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 […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
Yoga es Vida Collective will open its newly reimagined space with an Open House and Studio Celebration. This indicates a new chapter focused on movement, mindfulness, and connection. Visitors can tour the studio, meet instructors, and experience the space. Free - RSVP on our FB page - https://www.facebook.com/share/18LumriSQT/ Yoga es Vida Collective inicia un nuevo capítulo […]
Davoll’s General Store plans a book launch for Mattapoisett poet Elizabeth Sylvia’s new collection, “Scythe,” on Sunday, April 12, at 6 p.m. The free event includes flowers and chamber music. Published by River River Books of Durham, North Carolina, “Scythe” was selected from more than 400 entries. The collection reflects on cultivated gardens through a […]
New Bedford Community Health hosts the Casting A Wider Net exhibit on Wednesday, April 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The exhibit presents stories from immigrant workers in the city’s fishing industry through photos, audio, and video. View it now at 874 Purchase St., where it highlights connections to labor, family, and community. The exhibit […]
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. Admission is free and open to the public. Visitors […]
“The Same Sea” opens April 30 at DATMA in New Bedford. On view through Aug. 9. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Six South Coast artists share work created during a residency on Faial Island in the Azores. Artists include Mason Terra, Maggie Felisberto, Abigail Marshall, Carley […]
“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. Medyn works with honeybee colonies. She places frameworks in active hives. […]
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