Dear Friends,
I am so delighted to have joined the team at Chesterwood as the new Executive Director as we celebrate the end of another successful season, and have so much more to look forward to!
Chesterwood has been a site of artistic accomplishment for over 125 years. With your support we will continue to expand our artists residencies and be the creative home for both local and national artists. We will continue our long-standing tradition of showcasing sculptors as we go into our 47th season of Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood with a theme focusing on the impact of climate change on the historic landscape. Throughout the 2025 season you will be able to share in programs, lectures, and classes offered by artists who have all been inspired by Chesterwood.
Once again, we are excited to continue to offer unique programs in the performing arts, several in collaboration with our community partners such as Berkshire Pulse, Tanglewood Music Center, Shakespeare and Company, Close Encounters with Music, and Voices of Poetry, representing world class music in the historic studio, spoken word and poetry on the piazza, and dance performances in the garden.
We are also committed to continuing those things you already love about Chesterwood:
· Guided Tours of the Studio, Residence, Gardens and Woodland Walks
· The Annual Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood exhibition
· Arts Alive! programs representing dance and music and WordAlive! celebrating
the spoken word
· Workshops, demonstrations, children’s programs and more!
Your gift today, which is 100% tax-deductible as allowed by law, will support this cornucopia of offerings. And for those who qualify, remember that a required minimum distribution to Chesterwood reduces your tax liability.
When you send your check or donate online please include a note about what you love most about Chesterwood and why Chesterwood matters to you!
Looking forward to our future together,
Miguel A. Rodriguez
Executive Director
mrodriguez@savingplaces.org
413-298-2025