The Artists Couples reception will highlight the ongoing exhibit with artists Elizabeth and Don Wilkinson. The pair will share insight into their collaboration in mixed media work. Sculptor Charles Hauck will also be on hand to demonstrate his process and techniques.
A new juried exhibition, The Shape of Who We Are, opens with a public reception on AHA! Night. Juried by Marcelle Joseph, the exhibition features artists from around the world exploring themes of identity. The works examine how identity is shaped and expressed through race, gender, class, culture, and personal history. The exhibition encourages reflection […]
The closing night of the exhibition "Pink Triangle Portraits" is on Friday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Gallery Bar, 20 Kenyon St. in New Bedford. Artist Bry Sharland will give a talk about the portraits and the people who inspired them. The exhibition highlights a chapter of history marked by persecution […]
Local author Tina Bigham will launch her memoir "Better Than Ordinary" on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium’s Studio. The free event includes excerpt readings at 2 and 3 p.m., live piano music by Phil Zukas, refreshments, and a door raffle for books and a […]
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Rotch-Jones-Duff mansion by various RJD Docents and staff. Free with the price of admission.
An opening reception for artists Margaret Bruzelius and Nanci Worthington is on Saturday, October 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a free event, open to the public. The exhibition runs through November 14, with artist presentations on November 1 at 11 a.m. Bruzelius is a former fashion designer and literature professor. Now, she […]
“Sustainable Style”, a new women’s boutique featuring the one-of-a-kind apparel of Wendy Bauer, opens November 13, 2025, at 22 William St., at the corner of Johhny Cake Hill. Turning found fabrics into attractive, timeless garments is the choice for a sustainable fashion practice made by Wendy. She seeks out overlooked and unused textiles and then […]
A complimentary reception opens on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. for the exhibition “Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr.” at the RJD. The show includes twenty prints from the graphic novel “Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch” by Dr. Sarah Crabtree and illustrator Melissa “Sawhand” Philley. Philley will speak […]
Hatch Street Studios will host its Fall Open Studios Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 75 artists and makers will open their studios in the historic Hatch Street mill complex in New Bedford. Visitors can explore a wide range of work, from painting and […]
Amy C. Lund Handweaver Studio & Gallery invites the public to celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This open studio event showcases locally made artisan textiles and fiber arts. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the creative process, shop for holiday gifts, and support local artists.
A free open house for educators will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 4–6 p.m. Teachers and guests can view new exhibits. Information will be shared about tours and student activities. Museum staff will be available to discuss field trips and classroom resources. Activities will be offered during the program, including a sample squid […]
Tracing Light: Cameraless Photography runs Jan. 30 through March 31, at the UMass Dartmouth CVPA Campus Gallery. An 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. The closing reception is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, from […]
"An Imperfect Circle" exhibit runs Jan. 21 through March 21, at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. An 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 […]
Take a tour of the newly restored and renovated Zeiterion. During AHA! nights, The Z will be open to the public for self-guided tours. Stop by from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to explore the restored theater auditorium and new spaces, like The Baker Family Lobby, Speakeasy, and more. Free, no reservations needed.
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. This show launches a new series centered on the collecting interests of South Coast art patrons. Works are drawn from private […]
Midwinter Dreams blends visual art and poetry in a February exhibition at WAG. Gallery hours are Fridays through Sundays, Feb. 13–22. WAG 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 […]
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