The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. Artifacts include the […]
“Sailors' Valentines: Maritime Art From the Heart” is on view through Nov. 8 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Shell-covered keepsakes, known as sailors' valentines, have long been tied to maritime history. The exhibition traces the art form from its 19th-century origins to modern interpretations through historic pieces and contemporary works. Displays highlight the craftsmanship, […]
“Boundless: The Book as Art” is on display at the New Bedford Whaling Museum's Wattles Family Gallery through Feb. 15, 2027. Featuring historic publications alongside contemporary works by Andrea Dezsö, Melanie Mowinski, Anneli Skaar and Tracey Cockrell, the exhibition explores the relationship between books and art. Highlights include rare natural history volumes, textile sample books, […]
Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker’s style. Each one brings character to the space. John Magnan shifted to art after an early retirement from a technical career. The change led to studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Magnan later earned an MFA in […]
Gallery X will celebrate the opening of “Radiance,” a solo exhibition by artist Tammi J. Meehan, on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Frederick Douglass Gallery. Meehan’s exhibition honors the memory of Lorin Roche, author of “The Radiance Sutras,” a translation of the ancient Sanskrit text Vijnana Bhairava Tantra. Admission to […]
Original artwork and handmade gifts are available for sale at the MAC's annual Small Works & Holiday Shop exhibition. An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibition features artwork measuring less than 14 inches, along with handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and woodwork. All items are available for […]
Judith Klein Art Gallery & Studio welcomes visitors for an open studio weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event provides an opportunity to explore Klein’s colorful artwork and visit her creative space at 10 Merrymount Drive in North Dartmouth. Visitors can view a selection of paintings and […]
We receive an extra bonus for reaching 100 first-time donors. If you’ve never given before, now is the time.
We'll send a verification code to %EMAIL%.
Get the best of The New Bedford Light directly in your email inbox.
Sending to:
