NBH - Community Art Program

The Community Art Program at North Adams Regional Hospital presents its latest art exhibit through October 22.

This exhibit has an abundance of work by area photographers, as well as paintings, pastels, fabric art, and a variety of mixed media works. Every piece displayed is an original work of art by a local artist.

Since 1999 it has been the desire of North Adams Regional Hospital to complement the healing process with artwork through its Community Art Program. This program brings works of art into the hallways and waiting areas of the hospital, enhancing the environment for patients and their families and friends, the staff and the local community. During the eleven-year history of the Community Art Program, local artists have loaned their work for the twice-annual shows. The exhibitions have grown significantly over the years, from early exhibits of 50 works to nearly 250 works of art by 29 artists in the current exhibit.

All of the artwork displayed in the hospital is for sale and each purchase benefits the Community Art Program. The artists donate ten percent of the sale price to the art program.

This is the first year the Community Art Program has received funding from sponsors. The Community Art Program gratefully acknowledges support from Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America, The Cricket Foundation, and the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Everyone is always welcome to visit the hospital to see the art exhibit. Visitors can pick up a copy of the “Self Guided Tour of the Art Exhibit” at the Information Desk in the main lobby.