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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
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SUMMARY:Blue Heron in Flight
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJohn 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 sculpture from UMass Dartmouth. Solo exhibitions have appeared in several locations. Permanent installations stand in hospitals and public spaces. Magnan’s sculpture is also featured at the UMass School of Law. A national collaboration with Eli Lilly and Co. honors clinical trial participants through public art. \nShowroom open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Phone number is 508-993-4800. \n A portion of this sale will be donated to Buzzards Bay Coalition to support efforts to protect the bay. \nAn online portfolio can be viewed at www.johnmagnan.com
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/blue-heron-in-flight/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Adriance Furniture Makers\, 288 Gulf Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T173546Z
CREATED:20260710T173546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T173546Z
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SUMMARY:Art Drive: Judith Klien
DESCRIPTION:Judith Klein Studio and Gallery will be open for Art Drive on Friday\, Aug. 7\, through Sunday\, Aug. 9\, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nThe studio will display Judith Klein’s acrylic\, oil\, and mixed-media paintings\, along with woodcuts\, linocuts\, and monoprints. Sculptor Suzanne Volmer will also exhibit.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/art-drive-judith-klien/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Judith Klein Art Gallery\, 127 West Rodney French Blvd.\, Suite 287\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260721T200744Z
CREATED:20260721T200744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T200744Z
UID:10169647-1786208400-1786219200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:ambrosia/salad interactive art at Haskell Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The “ambrosia/salad” opening night is Saturday\, Aug. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m.\, at Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens. A suggested donation is requested. \nSite Specific Happenings will launch the site-responsive exhibition with an evening of installations\, sculpture\, performances and participatory activations throughout the gardens. Artists will present works inspired by the landscape that explore sound\, movement\, food\, ecology and collective participation. \nOpening night activations include: \n\nBanana Split by Ananda Cordero\nBug Tag / How to Build a Meadow by Elizabeth Flood\nDead Bird Dinner Pt. I: Wild Claymaking by Michael Medeiros\nI’m The Love of Your Life / Honey by Mikah Simone Akerib\nGloaming by Willa Van Nostrand and Eva Goodman\nOne Helluva Derv by Neal Todten\n\nRSVP is required. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. The exhibition remains on view through Sept. 19.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ambrosia-salad-interactive-art-at-haskell-gardens/
LOCATION:Allen Haskell Public Gardens\, 777 Shawmut Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T144918Z
CREATED:20260720T144918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T144918Z
UID:10169622-1786194000-1786208400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:WAG Summer Community Show
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Art Group Summer Community Show begins Thursday\, July 23\, featuring artwork by members and local artists. The exhibit includes works inspired by the SouthCoast in a variety of media\, with artwork available for purchase\n.\nA reception is scheduled for Friday\, July 24\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The show is open Thursdays through Sundays from July 23 to Aug. 8\, from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.\n\nThe annual raffle wall also returns with small works created by participating artists. Winners do not need to be present. The gallery is accessible and open to the public.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wag-summer-community-show/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,Ongoing,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260720T164206Z
CREATED:20260720T164206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T164206Z
UID:10169631-1785319200-1785358800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Woven Connections: A Story of Inherited Making
DESCRIPTION:Michelle T. Lapointe‘s exhibition “Woven Connections: A Story of Inherited Making” is on view through July at the Wamsutta Club\, 427 County St.\, New Bedford.\n\nThe exhibit explores family traditions\, labor and memory through mixed media works inspired by inherited making.\n\nGallery hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to confirm the gallery is open.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/woven-connections-a-story-of-inherited-making/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Wamsutta Club\, 427 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T173231Z
CREATED:20260619T173231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T173231Z
UID:10167967-1783789200-1783796400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Deborah Macy exhibit at Gatlin Fine Framing
