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SUMMARY:Sketchbook Club at New Bedford Art Museum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin other sketchers at our informal gathering\, led by local artist and illustrator Isiah Botelho. Each session will kick off with a prompt to inspire discussion and drawing\, and participants will be able to share their work comfortably. \nBring your sketchbook and preferred materials; some basic supplies will be available. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sketchbook-club-at-new-bedford-art-museum/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Class,Culture Calendar
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SUMMARY:KidZone at NBAM
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nActivities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5 per family.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/kidzone-at-nbam/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Culture Calendar,Family
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SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Art Program: Spring Into Making
DESCRIPTION:“Spring Vacation Art Program: Spring Into Making” runs Monday\, April 20\, through Friday\, April 24\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Member registration is $315. Nonmember registration is $350. \nThe weeklong program provides a mix of artmaking and creative exploration for young artists. Students work in drawing\, painting\, mixed media\, ceramics\, and digital illustration. Museum iPads are provided for learning Procreate and creating digital artwork. \nActivities include scavenger hunts in the museum and the local library. Walking trips to nearby cultural sites introduce students to New Bedford’s arts community. Tuesday and Thursday sessions focus on ceramics\, with instruction in hand-building and wheel throwing. \nKids leave with finished artwork\, new skills\, and a broader view of local art and history.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/spring-vacation-art-program-spring-into-making/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Culture Calendar,Kids,School Vacation Activities
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SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Kids Program at NBAM
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 are provided to learn Procreate and create finished digital artwork alongside traditional pieces. \nThe week includes scavenger hunts in the museum and local library\, along with walking field trips to nearby cultural sites. These activities help students observe\, gather ideas\, and turn inspiration into original artwork. Tuesday and Thursday feature time in the ceramics studio\, where students learn hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques using professional tools. \nEach day follows a different theme\, from exploring exhibits and character design to storytelling\, light and color. Students build skills across multiple media and complete projects they can take home. \nProgram cost is $315 for members and $350 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/spring-vacation-kids-program-at-nbam/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Culture Calendar,School Vacation Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
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SUMMARY:ArtREADS: "The Power and the Glory"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArtREADS is a welcoming\, discussion-based book club that brings together literature\, art\, and shared ideas. Participants are encouraged to read the book in advance and come ready to engage\, listen\, and reflect. \nNow Reading\, “The Power and the Glory” \nMexico\, the late 1930s: A paramilitary group has outlawed the Catholic Church and is executing its clergy. Now the last priest is on the run\, fleeing not just an unshakable police lieutenant but also his own wavering morals. As he scrapes his way toward salvation\, haunted by an affair from his past\, the nameless “whiskey priest” is pulled between the bottle and the Bible\, tempted to renounce his religion yet unable to ignore the higher calling he’s chosen.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/artreads-the-power-and-the-glory/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Museum,Books,Culture Calendar
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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing Open Studio
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSessions run for three hours\, starting with short gestures and progressing to longer poses. \nThere will be no formal instruction during the class; artists are encouraged to work from the model independently\, in any medium they wish to bring.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/figure-drawing-open-studio/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Class,Culture Calendar
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SUMMARY:Wearable Ceramics: Jewelry Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Design\, create\, and wear your own ceramic jewelry in this three-session workshop taught by ceramic artist Jillian McEvoy. \nClasses meet on Sundays\, May 3\, 10\, and 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fee — members: $165\, non-members: $180. \nThe workshop welcomes beginners and offers a thoughtful approach. Participants learn the full process\, from shaping clay into earrings and pendants to glazing and surface design. The class also covers how to assemble pieces using professional jewelry hardware. \nEach student creates several finished pieces.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wearable-ceramics-jewelry-design-workshop/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Culture Calendar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T173000
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SUMMARY:Ink & Identity: A Collaborative Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ink & Identity: A Collaborative Printmaking Workshop is scheduled for Wednesdays\, May 6 to 27\, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $250. \nMaster 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 Andy Warhol Foundation and the White House. \nClass work draws inspiration from the exhibition “RESISTANCE: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art.” It looks at how artists use printmaking to explore identity\, memory\, and social ideas. \nStudents will create designs by carving linoleum blocks and printing them. The work will come together in a final group composition. \nThe workshop is open to beginners and practicing artists. No experience is required.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ink-identity-a-collaborative-printmaking-workshop/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Culture Calendar,Workshop
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