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 […]
A four-week hand-building with clay class takes place on Mondays from June 1 through June 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost 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 […]
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 […]
Ink & Identity: Printmaking with Adrian Tió is scheduled for Wednesdays, May 27 to June 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. The fee is $250. Master printmaker Adrian Tió leads the four-week workshop. He’s a retired fine arts professor with more than 50 years of experience. Tió’s work is displayed in major collections, including the […]
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 […]
The open figure drawing studio is available for $20 per session. Artists of all levels are welcome to work from a live nude model in a relaxed, self-guided environment. Sessions run for three hours, starting with short gestures and progressing to longer poses. There will be no formal instruction during the class; artists are encouraged […]
The People’s Poetry is a free, open forum for poets, spoken word artists, and poetry enthusiasts to share original work and readings that inspire them. Meetings are held at the […]
“Vanishing Ecologies: Speculative Futures” opens June 25 at the New Bedford Art Museum with a free reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit remains on view through Oct. 11. […]
Whether you use your sketchbook to creatively brainstorm a work project, capture daily observations, imagine a fantasy world, or just mindfully doodle, it can be a unique record of your day or your life. Join other sketchers at our informal gathering, led by local artist and illustrator Isiah Botelho. Each session will kick off with […]
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.
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