Visiting North Adams
 
(In addition to MASS MoCA, Clark Art Institute, Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown Theatre Festival, see alternative art sites.)
See the gigantic Rudd Studio, including the Dark Ride Project, A Chapel for Humanity, Art In Outer Space, ‘Lexan’ Blow-molded Sculptures, and Robotic Art; also see Artist Lofts, Alternative Galleries and more.  Guided tours with appearances by Eric Rudd and other artists arranged.
 
When visiting North Adams, Adams, or Williamstown, see more than the average tourist who goes only to the main museums.  Get a behind-the-scenes experience. 
As a tourist, collector or as a potential resident, see what the Berkshires really offers.
Contact Rudd Studio Tel. 800.689.0978
 
VISIT NORTH ADAMS; Guided Tours to Artist Lofts and Alternative Art Museums and Art Sites –
 
Rudd Studio Tours -  One of the largest individual studios in the world.  Historic Beaver Mill --see both exhibition art and behind the scenes; group prices and schedules link.
More than visiting a museum or gallery, an escorted tour of the exhibition spaces (some are not open to the public) for robotic art, dark ride project and the studios of the artist -which is probably the largest studio in the country of an individual artist-  will show visitors the processes, concepts, wet paint and dirty hands as well as how incredibly imaginative ideas come about, all within the complex of the historic Beaver Mill, adjacent to Natural Bridge State Park, the Contemporary Artists Center (founded by the artist) and near MASS MoCA. 
Appearance and informal talk by the artist can also be arranged.  Suggested minimum private tour fee: $100 and/or $10 per person; up to 30 people on a tour.  Personalized tour with artist Eric Rudd $250.  Stairs; not all areas are handicapped accessible; but rest areas can be included in tour.  Transportation from area hotels/inns and from MASS MoCA can be arranged.  Refreshments can be arranged, as well as combination with CAC galleries, Natural Bridge State Park and other sites in and around North Adams.
Trolley Art Tours
 
Tours led by artist-guides. Don’t settle for just the museum when visiting the area.  Enjoy behind-the-scene visits to artist studios and special art sites, including Eric Rudd’s “A Chapel for Humanity,” “Robotic Arts,” and “Dark Ride Project,” as well as nearby art sites, such as “Studio Works,” continuing exhibitions and studios of residency artists at the Contemporary Artists Center (including the Monster Press), Eclipse Mill Art Galleries and visit artists in their studio/lofts.  Plus see the North Adams area!  Learn about the creative forces in this art-driven town while on this fast-paced tour.
 
For novices and art connoisseurs alike.  Some sites are exclusive of the tour and artists will be on hand.  Rest times and refreshments can be arranged.
 
Wine and Cheese Visits with the Artists in their Lofts and Studios
Groups can arrange to have cocktails in a variety of artists lofts inside the converted mills;  depending on size, time and interest, we can tailor the experience to your group’s interest.  See and enjoy much more than the average tourist will experience.
 
After-Dinner Talks about Art and the Transformation of North Adams
A variety of artists are available to give talks at areas restaurants and businesses.  The talks are geared for the audience – students, mature adults and everyone in between.