Art & Activism

Explore the intersection of creativity and social change, while directly supporting public art in New Bedford’s community.

When: Thursday, March 20
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: 222 Union Restaurant & Bar at the New Bedford Harbor Hotel
Address: 222 Union Street, Downtown New Bedford
Cost: $50 per person
Tickets available online here.

The event will spotlight Kayla Gagnet, the Senior Vice President of Editorial for the media company, equalpride. From her journalist platform, Gagnet will explore topics such as censorship of art and the importance of acting locally. During the evening, guests will enjoy a specialty set of eclectic vibes provided by DJ Claudia Deebee, while sipping on a suite of Italian wines & prosecco curated by wine expert Corey Nuffer. We invite all who are curious about New Bedford’s creative community to an after-work gathering that supports public art.

Each event ticket will include 2 bevy vouchers & delicious appetizers. Thanks to our generous event sponsors, each ticket is 100% tax-deductible and all funds go directly to supporting DATMA’s 2025 public art projects. Want to be part of our big community public art project? We need you! Learn more here to get involved.

Need lodging? We can help. Learn more about reserving a hotel room at the New Bedford Harbor Hotel here. At check-out, you can save on your room stay with the Explore New Bedford special savings code: Explore

About our featured guests:

Kayla Gagnet is Senior Vice President of Editorial for the media company, equalpride (OUT, The Advocate, Pride.com, Out Traveler, and Plus). She is a recognized leader and strategist in the digital media sector, bringing nearly two decades of experience in the news industry. Having previously steered digital operations at The Times-Picayune and The Advocate, Kayla’s contributions have been widely recognized. She has been decorated with the prestigious Green Eyeshade Award for breaking news coverage and notable acknowledgments by the Poynter Institute’s Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media and Editor & Publisher Magazine’s Top 25 under 35.

Corey Nuffer, a local wine expert, is responsible for putting together our well-curated selection of Italian wines for the evening’s event. Corey is known for pairing her wines with story-telling. Whether you’re a connoisseur or simply just like wine, you will leave Corey’s tasting table with a tale you didn’t know before.

Bushwood Tailors Opportunity Shop owner, Claudia De Sousa-Baptista, aka Claudia Deebee has been selecting an eclectic mix of tunes at New York City bars off and on since the late 90’s and is super excited to get back into DJing now that she calls New Bedford home.