Lovely collection of locally made crafts - pottery, clothing, jewelry, etc. And downstairs is Beth…read morePhelps' yarn store. Support local craftspeople!

A very nice new store in the area where local artisans have all sorts of work displayed and for…read moresale. There are so many nice things here, from jewelry to quilts, wonderful photos, and folk art. Definately worth the stop and reasonably priced!

New great addition to the art scene of North Adams! You can get into the gallery before entering…read morethe museum, it's right in front of the main parking lot of MASS MoCA. The space is a collaborative gallery, showing contemporary art from different galleries from the area and New York City. Painting, photography, prints, works on paper, sculptures and ceramics. A must to check out before or after looking at MASS MoCA museum!

Out of all of the galleries popping up in North Adams, this is definitely the most professional…read morelooking gallery in the area. The gallery features museum quality shows and is located right next to MASS MoCA. Definitely stop by this gallery if you are completing an art crawl in the area!

Good small museum that only shows a fraction of holdings. Eclectic; show we saw was related to…read morecourses and paintings, objects, sculptures related to them. Because it's smaller, don't get "museum fatigue." Good complement to the much bigger Clark nearby!

Nice little college Museum apparently they are building a new museum. Looking forward to seeing…read morewhat they do in the future.

Their Mission Statement says it all.....To strengthen communities and neighborhoods through the…read morearts and to bring art, art education, exhibition and performance opportunities to people of all ages, abilities and income. Wonderful shows called the Basement Music Series which run late fall thru early spring......art classes, gallery shows etc. Have been many times and never been disappointed. A must see if you live here or just passing through!

From the owner: VAE's studio-based programs include paper making, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, drawing,…read morepainting, writing, music and dance. A quarterly brochure promotes art classes and workshops for teens and adults as well as after-school sessions and vacation art camps for children. Free programs for teens are also offered, as well as exhibition opportunities here at the Mill Gallery and at Stark Hose Firehouse Gallery (in downtown Bennington). These 2 VAE sites also act as performance venues with the Sage Street Mill being home to the popular Basement Music Series. VAE front door Through outreach and private contract work, VAE staff and artists work in the studios with mainstream youth as well as youth-at-risk in residential homes or special school programs. VAE provides art programs offsite to reach local elders, children and their families in housing communities, private schools and Head Start children.

AI suggested I come here after some research with a day off gap and it was kinda a life changing…read moreexperience for me. It is next level poshness. For I felt like the first time, art spoke to me in a way where it was interesting and I didn't feel confined to refined boundaries. Truly nouveau, some of it shiny, some of it interactive. While I didn't like all of it, I loved like 97% of it and would come back just for this but maybe with a concert thrown in too. I couldn't take pics but there was an exhibit you had to reserve and one was an all illuminated white world as if I was in some weird imaginary futuristic TV show with expensive production. To complement the light show was a dark show that I didn't care for and that one was a lot more popular apparently. I am probably the only one who went to the spaceship on this particular Wednesday, which was at the boiler house that not everyone realizes you can look at , no AC with 90ish degrees weather, and 2 flights of older industrial metal stairs lol. Not for the super fragile physically. I could not recognize any of the nouveau artists but I could understand why they were on display in all their visual unspoken statements and documentation. They were certainly artists of a very nature I could get used to and eventually groove to, in a nerdy sorta avant garde way that is, dare I say, a modern nod to Andy Warhol. It's not only a museum for modern patrons, but also the groundwork that has propelled North Adams to the inclusive community it has become. The art and the nice atmosphere to live in make for picturesque western Massachusetts expensive to live in and some surprising food variety for the size of the communities. There was also a tea experience this day where you did a calming practice and expressed an emotion thought anonymously via red leaves dropped on a box and a red ball was dropped in for a tree sculpture. I overheard the staff from there toward the end of the day it was attended so so. I think because you had to go all the way to the end of the building to experience it, maybe not everyone wanted to walk that far. Mass Moca truly is "Mass-I've".

Probably the most interesting art museum in Mass. If you're in the Boston area, it is a bit of a…read moredrive--we turned it into a weekend getaway, and it was worth it. The museum is massive, with tons of exhibits. You'll find a mix of contemporary art, immersive installations, plus regular live performances. We spent hours exploring/wandering. Some exhibits lean abstract or experimental, so it helps to go in with an open mind, but that's part of the appeal. Overall, it's a must-visit, and I hope to come back to catch their dusk/dawn exhibit, which seems to be a staple.

