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ABOUT
THE WIT GALLERY
Located in Lenox, the heart of the Berkshire Hills, an area rich in cultural and historic treasures, The Wit Gallery is a leading venue for contemporary art. An acronym for Wonders in Time, The Wit Gallery, established in 1999, shows a diverse range of creative talent from both established and emerging artists. The work features various media, including paintings, glass, works on paper, photography, as well as indoor and outdoor sculpture. The mission of the gallery is to delight our customers with selections of art imbued with light-heartedness and rigorous technical skill that is cutting edge and accessible for both the new and seasoned collector.
Our warm and welcoming staff of curators combine their expertise and knowledge of the art providing the details of artist representation, along with impeccable gallery support services to ensure that our customers, and artists, have an enjoyable gallery experience and can buy with confidence.
Cubed by Michael Alfano
Our location on Church Street sits amidst a bevy of charming shops and restaurants. Lenox, just a quick 2 ½ hour drive from either NYC or Boston is perfect for a rejuvenating weekend visit, or a longer stay to enjoy all the Berkshires has to offer. While in town we also invite you to visit our sister store just down the street., Concepts of Art - Lenox Judaic, a premier Judaica and gift store established in 1988.
Whether buying or browsing you are always welcome.
WIT GALLERY FOUNDER: LYNDA STRAUCH
Lynda Strauch is a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene, particularly in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts. She is the founder and owner of The Wit Gallery, a well known contemporary art gallery located In Lenox Massachusetts.
Established in 1999, The Wit Gallery showcases a diverse range of creative talent from all over the world. WIT is an acronym for wonders in time, whereas art transcends time. The gallery’s mission is to present art that is both technically skilled and accessible to a wide audience.
Before venturing into the art world, Lynda Strauch graduated with a degree in marketing and economics and an interest in art history. Inspired by her college commencement speaker who emphasized the importance of enjoying one’s work, she reevaluated her then chosen career direction and put her focus on the business of art.
Combining her business acumen with her passion for art and culture, she opened an art gallery, Concepts of Art in Lenox. In 1999 she expanded and opened The WIT Gallery a block from the Concepts of Art, which had become a Judaica gallery and high end gift store. The Wit Gallery also exhibits for sale artwork at the renowned Canyon Ranch Resort in Lenox.
In 2020 her son Sam and his wife Tracy moved from Denver Colorado and purchased Concepts of Art. Both places are destinations for the locals and tourists.
Lynda and her husband divide their time between Lenox and Miami. She is involved in her community and the arts in both locations. She is also active in cultural initiatives in Lenox and the Berkshires, with a strong commitment to fostering a vibrant arts community.
The sign on the Wit Gallery door welcomes guests with “ Buying or Browsing you are Always Welcome”.
The neon sign inside the gallery welcomes guests with “Art is the Greatest Form of Hope”
Drop by even if you are window shopping!
WIT GALLERY DIRECTOR: MONIKA PIZZICHEMI
Monika Pizzichemi is an artist, photographer, arts administrator and educator. She is the Director of The Wit Gallery in Lenox, MA, co-owner of Empty Set Projects and former Director of the North St. Arts Collaborative both in Pittsfield, MA. She is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston where she studied photography under Abelardo Morell and performance art with artists Don Burgy and John Holland. For several years, she had facilitated and taught art-making workshops for children at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA and teaches private workshops in photography in the US and Kenya.
Monika has worked as a documentary still photographer on film projects for “Architecture for Art” with architects such as Richard Meier, Mario Botta, Steven Holl and art collector Guiseppe Panza. She also served as the Secretary and documentary photographer for “Shout Out Loud Productions”. Her latest photographic project They Dance for Rain brings her yearly to Nairobi, Kenya with action-based dance artist Stefanie Weber, a frequent collaborator.
Arts administration came to Monika naturally and was not something she actively pursued. She was first offered the position of head of the student gallery in college, and has since been given positions at various galleries throughout the years until finally landing at The Wit Gallery, where she will probably spend the rest of her life.
"Sometimes I feel like Lynda and I are co-conductors of an orchestra with 50 musical directors; Each artist is as an employer to us. Our collectors add another element of responsibility; they are like the underwriters of the symphony, and we need to pay close attention to their needs. The balance between is what makes this work interesting and challenging. I love the artists and their creations and strive to find homes for their beautiful work."
WIT GALLERY ASSISTANT: KIERSTAN HYWELL
Kierstan Hywell obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Management from Lasell University. While at university, she spearheaded various art projects for aspiring artists. Her goal was to create projects that would nurture and help manage the direction of each of the students talents.
After graduating, she moved to the Berkshires and started as an assistant at The Wit Gallery, in January of 2020. Unfortunately, two months later the gallery and the world shuttered. Kierstan presented the idea of creating an online website and creating a presence in the media world. She created marketing initiatives, prompting artists and integrating contemporary art in the fast paced social media world.
The gallery blossomed and online sales were being made, and when the doors opened again, she continues to market both the artists and the gallery. “Being at The Wit Gallery has been such an honor. Representing and working with artists all over the world is a gratifying experience. Each piece and artist brings something magical to our gallery making it an enchanting space.”