, we'll dive into playful and collaborative singing, including harmonies, rounds, canons, and songs from various traditions. No sheet music and no pressure - just the shared experience of exploring our voices & making music together.

Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and leave when you need to. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just curious, you're welcome here.

Drop-in friendly. All voices welcome.

A juried exhibition exploring the recurring elements, abstractions, and patterns in visual arts. Come and experience this immersive experience that celebrates creativity, fosters community, and offers a direct connection to the contemporary art scene. It's an invitation to engage, discuss, and appreciate the power of visual expression. Free and Open to the Public

Featuring:

Nina Rossi

Jen Delgado

Judy Lilleston

Michael Manning

Christine Koldys

Founded in 2020 Hot Sauce is a 4 piece R&B/funk/groove based unit comprised of Tom Major (Drums), Steve Ide (Guitar), Miles Lally (Bass), and Benny Kohn (keyboards).

The band draws on a broad range of influences from Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan & The Meters to Tears for Fears, Edie Brickell to John Scofield, Eddie Harris and Vulfpeck. 

Bring a chair, a picnic, friends or just yourself. Held outdoors on the Becket Arts Center lawn ( (rain location: Becket Federated Church)

Free and open to the public Donations appreciated

Join our Berkshire Plein Air group to paint, draw and photograph at an outside location in Becket. (Actual Location TBD)

Open to artists of all levels. Work till noon, then join us for lunch (bring a lunch) and critique providing positive suggestions. Bring your oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, photography or digital painting equipment.

Wednesdays, once a month from 10am - 1pm with a break for lunch

$10 / Person - Free for Members of the Becket Arts Center & Members of the Guild of Berkshire Artists

Sign up by 6:30 pm the night before. Weather and regulations permitting

July &  August

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming weekly gathering where everyone is encouraged to explore their voice - no matter your experience or confidence level. Led by Paula Langton, a Certified Linklater Voice Teacher, these sessions offer a space to connect through the joy of singing.

We'll begin with gentle vocal warm-ups to ease into the session. Then, we'll dive into playful and collaborative singing, including harmonies, rounds, canons, and songs from various traditions. No sheet music and no pressure - just the shared experience of exploring our voices & making music together.

Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and leave when you need to. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just curious, you're welcome here.

Drop-in friendly. All voices welcome.

Elevate your next toast with a touch of handmade artistry! In this fun and relaxing workshop, you'll transform an ordinary wine glass into a dazzling, one-of-a-kind mosaic masterpiece. Guided by our experienced instructor, Denise White, you'll learn the fundamentals of mosaic art, from selecting vibrant glass pieces to precise application and grouting techniques. All materials are provided.

This is a two-day workshop where participants will engage in a hands on mosaic creation on the first day. (1-3pm)

Participants will then take home their fired and finished pieces on day 2. (1-2pm)

$60 Workshop Fee

$50 / $40 Becket Arts Center Member Fee (pay what you can with tiered pricing)

$30 Card to Culture Fee

Pre-Register. Space is Limited

Create a pair of custom mosaic wine glasses. Instructed by mosaic artist Denise White.

This is a two-day workshop where participants will engage in a hands on mosaic creation on the first day. (1-3pm)

Participants will then take home their fired and finished pieces on day 2. (1-2pm)

Join us for this talk on ‘The Importance of Art to Community Building’ with Senator Paul Mark

In a world that can sometimes feel disconnected, the arts provide a vital common ground, fostering shared experiences, understanding, and connection among residents of all ages and backgrounds.

Free and Open to the Public. Donations Greatly Appreciated!

Bring a chair, a picnic, friends or just yourself. Held outdoors on the Becket Arts Center lawn ( (rain location: Becket Federated Church)

Free and open to the public Donations appreciated

Join our Berkshire Plein Air group to paint, draw and photograph at an outside location in Becket. (Actual Location TBD)

Open to artists of all levels. Work till noon, then join us for lunch (bring a lunch) and critique providing positive suggestions. Bring your oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, photography or digital painting equipment.

Wednesdays, once a month from 10am - 1pm with a break for lunch

$10 / Person - Free for Members of the Becket Arts Center & Members of the Guild of Berkshire Artists

Sign up by 6:30 pm the night before. Weather and regulations permitting

Regardless of the genre-- from jazz to blues and roots rock to country-- JoAnne Redding connects with her audiences with a gut-level honesty. An emotive song stylist, she has shared the bill with major acts including The Mavericks, Asleep at the Wheel, Hank Williams, Jr., and many others, lighting up stages from New Orleans to New England. Redding's How It Is album spent three months in the Top Ten of Roots Music Report's Blues Chart. She has been a guest speaker for the Connecticut Songwriters Association and a guest on radio and TV throughout the U.S. She was honored to perform her poignant song about older child adoption, "A Family to Love," at the Rhode Island State House one National Adoption Day. A veteran performer and songwriter, JoAnne's songs from her three albums were played on over 250 radio stations worldwide back in the pre-internet days, and they've been featured on TV and in film.

Benny "Fingers" Kohn is a Berkshire-based pianist, singer, and composer. Undoubtedly the most sought-after pianist in the region, though he's far too modest to say it, Benny collaborates with and accompanies countless local and regional artists. From jazz to rock, from folk to funk, his versatility and skill is impressive. You can catch Benny playing solo and leading his own combos throughout the Berkshires and beyond. 

Dave Christopolis is an upright and electric bass player who covers a diverse set of musical styles. On any given week, Dave is gigging with bluegrass outfits, backing up singer/songwriters, supporting a blues band, and working with jazz musicians in various combos throughout New England. Dave has recorded bass on over 20 records, including projects for Signature Sounds and Flying Fish/Rounder Records. 

Free and open to the public Donations appreciated

Chilean-born vocalist Natalia Bernal hails from Iquique, a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Desert. Now based in New York City, Natalia’s rich and entrancing voice evokes the drama of the natural surroundings of her homeland. Drawing from songwriting traditions of Latin America, her original compositions and selections from the Great American Songbook surprise with a refreshingly improvisational texture. www.nataliabernal.com

Guitarist Jason Ennis is an exciting voice in the world of jazz guitar. His unique sound, deep groove and sensitive feel, along with a diverse background in jazz, blues, Brazilian music and classical music have made him highly in demand as a soloist, sideman, bandleader and musical director. www.jasonennis.com

Free and open to the public Donations appreciated

Lara Tupper and Ben Kohn present spirited interpretations of tunes from the American Songbook and musical theater. Lara studied jazz at Wesleyan University, served in Barry Manilow’s back-up choir, and for six years held performance residencies in Thailand, Japan, China, and the United Arab Emirates for Hilton Hotels International. (For more details, see her autobiographical novel, A Thousand and One Nights.) Ben first sat in front of a piano at the age of six, after his parents picked it up at a thrift shop. He studied jazz piano at Berklee College of Music and performs at home and abroad with blues, rock, and jazz ensembles. Together, Lara and Benny present an evening of stories and show tunes designed to invigorate.

This performance is made possible by grants from the Becket and Washington Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.