Sabra Field exhibit is not to be missed!…read more Not necessarily the greatest place for kids unless you attend an event geared towards them. The grounds could use some TLC but the exhibits are great, and short. Plan to spend an hour or so touring both buildings. Visit Cafe Mamie on a sunny day and enjoy some tea in the Vermont hills. The only annoying thing about SVAC is they place too much emphasis on the artists themselves and hardly ever list information on the work being displayed. We left rather annoyed that each gallery lacked information, if it gave any at all, on the thought behind each piece. A hidden Manchester gem to spend a few hours.

A really nice art center with contemporary displays. You can also walk the area and see large…read moresculptures displayed in various areas. The art center provides a place for professional artist to display their works of art. In addition visit their restaurant, they have a really good brunch menu.

This is my first time in Vermont. I walked by this shop after seeing many creative displays…read moreoutside. This shop does not only have highly innovative galleries but also sells these artworks. The owner told me that their galleries featured 16 local artists and 200 artists from all around the world (amazing!!!). I would never expect to randomly walk in a store to experience THIS MUCH arts!!! From recycle materials to metal works, they have it all! Of course, love this place so much I had to walk out with a purchase! Gallery in the Woods appeared to be one of my most favorite places in Vermont. I would highly recommend art appreciators, non-locals and locals to stop by for a visit. I guarantee that it will worth your time!

I could spend hours browsing all the unique and amazing art on display at Gallery In the Woods! It…read morehas three levels and each one is packed with fantastic items. Some items were quite pricey but that's to be expected. You could find a number of interesting things that were on the lower end of the price range. What I appreciated was the staff left us be to browse and take our time. It was a very relaxed environment to take in the displays.

I'm about 7 years late with my review but better late than never!…read more I came to Alacrity with a canvas painting that I got as a gift from my translator when I studied abroad in Tanzania. It was super precious to me and Alacrity's could tell. An employee (I don't remember the name now) took the time to give a list of options for my piece, but gave his input on what he felt would work best. Let's just say that up until this day, it is my most PRIZED piece hanging in my Brooklyn apartment. The choice of wood frame and the black paper lining the canvas was "picture perfect!" I couldn't have asked for a better first-time experience at a frame shop. I'm considering coming back here to frame another piece in the near future. Thank you for making my Maasai warrior painting super special, Alacrity!

I have had 20+ pieces framed over the past few years and extremely happy with their work…read more Meticulously created frames, creatively helpful and friendly staff, and fair pricing. Thank you!

Hope and Feathers does an amazing job! They are so friendly…read moreand good to work with., Fair prices, and reasonable turnaround. So grateful to have an excellent frame shop in the area!

I have brought several items to hope and feather for framing, many unique and one of a kind, some…read moreextremely sentimental. Without fail, they do a fantastic job framing my items, and I have complete trust with them when I leave something especially precious with them. They approach each object with care and strive to come up with the best solution, and always work within your budget, not trying to upsell you. 110% satisfied customer!

100% worth a visit if you're in Stockbridge!…read more I've been a fan of Chihuly's art ever since his exhibit at the NY Botanical garden, and have been dying to see some more of his art ever since. I was a bit intimidated at first when I walked in with my family since the art pieces are so delicate and the gallery was pretty quiet. Kim greeted us instantly and made us feel so welcomed -- and we set off to explore after learning a bit more about the gallery. The gallery is two-stories high, and you're able to get an AMAZING view of the Chihuly chandelier from the second-floor opening. The art pieces on display were incredible and featured artists like Martin Rosol, David Huchthausen, Lino Tagliapietra, and many others. It was my first time seeing a lot of their art up close and I would recommend coming to this gallery if you're interested in exploring different types of glass art. I wish I had checked in on Yelp for the free catalog! Remember to do that if you visit.

Eye candy. Impressive museum quality glass work. One piece more enchanting than the other. Drawn in…read moreby works by Dale Chihuly, but each artists craft a festival of color and light and texture. Chihuly's pieces are instantly recognizable, many with signature complimentary color lips. I found the works by Lino Tagliapietra mesmerizing. The Stromboli and Massai pieces captured my gaze and held it for long enjoyable moments. TIP-a check-in on Yelp netted me a complimentary catalog of Lino's works. I must have been the first because the staff seemed surprised to see the offer. I now have memories of works of art that are a little rich for my budget ( Massai was over $200k)