DESCRIPTION:Portrait artist Deborah Macy will be featured in an exhibit at Gatlin Fine Framing\, Fine Tea in North Dartmouth on July 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. \nThe show will include a selection of Macy’s paintings. Known for her portrait work\, Macy’s paintings explore light\, color\, and expression. \nFor more information\, call 774-202-0649 or visit Gatlin Fine Framing‘s website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/deborah-macy-exhibit-at-gatlin-fine-framing/
LOCATION:GATLIN Fine Framing\, 208 State Rd.\, North Dartmouth\, MA\, 02747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260706T193216Z
CREATED:20260706T193216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T193216Z
UID:10168441-1783702800-1783710000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:"Accidental Metamorphosis" exhibit opening
DESCRIPTION:An opening reception for “Accidental Metamorphosis\,” a juried exhibition by the National Association of Women Artists\, is scheduled for Friday\, July 10\, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dartmouth Cultural Center. The exhibition continues through Aug. 15. \nWork is featured by 15 artists from the SouthCoast and across the country. The exhibition explores how changing social\, political\, cultural\, and personal experiences shape perspectives and artistic expression. \nGallery hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/accidental-metamorphosis-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Free,Open House
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260724T162045Z
CREATED:20260724T162045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T162045Z
UID:10169739-1783641600-1785974399@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Accidental Metamorphosis exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Accidental Metamorphosis is on view from July 10 through Aug. 5 at the Dartmouth Cultural Center. The fourth annual juried exhibition features work by 15 artists from the South Coast and across the country.\n\nA variety of media highlights how social\, political\, cultural and personal experiences can shape perspectives and artistic expression.\n\nSouth Coast artists include Kim Barry\, Dot Bergen\, Nadine Flowers\, Barbara Edlund Healy\, Mary Hurwitz\, Jill Law\, Tammi J. Meehan and Beth Russo. Stacy Latt Savage\, professor of sculpture at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth\, served as juror.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/accidental-metamorphosis-exhibition/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260710T154035Z
CREATED:20260710T154035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T154035Z
UID:10168828-1783555200-1785455999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:You Might Be as Flawed as Me exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“You Might Be as Flawed as Me” is a solo exhibition of paintings by SouthCoast artist Mark Gleicher. The exhibition runs from July 9 to 30. \nAn opening reception will be held Saturday\, July 11\, from 5 to 7 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/you-might-be-as-flawed-as-me-exhibit/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:AS220\, 115 Empire St.\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Free,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T201622Z
CREATED:20260530T201622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T201622Z
UID:10166403-1782579600-1782590400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:I\, Reincarnate Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:I\, Reincarnate Opening Reception will be held Saturday\, June 27\, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gallery X. Admission is free.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe solo exhibition features new work by Christine Maiato FitzGerald of MaiatoFitz Art Gallery and Studio. Light fare will be provided\, with soft drinks and water available. Guests may bring their own beverages. \nLive music will be performed by Tomboy Circus.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/i-reincarnate-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195551Z
CREATED:20260525T195551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T195551Z
UID:10166201-1782406800-1782406800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Salt & Light exhibit: Kim Gatesman\, Christy Gunnels\, and Barbara Healy
DESCRIPTION:“Salt & Light” features the paintings of Kim Gatesman\, Christy Gunnels\, and Barbara Healy. The exhibit opens Friday\, May 29\, with a free public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. An artist talk follows on Thursday\, June 25\, at 5 p.m.\n\nThe show highlights New England landscapes\, including rocky shorelines\, salt marshes\, cranberry bogs\, and coastlines. Each painter brings an individual perspective through light\, color\, and atmosphere. Together\, the works encourage a closer look at the SouthCoast’s land\, water\, and sky.\n\nThe exhibition runs through July 3\, 2026.\n\nGallery hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery is closed on Sunday and Monday.\n\nSummer hours begin June 30. Hours shift to Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m.\, with Saturday hours remaining 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery remains closed on Sunday and Monday.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/salt-light-exhibit-kim-gatesman-christy-gunnels-and-barbara-healy/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T190348Z
