The Seaport Art Walk is seeking proposals for its 2026 outdoor exhibition in New Bedford. This year’s theme is “Good Trouble.” It takes its cue from the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis and the city’s longtime ties to activism. Artists can submit new or existing temporary sculptures, murals, or photography. Exhibition dates run from July […]
ArtWeek SouthCoast is back May 8 to 17, 2026, with events planned across southeastern Massachusetts. The festival website is live, and event submissions are open at artweeksouthcoast.org. Artists, cultural organizations, municipalities, local businesses, and community groups may submit events for inclusion in the 2026 schedule. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. This regional arts […]
Midwinter Dreams blends visual art and poetry in a February exhibition at WAG. Gallery hours are Fridays through Sundays, Feb. 13–22. WAG artists and the WAG Poetry Group collaborate on paired works. In some cases, poems spark the art. In others, artwork inspires the poem. A call to artists remains open to members and nonmembers […]
Gallery X is seeking submissions for “Soul Clap,” a juried multimedia exhibition focused on the sound and cultural impact of Black music. The show highlights musical traditions of the African Diaspora, from West African rhythms to jazz, hip-hop, reggae, and house, and invites work that reflects themes of community, resistance, and joy. Artists may submit […]
Westport Art Group opened a call for artists for its Spring Show, themed “Journeys.” Online registration is available on its website. The show is open to members and nonmembers. The theme is broadly interpreted and may reflect travel, personal growth, creative process, or cultural and emotional experiences. Exhibition runs April 23 through May 10. David […]
Gallery X seeks submissions for “Queer Futures,” a Pride Month exhibition exploring visions of the future. Themes include utopia, queer sci-fi, solarpunk, Afro and Indigenous Futurism, and personal hopes. Broad interpretations are welcome. Artists of all backgrounds may submit, with encouragement for queer and BIPOC artists. Submissions are free. The show runs May 6 through […]
Montanha Pico Festival is making room for New Bedford filmmakers. The festival's initiative is accepting submissions through June 1 for its January 2027 event on Pico Island in the Azores. Selected filmmakers and producers will be notified by June 10, giving participants time to plan for the Mid-Atlantic film gala. More than a dozen Portuguese […]
Artists sought for Creative Catalysts exhibit through an online call for art. Registration deadline is July 31 at 10 a.m. The exhibition features visual art, literary arts, music, and multimedia work. The theme uses literature as a lens for new perspectives. Artist pairs select a work of literature to guide their process. GroundWork Gallery will […]
DPAW's 8th Annual Unleash the PAWsibilities Youth Creative Contest is accepting submissions through Aug. 10. The contest is open to youth ages 5 to 16 in visual arts and creative writing. Participants may choose one of two themes: "Celebrating Creatures Great and Small in My Backyard and Beyond" or "What Makes Your Favorite Animal Special?" […]
Registration closes Sunday, Aug. 9, for the eighth annual Wet Paint Padanaram paint-out. Artists of all skill levels are invited to paint Padanaram's harbor, coastline, and village scenery before returning to the Dartmouth Cultural Center for a public exhibition and sale. Awards will be presented to the top three artists. The $40 fee includes a […]
Love to show your art and talk about the meaning behind it? Would you like a chance to bring that on stage before a live audience? Then apply for The New Bedford Light's next Arts Illuminated on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Steeple Playhouse in New Bedford. It's a place where area artists and art […]
The Marion Art Center is accepting entries for its Summer Members’ Show, which runs Aug. 15 through Sept. 18. An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Artists may drop off work Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. […]
The 8th annual Wet Paint Padanaram Plein Air event is planned for Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, with artist registration from 9 to 10 a.m. The all-day paint out invites artists of all levels to capture Padanaram’s harbor, coastline, and scenic views before returning to the Dartmouth Cultural Center for a public exhibition and sale. Registration […]
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