As a public art producer, DATMA wants to take a moment to discuss the different types of artists working on their craft in the public sphere. We want to hear about their vulnerabilities, their “aha” moments, or simply if we’re overthinking it all.
Celebrating Art in the Public Realm Read More »
On February 12 at the City Library, across the hall from the City’s vaunted art collection, NB Creative dispensed more than $500,000 to 82 grantees. Tony Sapienza, President of the New Bedford Economic Development Council, calls it “a transformative moment that will resonate for years to come.” It was a moment made possible by the Arts & Culture Plan produced by Mayor Mitchell in 2018.
NB Creative dispensed more than $500,000 to 82 grantees this season Read More »
We’ve moved our admin offices across town. You can expect our new HQ to have public hours soon. Still in the same great city, but now with leg room.
Published: January 11, 2024 by: Ryan Belmore SouthCoast Wind Fund Announces $500,000 in Grants to Support Economic Development and Renewable Energy in the SouthCoast Region The SouthCoast Wind Fund has announced that it has distributed $500,000 in grants to 12 local organizations that are working to promote economic development, create jobs, and support the
SouthCoast Wind Fund awards DATMA $12,000 for 2024 exhibition & workshops Read More »
DATMA is featured on the information platform EnergyPortal.eu in an article by Terence West. The author describes examples of successful arts support practices in the state of Massachusetts.
How does Massachusetts support public art initiatives? Read More »
Behind the scenes at DATMA something special is happening — a mash-up of art, education, and community impact. For 4+ years now, DATMA and Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School’s (GNBVT) Metal Fabrication Department have joined forces to bring new forms of creativity into the classroom. This collaboration has been instrumental in fostering
Placemaking with a Purpose shares a special hands-on project with New Bedford teens and internationally acclaimed muralist, Silvia Lopez Chavez. The students and artist worked together to create a new piece of contemporary art for New Bedford’s Fish Island.
Placemaking with a Purpose shares a special hands-on project with New Bedford teens and internationally acclaimed muralist, Silvia Lopez Chavez. The students and artist worked together to create a new piece of contemporary art for New Bedford’s Fish Island.
In the Classroom with Virginia San Fratello Read More »
DATMA has invited cutting-edge San Francisco based architect and designer, Virginia San Fratello, to New Bedford to teach local designers, artists, educators, and students how to push the boundaries of 3D printing using readily available tools and earthen material.
Bringing New Technology Tools to SouthCoast Educators Read More »
Tune into the local radio conversation with DATMA & host, Jim Phillips on 1420 WBSM’s Townsquare Sunday.
Public art is DATMA’s gift to New Bedford Read More »
