Singer-songwriter Putnam Murdock returns to the Marion Art Center for an evening of Americana music. Known for his blend of folk, country, and blues, Murdock brings decades of performing and songwriting experience to the stage. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Murdock began his career with the Colorado rock band Chief Broom before launching […]
Business After Hours this month will be held at the New Bedford Art Museum on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event features guided tours, interactive discussion, hands-on art activities, refreshments and a cash bar. Bring business cards for a chance to win a prize. Admission is free for members; $25 […]
SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions is an introductory photography course designed for anyone interested in building a strong foundation in photography. Each class combines three key elements: guided instruction, a photo walk to apply new concepts in the field, and a collaborative studio session for editing, critique, and discussion. This mix ensures participants not only learn […]
Join instructor Georgina Melone on Saturday, Nov. 29, from noon to 2 p.m. for a festive wreath-making workshop. The fee is $58 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Materials are provided, including fresh greens, ribbons, and decorations. Bring garden gloves and wire cutters if you have them, or add your own greenery. Melone is Chief […]
Printmaking for the Holidays is Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. Artist Jeff “Pixel” Palmer guides students in carving and printing reusable blocks to make handmade cards. Beginners are welcome. The $25 fee includes all materials
Putnam Murdock will perform at the New Bedford Art Museum on Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. He tours with his band as they support his new album, “It Takes a Long Time to Make Old Friends.” His music leans into storytelling and a close connection with the crowd, creating a thoughtful and […]
Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons exhibit is on view from December 11 through February 23, 2026. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. For decades, friends Willoughby Bill Elliott, Severin Sig Haines, and Marc St. Pierre shaped studios and classrooms at the Swain School […]
Get into the holiday spirit with ceramic artist Jillian McEvoy. This joyful four-week hand-building ceramics workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays Nov. 22 and 29 and Dec. 6 and 13. Each class focuses on a new project including ornaments, mugs and candle holders. The final session covers glazing. No wheel experience […]
Winter Wonders at the Art Museum runs Dec. 29 to Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. The weeklong program invites young artists to create seasonal artwork through daily projects and activities. Each session includes guided lessons, creative games, and open studio time. Students learn from professional teaching […]
The New Bedford Art Museum celebrates local patronage with The Homecoming on view Feb. 5 through March 29, 2026. The exhibition launches a new series focused on the collecting interests of South Coast art patrons. Works come exclusively from private local collections and are rarely shown publicly. An eclectic mix reflects the tastes of eight […]
Folk, soul, pop, electronica, rock, hip-hop, and jazz, are just some of the genres you might hear at any given FriYAY event. Hear local musicians play a two-hour set. Upcoming: The Punk Cellist The Art Museum presents The Punk Cellist. As a graduate of Berklee College of Music, Ian Legge combines his formal training with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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