The Becket Arts Center in Becket, Massachusetts, will host opening receptions on July 15, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. for two concurrent art shows. The lower gallery features drawings by Carolyn Newberger of Jacob’s Pillow performers, which often accompany her dance reviews in the Berkshire Eagle. The main gallery presents "Viewpoint," the third juried show of the summer, with works by artists including Cathy Durso, Destin Heilman, Michael Falcone, Barbara Patton, and Gail Downey, whose abstract piece appears on the center’s 2023 poster. Both exhibitions run Thursdays through Mondays until July 31.
This article matters as it highlights a local community arts center's efforts to showcase both a regional artist-journalist and a group of juried artists, fostering engagement with visual art in a rural Massachusetts setting. Such events support local cultural life, provide exposure for emerging and established artists, and encourage public participation in the arts through free, accessible programming.