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 […]
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 […]
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, “It Takes a Long Time to Make Old Friends.” His music leans into storytelling and a close connection with the crowd, creating a thoughtful and […]
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 […]
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 blocks to make handmade cards. Beginners are welcome. The $25 fee includes all materials
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 […]
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 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 provided, including fresh greens, ribbons, and decorations. Bring garden gloves and wire cutters if you have them, or add your own greenery. Melone is Chief […]
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 discussion, hands-on art activities, refreshments and a cash bar. Bring business cards for a chance to win a prize. Admission is free for members; $25 […]
Dive into the world of art and literature with ArtReads, the Art Museum’s newly launched book club. Join the group Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss "Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity," by Joseph Lee. The book is inspired by the museum’s exhibitions Shape […]
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 […]
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 the background. All materials are provided. The workshop is Saturday, Dec. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. The fee is $35.
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 Friday, Nov. 7. The group is based in Rhode Island and represents several Algonquin tribes. They preserve Eastern Woodlands language and culture through song. Their […]
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, […]
Founded in 1850 by Warren Delano II, grandfather of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Riverside is marking its 175th anniversary this year. The rural-style cemetery is known for its landscaped paths and historic gravestones. Former Fairhaven Director of Tourism Chris Richard will guide the tour, which highlights the final resting places of some of the town’s […]
Westport natives Merri Cyr and Chief Nij-Pajikwat-Mo`z, also known as Robert Cox, are collaborating on a project to create the first sculptural representation of an Eastern Woodlands Indian in Westport. The monument will be installed at Wainer Woods Farm. The exhibition provides a preview of the monument and offers a glimpse into the artists’ creative […]
LifeStream and the New Bedford Art Museum present the Annual LifeStream Art Exhibition, Living My Best Life. The show features artwork by participants in LifeStream’s Day Habilitation Program. A special display marks LifeStream’s 50th anniversary. It showcases the history and progress of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The opening reception is part of the […]
Westport natives Merri Cyr and Chief Nij-Pajikwat-Mo`z (Chief Two Running Elk), also known as Robert Cox, are creating the town’s first sculpture of an Eastern Woodlands Indian. It will be […]
The New Bedford Art Museum is accepting submissions for "Synergies: Hybrid Art," a juried exhibition open to artists worldwide. The show seeks work that blends disciplines, materials, and technologies to […]
The New Bedford Art Museum will open I Return With a Feeling of Us: The Photography of Anthony Barboza on AHA! Night. This is the first retrospective of Barboza’s work. He was born in 1944 and grew up in New Bedford. He is of Cape Verdean descent. Barboza is known for documenting Black American life […]
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