South Coast artists, help The New Bedford Light make the holidays bright! Submit your work to Arts Illuminated’s next talk show and sale, featuring great ideas for small gifts.

Do you have artwork that might make a special present? Or creative pieces in a wintry mood? Apply to show it off on stage on Thursday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m., at the Steeple Playhouse, 159 William St., New Bedford. (The same night as AHA! New Bedford‘s holiday stroll!)

Send in entries by Friday, Nov. 22. Chosen artists will display 2 to 4 works and be interviewed by local art entrepreneur Devin “Nivedart” McLaughlin about their mediums and motivations.

Recent participant Linda Scharf gives the evening an enthusiastic thumbs up:

“Devin’s a perfect host, asking questions that elicit thoughtful responses from artists. It’s an engaging evening, and the time given over to think about art and creativity carries over into the next days by The Light’s filming of the event and continued coverage online.”

The free show is followed by our signature Afterglow reception, where all can chat, snack, browse and BUY artwork direct from Arts Illuminated artists. Submit here!

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Artist interviews 🎤

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What: Arts Illuminated is an opportunity for New Bedford-area artists to share and sell their work to an engaged group of collectors and art enthusiasts. Read about how we were inspired by the Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club.

Who: Any local artist who practices in one of the fine arts and all prospective art buyers. Disciplines include drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography and textiles. Click here to submit.

Moderator: Local artist Devin “Nived” McLaughlin

Format: A short introduction from New Bedford Light and the moderators, followed by artist presentations and a 30-minute “Afterglow,” a loosely structured open discussion among the artists, buyers and other attendees about art-related topics.

For more information, contact us at artsilluminated@newbedfordlight.org and check the guides below.

Artists’ guide

• Each meeting up to seven artists can present. We will also select two backup artists in case of any last-minute cancellations. Interested artists must fill out this online form, including a short bio and description of the work they’re looking to sell. Artists will upload an image(s) of their work to be displayed on our website. Artists who fit the fine art criteria will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• During the meeting, artists will be interviewed by the moderator and answer questions about their work.
• Artist contact information, submitted through the form, will be presented during the meeting and on New Bedford Light’s website. Buyers will contact artists on their own to set up private transactions to purchase art.
• If an artist makes a sale from the NBFAC, they must report it on this form. Individual sales information will remain confidential. 
• The meetings are recorded and posted online for those who can’t attend in person.

Buyers’ guide

• Buyers will have a chance to ask questions of each artist during the meeting.

• After an artist finishes presenting, buyers will use the contact info provided during the meeting and on New Bedford Light’s website to set up a private transaction to purchase art.

• Buyers are encouraged to stay and take part in the “Afterglow,” a 30-minute open-ended art discussion afterwards. 

Art enthusiasts’ guide

• If you’re interested in attending but don’t consider yourself a buyer, you’re more than welcome!

• Even if you don’t buy or sell, you’re encouraged to stay on and take part in the “Afterglow,” a 30-minute open-ended art discussion afterwards.