CREATED:20260529T190348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T190348Z
UID:10166371-1782054000-1782061200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:WAG's 70th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Art Group’s 70th anniversary with a special exhibit June 4-21 at the WAG Gallery. The exhibit is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.\n\nAn opening reception and champagne toast are on Friday\, June 5\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The closing reception is  Sunday\, June 21\, from 3 to 5 p.m. Artwork from private collections\, historical archives\, and current members will be featured\, showcasing the organization’s history and growth.\n\nFounded in 1956\, the Westport Art Group was the first arts organization in Bristol County. Today\, the group has more than 250 members and supports scholarships\, exhibitions\, workshops\, summer art programs\, and weekly plein air painting sessions.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wags-70th-anniversary-celebration/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T172237Z
CREATED:20260522T172237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T172237Z
UID:10166147-1780678800-1780686000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Recovered Dreams and New Creations: opening reception
DESCRIPTION:An opening reception for “Recovered Dreams and New Creations” is planned for Friday\, June 5\, 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. Works by sculptor Eric Lintala and mixed-media artist Bruce Bailey will be on view.\n\nLintala draws on history\, nature\, and memory. His forms echo ancient symbols and lived experience. Bailey works in an intuitive way. Pieces grow as he creates\, blending paint\, charcoal\, wood\, and digital tools.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/recovered-dreams-and-new-creations-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T193659Z
CREATED:20260510T193659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T193659Z
UID:10164817-1780156800-1780167600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Mini Retrospective Exhibit by Judith Klein
DESCRIPTION:A mini-retrospective exhibit by Judith Klein will open on May 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. at GATLIN Fine Framing.\n\nHer artwork showcases oil\, acrylic\, mixed-media paintings\, printmaking\, and drawings created throughout Klein’s career\, including recent work.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mini-retrospective-exhibit-by-judith-klein/
LOCATION:GATLIN Fine Framing\, 208 State Rd.\, North Dartmouth\, MA\, 02747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbedfordlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JUDITH-KLEIN-RETROSPECTIVE-FINAL.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T215907Z
CREATED:20260508T215907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T215907Z
UID:10164763-1778778000-1778787000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:In History’s Wake exhibit
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will open “In History’s Wake” on May 14\, a new installation tracing the lasting effect of the 1976 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act on the commercial fishing industry. The exhibit will remain on display through spring 2027.\n\nThe landmark law established a 200-mile fishing limit and prohibited foreign factory ships from entering U.S. waters. It is reshaping the fishing industry and the regulations that still guide it today. The presentation focuses on how those changes affected relationships among fishermen\, government agencies\, scientists\, and environmental activists on New Bedford’s waterfront.\n\nDisplays also highlight the role local fishermen played in pushing for the 200-mile limit and how today’s fishing community continues to speak out on regulations\, environmental issues\, and management decisions.\n\nA free opening reception will be held during AHA! Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on May 14. Related programming throughout the year will include panel discussions\, talks\, and film screenings.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/in-historys-wake-exhibit/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Civic Life,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T235053Z
CREATED:20260504T235053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T235053Z
UID:10164506-1778418000-1779897600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:WAG's Spring Show\, “Journeys
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Art Group’s judged Spring Show\, “Journeys\,” opened April 23 and continues through May 10. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday\, 1 to 4 p.m. \nAwards were presented at the opening reception. Judge David Barnes selected the winners. Additional prizes were provided by sponsors Manchester Interiors and Jeffrey of Westport. \nGermana Rodrigues received Best in Show for “Echoes from Within\,” a watercolor in tunnel-book format with layered detail. \nSusan Czernicka earned second place for “Silently Slipping into the Forest\,” inspired by a visit to her grandmother’s village in western Ukraine and its World War II history. \nChris Page received Best Interpretation of the Theme for “Walking without Stopping\,” a series of four photographs taken in the woods. \nThe exhibit features a range of work tied to the theme of journeys. It remains on view through May 10.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wags-spring-show-journeys/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T172607Z
