70 Jury Selected Artists and Artisans
48 & 50 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA
August 15 & 16, 2026
Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 10-4
FREE ADMISSION
Rain or Shine
The Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts Show celebrates its 34th year in the town Norman Rockwell famously described as “the best of New England, the best of America.” Held in the heart of historic downtown Stockbridge, the show takes place on the picturesque grounds of the Town Offices and the historic Old Corner House. Visitors can stroll to nearby specialty shops, galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and the iconic Red Lion Inn, all within walking distance of the show.
Stockbridge is at the center of the Berkshires’ vibrant cultural scene, home to internationally renowned festivals of music, theater, and dance, as well as world-class museums and historic estates. Each summer, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the region to experience its arts, culture, and natural beauty.
The show’s highly visible location sits along the route to many of Stockbridge’s most celebrated attractions, including the Norman Rockwell Museum, Berkshire Theatre Group, Tanglewood, Chesterwood, Naumkeag, and the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Conveniently located less than three hours from both Boston and New York City, and within easy driving distance of Hartford, Albany, southern Connecticut, and Vermont, Stockbridge offers an ideal setting for artists, exhibitors, and visitors alike.
Meet The 2026 Artist
Among the returning artisans is Emily Chase Wilson of Mostrom & Chase Handweavers, a family business celebrating 50 years of textile craftsmanship. Working from home studios in the Berkshires, Emily creates contemporary chenille scarves in vibrant colors, while her mother, Diane Mostrom Chase, produces classic cotton throws, baby blankets, and table linens. Each piece is thoughtfully handwoven, blending traditional techniques with modern design.
Also returning is Barbara Doncaster of Great Barrington, MA, whose vivid watercolor paintings capture the serenity of landscapes, the vibrancy of gardens, and the beauty of flowers. Jeanne Tuthill of Happy Valley Fiber Arts in Amherst. MA creates unique handmade bags inspired by her love of color and textiles. Ariel Kessler of Medford, MA works in painting, collage, printmaking, and ceramics, using colorful imagery and rich textures to explore themes of memory, storytelling, home, and nature. Lillian Forziat of Garden City, New York, creates oil paintings that blend realism and impressionism, depicting still-lifes, landscapes, and seascapes with warmth and sensitivity. Also exhibiting is Julia Rose Miner of Stockbridge, MA, whose latest collection of textured, abstract landscape paintings reflects her ongoing exploration of vibrant color, materials, scale, and the natural world. Diagnosed at age seven with Stargardt disease, a form of visual impairment, she experiences the world through a constant vibrating visual texture. Drawing on her sense of touch as a source of sight, Miner creates distinctive works that transform her unique perspective into richly layered and expressive paintings.
Other featured exhibitors include Louis Wallach of Stockbridge, MA who creates one-of-a-kind pieces from sustainably sourced wood inspired by the natural environment; James Takaki of Brattleboro, Vermont, whose work includes sculpture, lighting, garden art, and custom metalwork; and Lisa Anderson, of Great Barrington, MA whose jewelry reflects a lifetime of travel and cultural exploration. Having lived in Australia and Greece and traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia, Anderson draws inspiration from diverse traditions, textures, and artistic influences. Additional exhibitors include Roxanne Parent who creates handmade pottery, and Susan Pillay, whose unique infant and children’s wearable art features hand-painted designs using eco-friendly dyes and soft natural cotton fabrics.