Organizers are seeking performers and artists of all ages and disciplines to participate in the 2025 vendor events. Musicians, dancers, poets, visual artists, and other creatives are encouraged to apply. The events showcase diverse talent in a supportive and inclusive environment. Those interested can contact newbedfordcommunityevents@gmail.com to secure a spot.
Hotel Papel, a new cultural exchange program founded by New Bedford artist and entrepreneur Lara Harrington, is launching its first creative residency in Faial, Azores. The 10-day program runs January 23 to February 1, 2026, and invites artists, writers, and creatives with ties to Greater New Bedford to apply. Rooted in Harrington’s Azorean heritage, Hotel […]
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. Now 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 […]
Artists and non-artists are welcome to apply to paint two indoor murals at the Kilburn Mill. Each winning mural will receive $1,500. The original murals, at least 6 by 8 feet, will be painted over the weekend of October 24 through 26. Sketch submissions will be accepted from September 15 through October 15. Winners will […]
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. Art is Everywhere! funds projects that use creativity to address community needs. Wicked Cool Places supports initiatives that create […]
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. Participants can rent a 10-by-10-foot space for $135 for the weekend. Artists must provide their […]
Online registration is open for the Westport Art Group Holiday “Small Works+.” Works in all media are welcome. Artists may enter up to three original pieces by Nov. 17. The show runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 14, Thursdays through Sundays, at the WAG Gallery. An opening reception will be held Nov. 30 from 1 to […]
The Siren Scene seeks submissions for Curious Figure 3. Theme is "Figure & Field: Interplay of Form, Space, and Story." Curious Figure 3 is a juried figurative art exhibition. Show runs April 1 through May 31, 2026, at the Co+Creative Centre. Artists 18 and older living in the United States may apply. Work should explore […]
Westport Art Group is accepting submissions for MidWinter Dreams, a February exhibit pairing original visual art with original poetry. The show runs Feb. 13–22, Friday through Sunday, with an opening reception on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. The call is open to members and non-members, with online registration closing Feb. 3. Artists […]
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