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SUMMARY:Call for Plein Air Artists: Wet Paint Padanaram registration open until August 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nRegistration includes a boxed lunch and costs $40 or $50 with an additional donation. Registration closes Sunday\, Aug. 9.\n\nPrizes will be awarded to the top three artists.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-plein-air-artists-wet-paint-padanaram-registration-open-until-august-8-2026/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000
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SUMMARY:MAC Summer Members' Show
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nArtists may drop off work Saturday\, Aug. 8\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, or Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nAnyone with a current Marion Art Center membership may submit one piece. Artwork must be original\, completed within the past five years\, and not previously exhibited at the Marion Art Center.\n\nAll work must be ready for installation and clearly labeled with the artist’s name. Two-dimensional pieces should be labeled on the back. The Marion Art Center will not accept work or frames that are in poor condition.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mac-summer-members-show/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Culture Calendar,Open House
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260803T210442Z
CREATED:20260727T153656Z
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SUMMARY:Call for art:  Arts Illuminated wants you for its next live art talk show
DESCRIPTION: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.\nIt’s a place where area artists and art enthusiasts can take part in a talk show before a live audience\,  hosted by local art entrepreneur Devin “NivedArt” McLaughlin. Framed by examples of your work\, Devin will conduct a five-minute interview about your process and inspirations. \nGuests and audience members alike can stay for the signature Afterglow reception to chat\, browse and buy artwork.  And the event is free! \nHere’s what artist Caryn Phipps (see her interview here) had to say about her experience at our June 19 show: \n“Participating in Arts Illuminated was a great way for me to meet fellow artists in my area and hear directly from them about their process and artistic career. I also learned about new artist groups in my area. Working with the team was painless\, Devin was friendly and welcoming and made the interview process enjoyable with his insightful questions guiding the conversation. I would recommend this event to any artist\, emerging or seasoned professional!”\nDeadline for submission is Wednesday\, Aug. 12. Visit The Light’s Arts Illuminated page to watch video clips of interviews from earlier shows and submit your work so you can be on stage next!
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-art-arts-illuminated-wants-you-for-its-next-live-art-talk-show/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Call for Art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260727T172438Z
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SUMMARY:Last Call for Wet Paint Padanaram Artists
DESCRIPTION:Registration closes Sunday\, Aug. 9\, for the eighth annual Wet Paint Padanaram paint-out. \nArtists 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. \nThe $40 fee includes a boxed lunch. Registration and event details are available on the Dartmouth Cultural Center website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/last-call-for-wet-paint-padanaram-artists/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTSTAMP:20260710T160456Z
CREATED:20260710T160213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T160456Z
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SUMMARY:Unleash the PAWsibilities Area Youth Creative Arts Contests
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nParticipants may choose one of two themes: “Celebrating Creatures Great and Small in My Backyard and Beyond” or “What Makes Your Favorite Animal Special?” Youth may enter one or both categories. Local artists and writers will judge entries. Winners in three age groups will receive trophies. A Best Visual and Literary Combination award will also be presented. Every participant will be entered into a prize raffle.\n\nA Family Celebration and awards ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday\, Aug. 21\, at the Gleason Family YMCA. Winners do not need to be present to receive prizes. All submissions will be displayed at the Wareham Main Street Post Office during September.\n\nEntries may be dropped off at the Wareham Free Library and the Gleason Family YMCA. Registration forms and contest details are available at warehamdogpark.org. Those unable to print a registration form may include the required information with their submission. Questions may be directed to sammorrison@comcast.net.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/unleash-the-pawsibilities-area-youth-creative-arts-contests/
LOCATION:Wareham Free Library\, 59 Marion Rd.\, Wareham\, MA\, 02571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Call for Writers,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260616T191114Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Catalysts exhibition: call for art
DESCRIPTION:Artists sought for Creative Catalysts exhibit through an online call for art. Registration deadline is July 31 at 10 a.m. \nThe 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. \nGroundWork Gallery will showcase the exhibition Oct. 3 through Nov. 29. \nThe project showcases a partnership between artists across several media. Registration is open to solo artists or teams. Solo artists are paired with a collaborator. Each artist produces individual work shaped by shared literary inspiration. \nA minimum donation of $20 supports organizing\, curation\, promotion\, and management. Higher contributions are encouraged when possible. Lower-cost donations are accepted based on ability. \nArtists Share sessions in June and July offer brainstorming and project support. The program is supported in part by the New Bedford Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/creative-catalysts-exhibition-call-for-art/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260526T175249Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Films Wanted
