“A Celestial Turning,†an exhibit by artist Carol Beth Icard will be on display in the Koussevitzky Gallery at Berkshire Community College between now and November 15.
The artist, who graduated from BCC in 1996 and describes herself as “an emotional, introspective painter,†often begins her work with thoughts or photographs that carry her from journal to canvas. Although Icard’s paintings give her a non-verbal means of communicating the essence of everything that she contemplates and finds significant, she frequently includes words in her paintings that contribute to both content and composition.
Her work covers a wide range of styles. “Just as the moon waxes and wanes,†she said, “the manner of my work cycles from painting recognizable, iconic objects to the abstract, more minimal distillation of my remembered experiences.â€
Icard has displayed her work in solo exhibitions throughout Berkshire County, and North and South Carolina. Her selected group exhibitions extend to California, Tennessee, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, and a “Residents Show†in Italy. Recent awards include first place in the professional open media category at the 39th Annual Sidewalk Art Exhibit sponsored by the Spartanburg (N.C.) County Museum of Art, and third place in the juried art exhibition.
Permanent collections of her work are in the Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C.; and Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Columbus, N.C.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. The gallery is located in BCC’s Koussevitzky Arts Center. Gallery hours are from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday.
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LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Town meeting on Tuesday approved an almost $14 million fiscal 2027 budget, and approved bylaws for short-term rentals and signage, and for public safety vehicles.
Of the 20 warrant articles, one, Article 7, to use free cash to pay prior fiscal year bills of $941.27 was indefinitely postponed by Moderator David Rolle because the bills were for the fire association.
Some 247 of the town's more than 2,600 registered voters filled Lanesborough Elementary School, debating articles during a meeting that lasted more than three hours.
The town's 2027 spending plan is up more than 10 percent, with the main increases from higher enrollment in the regional schools and the McCann Technical School renovation project.
Voters approved the assessment of $7,586,284 for Mount Greylock Regional School. They also approved Article 11, which was the use of $16,298.48 in free cash for the McCann's roof and window replacement project so as not to impact the budget.
Ambulance Director Jen Weber is planning 24-hour coverage, which means more staff and a hike in her budget. Article 5 asked the town to appropriate $234,100 to operate the Ambulance Enterprise Fund for salaries and expenses, which passed.
Fire Chief Jeff DeChaine spoke to the audience on his articles and the need for a new truck to replace the 1996 fire truck, listed on the warrant articles for a total $813,366, which includes a $100,000 contingency cost on whether a 2026 model-year chassis can be secured before new emissions standards in 2027. If they get the 2026 chassis, that contingency likely won't be needed.
Town meeting on Tuesday approved an almost $14 million fiscal 2027 budget, and approved bylaws for short-term rentals and signage, and for public safety vehicles.
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