• Film Class: Crooked Finger at NBAM

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

    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 […]

  • Wainer Woods Opening Reception

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

    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 Annual Art Exhibition

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

    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 […]

  • Wainer Woods Exhibition

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

    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 installed at Wainer Woods Farm. The exhibition previews the monument and shows the artists’ process. Photographs styled by Cyr and the Chief shaped the sculpture’s […]

  • Call for Artists – Synergies: Hybrid Art

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

    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 create new forms of expression. Jurors are Amy Lemaire and Nicolas Touron, a Brooklyn-based artist duo. Their collaborative practice explores material, form, and the overlap […]

  • I Return With a Feeling of Us: Opening Reception

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

    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. […]

  • The Shape of Who We Are: Opening Reception

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

    A new juried exhibition, The Shape of Who We Are, opens with a public reception on AHA! Night. Juried by Marcelle Joseph, the exhibition features artists from around the world […]

  • The Shape of Who We Are: Exploring Identity

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

    The New Bedford Art Museum presents The Shape of Who We Are: Exploring Identity, a juried showcase curated by Marcelle Joseph, an independent curator and collector. Identity can connect us […]

  • I Return With a Feeling Of Us: The Photography of Anthony Barboza

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

    This is the first retrospective exhibition of renowned photographer Anthony Barboza (b. 1944). A New Bedford native of Cape Verdean descent, Anthony Barboza has, throughout his influential career, demonstrated a […]

  • New Bedford Art Museum Celebrates 30 Years with ‘Best of SouthCoast’

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

    The New Bedford Art Museum marks its 30th anniversary with "Best of SouthCoast," a juried exhibition showcasing work by 75 artists. The show spans several centuries and features a range of media, highlighting the region’s rich artistic heritage shaped by nature, culture, and community. Visitors are encouraged to explore the exhibit and discover both shared […]

  • Intro to Portraiture

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

    This beginner-friendly portrait class builds a strong foundation in four weeks. Students can use pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, or ink. Week one covers proportion, placement, and light and shadow. Week two focuses on facial features and basic anatomy. In week three, students will work on value studies and begin a guided portrait using reference images. […]

  • Summer Art Program

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

    The New Bedford Art Museum weekly summer art program runs from June 16 to August 29, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, and wheel throwing. Kids are encouraged to bring lunch. The fee is $315.00 for members and $350.00 for non-members.

  • Summer Art Program at New Bedford Art Museum

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

    The New Bedford Art Museum’s Spring Break Program offers kids a fun and creative way to spend April vacation. Through hands-on activities, they’ll explore painting, drawing, printmaking, collage and wheel throwing while learning a bit about art history along the way. Everyone brings a lunch and goes home with unique pieces to share with family […]

  • The People’s Poetry

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

    Poets, spoken word artists, and fans can share original work or favorite pieces in an open mic format on the last Wednesday of each month. Hosted by Kate Frazer Rego, […]

  • ArtTALK: Peter C. Stone

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

    New Bedford Art Museum will host a free ArtTALK with painter Peter C. Stone, whose work is featured in The Best of SouthCoast Artist Exhibition. An artist, author, and educator, Stone has exhibited in more than 60 solo and 100 group shows across the U.S., Canada, and England. His work often explores themes of ecology and interconnectedness, drawing on a deep interest in endangered species and cultural heritage.