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nSelected 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 filmmakers and media representatives have already confirmed attendance. The festival also includes the biennial Encontro Audiovisual Açoriano and the PAA Awards.\n\nApplications are also open for PRÉMIO CURTA PICO\, which awards up to €10\,000 in production funding for a short fiction project filmed on Pico Island.\n\nThe deadline is July 1. Questions can be directed to info@mirateca.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-films-wanted/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Call for Art,Culture Calendar,Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260330T161132Z
CREATED:20260330T161132Z
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SUMMARY:Call For Art: Queer Futures
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe show runs May 6 through May 17. Participant should submit work during gallery hours or by appointment through May 17. Artists complete a submission form at drop-off. The exhibition is non-juried and open to all media. Wall pieces must be ready to hang. Pedestals are available for three-dimensional work. \nWorks may be available for purchase\, and Gallery X manages sales and takes a commission. \nOrganizers also invite local queer artists to contribute to a “Queer Futures” time capsule installation featuring imagined artifacts from 500 years in the future. \nArtists interested in the project are free to contact the curator\, Beatrice Alder\, at beatrice.g.alder@gmail.com for details.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-art-queer-futures/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260329T210652Z
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SUMMARY:WAG Call for Artists Spring Show "Journeys"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe theme is broadly interpreted and may reflect travel\, personal growth\, creative process\, or cultural and emotional experiences. \nExhibition runs April 23 through May 10. David Barnes\, a visual art professor at UMass Dartmouth and BCC\, will serve as juror. Prizes will be awarded during a reception on April 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. \nFinal weekend aligns with ArtWeek South Coast. Sponsors will present additional awards during the reception. \nRegistration closes April 14. More information is available on the Westport Art Group website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wag-call-for-artists-spring-show-journeys/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtWeek Southcoast,Call for Art,Call for Artists
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260329T204220Z
CREATED:20260329T204220Z
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SUMMARY:Call For Art: Soul Clap: Sounds of the African Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Gallery X is seeking submissions for “Soul Clap\,” a juried multimedia exhibition focused on the sound and cultural impact of Black music. \nThe 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. \nArtists may submit up to three works by May 1 at 11:59 p.m. A short bio and artwork details are required. The $20 fee may be waived for financial hardship. \nApplicants will be notified by May 10. \nAccepted work must be delivered between May 13 and May 17. The exhibition runs from May 20 through June 20.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-art-soul-clap-sounds-of-the-african-diaspora/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T153000
DTSTAMP:20260125T224749Z
CREATED:20260125T224749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T224749Z
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SUMMARY:Midwinter Dreams: Art and Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Midwinter Dreams blends visual art and poetry in a February exhibition at WAG. Gallery hours are Fridays through Sundays\, Feb. 13–22. \nWAG 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 through Feb. 3. Submissions may explore midwinter or dreams\, with or without a poetry pairing. \nRegistration details are available at westportartgroup.com. \nAn opening reception is scheduled for Sunday\, Feb. 15\, from 1 to 4 p.m. Artists and poets will discuss their inspiration and process. \nA second discussion follows Sunday\, Feb. 22\, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. \nAdmission is free. All are welcome.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/midwinter-dreams-art-and-poetry/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Open House
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260122T201006Z
CREATED:20260122T201006Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: ArtWeek SouthCoast
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nArtists\, cultural organizations\, municipalities\, local businesses\, and community groups may submit events for inclusion in the 2026 schedule. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.\n\nThis regional arts celebration highlights creativity through workshops\, performances\, exhibitions\, open studios\, artist talks\, and family-friendly activities. Behind-the-scenes experiences also offer new ways to connect with artists and cultural spaces.\n\nParticipating communities include Fall River\, New Bedford\, Dartmouth\, Marion\, Westport\, Fairhaven\, Mattapoisett\, Somerset\, and Wareham. New voices from Attleboro\, Brockton\, Taunton\, and surrounding areas will also take part.\nOrganizers encourage early planning as events are added.\n\nFull details and the evolving schedule are available at artweeksouthcoast.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-submissions-artweek-southcoast/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtWeek Southcoast,Call for Art,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTSTAMP:20251120T155944Z
CREATED:20251120T155944Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: 2026 Seaport Art Walk Invites Artists to Create “Good Trouble”
DESCRIPTION: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. \nExhibition dates run from July 9 through Oct. 31\, 2026\, along the waterfront and in the Seaport Cultural District. Funding is available up to $2\,500 for new outdoor work\, $1\,000 for existing outdoor work\, and $250 for digital gallery submissions. Selected artists receive promotion and an invitation to present their work during the AHA! Night opening on July 9\, 2026. \nProposals are due Monday\, Feb. 23\, 2026\, by 11:59 p.m. Apply at nbedc.submittable.com/submit under “2026 Seaport Art Walk.” For details or content guidelines\, visit newbedfordcreative.org/seaport-art-walk or email Zane Cox at zcox@nbedc.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-art-2026-seaport-art-walk-invites-artists-to-create-good-trouble/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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