
Volunteer Night: Public Art in the Making!
Ever wonder what a giant 40′ boat sail looks like up close? This is your chance to find out! Join DATMA for a fun, hands-on volunteer event where you’ll help cut sailcloth and create templates for our upcoming public art project & Pride exhibition. Learn more about this exciting project, lend a hand, and prep

Art & Activism: an after-work gathering to support public art
Join our featured guests for this well curated evening to discuss, Art & Activism on March 20th from 6-8pm. Explore the intersection of creativity & social change, while directly supporting public art in New Bedford’s community.

SHARE YOUR PRIDE: Public Art in the Making
Be part of DATMA’s first traveling public art exhibition! Join us in creating a powerful, community-made public art piece celebrating Pride in SouthCoast Massachusetts. Inspired by the bold history of LGBTQIA+ Pride posters and activism, this project invites you to: SHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art, design, and self-expression! Drop by, grab a pre-cut canvas,

DATMA Design Day: Eco Art!
DATMA Design Day: Eco-Friendly Art Workshop November 14, 2024 • 4:00 – 6:00 pm New Bedford Free Public Library — 1st Floor —Youth Services Join us for a creative hands-on workshop in the library’s Youth Services room, where kids and families can explore the importance of recycling and waste reduction, all while transforming discarded plastics

Artist Talk: Liz Collins
Join DATMA & UMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts for an Artist Talk with Liz Collins on Tuesday, October 29th. Liz Collins (Brooklyn, NY) is a multimedia artist known for her innovative textile work, merging art and design to explore queerness, feminism, energy, and abstraction. Her vibrant installations push fabric and materials to

DATMA Design Day: Community Mural
Join us in celebrating 25 years of AHA! at our Community Mural event! Everyone is welcome to stop by and add their unique artistic touch to a large public art wall. No experience necessary—just bring your imagination and a desire to create! Whether you want to paint, draw, or add your own creative flair, this