2012 Programs & Events

Hours & Tours

Chesterwood will be open daily, 11 am – 4 pm, from May 26 to October 8, 2012. Grounds open at 10 am.

Special guided tours of the residence (first and second floors) will be every hour on the half hour beginning at 11:30 am, with the last tour at 3:30 pm, and free with regular admission.

Admission Prices

Adults, $16
NTHP members, $8
Children ages 13-17, $8
Children 12 and under, free
Friends of Chesterwood members, free
American Icons tickets will be available from Memorial Day to Columbus Day

Private Guided Tours

Please call Lisa Reynolds, Office Manager, at 413-298-3579 x25210 to schedule a private guided tour. Tours are available beginning May 1.

Weddings & Special Events

Please call Lisa Reynolds, Office Manager, at 413-298-3579 x25210 to schedule a wedding or special event.

Save These Dates!

Tuesday, May 1: Open for private tours scheduled in advance. Please contact Lisa at x25210.
Saturday, May 26: Chesterwood opens for the season
Sunday, May 27: Antique & Classic Automobile Show, 10 am – 4 pm
Wednesdays, June-August: Brown Bag Talks with Staff, 12 pm – 1 pm
Monday, June 25: “An Evening with Annie Leibovitz,” Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, June 30: Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood 2012
- Curators’ Tour, 3 pm
- Opening Reception, 4 pm – 6 pm
Weekends, July & August: Sculpture Demonstrations at the Studio, 1 pm – 4 pm

July: Marc Mellon, portrait sculptor
August: Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood 2012 artists

Thursday, July 12: “The Artist’s Home and Studio as Romance and Archive,” Lecture by Dr. Wanda Corn, 7 pm – 8 pm
Tuesdays, July 17-August 21: IS183 Art School at Chesterwood
- “From Sketch to Sculpture,” 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- “Sculpting the Head,” 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, July 29: Artist’s Talk with Marc Mellon, Sculptor-in-Residence, 3 pm
September: Sculptor-in-Residence Lawrence Noble, studio hours and artist’s talk TBD
Saturday, September 8: Berkshire County Residents’ Family Day, 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday, September 22:
- Heritage Walk, 1 pm – 3 pm
- 3rd Annual Cider Mash Bash, 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Sunday, September 23: Heritage Walk, 1 pm – 3 pm
Monday, October 8: CSC 2012 Viewers’ Choice Reception & Pumpkin Carving, 2 pm – 4 pm