Guided by instinct, the native of Trinidad applied and was accepted at UMass Dartmouth to study fine art painting. In a transformative moment, she left everything behind and found herself in New England. After 19 years, her business thrives.
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Posted inClimate Change
Adapting to climate change: University students have ideas for New Bedford, Fairhaven
“Envision Resilience,” an exhibit at the New Bedford Art Museum, features proposals from students at seven colleges addressing climate impact on the South Coast. Get a peek at the project in this special video.
Posted inArtTALKS
Artist, educator Filipe Miguel explores personal connections
Working in New Bedford, he has enjoyed the sense of community and opportunity the city offers, and yearns for connection in a world paradoxically separated by technology.
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Painter, animator Knutsen finds success in mixing mediums
A self-professed cross-pollinating artist working on drawing, painting, animation and more, she contributed to the Oscar nominated film “Loving Vincent.”
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Isabel Riley paints to challenge reality
Inspired by her surroundings and history, this abstract artist appreciates “things that are disrupting your vision or disrupting your understanding or assumptions.”
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‘The history of my life’: Pamela Hoss revisits the past, embraces the now through self-portraits
The former UMass Dartmouth teacher’s artwork serves as a visual reminder, a timeline of her life, allowing her to trace her personal growth from childhood to her current phase as an artist.
Posted inNoticiasNB
The unusual enthusiasm of Salvadorans to obtain identity documents to vote
During mobile consulate activity in New Bedford, several Salvadorans said that they will update their document to vote in that country’s February 2024 elections
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El inusitado entusiasmo de salvadoreños por obtener un DUI para votar
Durante actividad del consulado móvil en New Bedford, varios salvadoreños dijeron que actualizarán su documento para votar en las elecciones de febrero de 2024 en ese país
Posted inAddiction Factor
Video: ‘We were lost’ — New Bedford family recalls struggles, overdoses … and death
Charabel Baroody was 20 when he died of acute fentanyl intoxication. It was his second overdose and followed tumultuous teen-age years that included behavioral conditions and bullying.
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Video: Fiber-based artist Dena Haden connects with nature
In a new feature, acclaimed local photographer David Walega explores artists and their inspirations. This week, the founder and director of Co-Creative.
