Iris Residency Community Day

Join us for a community event to highlight, celebrate and bring together resources for immigrant artists in Western Massachusetts!

When: Saturday, March 18th from 4-7PM
What:
- Art by the awarded Iris Residents (read more about the artists below)
- A presentation by Clemente Sajquiy-Ramirez (BCC alum) at 4:15pm
- A community discussion bringing together organizations and artists to map out available resources as well as needs in regard to immigrant artists in the region 4:30
- A Q&A with staff from Assets for Artists about the Pittsfield Capacity Building Grant 5:30
- Music by Yoy Soy Arte and food provided by a local immigrant-owned business at 6:00
Who: Everyone is invited!
Where: The Berkshire Community College (Connector Space) 1350 West Street, Pittsfield
Directors to BCC: https://www.berkshirecc.edu/about-bcc/map-directions-transportation/

* There will be a Spanish + Portuguese translator at this event if needed.

This event is ADA accessible.

If you have any questions regarding the event, please email luiza@berkshireic.org

The Iris Residency is a pilot program organized by the Berkshire Immigrant Center and The Studios at MASS MoCA. This opportunity was formed to specifically support artists in Western Massachusetts who are foreign-born, or identify as first or second generation American. It provides a funded four-week residency at The Studios at MASS MoCA with all regular benefits + optional resources and consultations through The Berkshire Immigrant Center. Here you can learn more about the selected artists:

https://www.assetsforartists.org/blog/2022/welcome-2023-mass-fellows/#iris

Learn more about the Pittsfield Capacity Building Grant:

https://www.assetsforartists.org/blog/2022/12/5/announcing-2023-capacity-building-grant-for-pittsfield