Homecoming opens on AHA! Night at the New Bedford Art Museum as part of the public debut of the exhibition. Doors are open Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. This show launches a new series centered on the collecting interests of South Coast art patrons. Works are drawn from private […]
Create your own comic universe in this four-session workshop led by illustrator Isiah Botelho. Participants learn how to turn ideas into finished pages using the tools and techniques of working comic artists. Classes are hands-on and fast-paced, focusing on character design, panel layout, and visual storytelling. Students practice showing emotion, action, and pacing while studying […]
Experience Movement at the Museum: In a Landscape, an event that celebrates dance through performances, talks, and workshops spanning modern dance and ballet. This month features Steven Vaughn, whose new […]
Students will learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel and you will practice new throwing techniques and hone specific skills. An Instructor will help students increase the amount of clay they can handle successfully, throw thinner and taller, and throw new shapes. The class will practice attachments such as handles, as well as pulling […]
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 […]
Folk, soul, pop, electronica, rock, hip-hop, and jazz, are just some of the genres you might hear at any given FriYAY event. Hear local musicians play a two-hour set. Upcoming: The Punk Cellist The Art Museum presents The Punk Cellist. As a graduate of Berklee College of Music, Ian Legge combines his formal training with […]
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 Cape Verdean Association in New Bedford will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. Keynote speaker Carlos A. Almeida, Ph.D., is a professor of Portuguese and director of the Luso Centro. His talk examines how Cabo Verdean immigrant communities have shaped Cabo Verde's development. […]
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 New Bedford Art Museum on the last Wednesday of each month.
Winter Wonders at the Art Museum runs Dec. 29 to Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. The weeklong program invites young artists to create seasonal artwork through daily projects and activities. Each session includes guided lessons, creative games, and open studio time. Students learn from professional teaching […]
Get into the holiday spirit with ceramic artist Jillian McEvoy. This joyful four-week hand-building ceramics workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays Nov. 22 and 29 and Dec. 6 and 13. Each class focuses on a new project including ornaments, mugs and candle holders. The final session covers glazing. No wheel experience […]
An opening reception for Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons is set for AHA Night. This exhibition reflects on the work and influence of Willoughby Elliott, Severin Haines, and Marc St. Pierre, who spent decades teaching and creating at the Swain School of Design and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Their guidance shaped many South Coast […]
Putnam Murdock will perform at the New Bedford Art Museum on Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. He tours with his band as they support his new album, […]
Printmaking for the Holidays is Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. Artist Jeff “Pixel” Palmer guides students in carving and printing reusable […]
Excerpts from "The Nutcracker" will be performed on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at NBAM. Dancers from the New Bedford Ballet and Youth Ballet will participate. The ballet was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1892. It is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King." The New Bedford […]
Join instructor Georgina Melone on Saturday, Nov. 29, from noon to 2 p.m. for a festive wreath-making workshop. The fee is $58 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Materials are […]
SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions is an introductory photography course designed for anyone interested in building a strong foundation in photography. Each class combines three key elements: guided instruction, a photo walk to apply new concepts in the field, and a collaborative studio session for editing, critique, and discussion. This mix ensures participants not only learn […]
Business After Hours this month will be held at the New Bedford Art Museum on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event features guided tours, interactive […]
A Gingerbread House Workshop at the NBAM lets children design and decorate their own holiday creations. Participants use frosting and candy to build festive houses with music and cocoa in […]
FriYAY brings a mix of folk, soul, pop, rock, jazz, and more. Local musicians perform a two-hour set that feels different every time. The Eastern Medicine Singers will perform on […]
Children’s author Stefanie Foster Brown will read her debut picture book, "My Heart Speaks Kriolu," at the New Bedford Art Museum on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. The story is inspired by her Cape Verdean roots and New Bedford. It will be read in a cozy KidZone classroom setup. After the reading, […]
Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced pro with the wheel, you are welcome in this class. The curriculum will cover all aspects of the ceramics process. Students will learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel and you will practice new throwing techniques and hone specific skills. An instructor will help students […]
Join a weekly yoga class designed to welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, and body types. Discover the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga in a weekly class led by Audra Andrade, a yogini who lives with low-vision. This class is suitable for those living with low vision or blindness. Audra creates a welcoming, […]
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