PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Art Association (BAA) seeks donations of original artwork done by kids up to age ten for the  5X5at10x10 show and fundraiser. 

 

In collaboration with the Berkshire Museum and Pittsfield's 10x10 Festival in Feb., the BAA welcomes submissions from young artists from the Berkshires and beyond. Art work should be 5 x 5 inches, and prepared for hanging. 

 

5x5 art will be exhibited from Thursday 2/16/23 to Thursday 2/23/23 at The Berkshire Museum, along with 10 x 10 pieces submitted by adult artists. 5x5 artists will be able to either sell or take home their pieces. 

 

Submissions will now be accepted through Feb. 6, 2023. Go to https://bit.ly/10x10CallforArt23 ?to submit your information and upload images. 

 

Please note: Monday Feb. 6 is the last scheduled drop-off date at the Berkshire Museum.

 

All artwork will be included in a drawing to benefit art students of Berkshire County. The drawing for art will be a live in-person event hosted by the Berkshire Museum on ?Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Ticketholder's names will be drawn and each ticket holder will be able to choose a piece of art that is hanging on the wall. Names that are drawn earlier will be able to choose from a greater number of pieces.  

 

Art Specs

All artwork must measure 10 inches by 10 inches prepared with a wire or hooks for hanging. Artwork may be in any medium and should reflect the quality of your usual work. Artists may submit up to three pieces. Attach an Art ID (bottom of this page) to the back of each piece donated.

All artwork must measure 5 inches by 5 inches prepared with a wire or hooks for hanging. Children have the opportunity to sell their pieces. Attach an Art ID (bottom of this page) to the back of each piece you donate, and on the Art ID please indicate whether the young artist intends to allow their art to be sold for $10, or whether it is not for sale (NFS). If sold, proceeds will go to the BAA for programs benefiting young people and families.