• Synergies: hybrid art exhibit

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Synergies: Hybrid Art runs June 4 through Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. The juried exhibition features 19 artists working across multiple media. The work explores intersections of artistic disciplines, materials, and technologies. It highlights experimental approaches to form and expression. Jurors […]

  • KidZone at NBAM

    KidZone at NBAM
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers, the program offers hands-on projects inspired by current exhibitions, with time to explore, create, and connect. Activities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by […]

  • Summer Art Program at NBAM

    Summer Art Program at NBAM
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Summer Art Program runs weekly from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from July 6 through Aug. 28, for students in grades 1 through 6. Weekly sessions are offered individually. Tuition is $300 per week for nonmembers and $270 for members. Students will explore drawing, painting, mixed media, digital illustration, and clay through hands-on projects. […]

  • Hand Building with Clay: Beyond the Wheel

    Hand-building with Clay class
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    A four-week hand-building with ceramics class runs on Mondays from July 6 to 27 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $210 for members and $235 for nonmembers. Materials are included. Students will skip the pottery wheel and work directly with clay using hands-on techniques. Projects may include mugs, plates, and sculpted pieces with […]

  • Wheel Throwing For Everyone

    Wheel Throwing For Everyone
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Students of every level are welcome in this class, which covers all aspects of the ceramics process. The group will practice throwing techniques, work with larger amounts of clay, and shape thinner, taller forms. Instruction also covers attachments such as handles, including pulling handles directly from the side of the cup. Focus centers on tableware […]

  • Creative Canvas Club at NBAM

    Creative Canvas Club at NBAM
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Creative Canvas Club meets Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. from July 8 through Aug. 26. The class is open to ages 7 and older. Admission is $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers. All materials are included. The program is led by artist Devin McLaughlin. Students may follow guided painting projects or create original […]

  • Night at the Museum Art Night & Pizza Party

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Night at the Museum Art Night and Pizza Party is Thursday, July 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Middle school students can explore art during AHA! Night through guided tours of two exhibitions and hands-on mixed media projects. Pizza will be provided.

  • ReelTALK Film Class: Stories and Their Humans

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    This film series looks at life in the Anthropocene through nature-centered stories. The films reflect a changing planet created by human activity. Themes include climate change, loss, and fortitude. Screenings begin at 8 p.m. on June 18, July 9, and Aug. 13: June 18: Wilding (2023) documents the revival of an English estate returned to […]