On Friday, July 17, Gallery X will screen the 1973 folk horror classic "The Wicker Man" as part of its Cinema 169 film series. The screening ties in with the gallery's "Jesters & Fools" exhibition. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The film begins at 7 p.m. Reservations are recommended but not required. Admission is open […]
Get feedback on creative work and connect with local artists at the monthly Artists Share group, facilitated by Midori Creativity. The gathering offers a supportive space for sharing work, exchanging ideas, and taking part in thoughtful discussion. Artists from many disciplines are welcome, including painters, jewelry makers, fiber artists, photographers, musicians, and sculptors. Each takes […]
EPIC Southcoast will host a free community piano painting event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5. After the success of its first street piano project in 2025, the organization is adding two more public pianos in New Bedford. Community members can help paint the pianos before they are installed around the city for […]
I, Reincarnate Opening Reception will be held Saturday, June 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gallery X. Admission is free. The solo exhibition features new work by Christine Maiato FitzGerald of MaiatoFitz Art Gallery and Studio. Light fare will be provided, with soft drinks and water available. Guests may bring their own beverages. Live […]
Gallery X will screen the 1999 science fiction classic The Matrix on Friday, June 19, as part of its Cinema 169 series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The free showing begins at 7 p.m. The film connects with the gallery's QUEER FUTURES exhibition. Reservations are recommended but not required. Refreshments will be available for purchase. […]
Gallery X will host an Open Mic and Jam Session on May 28. New Bedford Jam's May 2026 theme is jazz in the style of or associated with the Jazz Messengers. David Mitton will host with an experienced backup band. Alternate jam selections may also be considered at the host's discretion. Open mic slots run […]
The New Bedford Film Festival runs April 9 at 8 p.m. through April 12 at 10 p.m. Various experience passes are available. Festival highlights include independent film and emerging storytellers while supporting the city’s creative economy. Programming includes short and feature films, student work, music videos, episodic pieces, documentaries, and public service announcements. Screenings and […]
Lift Us Up: The Remix comes to Gallery X in New Bedford on Saturday, April 4, at 1 p.m. Admission is free, though RSVPs are encouraged. Spoken word artists Iva Brito, Hendrick Hernandez-Resto, Maia Livramento and Gabriel Johnson take the stage alongside musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and Malian drummer Sidy Maiga — a […]
Gallery X seeks submissions for “Queer Futures,” a Pride Month exhibition exploring visions of the future. Themes include utopia, queer sci-fi, solarpunk, Afro and Indigenous Futurism, and personal hopes. Broad interpretations are welcome. Artists of all backgrounds may submit, with encouragement for queer and BIPOC artists. Submissions are free. The show runs May 6 through […]
Gallery X is seeking submissions for “Soul Clap,” a juried multimedia exhibition focused on the sound and cultural impact of Black music. The show highlights musical traditions of the African Diaspora, from West African rhythms to jazz, hip-hop, reggae, and house, and invites work that reflects themes of community, resistance, and joy. Artists may submit […]
The Introduction to Playback Theatre covers storytelling through improvisation. Sessions cost $15 to $30 with a sliding fee. This four-week workshop introduces Playback Theatre as a way to spark creativity and build community. Participants learn how to transform personal stories into spontaneous scenes using movement, music, ritual, and spoken improvisation. The process is based on […]
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. An opening reception will be held Saturday, March 21, from 4 […]
The New Bedford Historical Society presents “Back When We Were a Community,” a free public lecture on Black community organizing, mutual aid, and collective care. Mwalim, Prof. Morgan James Peters of UMass Dartmouth, will lead the talk. He also serves as assistant grand historian for the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Drawing on African […]
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