CREATED:20260428T172607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T172607Z
UID:10164241-1777726800-1777734000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:"Circles and Space" exhibit at the Westport Library
DESCRIPTION:Artist Susanne D. Carey will show her exhibit\, “Circles and Space\,” at the Westport Free Public Library. The opening reception is on May 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. \nThe exhibition looks at the hidden rhythms of nature through paintings and drawings. You can visit the show from May 2 to May 30.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/circles-and-space-exhibit-at-the-westport-library/
LOCATION:Westport Library\, 408 Old County Road\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T191400Z
CREATED:20260426T191400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T191400Z
UID:10163936-1777654800-1777662000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Found Wax Exhibit Opening at Dartmouth Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:“Found Wax\,” a free exhibition on sculpture\, ecology\, and material process\, opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. May 1 at the Dartmouth Cultural Center. It is the first joint show in 35 years for married artists Susan Medyn and David Formanek.\n\nMedyn works with honeybee colonies. She places frameworks in active hives. Bees build\, reshape\, or dismantle them.\nFormanek focuses on wax. He uses a process rooted in lost wax casting. He creates swirling forms. He adds small sculpted figures. The works become wall-mounted reliefs.\n\nBoth are beekeepers. The exhibition explores transformation\, structure\, and the line between intention and emergence.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/found-wax-exhibit-opening-at-dartmouth-cultural-center/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T000607Z
CREATED:20260418T000607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T000607Z
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SUMMARY:Westport Art Group's Spring Show
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a creative adventure at Westport Art Group’s spring show\, “Journeys\,” launching April 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at its gallery\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport Point. The exhibit runs through May 10\, Thursdays through Sundays. Artists interpret the theme in a range of media.\n\nAdmission is free and open to the public. Visitors can meet participating artists. Refreshments will be served.\n\nThis judged show features awards from David Barnes\, visual art professor at Bristol Community College and UMass Dartmouth\, whose work centers on landscapes and spaces in transition. Additional sponsor prizes come from Jeffrey of Westport and Manchester Interiors.\n\nThe exhibit is part of ArtWeek SouthCoast.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/westport-art-groups-spring-show/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtWeek Southcoast,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T190719Z
CREATED:20260408T184517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T190719Z
UID:10163711-1776277800-1776285000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Casting A Wider Net Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Community Health hosts the Casting A Wider Net exhibit on Wednesday\, April 15\, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. \nThe exhibit presents stories from immigrant workers in the city’s fishing industry through photos\, audio\, and video. \nView it now at 874 Purchase St.\, where it highlights connections to labor\, family\, and community. The exhibit continues through mid-May. \nThe opening includes food\, a net-mending demonstration\, and hands-on activities. Free and family-friendly.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/casting-a-wider-net-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:New Bedford Community Health\, 384 Acushnet ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Civic Life,Exhibition,Fishing,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260330T154930Z
CREATED:20260330T154930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T154930Z
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SUMMARY:The Alternative Photography Exhibition at DCC
DESCRIPTION:The Alternative Photography Exhibition opens Friday\, April 3\, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dartmouth Cultural Center. Admission is free and open to the public. \nFeaturing 43 images by 14 local artists from the Central Village Alternative Photography Society in Westport\, the show highlights a range of photographic processes\, many with historic roots. \nThis exhibit runs from Friday\, April 3\, 2026\, through Saturday\, April 25. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday\, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. \nMeet the artists at the opening reception.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-alternative-photography-exhibition-at-dcc/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T190000
DTSTAMP:20260129T191749Z
