A creative haven for cultivating connections through art, DESIGN, music, and gastronomy.

In 2020, Jonathan Prince and his partner, curator Stephanie Manasseh began their mission to turn their former-dairy farm property into Berkshire House. The former 100 yr old barn also serves as the artist’s home and state-of-the-art, 20,000 sq ft studio where his sculptural work is conceived and fabricated.

Located in Massachusetts, it is now a creative haven for cultivating connections through art, technology, music, and gastronomy. Installed in the main house is Sol LeWitt’s Wall Drawing WD 684C, on permanent loan from the LeWitt family and their foundation.

Berkshire House also hosts a gastronomy initiative, TWELVE, that pays homage to the farm-to-table movement. TWELVE’s culinary program offers invited guests the opportunity to dine and converse with local chefs and community members over thematic menus and dishes sourced from local farms across The Berkshires.

THE TEAM

The team comprises of professionals specializing in sculpture fabrication, creative administration, and strategic cultural consulting.

Artist & Head of Studio

  • From a young age Jonathan Prince knew he was an artist. Prince is now known for his monumental steel sculptures, often seen in-situ in public environments and prestigious private collections. But, Prince’s path towards a large-scale practice was a journey of risk, luck and realization.

    When Prince was a teen, he found himself spending weekends in the studio with Jacques Lipschitz where he learned the language of sculpture in bronze and stone. Just as the mind and hand can impress upon elemental materials to mold new forms, Prince, too, was forever shaped by Saturdays with Jacques.

    But life had other plans for Prince—at least for the first few decades. Prince initially pursued the family trade–maxillofacial surgery –a mismatched fit, with the reaction leading to producing films in Hollywood. Through his time in the movies, Prince was connected to the then-budding digital sphere. Soon he was directing companies into the internet revolution, developing media and digital technologies that have helped to shape our digital world today.

    Life was fun and exciting; but Prince knew there had to be something else. That something was art, and Prince could no longer deny the artist inside of him. About twenty years ago, he relented by leaving the corporate carousel for the full-time pursuit of his art practice.

    It’s essential to Prince that his inquiry of monumental sculpture goes beyond just form. Prince's practice is a commitment to scientific study, spiritual exploration, and a profound reverence for the human condition. Prince has developed his own language that arrived from the many thousands of hours he's devoted to fabricating these works at his studio in the Berkshires, Massachusetts.

    Prince remains one of the only sculptors to fabricate each piece by hand with his dedicated team in his own studio. He runs his eponymous 20,000 sq. ft. studio from inside an early 20th-century barn in the Berkshires, filled with state of the art, operating machinery allowing Prince to make at the heightened scale that his inquiries demand. His studio is a part of the universe he’s built as Berkshire House, the artistic compound, home and intimate exhibition space for creative collaborations.

    In fractured geometries and material improbabilities, there is balance and resolve—a life-lesson and artistic motivation that inspires Prince everyday.

Management Consultant

  • Stephanie Manasseh is a multifaceted Canadian entrepreneur, art advisor, and curator renowned for her innovative contributions to the art world. With a robust educational background from McGill University, furthered by studies at Sotheby’s Institute and Goldsmiths, Stephanie has crafted a career that spans continents and cultures. Fluent in four languages, her global perspective enriches her work, making her a sought-after figure in the international art scene.

    As the visionary founder of the Accessible Art Fair (ACAF), Stephanie has revolutionized the way emerging artists connect with collectors and the broader public. By providing a platform for unaffiliated artists to showcase their work in prestigious venues, she has opened up new avenues for artistic talent to flourish. The ACAF’s success under her leadership has been marked by its expansion to major cities worldwide, demonstrating Stephanie’s exceptional skill in curating and organizing high-profile art events.

    Beyond the ACAF, Stephanie’s role at Berkshire House, alongside Jonathan Prince, illustrates her commitment to fostering innovation at the intersection of art, technology, and gastronomy. Situated in the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts, Berkshire House serves as a creative industry hub, embodying Stephanie’s passion for creating spaces where art and innovation coalesce.

    Through SM Art Advisory, Stephanie offers bespoke advisory services, guiding both artists and collectors through the complexities of the art market. Her expertise spans across curating, consulting, and developing strategic partnerships, highlighting her comprehensive understanding of the art ecosystem.

    Stephanie Manasseh’s accomplishments and leadership in the art world make her a distinguished figure. Her work not only supports emerging talent but also contributes to a more accessible and dynamic art community.

    For collaborations or inquiries, Stephanie continues to inspire and influence the contemporary art scene with her innovative approaches and dedication to art accessibility.

Head of Fabrication

  • For over a decade, Marc Palumbo has worked alongside Jonathan Prince creating sculptures in various scales and mediums.  Drawing on his experience in art fabrication, metal forming and blacksmithing, Marc utilizes these skills along with his love for developing the studio process and experimenting with material.  His responsibilities include management and maintenance of the large studio spaces, fabrication, project logistics and creative problem solving in the engineering of sculptures. 

    Marc earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Rhode Island School of Design and has worked with various professional artists and studios.  Marc lives in nearby Great Barrington, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons.  

Fabrication Specialist

  • Nick has been working and studying alongside Jon and Marc since 2017 when he first joined as a studio apprentice while pursuing his undergraduate sculpture degree and now works as a full time fabricator with a speciality in all aspects of metal fabrication and material exploration.

    “What I enjoy most about working in the studio is the continuous state of evolution and exploration that I get to experience on a daily basis. We’re always focused on manifesting and maintain a time-excluding environment that allows us to create and manifest handmade forms of human expression and experience on the highest levels possible, which in turn brings fulfillment and inspiration through all other aspects of my life. “

    Nick has an A.S. in Metal Art & Sculpture from Austin Community College and a BFA in Sculpture from PRATT Institute.

Studio Coordinator

  • Alice Zucca is an Art Historian, independent curator, journalist, public relations and image building consultant for culture, art, design, photography and architecture. She has been active in publishing and journalism since 2016, working in the art and communication field from traditional and online press to digital, social and new media and as a press officer and visual creator for international artists, events and galleries worldwide. Her work spans many areas including written and visual communication, profile and story development, branding, art direction, project management and media relations. 

    She is the founder of the specialized platform XIBT that includes an international magazine published on a quarterly basis and focused on contemporary art and photography.

Cultural Ambassador 

  • Ellen Port lives her life led by curiosity, service, and adventure. Originally from Scandinavia and currently living in New York, Ellen spent her years in between moving more than 20 times across three Continents. This eventful nomadic journey has instilled a mission to connect our shared, universal humanity through her interests in the arts, food, hospitality, and travel.

    Ellen is the Founder of EKP Connections LLC, a platform from which to execute her mission; and to deliver on her philanthropic and business goals.

    Passionate about contemporary art and always inquisitive about another point of view, Ellen is pleased to partner with Berkshire House as Cultural Ambassador.

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