The arts flourish in the Berkshire Mountains, with the modern art center Mass MoCA in North Adams and summer theater in the Stockbridge area.

Albany Berkshire Ballet - Originally known as the Berkshire Ballet Guild
Aston Magna Festival - Summer shows in Great Barrington that include "Music for Shakespeare" and Mozart
Barrington Stage Company - An award-winning theater company
Berkshire Theatre Festival - In Stockbridge, it is one of the oldest performing arts venues in the U.S.
Images Cinema - Independent film house in Williamstown
Jacob's Pillow Dance - Performances run June through August
New Century Theatre- A professional summer theatre company that also runs the PaintBox Theatre, which puts on interactive children's shows
Shakespeare & Company - Based in Lenox, shows include Shakespeare productions and new plays
Tanglewood - The summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Williamstown Theatre Festival - Holds several summer productions in Williamstown