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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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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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SUMMARY:Congdon-DeValles Call for Artists Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The City of New Bedford invites local artists to apply for mural work at the new Congdon DeValles Elementary School. Opportunities include both interior and exterior murals. \nAn information session and site visit will be held on Monday\, Jan. 26\, 2026\, at 3 p.m. at the P3 trailer in the southeast corner of the construction site.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/congdon-devalles-call-for-artists-information-session/
LOCATION:Congdon-DeValles Elementary School\, 350 Bolton St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Culture Calendar,Information Session
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260422T192015
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SUMMARY:Call For Art: Curious Figure 3
DESCRIPTION:The Siren Scene seeks submissions for Curious Figure 3. Theme is “Figure & Field: Interplay of Form\, Space\, and Story.” \nCurious Figure 3 is a juried figurative art exhibition. Show runs April 1 through May 31\, 2026\, at the Co+Creative Centre. \nArtists 18 and older living in the United States may apply. Work should explore the human figure in dialogue with space and story. \nCurated by Kat Knutsen and Joe Vaux. A printed catalogue will accompany the exhibition. \nAwards: \n\nJurors’ Choice Award — $2100 honorarium + two complimentary copies of the exhibition catalogue.\nExcellence in Craft Award — $200 + One complimentary copies of the exhibition catalogue.\nExcellence in Concept Award — $200 + One complimentary copies of the exhibition catalogue.\n\nThe submission period runs from Jan. 4 through Jan. 31\, 2025.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-art-curious-figure-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
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SUMMARY:Call for Artists: Hatch Street Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Hatch Street Studios is seeking artists and vendors for its annual Open Studios event on Nov. 22 and 23\, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend draws more than a thousand visitors from across Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, and Boston.\nParticipants can rent a 10-by-10-foot space for $135 for the weekend. Artists must provide their own tables and display materials.\nArtists\, makers\, and food vendors are welcome. To apply\, email hatchstreetevents@gmail.com with a brief description of your work\, two or three photos\, contact information\, and any website or social media links.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-artists-hatch-street-open-studios-2/
LOCATION:Hatch Street Studios\, 88 Hatch Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTSTAMP:20260422T192015
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Creative Grant Programs Now Accepting 2026 Applications
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Creative has opened its application process for the 2026 grant cycle. The programs Art is Everywhere! and Wicked Cool Places aim to support artists\, entrepreneurs\, and community groups in shaping the city’s cultural future.\nArt is Everywhere! funds projects that use creativity to address community needs. Wicked Cool Places supports initiatives that create or sustain welcoming spaces in the city. Past projects have included youth podcasts\, outdoor art programs\, and public events. \nGrants range from $1\,500 to $10\,000 and are open to individuals\, nonprofits\, community organizations\, and businesses. An independent committee of New Bedford residents and representatives will review applications. \nThe deadline to apply is Monday\, Nov. 10\, 2025\, at 11:59 p.m. Applications must be submitted through NewBedfordCreative.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-creative-grant-programs-now-accepting-2026-applications/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTSTAMP:20260422T192015
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SUMMARY:Call for Artists - Synergies: Hybrid Art
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Art Museum is accepting submissions for “Synergies: Hybrid Art\,” a juried exhibition open to artists worldwide. The show seeks work that blends disciplines\, materials\, and technologies to create new forms of expression. \nJurors are Amy Lemaire and Nicolas Touron\, a Brooklyn-based artist duo. Their collaborative practice explores material\, form\, and the overlap of natural and constructed environments. They work in sculpture\, glass\, and installation to create immersive narratives. \nSubmission fee is $40 for up to five images\, with $5 for each additional image. \nThe deadline is November 17.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-artists-synergies-hybrid-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202
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SUMMARY:Open Call: 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Creative is accepting applications for the 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program. The deadline is Monday\, Dec. 1\, 2025\, at 11:59 p.m. \nNow in its ninth year\, the program gives artists time and space to create while drawing inspiration from New Bedford’s history\, culture\, and environment. It also asks artists to share their work through free public programs\, making art more accessible to the community. \nUp to three residencies will be awarded. Each comes with a $2\,500 stipend\, studio and exhibition space\, supplies\, and promotional support. \nFor more information and to submit an application\, visit https://nbedc.submittable.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/open-call-2026-artist-in-residence-program/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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