Chesterwood — A National Trust Historic Site

Daniel Chester French Lecture at The National Arts Club on Sept. 14

Chesterwood to Present Annual Daniel Chester French Lecture at The National Arts Club on Sept. 14 Chesterwood, in collaboration with The National Arts Club Roundtable, will present the third annual Daniel Chester French Lecture at The National Arts Club (NAC), 15 Gramercy Park South, New York City, on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. The lecture and visual presentation, “City and Country: Daniel Chester French and Studio Life”, will feature guest speaker Dr. Karen Zukowski, an independent art historian and […]

Garden Dialogues 2017: September 16 at Chesterwood!

This year’s Dialogue will focus on the landscape as a place for respite and earnest art production, as well as a source of continued inspiration for contemporary artists.

“Out of Site: Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood” through Oct 9

For 39 years, Chesterwood has presented exhibitions of contemporary large-scale artworks that have been diverse in both their content and theme. This year’s iteration of the annual contemporary sculpture exhibition, “Out of Site: Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood” on view June 16 through October 9, celebrates Chesterwood as a site for creativity.

2017 Calendar of Programs & Events

A full season of events, including tours, lectures, art classes, wine seminars and fun for the whole family!

Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program Names New Program Manager

The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced today that Valerie Balint will join the organization as the new program manager of the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) program, based at Chesterwood in Stockbridge, Mass. Balint’s mission is to enhance the relevance and reputation of HAHS member sites in their communities so as to contribute to a national conversation on the arts in American public life. Learn more here…

Henry Luce Foundation Funds New Collections Gallery!

Thanks to a generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, Chesterwood will install a new gallery showcasing 150+ never-before-exhibited objects from its collection. Learn more here…

Weddings

Chesterwood is a beautiful and memorable backdrop for a Berkshires wedding or other special event!

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Recent News

Rural Intelligence Deems Daniel Chester French “The Rock Star of Stockbridge”!

The Rock Star of Stockbridge: Daniel Chester French By Dan Shaw Although sculptor Daniel Chester French is less well-known than his Berkshires neighbors Edith Wharton and Norman Rockwell, he was as influential as they were and more of a rock star. After all, French often worked in stone, most famously when he designed the iconic 19-foot-high statue (carved from 28 pieces of Georgia marble) of the 16th President of the United States for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. “He is […]

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Weddings

Chesterwood is a beautiful and memorable backdrop for a Berkshires wedding or other special event!

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Daniel Chester French Lecture at The National Arts Club on Sept. 14

Chesterwood to Present Annual Daniel Chester French Lecture at The National Arts Club on Sept. 14 Chesterwood, in collaboration with The National Arts Club Roundtable, will present the third annual Daniel Chester French Lecture at The National Arts Club (NAC), 15 Gramercy Park South, New York City, on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. The lecture and visual presentation, “City and Country: Daniel Chester French and Studio Life”, will feature guest speaker Dr. Karen Zukowski, an independent art historian and […]

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Garden Dialogues 2017: September 16 at Chesterwood!

This year’s Dialogue will focus on the landscape as a place for respite and earnest art production, as well as a source of continued inspiration for contemporary artists.

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“Lincoln Speaks” Program Returns to Chesterwood on Aug. 9

Dramatic readings featuring Abraham Lincoln’s little-known private thoughts to be performed along with 16th President’s greatest words…

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“Out of Site: Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood” through Oct 9

For 39 years, Chesterwood has presented exhibitions of contemporary large-scale artworks that have been diverse in both their content and theme. This year’s iteration of the annual contemporary sculpture exhibition, “Out of Site: Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood” on view June 16 through October 9, celebrates Chesterwood as a site for creativity.

Continue reading »
2017 Calendar of Programs & Events

A full season of events, including tours, lectures, art classes, wine seminars and fun for the whole family!

Continue reading »
Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program Names New Program Manager

The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced today that Valerie Balint will join the organization as the new program manager of the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) program, based at Chesterwood in Stockbridge, Mass. Balint’s mission is to enhance the relevance and reputation of HAHS member sites in their communities so as to contribute to a national conversation on the arts in American public life. Learn more here…

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Henry Luce Foundation Funds New Collections Gallery!

Thanks to a generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, Chesterwood will install a new gallery showcasing 150+ never-before-exhibited objects from its collection. Learn more here…

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Join us for a free community event on Saturday, October 29th, 11am-2pm, in the Studio at Chesterwood!

Chesterwood to Hold Free Program on October 29

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Daniel Chester French: The Female Form Revealed at The Boston Athenæum

Created in Collaboration with the Boston Athenæum Daniel Chester French: The Female Form Revealed will be on view at the Boston Athenæum from Oct. 7, 2016 – Feb. 19, 2017

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Chesterwood Announces Artist-in-Residence Sharon Bates

Media contact: Kimberly Rawson, Communications Consultant Phone: (413) 445-4467 Email: karawson@gmail.com Chesterwood Announces Artist-in-Residence Sharon Bates Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist in Daniel Chester French’s second studio, the Meadowlark, on Sept. 24 and 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Stockbridge, Mass. (Sept. 14, 2016) – Chesterwood announces that artist Sharon Bates will be in residence through Sept. 30. The public is invited to attend the artist’s Open Studio Days at Daniel Chester French’s intimate second studio at Chesterwood, […]

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