Experience Movement at the Museum: In a Landscape, an event that celebrates dance through performances, talks, and workshops spanning modern dance and ballet. This month features Steven Vaughn, whose new solo performance, In a Landscape, is created in response to the museum’s current exhibition, Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons, as part of the Movement at […]
Homecoming opens on AHA! Night at the New Bedford Art Museum as part of the public debut of the exhibition. Doors are open Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. This show launches a new series centered on the collecting interests of South Coast art patrons. Works are drawn from private […]
This Friday, the 13th edition of the SketchyGOichie Digital Drawing Workshop turns superstition into creativity. Young artists use iPads and pro-level tools to design characters or good luck charms. Purposeful screen time and creative confidence guide the session. Students learn core digital drawing and storytelling skills with support from working artists. The workshop takes place […]
Season of Making is a full-day February Vacation program for young artists, priced at $315 for members and $350 for non-members. Students explore creativity, imagination, and self-expression through hands-on art making. Participants experiment with a range of materials and techniques. The daily agenda includes lessons with teaching artists, followed by open studio time, creative games, […]
This workshop explores how natural pigments can hold memory. It is led by Korie Ellis. Bouquets that would normally fade are turned into natural dyes. Each participant will dye a cotton bandana using flower pigments. The result is a wearable piece tied to a personal moment. Flowers will be provided to anyone who does not […]
ArtREADS, the Art and Literature Book Club, meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Admission is free. Discussion centers on “The Overstory” by Richard Powers, winner of the National Book Award. The novel traces the intertwined lives of nine people shaped by their relationships with trees. Stories unfold across time and place, exploring nature, responsibility, […]
Music at the Museum features a free two-hour set by local musicians on Friday, March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Styles may include folk, soul, pop, electronica, rock, hip hop, and jazz. Upcoming performance: Last Day on Earth. Each member brings a different musical background, blending genres and influences into an eclectic sound.
This four-week workshop gives middle school students a hands-on introduction to clay. Many students don’t get this experience until high school. Participants will work with clay by hand and on the pottery wheel while learning basic techniques through simple demos and guided practice. Each class focuses on making and experimenting. Students will throw basic forms, […]
ArtReads, the Art Museum’s book club, meets Monday, March 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. Conversation centers on "You Dreamed of Empires" by Álvaro Enrigue*. Readers are encouraged to finish the book in advance. Designed as a relaxed, discussion-based gathering, ArtReads connects literature and art. Shared ideas guide the conversation. Time is set aside for […]
Movement at the Museum returns April 14, 6 p.m. at NBAM, with dance, lectures, and workshops from modern to ballet. Steven Vaughn leads this month’s free program, “Listen,” joined by Adrienne Silva, Aneshia Savino, and Amy Marie Burns. The performers respond to the exhibition Resistance: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art by interpreting the […]
Dive into the captivating world of art and literature with ArtReads, the Art Museum's book club. Join us as we come together to discuss The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene. ArtREADS is a welcoming, discussion-based book club that brings together literature, art, and shared ideas. Participants are encouraged to read the book in […]
Spring Into Making at the New Bedford Art Museum runs Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The April vacation program invites students in grades 1 through 6 to explore art through hands-on projects and citywide discovery. Students work in drawing, painting, mixed media, clay and digital illustration. iPads […]
Design, create, and wear your own ceramic jewelry in this three-session workshop taught by ceramic artist Jillian McEvoy. Classes meet on Sundays, May 3, 10, and 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fee — members: $165, non-members: $180. The workshop welcomes beginners and offers a thoughtful approach. Participants learn the full process, from shaping clay […]
Gallery X will host an Open Mic and Jam Session on May 28. New Bedford Jam's May 2026 theme is jazz in the style of or associated with the Jazz Messengers. David Mitton will host with an experienced backup band. Alternate jam selections may also be considered at the host's discretion. Open mic slots run […]
Ink & Identity: Printmaking with Adrian Tió is scheduled for Wednesdays, May 27 to June 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. The fee is $250. Master printmaker Adrian Tió leads the four-week workshop. He’s a retired fine arts professor with more than 50 years of experience. Tió’s work is displayed in major collections, including the […]
Gallery X will screen the 1999 science fiction classic The Matrix on Friday, June 19, as part of its Cinema 169 series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The free showing begins at 7 p.m. The film connects with the gallery's QUEER FUTURES exhibition. Reservations are recommended but not required. Refreshments will be available for purchase. […]
Night at the Museum Art Night and Pizza Party is Thursday, July 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Middle school students can explore art during AHA! Night through guided tours of two exhibitions and hands-on mixed media projects. Pizza will be provided.
A discussion with author Robert T. Perschel will focus on "Numinosity: A New England Forester’s Search for the Ineffable," Thursday, July 9, at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. Participants are encouraged to read the book in advance. Numinosity is a collection of essays, stories, and poems drawn from the natural world and […]
On Friday, July 17, Gallery X will screen the 1973 folk horror classic "The Wicker Man" as part of its Cinema 169 film series. The screening ties in with the gallery's "Jesters & Fools" exhibition. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The film begins at 7 p.m. Reservations are recommended but not required. Admission is open […]
The open figure drawing studio is available for $20 per session. Artists of all levels are welcome to work from a live nude model in a relaxed, self-guided environment. Sessions run for three hours, starting with short gestures and progressing to longer poses. There will be no formal instruction during the class; artists are encouraged […]
The Summer Art Program runs weekly from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from July 6 through Aug. 28, for students in grades 1 through 6. Weekly sessions are offered individually. Tuition is $300 per week for nonmembers and $270 for members. Students will explore drawing, painting, mixed media, digital illustration, and clay through hands-on projects. […]
Creative Canvas Club meets Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. from July 8 through Aug. 26. The class is open to ages 7 and older. Admission is $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers. All materials are included. The program is led by artist Devin McLaughlin. Students may follow guided painting projects or create original […]
Whether you use your sketchbook to creatively brainstorm a work project, capture daily observations, imagine a fantasy world, or just mindfully doodle, it can be a unique record of your day or your life. Join other sketchers at our informal gathering, led by local artist and illustrator Isiah Botelho. Each session will kick off with […]
Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers, the program offers hands-on projects inspired by current exhibitions, with time to explore, create, and connect. Activities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by […]
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