of scenic land at the base of the Berkshire Mountains . TurnPark Art Space ’ s permanent collection boasts sculptural artworks from celebrated Soviet Nonconformist artists , such as Nikolai Silis , Vladimir Lemport , and Nazar Bilyk , among others .
The TurnPark Art Space campus was designed by esteemed Russian architects Alexander Konstantinov and Ekaterina Vlasenko . Its diverse landscape is divided into two lower and upper levels , which are connected by a passageway underneath the Gatehouse building . The lower level features a large outdoor space that is paved with marble and limestone . The upper park is comprised of a network of meadows and fields , which are bisected by serpentine paths . The paths trace an outline around fields that have been purposely designed to be experienced as outdoor galleries . A well-stocked on-site shop features a wide range of unique products that make wonderful gifts for visitors of all ages . TurnPark Art Space also hosts a variety of seasonal art exhibitions and temporary
installations , such as their “ Sergei Isupov Proximal Duality Exhibit ,” which will be shown through October 31 . In addition , many live music and contemporary theatre performances , film screenings , and events have been held at TurnPark Art Space . Notable highlights include their Healing Flames Summer Festival , which was held on June 11 , and their recurrent Comedy Night performance series .
At the Healing Flames Summer Festival , a large ceramic sculpture created by the famed Estonian-American ceramist and sculptor , Sergei Isupov , was fired in a kiln on-site during the day and then revealed to the crowd several hours later at night . The firing of the sculpture was complemented by a fascinating experimental musical and visual performance that combined elements of Tuvan throat singing , electronic music , psychedelic trance , and mythological costumes . The beautiful sculpture is now on view on the grounds of TurnPark .
Artistically inclined visitors and residents who are looking to spend an extended
period in West Stockbridge should sign up to become a member of the Guild of Berkshire Artists . Formerly known as the Richmond / West Stockbridge Artists Guild , Inc , this nonprofit organization supports and promotes the artistic scene in the greater Berkshire region through a series of exhibits , community events , and educational workshops . Member artists work in a wide range of visual mediums , including painting , sculpture , photography , film , jewelry , pottery textiles , wood , stained glass , and many others . Notable member artists who serve on the board of the Guild of Berkshire Artists include Amy Pressman , Carolyn Abrams , Lori Bradley , Keith Emerling , Margie Skaggs , Karen Carmean , Adrian Holmes , and David Hagerty .
Members who join the Guild of Berkshire Artists are welcome to participate in seminars , art critiques , plein air painting workshops , exhibits , demonstrations , and other educational activities . The plein air workshops and drawing sessions are held at numerous cultural institutions
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