CREATED:20260129T191749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T191749Z
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SUMMARY:Tracing Light; Cameraless Photography by Anne Arden McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Tracing Light: Cameraless Photography runs Jan. 30 through March 31\, at the UMass Dartmouth CVPA Campus Gallery. \nAn opening reception is on Tuesday\, Feb. 3\, from 5 to 7 p.m. An artist talk follows at 5:30 p.m. A snow date is set for Feb. 4. \nThe closing reception is scheduled for Tuesday\, March 31\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artist will be present. All events are free and open to the public. \nAnne Arden McDonald creates images without a camera or a negative. She works directly on photographic paper using light\, chemistry\, and experimental materials. Processes draw on historical methods such as photograms while pushing into new territory. \nThe exhibition explores circles and spheres as symbols of atoms\, planets\, growth\, and wholeness. Works include large-scale cameraless scrolls\, rust-and-bubble experiments\, ceramic glazes\, and a video offering a behind-the-scenes look at her process. \nGallery hours are Monday through Friday\, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays stay open until 7 p.m. Saturday hours are noon to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed Feb. 16 and March 14 through 21.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/tracing-light-cameraless-photography-by-anne-arden-mcdonald/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:UMass Dartmouth CVPA Art & Design Studio (ADS)\, 458 State Road\, Dartmouth\, 02747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Open House,Photography,UMass Dartmouth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260309T173324Z
CREATED:20260309T173324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T173324Z
UID:10162096-1774186200-1774193400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Westport Art Group Emerging Artists Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Westport Art Group Emerging Artists Exhibition features artwork by students from Westport and Dartmouth high schools. Paintings\, sculpture\, jewelry\, and mixed media will be on display. \nGallery hours run from March 13 to March 22\, Friday through Sunday\, 1 to 4 p.m. \nA closing reception with the student artists and faculty is on Sunday\, March 22\, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public at the Westport Art Group Gallery. \nWAG also awards two $3\,000 scholarships each year to high school seniors pursuing the visual arts. Applications are due April 15. \nDetails are available at westportartgroup.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/westport-art-group-emerging-artists-exhibition/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260316T204827Z
CREATED:20260316T204827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T204827Z
UID:10162192-1774105200-1774112400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Common Waters: Once Removed\, Always Returning Susan Darwin & Lou Schellenberg
DESCRIPTION:Evoking the pull of ocean tides\, the new exhibition “Common Waters: Once Removed\, Always Returning” opens March 21 at the Marion Art Center. The show features paintings by Lou Schellenberg and Susan Darwin and runs through April 17. An opening reception is scheduled Saturday\, March 21\, from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. \nEach artist occupies a floor of the gallery\, displaying colorful paintings inspired by places they know or visit. As cousins\, both share family ties to Buzzards Bay. \nDarwin’s 10 Year Location Series\, begun in 2020\, features 20 paintings annually\, each exploring a different place and its impact. \nSchellenberg’s landscapes capture decades along the Northeast coast\, blending observation and imagination in simple building views.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/common-waters-once-removed-always-returning-susan-darwin-lou-schellenberg/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260316T203549Z
CREATED:20260316T203549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T203549Z
UID:10162191-1774026000-1774033200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Dartmouth High School AP Students Art Show
DESCRIPTION:An opening reception for the Dartmouth High School Advanced Placement Students’ Art Show is scheduled for Friday\, March 20\, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dartmouth Cultural Center. Admission is free and open to the public. \nThe exhibition features work by Dartmouth High School AP art students. The show runs through Saturday\, March 28. \nGallery hours are Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dartmouth-high-school-ap-students-art-show/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260129T192916Z
CREATED:20260129T192916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T192916Z
UID:10153564-1773334800-1773342000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Rob Millard-Mendez: An Imperfect Circle
