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SUMMARY:Civil War photography presentation at Westport Art Group
DESCRIPTION:Photographer and historian John Wotowicz will present “The Civil War in 3D” on Tuesday\, Oct. 27\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Westport Art Group Gallery\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport.\n\nThe presentation will explore Civil War photography and how stereoscopic cameras captured three-dimensional images. Attendees will view historic photographs in their original 3D format and learn about the techniques used to create them.\n\nThis accessible program is part of the Westport Art Group’s “Tuesdays with WAG” series\, supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Westport Cultural Council.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/civil-war-photography-presentation-at-westport-art-group/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,History,Photography
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SUMMARY:SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions
DESCRIPTION:SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions meets Mondays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. from July 6 through July 27. The fee is $180 for members and $200 for non-members. \nThe four-week course introduces digital photography through guided instruction\, studio sessions\, and photo walks. \nSession 1: Introduction to Photography\nThe course starts with the foundations of photography. A guided photo walk is included. \nSession 2: Lighting and Creative Techniques\nLighting setups\, still life\, long-exposure techniques\, and class exercises. \nSession 3: Editing and Image Selection\nEditing workflows\, image selection\, and post-processing tools. \nSession 4: Portfolio and Showcase\nCurate a collection of images for group critique and a casual gallery-style presentation. \nGuided photo walks in New Bedford give students an opportunity to apply what they learn. A free community photo walk will be held on July 11 at noon at The Green Bean\, 740 Purchase St.\, New Bedford. \nAny camera may be used\, including a DSLR\, mirrorless camera\, or smartphone. Film photography is not covered. \nInstructor Philip Mondeau is a self-taught photographer with experience in photojournalism and fine art photography. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/snaplab-photography-studio-sessions/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Photography,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T140000
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SUMMARY:LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography\, 1839–1900
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host a lifelong learning course on the history of photography from 1839 to 1900. \nThe program includes six weekly 80-minute virtual sessions starting March 9. It ends with an in-person workshop and curator-led tour on April 27 at the museum. \nSchedule: \n\nMarch 9 — Photography’s origins\, 1839\nMarch 16 — Competing technologies\nMarch 23 — Wet-Plate photography\nMarch 30 —World events: photography as documentary\nApril 6 — Art vs Industry: photography as medium\nApril 13 — Kodak and the introduction of Snapshot photography\nApril 27 — In-person workshop at NBWM / curator-led tour of “Look Pleasant Please”\n\nNaomi Slipp and Marina Dawn Wells will lead the course. Students will use works from the museum’s collection to study early photography\, new technologies\, and the rise of Kodak. \nCost is $225 for members and $275 for nonmembers. The three-class mini bundle is $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/lifelong-learning-short-course-in-the-history-of-photography-1839-1900/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Education,Photography,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
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SUMMARY:Author Book Talk: Erin Pauwels at the Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:This free virtual program is on Friday\, April 17\, from noon to 1 p.m.\, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Prior registration is required. \nArt historian Erin Pauwels will talk about her new book\, “Napoleon Sarony’s Living Pictures: The Celebrity Photograph in Gilded Age New York.” \nPauwels teaches at Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Her work looks at photography\, visual culture\, and how images shape public life. \nThe book tells the story of Napoleon Sarony\, a star portrait photographer in Gilded Age New York. His studio attracted well-known figures such as Oscar Wilde\, Sarah Bernhardt\, and Mark Twain. \nPauwels explores how celebrity culture and mass media helped photography gain status as art\, and how Sarony helped shape that shift.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/author-book-talk-erin-pauwels-at-the-whaling-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Photography,Talk,Whaling Museum
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SUMMARY:Bunny Photos and KIDZ BOP Dance Parties
DESCRIPTION:Families and pet owners can visit Dartmouth Mall’s Center Court for Bunny photos throughout the season. Professional spring portraits are available for cards and gifts.\n\nEach hour\, children can take part in a short dance session with the Bunny\, featuring simple moves and upbeat music.\n\nReservations are recommended\, with walk-up visits offered as space allows.\n\nFamily photo sessions run Friday\, March 13\, through Saturday\, April 4. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday\, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Special hours on Sunday\, March 15\, are noon to 6 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/bunny-photos-and-kidz-bop-dance-parties/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Mall\, 200 N. Dartmouth Mall\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Kids,Photography
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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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SUMMARY:Family Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
DESCRIPTION:Spring has arrived at Dartmouth Mall — and so has the Easter Bunny. Pet owners can bring their furry friends for a seasonal photo op in Center Court\, available Mondays from March 16 through March 30. \nSession fees start at $20\, and photo packages start at $39.99. Reservations are encouraged. \nAll pets must be leashed\, in a carrier\, or held at all times. Owners are required to sign a release. Hours may vary. \nKidz Bop dance sessions run every hour\, rounding out the visit.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/family-pet-photos-with-the-easter-bunny/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Mall\, 200 N. Dartmouth Mall\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Photography
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SUMMARY:Dead Whale City: Ben Berke's Photographs of New Bedford
DESCRIPTION:Ben Berke presents 18 framed color photographs. The New Bedford photographer and journalist’s work reflects the city’s history as it stands today. The images highlight weathered buildings\, residents\, and landscapes. Berke made the photographs over five years while reporting for the local NPR station.\n\nAn opening reception will be held Saturday\, March 21\, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Douglass Gallery at Gallery X. The show runs March 18 through April 18. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dead-whale-city-ben-berkes-photographs-of-new-bedford/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Photography,Presentation
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