Students of all levels are welcome in this class, which covers every aspect of the ceramics process. The group will practice throwing techniques, work with larger clay amounts, and shape thinner, taller forms. Instruction also covers attachments such as handles, including pulling handles directly from the cup's side. Focus centers on tableware items such as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Washington, D.C.-based artist Matt Sesow will discuss his work at the New Bedford Art Museum on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. Sesow is featured in the exhibition “Intuitive: A […]
A four-week hand-building ceramics class runs on October 27 and November 3, 10, and 17. 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 unique shapes and details. […]
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 […]
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 New Bedford Art Museum on the last Wednesday of each month.
The next Movement at the Museum is on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. Admission is free. This month’s program draws inspiration from the exhibition “agriCultural.” Steven Vaughn will present SoCo Movement Artists in an evening of dance and reflection connected to the exhibition. A conversation with the dancers will follow the performance.
Blade Runner screens Thursday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. at New Bedford Art Museum. The 1982 Ridley Scott film follows ex-cop Rick Deckard, played by Harrison Ford, as he hunts […]
The Makam Healing Project will explore the centuries-old tradition of Turkish Ottoman modal music on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Historic melodies will be brought into a contemporary setting while contemplating how soundscapes and listening practices have changed over time. Audience members can sing simple modal phrases as part of an interactive […]
The New Bedford Art Museum is seeking artists for Analog: An Antidote to AI Art, an exhibition exploring what makes art distinctly human in an era shaped by artificial intelligence. […]
More than a movie night, the free program includes pre- and post-film discussions with New Bedford film professor Dr. Mocha J. Herrup. The screening begins Thursday, Sept. 10. at 8 p.m. Herrup is a senior lecturer in the Communications, Journalism and Media Department at Suffolk University. They are also an award-winning filmmaker and experienced film […]
Rhode Island artist Thomas Deininger will discuss his work on Thursday, Sept. 10,at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. The program is free. Deininger is featured in the museum’s "Vanishing Ecologies: Speculative Futures" exhibition. His work combines painting, sculpture, and found objects. He often uses discarded materials to explore consumerism, waste and environmental […]
The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP), in partnership with the New Bedford Art Museum, presents "agriCultural: A Biennial Exhibition," a juried exhibit featuring artists who are farmers, farmers who do agriculture, and artists. The exhibition showcases untold stories of farming and agriculture and contemporary narratives rooted in the land and sea. Works highlight the connections […]
New Bedford Art Museum will screen Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. The free event is presented in partnership with Cojo's […]
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 […]
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. […]
New Bedford Art Museum will screen The Wizard of Oz on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 5 p.m. Admission is free. The 87th anniversary screening is presented in partnership with Cojo's Toy World. It includes discussions before and after the film led by Dr. Mocha J. Herrup, a senior lecturer in communications, journalism and media at […]
Serenades & Suites is a free chamber concert on Friday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. The event features Beethoven’s lively six-movement “Serenade, Op. 25,” written for flute, violin and viola. Also included is Quincy Porter’s “Suite in E,” a four-movement work that blends reflective passages with light […]
New Bedford Art Museum will screen Soylent Green at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Admission is free. The 1973 dystopian thriller depicts a future plagued by resource shortages, environmental decay and stark economic inequality. Charlton Heston stars as a New York police detective investigating the murder of a powerful Soylent Corporation board member in a […]
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 […]
SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions meets Mondays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. from July 6 through July 27. The fee is $180 for members and $200 for non-members. The four-week course introduces digital photography through guided instruction, studio sessions, and photo walks. Session 1: Introduction to Photography The course starts with the foundations of photography. A […]
A discussion with author Robert T. Perschel will focus on "Numinosity: A New England Forester’s Search for the Ineffable," Thursday, July 9, at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. Participants are encouraged to read the book in advance. Numinosity is a collection of essays, stories, and poems drawn from the natural world and […]
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 […]
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