DESCRIPTION:“An Imperfect Circle” exhibit runs Jan. 21 through March 21\, at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. \nAn AHA Night reception is planned for Thursday\, Feb. 12\, from 5 to 7 p.m. An artist talk begins at 6 p.m. A second AHA Night reception follows Thursday\, March 12\, from 5 to 7 p.m.\, with a live marquetry demonstration by the artist. Events are free and open to the public. \nMillard Mendez is a UMass Dartmouth faculty member and South Coast native. The work reflects a return to the region after two decades of artistic growth. Pieces blend traditional craft with humor\, mythology\, and careful precision. Materials include wood\, brass\, and vintage maps. \nGallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/rob-millard-mendez-an-imperfect-circle/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Open House
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260320T181025Z
CREATED:20260320T181025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T181025Z
UID:10162220-1773273600-1780271999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Resistance: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art
DESCRIPTION:March 12 to May 31\, 2026$10 adults. $7 seniors and students. \nThis exhibition features contemporary Mexican artists exploring freedom of expression\, history\, and social justice. Work spans sculpture\, installation\, performance documentation\, textiles\, and printmaking. Artists reflect on Indigenous knowledge\, collective memory\, and present-day social issues. \nJacobo and María Ángeles\, master wood carvers from Oaxaca\, present sculptural interpretations of tonas and nahuales. Their vivid works draw on Zapotec cosmology and assert cultural identity. \nAdela Goldbard examines memory and power\, often through symbolic acts of destruction. Prints by Mario Guzmán highlight community\, labor\, and political struggle\, alongside work from Subterráneos\, a collective he leads in Oaxaca. \nRenata Cassiano Alvarez shows pieces from Siempre Voy a Volver. Her sculptures explore memory\, migration\, and home through hand-built forms that suggest the body and domestic space. \n\nResistencia: Narrativas Políticas y Culturales en el Arte Mexicano12 de marzo al 31 de mayo de 2026 \nLa exposición presenta artistas mexicanos contemporáneos que exploran la libertad de expresión\, la historia y la justicia social. Incluye escultura\, instalación\, documentación performativa\, textiles y grabado. Las obras abordan el conocimiento indígena\, la memoria colectiva y el contexto actual. \nJacobo y María Ángeles presentan esculturas de tonas y nahuales inspiradas en la cosmología zapoteca. Sus obras afirman la identidad cultural. \nAdela Goldbard explora la memoria y el poder mediante acciones simbólicas. Mario Guzmán utiliza el grabado como herramienta social\, junto a Subterráneos\, colectivo que dirige en Oaxaca. \nRenata Cassiano Alvarez presenta obras de Siempre Voy a Volver. Sus esculturas abordan la memoria\, la migración y el hogar con formas hechas a mano que evocan el cuerpo y lo doméstico.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/resistance-cultural-and-political-narratives-in-mexican-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,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;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260208T212808Z
CREATED:20260208T212808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T212808Z
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SUMMARY:Being Seen: Celebrating Pride in the SouthCoast
DESCRIPTION:DATMA presents “Being Seen: Celebrating SouthCoast Pride\,” a public art installation and exhibition honoring the LGBTQ+ community. \nAn opening celebration runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday\, Feb. 14. Admission is free and open to the public. \nThe project debuted in June 2025 during New Bedford’s Pride Block Party and will travel to four SouthCoast communities through November 2026. Using upcycled textiles\, the work was led by New York–based artist and LGBTQ+ activist Liz Collins and created with help from more than 100 local residents and organizations. \nAn indoor gallery exhibition adds history and context. Featured work comes from LGBTQ+ artists selected through a community call for art. The exhibit also highlights the Pride movement and local figures\, including New Bedford resident David B. Boyce. \nOutdoor public art is on view beginning Jan. 12. The gallery exhibition runs Feb. 13 through March 13\, 2026. \n  \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/being-seen-celebrating-pride-in-the-southcoast/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,DATMA,Exhibition,Free,LGBTQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260207T204050Z
CREATED:20260207T204050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T204050Z
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SUMMARY:The Homecoming Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Homecoming opens on AHA! Night at the New Bedford Art Museum as part of the public debut of the exhibition. Doors are open Thursday\, Feb. 12\, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free.\n\nThis show launches a new series centered on the collecting interests of South Coast art patrons. Works are drawn from private local collections and are rarely shown publicly. An eclectic mix reflects the tastes of eight lenders. Featured artists include Käthe Kollwitz and Mary Cassatt.\n\nThanks go to Helen DeGroot\, Molly Goodman\, Leslie Lawrence\, and Marcy Wintrub for their support.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-homecoming-opening-reception/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Art,Art Museum,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Open House
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