Wednesday, June 16, 2010

World Class Art Galleries in the Berkshires



The Berkshires is home to some world class art galleries.  The Shantz Galleries in Stockbridge is hosting its annual weekend for collectors of exquisite glass pieces.  Alice & Len Schiller, owners of the Inn at Stockbridge are pleased that several of the collectors choose to stay at our Inn at Stockbridge for their annual glass weekend getaway.Schantz Galleries, formerly Holsten Galleries of Stockbridge, an internationally recognized gallery representing leading contemporary glass artists. The gallery works with individuals, museums and corporations in building collections of art glass sculpture and installations by world renowned glass artists including Dale Chihuly, Dan Dailey, William Morris, Paul Stankard and Lino Tagliapietra. In the tradition of Holsten Galleries, Schantz Galleries will continue to offer the same excellence in representation of world renowned artists in glass and service to our clients. Established 1978, this gallery in Stockbridge was one of the first studio glass galleries in the U.S. to show contemporary art glass.

Lenox MA, close to The Inn at Stockbridge is home to the Andrew DeVries  Fine Art Gallery award winning Master Sculptor and founder, Andrew casts all his own work in bronze: Dance and Figurative Sculpture, Symbolic Sculpture, Portrait and Bas Relief Sculpture, all of which are perfect for installations in public spaces, corporations, or in a private home. Many of Andrew's sculptures are also installed as outdoor garden sculptures. Alice & Len Schiller met Andrew while having lunch on the deck of one of our favorite restaurants, Church St Cafe.  It was a unique pleasure to meet this wonderful master sculptor.  Downtown Lenox features many of Andrews works.

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