About the Season Preview

Berkshire County arts and humanities organizations are actively exploring critical themes that further the community’s exploration of diversity, equity, and inclusion—this happens through curated exhibitions, performances, and convenings, but also through historical connections and the deep roots of activism that is part of the Berkshire’s legacy. The wide-ranging artistic, cultural, and historical legacies of the Berkshires reveal opportunities to expand and advance interdisciplinary work in meaningful ways. Tapping into these opportunities for innovative teaching and learning can and will advance MCLA’s commitment to create and sustain an inclusive, interdisciplinary education that reflects and empowers the individuals and diverse groups that make up our community.

Season Preview, Fall 2019

In light of this notion, the Institute for the Arts and Humanities has developed a Season Preview highlighting select arts and humanities programming from featured community partners throughout the Berkshires. We hope you will take a moment to review the following Season Preview to identify connections for your courses and/or high-impact experiences for our students and to consider ways to integrate these opportunities into your work through our Faculty Fellowship Program.

READ: Call to Action, A Letter from the Institute

EXPLORE: Season Preview, Fall 2019 (Download Master PDF) OR Click on a featured organization below to preview their select programming individually.

Community Partners, Fall 2019

Click on a featured community partner to learn about the organization, related disciplines, and to explore select arts and humanities programming.

*** Please note: As our community partners continue to develop and share with us their select programming, we will proceed to update this page with additional resources and relevant offerings.

Barrington Stage Company
*** Playwright Mentoring Project: Information Session ***
*** Playwright Mentoring Project: Recruitment ***
Berkshire Museum
The Clark Art Institute
Jacob's Pillow Dance:
*** Fall 2019 College Partnership Program Offerings ***
MASS MoCA
Norman Rockwell Museum
*** EXHIBIT UPDATE: Finding Home: Four Artists’ Journeys *** Chief Curator, Stephanie Plunkett, added the artist Yuyi Morales and her book Dreamers to the exhibit. Click here to learn more about Yuyi and Dreamers.
WAM Theatre
Williams College Museum of Art

Want to learn more? Contact Erica Barreto, Institute Coordinator, for more information about this season's community partners and featured programming. Inquire about additional resources and relevant information, or schedule a meeting to discuss possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

+ Explore Asset Map

Interact with a virtual story map to travel from MCLA to our community partners' site locations.