Mission
DownStreet Art is a public art project designed to revitalize downtown North Adams. By harnessing existing art organizations and events and transforming vacant and open spaces into art destinations, DownStreet Art defines North Adams as a cultural haven, driving tourists and community members.
What we do
Each summer from late June till mid October, DSA creates a wide program of visual and performing art events, including exhibitions, video screenings and site-specific installations in downtown North Adams. A post-industrial city in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts, North Adams began its cultural revitalization with the opening of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) in 1999.
The last Thursdays of each month all DownStreet Art galleries and the venues stay open late along with stores, restaurants and businesses with specials.
Why we do it
Our goal is to help the economic development of North Adams and encourage the dialogue between our community and the arts.
Since its inception in 2008, over 50,000 visitors came downtown and through the doors of DownStreet Art’s galleries and exhibits.
Who is involved in the project
DownStreet Art is a program of MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (BCRC) a non-profit organization that provides professional development training, resources, and support to the artists, art managers, and creative workers of Berkshire County run by the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA.
Founding partners are the City of North Adams, Massachusetts Cultural Council and MASS MoCA.
Leader financial sponsors are Greylock Federal Credit Union and Investiment Group.
Office: MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center
51 Main Street,
North Adams, MA 01247
P: 413.663.5253
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am – 6pm
SPONSORS
DownStreet Art would never have been possible without the many individuals and organizations who have supported MCLA’ Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and DownStreet Art since their inception.
The following is a list of all of the sponsors and donors, who have contributed to the fourth edition of DownStreet Art.
To be a sponsor or a donor, please contatct Jocelyn Merrick, Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at MCLA
J.Merrick@mcla.edu or 413.662.5193
The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA | Develop North Adams
Public Eat & Drink | The Franzoni Family
Adams Community Bank | The Sushi House | O’Connell Oil Associates
Edward Jones Investments | Empire Emporium & Antiques
The Local | Persnickety Toys | Jack’s Hot Dogs | Desperado’s | Lickety Split
Luma’s Muffin and Mug | Freight Yard Pub and Restaurant | I Got Goodies
Verizon Wireless Zone | Shima Boutique | Gramercy Bistro | Holiday Inn