2026 Exhibitions
All exhibitions are included in price of admission for the residence and studio tours.
The Minute Man:
Examining Patriotism, Victory, and Loss
The Residence Galleries
May 15 to October 31, 2026
Centered on Daniel Chester French's iconic Minute Man, a lasting symbol of American patriotism, this exhibition explores liberty, victory, and the sacrifices of military service through portraits, monuments, and memorials by French and other artists of his era. Contemporary works extend the conversation, offering fresh perspectives on these enduring themes. Curated by Dana Pilson, Chesterwood’s Curatorial Researcher and Collections Coordinator.
In the Open:
New England Sculptors Reclaim the Landscape
Across the Grounds
June 15 to October 31, 2026
The 48th Annual Outdoor Exhibition of Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood features works by regional artists emerging from the meadows and woodlands of Chesterwood, engaging the land as both setting and collaborator. The result is an immersive experience where sculpture and landscape shape one another in unexpected and compelling ways.
Art Studios: How Artistic Processes Inform Architectural Design
The Woodshed Gallery
May 15 to July 20, 2026
This exhibition showcases four projects by architect Grigori Fateyev, principal of Art Forms Architecture, exploring the design of artist studios. Sketches, models, renderings, and photographs reveal the creative process behind spaces shaped by artists' needs and the New England landscape. Highlights include the proposed Woodthrush Art Center at Chesterwood, inspired by Daniel Chester French's historic estate.
Artist Intervention in Daniel Chester French’s Study
The Residence
May 15 to October 31, 2026
Artist Caren Kinne introduces two assemblage sculptures into French’s home office. Based on a period typewriter and vintage candlestick telephone, the sculptures invite new ways of seeing the space and the history it holds.
Revolutionary Teapots
The Woodshed Gallery
August 1 to September 27, 2026
The Berkshire Potters Collective will contribute to the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by hosting a regional potters’ show at Chesterwood focused on teapots themed as revolutionary.