
Plein Air in the Berkshires
Join our Berkshire Plein Air group to paint, draw and photograph outside at different Berkshire locations each day of the week except Sundays, weather and regulations permitting, 10-1pm from June 12 -October 10, 2026
Use the sign up and update links below to participate in our plein air session. See costs and rules below before signing up.

Weekly Schedule

1843 West Housatonic Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
https://hancockshakervillage.org/413-443-1088
Meet at picnic tables. Bring lunch.
Mondays

The Mount
**The Mount, Lenox.
2 Plunkett St.
Lenox, MA 01240
413-551-5111
Lunch is available on the terrace.
Tuesdays

5 West Stockbridge Rd,
Rt. 102, MA 01262
413-298-3926
Meet at picnic the tables. Buy or bring a lunch.
Thursdays

Meet at walking bridge next to the Guild's Art on Main Gallery and Stone House Properties.
Lots of good places for lunch here.
Saturdays

Propose a Location
North or South: Great Barrington, Williamstown, Cheshire, Pittsfield, Sheffield, Housatonic River and other locations such as the Clark, Sheep Hill and the Oxbow.
Propose a place two weeks before to substitute for one of the other locations: berkartoutdoors@gmail.com
Bring a lunch.
Propose a Location
**entrance fee (usually $15-20) or membership to the venue ($50-65). We recommend getting the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) level (price varies about $150) and go everywhere we go plus 1000+ other locations in North America all year for two named adults.
Fees & Rules

Costs & Fees
-
Free for Members
-
$50 the Season for Nonmembers
-
$25 the Season for Affiliate members stating their affiliation
-
$10 a Day for Nonmembers
The Rules
By Signing up for Plein Air you agree to have read and abide by the rules below. These apply to all locations:
-
Leave area pristine!
-
Take everything with you (even watercolor water).
-
Be friendly and answer visitors questions.
-
Pay admission to venue (if applicable).
-
Stay off paths and do not work inside buildings.
-
Clean tools and brushes at home.




