We are recovering from the loss of our beloved Doris Duke Theatre. If you are looking for a way to support the Pillow’s future at this time, please donate here.

The School 2021:
Onsite & Online

Newly-designed programs will bring a limited number of students to campus. In addition, the same remarkable Artist Faculty will lead companion online programs. Plus: online Master Classes run through February 7.

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2021 Artists
Inside the Pillow Lab

Our online short films capture works in progress by artists during their fall on-site residencies. Films screen on Thursdays, with live chat with the artists.

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Our Actions and Ongoing Work

Please read our end-of-year reflection on the work Jacob’s Pillow has done, and continues doing, to unseat racism and bias at our organization.

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The Doris Duke Theatre

On the morning of November 17, the Doris Duke Theatre was consumed by a structure fire. No one was hurt, and no other buildings were harmed.

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The

Pillow
Virtual Pillow

There's plenty to read and watch year-round in our Archives, on YouTube, and on Pillow social media.

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Virtual Pillow Views: Piano Music

Our newest playlist features Adam H. Weinert, Basil Twist, Carmen de Lavallade, and more.

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Building a More Equitable Future

Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access is ongoing. Here are some of our goals.

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Tune into our Podcast

PillowVoices brings listeners closer to notable dance artists connected with Jacob's Pillow.

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An ever-growing collection of dance videos filmed at Jacob’s Pillow from the 1930s to today.

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Discover the Berkshires

Discover the Berkshires

Expand upon your trip to the Pillow and experience the beauty of the Berkshires — a thriving cultural region filled with historic landmarks, museums, farm-to-table dining, and performing arts venues.

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Opportunities for Artists

Opportunities for Artists

Visionary artists are supported through the Jacob's Pillow Dance Award and the Pillow Lab, while emerging artists can apply to perform at our Inside/Out Series.

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Intent on legitimizing dance in America as an honorable career for men, choreographer and dancer Ted Shawn founded Jacob’s Pillow in 1931.

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“Thousands of people, of all ages, from across the United States and the world, have Jacob’s Pillow to thank for opening their horizons to dance.”

President Barack Obama

awarding Jacob’s Pillow with a 2010 National Medal of Arts

Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers in Dance of the Ages, 1938. Photo: Shapiro Studios

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