Get ready for the holidays with a wreath-making workshop led by Debra Soares. Participants pay a $45 materials fee on the day of the class. Soares is a local creator known for her wreaths, crafts, and seasonal designs. Her work reflects her warm and creative style. Space is limited. Register at dartmouthculturalcenterinc.org or call (508) […]
A five-week weaving course will be held Thursdays from Oct. 23 to Nov. 20. Classes run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Students will learn basic weaving on a rigid heddle loom and finish a handmade project such as a scarf, table runner, or placemats. Looms are available for a $10 rental fee paid at the […]
Published poets Vivian Eyre, John Heavey, Eileen Paccia, Susan Pizzolato, Elizabeth Sylvia, and Margot Wizansky read their original work.
Author Catherine McLaughlin will discuss her novel "Blue Collars," set in New Bedford’s South End from the 1950s to the 1970s. The story follows Fiona “Finn” Kilroy and her Irish American family navigating life in a working-class neighborhood where diverse families live in the shadow of the mills. It explores love, hardship, and resilience. McLaughlin, […]
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty (and Laura Bailet) will discuss how she acquired the last set sold of Twenty Photographs, published by Palaemon Press in 1980. Bailet will highlight connections between Welty’s photography and writing, noting recurring themes in both. Attendees will have time to view the photographs and share their observations. Admission is $10.
The exhibition calls on artists to explore composition in its many forms from classic arrangements to abstract visions. It emphasizes an essential element that can elevate or undermine a work of art by drawing the eye, creating harmony and balance and setting visual rhythm. Artists may drop off their work for the show beginning Tuesday, […]
Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to participate in the second annual Scavenger Hunt in the Padanaram Village. Each child must be accompanied by a family member. Kids can pick up a list of 10 to 12 items from the Dartmouth Cultural Center between Aug. 27 and Aug. 30. The items will be on […]
The Musical Theatre Magic program is a week of singing, dancing and acting for children ages 6 to 12. Each day includes warm-ups, theatre games and creative exercises. The focus is on building confidence, teamwork and stage presence in a fun, supportive setting. Kids will explore storytelling through music and movement, with the program concluding […]
A five-week art class focused on recycling and creativity begins Wednesday, July 2. Participants will turn everyday materials such as tin cans, plastic bottles and paper rolls into works of art while learning about environmental responsibility. Projects include a bird or bee house, wind chimes, flower planters, a pencil holder and walking stilts. Classes are […]
Students will explore line‑and‑wash watercolor batik on Kinwashi rice paper, blending bold waterproof marker work with flowing watercolor and wax resist to create luminous, textured images in a hands‑on setting. […]
Plein air artists can register through Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, to participate in this year’s event at Padanaram Harbor. Preregistration is required online. Artists must complete onsite check-in on Saturday, Aug. 23, before heading out to paint the harbor, nearby marshes, or Padanaram Village. Finished works will be returned to the Dartmouth Cultural Center and […]
Steven Vaughn presents an intimate evening of dance, featuring a small ensemble of student performers in collaboration with local musicians and a visual artist. Rooted in a central work of art, the performance invites audiences to explore shifting perspectives on beauty and perception.
This class is for the beginner who wants to start with the basics of guitar technique. Students will learn strumming and picking, simple reading skills as they apply to the guitar, to properly tune, to perform, and to understand the fret board. Students must bring an acoustic guitar for this class. The fee is $120. […]
The "About Face" exhibition features work by 27 members of the National Association of Women Artists from across the country. The show explores themes of identity, reflection, and change through […]
"An Hour with Eleanor" is a one-woman play offering a fictionalized account of Eleanor Roosevelt’s life, rooted in historical events. The performance follows Roosevelt’s personal and political journey, highlighting her […]
Poet Lenore Balliro will read from a collection of poems that focus on the joy, nuances, humor, thrills, and complications of love in the later years. After a 30- minute reading, attendees are invited to discuss the work and its themes with the poet and each other. This class is free, but registration is required.
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