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SUMMARY:New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArtifacts include the Taunton jail’s debtor book from 1785 and Lizzie Borden’s 1892 mittimus. Visitors will also see 1920s inmate photographs\, 19th-century jail logs\, and materials from the sheriff’s office archives. \nThe exhibit was curated by Melanie Botvin with research by Henry Claudy\, a New York University graduate student. \nThe New Bedford Whaling Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-exhibit-explores-bristol-countys-history-of-incarceration/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,History,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260109T205534Z
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SUMMARY:Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford
DESCRIPTION:See the faces of 19th-century America in a new special exhibition opening Jan. 16\, 2026.  “Look Pleasant\, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford\,” explores portrait photography in a growing and diverse coastal city.\n\nImages highlight the changing relationship between photographer and sitter in a complex urban economy. Featured works include one of the last known portraits of Frederick Douglass\, taken by Black photographer James E. Reed\, along with images by immigrant and women photographers building careers in New Bedford.\n\nThe exhibition invites visitors to reflect on 19th-century society and consider how people choose to present themselves today.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/early-portrait-photography-in-new-bedford/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260715T190008Z
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SUMMARY:Proteanna: Susan Heideman exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Proteanna: Susan Heideman is on view at the New Bedford Whaling Museum from May 29 through Nov. 1. The exhibition features large-scale mixed-media works by Heideman inspired by ocean life and imagined underwater forms. Combining watercolor\, collage\, and hand embroidery\, the pieces create richly layered\, textured compositions that blur the line between real and imagined marine organisms. \nHeideman is a professor emerita of art at Smith College whose work is held in museum\, university\, and corporate collections across the country.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/proteanna-susan-heideman-exhibit/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Exhibition,Ongoing,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260710T154035Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260724T162045Z
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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,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260701T185155Z
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SUMMARY:Sailors' Valentines: Maritime Art From the Heart exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“Sailors’ Valentines: Maritime Art From the Heart” is on view through Nov. 8 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.\n\nShell-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.\n\nDisplays highlight the craftsmanship\, symbolism\, and stories behind these intricate shell mosaics. Visitors can learn how the tradition evolved while remaining connected to the sea and the people who sailed it.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sailors-valentines-maritime-art-from-the-heart-exhibit/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20251029T165418Z
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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/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Adriance Furniture Makers\, 288 Gulf Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T170000
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UID:10169614-1784984400-1784998800@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/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Free,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260720T164206Z
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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:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T173546Z
CREATED:20260710T173546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T173546Z
UID:10168833-1786096800-1786122000@newbedfordlight.org
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/2026-08-07/
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
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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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