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SUMMARY:Curious Figure 3 — April AHA! Night & Awards Reception
DESCRIPTION:Curious Figure 3 will be featured during April 9 AHA! Night\, with a reception and artist awards ceremony. Admission is free. \nThe program highlights a national juried exhibition of contemporary figurative artists. Visitors can view the work while taking part in the citywide arts celebration across downtown. \nAwards will be presented during the evening\, recognizing standout pieces from artists representing 38 cities across 21 states. \nThe exhibition is open to the public as part of the AHA! Night art walk.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/curious-figure-3-april-aha-night-awards-reception/
LOCATION:UMass Dartmouth Star Store Campus\, 715 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Curious Figure 3 — Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Curious Figure 3 opens with a free public reception Saturday\, April 4\, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Star Store in New Bedford. \nNow in its third year\, the national juried exhibition brings together contemporary figurative artists from 38 cities across 21 states. \nVisitors can meet participating artists and explore a range of work examining the human figure through varied perspectives and techniques. \nProduced by The Siren Scene in collaboration with Co-Creative Center\, the exhibition reflects New Bedford’s continued growth as a regional arts hub. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/curious-figure-3-opening-reception/
LOCATION:UMass Dartmouth Star Store Campus\, 715 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Creative 2026 Grant Announcement
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Creative will publicly unveil 23 funded projects selected through the 2026 Art Is Everywhere and Wicked Cool Places grant programs. \nGrants support local artists\, cultural programming\, and creative placemaking across the city. \nProjects activate public spaces\, strengthen neighborhoods\, and reflect New Bedford’s diverse cultural identity. Funding comes from the City of New Bedford’s Arts\, Culture\, and Tourism Fund\, with additional support from the Mass Cultural Council Cultural District Initiative\, Bristol County Savings Bank\, The Leonard and Hilda Kaplan Charitable Foundation\, and the SouthCoast Community Foundation. \nSpeakers include Christina Connelly\, Chief Operating Officer of the City of New Bedford; City Council President Ryan Pereira; and President of New Bedford Economic Development Council Tony Sapienza. \nMembers of the New Bedford Creative Consortium and 2026 grant recipients are expected to attend.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-creative-2026-grant-announcement/
LOCATION:UMass Dartmouth Star Store Campus\, 715 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Grants
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