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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/
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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
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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
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