Maus-ART on the Block
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The Mausert Block is gathering a unique collection of over 30 pieces of visual arts and crafts by local Berkshire County artisans integrated into the building spaces, lighting and general design.
The majority of the artwork is located in the common spaces of the residences and provides opportunity for a range of mediums. Next Event The next event will be the unveiling of the storefront window exhibit at 23 Park Street from the Collection of Greg La Fave. |
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Holiday Window Display
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Each storefront window represents the Holiday celebration through the years. A warmer, more meaningful side of the holiday season. Families getting together, children , pets, and friends visiting. Hopefully, they light a spark of kindness in the hearts of those who see them.
The North storefront represents "OH ! " Christmas Tree, the middle window an 1880's "Holiday Stroll" and the third window 1940's. "Home for the Holidays". The artists were Greg Lafave, owner of the privately owned “Collection of Greg Lafave”, a large collection of women's and men’s antique clothing. Tammy Marie Peltier, a creative Hairstylist. With a love for Performance and Fine Arts. Gail Kolis Sellers, Teacher and founder of River Hill Pottery. Artists Statement GALLERY on the right. - Click on the photos to enlarge |
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Susan Hakes Window Exhibit
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The window exhibit was presented in conjunction with the Adams Theater event, "Susan Hakes, - From Russell Field to Las Vegas". Each storefront window represents the journey of Susan Hakes' 60+ year career.
The artists were Gail Kolis Sellers, Teacher and founder of River Hill Pottery. Greg Lafave, owner of the privately owned “Collection of Greg Lafave”, a large collection of women's and men’s antique clothing. Tammy Marie Peltier, a creative Hairstylist. With a love for Performance and Fine Arts. Barbara St Pierre, ACOA Director and lifelong friend of Susan Hakes. The exhibit was revealed on August 3, 2023 and reported in iBerkshires and Berkshire Eagle. Artists Statement Event Statement |
Exhibit represents the Renaissance scene from the 1992 production - “Time in a Bottle”
Photo Credit - Spruce Hill Photography |
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Maus-ART Grand Reveal
The first commissioned pieces of art - Robot Painting and the entrance Leaded Glass Transoms - were revealed on August 25, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. and reported in iBerkshires
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Robot Painting
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Located in the front lobby is a reproduction of Robot Painting by Ricky Darrell Barton from Cheshire, MA.
Inspired by Kandinsky and Picasso, Robot Paintings are created in the abstract by using a set color scheme and vocabulary. Using foreground and background painting allows color to become the principal character in the painting process. Some of the elements draw inspiration from 1980's graffiti with the tag “EAT,” which is also an acronym for "Everlasting Art Treasure,". Artist's Statement |
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Stained Glass
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Originally the Mausert Block had stained glass transoms along Park Street to "give a pleasing and handsome appearance to the outside and a charming effect from the inside." After 120 years there was no leaded glass remaining, save for on solitary panel, beyond repair.
Benne Perkins, a North Adams Artisan recreated the original design in consultation with Burnham & La Roche Studios. Each of the four panels were matched for color, texture, thickness and the leaded material and structural supports were faithfully recreated. Each batch of glass were individually made and rolled by The Paul Wissmach Glass Co. in West Virginia. Artist's Statement |
North Adams Artisan - Benne Perkins
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"a charming effect from the inside"
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Maus-ART Kick Off
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On March 18, 2022, Adams Arts Advisory Board kicked off the curatorial planning for the Maus-Art program, conducted a guided tour of the historic rehabilitation and reviewed the various mediums -
Sculpture From the signature piece in the front lobby to 9 feet tall wall washed alcoves on the first and second floor, sculpture is an integral medium in the Maus-ART program. Visual Arts Ranging from 9 feet tall to 7 or 16 feet wide to medium scale pieces, 3 feet wide and up to 4 feet, the locations are natural and artificially lit for a variety of visual art mediums. Abstract Murals The 35 foot corridor on the second floor has been prepared for at least two wall mural installations, six feet tall. Photography Throughout the building, thirty two locations for photographic art, each with a print size of 16" x 20" and frame size of 20" x 24". There is the potential for creating four sets of four themed displays with an option for four additional themes. Wall Art can be displayed as an alternative to photography. Continuous Urban Gallery
The artwork in the back of the building provides a continuous urban art gallery from inside to outside the building. Integrated with the restaurant seating areas and landscaping the space has a prominent presence, facing the rail trail. The exterior spaces will be lit by daylight and solar generated lighting. |
On March 18, 2022, Adams Arts Advisory Board kicked off the curatorial planning for the Maus-Art program and conducted a guided tour of the Mausert Block.
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21 Park Street Entrance Lobby
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Four tiles are located behind the Park Street lobby doors. Like the Mausert name carved on the building that represent the original developers, George and Conrad Mausert, the inlaid tiles represent four individuals from the 2020 developers. "Rampantlion" represents Scotland, and "Architecture" the love of buildings. The letters J and G represent two small individuals integral to the renovation.
Designed by Henry C. Mercer the reproductions are from the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown, PA. |
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25 Park Street
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Hand made tiles for the street number were inset into the entrance floor. The name of the developer, redpm, responsible for the historic rehabilitation were also included. 25 Park.
Designed by Henry C. Mercer the reproductions are from the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown, PA. |
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