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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Cláudia Furtado
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, July 22nd\nTime: 6:00pm – 7:30pm\nLocation:  Steeple Playhouse Performing Arts Center\nPlease RSVP HERE to attend. Admission is free.\n  \nDATMA & Hotel Papel welcome Azorean artist\, Cláudia Furtado to speak for the first time in New Bedford about her scrimshaw practice and being one of the last to practice this traditional folk art. The talk will be followed by a preview of a docu-short by local filmmaker\, Carley Byers\, who beautifully captured footage of Cláudia Furtado in her studio in Faial during the Hotel Papel artist residency program in January 2026. Concluding the talk and docu-short will be a Q&A with Cláudia Furtado\, Carley Byers\, and Lara Harrington the Hotel Papel founder who brought them together. \n \nCláudia Furtado is a visual artist from Faial Island\, Azores\, holding a degree in Fine Arts and New Media. Her work is deeply connected to Azorean whaling heritage and contemporary scrimshaw art\, exploring themes of memory\, maritime culture\, and the historical relationship between the Azores and New Bedford. Through drawing\, engraving\, and interdisciplinary artistic practices\, she approaches themes related to Atlantic identity\, cultural heritage\, and the preservation of whaling traditions within a contemporary artistic context. Furtado has participated in exhibitions and cultural initiatives dedicated to the promotion of Azorean identity and Atlantic heritage.”
URL:https://datma.org/event/artist-talk-claudia-furtado/
LOCATION:Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Exhibition opening: "Still We Bloom"
DESCRIPTION:New Exhibition + New Venue\n\nOpening celebration July 9th\, AHA! Night from 5pm – 8pm. The opening night celebration will offer guests an opportunity to meet the artists and learn more about their creative process. Stay a while to enjoy the art and enjoy beats provided by AnjKep with complimentary lite fair.\n  \nStill We Bloom: Stories of Memory\, Migration\, and Renewal is a pop-up exhibition featuring eight Iranian artists exploring belonging across places\, cultures\, and time. The mixed-media exhibition includes 2D and 3D artworks by Anis Beigzadeh\, Arghavan Booyeh\, Elham Hajesmaeili\, Azin Majooni\, Ali Masoumzadeh\, Maryam Mahmoudi Seraji\, Zara Shahi\, and Sarah Valinezhad. Their works move between memory and presence\, grief and hope\, tracing identities shaped by movement\, change\, and endurance. \nRead the full exhibition overview HERE. \nCheck out more AHA Night events taking place on July 9th. Street parking is always free after 5pm downtown\, so come out and be inspired! \nThis opening event’s music\, food\, and collaborative spirit is made possible by New Bedford Creative and the NBEDC. Learn more about NB Creative and the city’s art scene buy signing up for their informative newsletter on their website: https://newbedfordcreative.org/.
URL:https://datma.org/event/exhibition-opening-still-we-bloom/
LOCATION:127 Union Street\, 127 Union Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:DATMA Design Days: Eco Art!
DESCRIPTION:DATMA Design Days: Eco Art!\n4:00 – 6pm \nEco-Friendly Art is an all-ages art project activity where kids and families can explore the importance of recycling and waste reduction\, all while transforming discarded plastics and other materials into eco-friendly masterpieces. This free interactive event is for families and kids all ages\, and presented during AHA! Night in New Bedford. \nMeet us at the giant Plastic Rooster on the corner of Union & 2nd St. \nOur 2026 series of DATMA Design Days are made possible thanks to the BankFive Charitable Foundation. \nActivities will take place at Custom House Square located on 169 William Street. Street parking is free after 5pm. Garage parking located nearby at the Elm Street Garage. \nADDITIONAL RESOURCES \nExplore even more August AHA! Night happenings: https://ahanewbedford.org/. \nNew to the city? Explore New Bedford’s attractions\, shops\, and restaurants too: https://explorenewbedford.org/.
URL:https://datma.org/event/datma-design-days-eco-art-2/
LOCATION:Plastic Rooster Sculpture\, 93 Union Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Wind & Water" opening celebration at NB Free Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Wind and Water: Life Above and Below is a new sculptural mobile created by New Bedford sculptor\, Chuck Hauck. We invite the public to join us on June 17th to welcome this new work to the second floor of the library for its two-year exhibition term.\n  \nDetails: \nDate: Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026 \nTime: 5:00 – 7:00pm \nLocation: Floor 2 & 3 of the Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA 02740 \nMeet the Artist and Library Curator and help us welcome this new artwork to the city. \n  \nAbout the artwork: \nWind and Water: Life Above and Below simulates an ocean-side scene from over a million years ago\, consisting of now-extinct dragonflies\, mantises\, grasshoppers\, and other creatures\, with now-extinct sea predators circling below. Through this mobile installation\, the artist wishes to draw attention to earlier life on earth that now ceases to exist. The mobile will hang in the Library’s Rotunda. \n  \n \nAbout the artist: \nCharles “Chuck” A. Hauck was born in Toledo\, Ohio in December 1958. He graduated from the former Swain School of Design of New Bedford in 1981\, majoring in sculpture\, which continues to guide his lifelong practice. \n  \nAfter college\, Hauck became involved in the Second Street Art Exchange\, a cohort of galleries primarily operated by Swain alumni out of a brick building by Custom House Square throughout the 1980s. Since then\, Hauck has led and supported several of New Bedford’s cultural planning efforts\, including the 1990 Heritage Street Festival and Schooner Race\, and other local initiatives. This particular partnership with the city and the American Schooner Society led to the establishment of Gallery X (currently located in the former First Universalist Church on William Street)\, a venerable and pioneering cultural space in New Bedford’s downtown art scene. Hauck also served as a founding member and the first President of Orpheum Rising Project Helpers\, Incorporated\, a non-profit committed to the preservation and restoration of the historic New Bedford Orpheum Theater. \nIn addition to his support for hundreds of New Bedford-area exhibitions and public programs over the years\, Hauck has been consistently recognized by the Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) for his professional restoration of the city’s many historical churches and mansions. His sculptures and prints are part of a number of public and private collections\, including the New Bedford Free Public Library and New Bedford Economic Development Council.
URL:https://datma.org/event/wind-water-opening/
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SUMMARY:The Creative Sector Summit
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Mass Creative\, The Creative Sector Summit is an annual convening of cultural thought leaders\, artists\, creatives\, policy advocates\, educators\, culture bearers\, arts administrators\, teaching artists\, and public officials. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 12\, 2026 at the Zeiterion in New Bedford\, MA \n\n \n\nThe Summit features insightful cross-sector panels\, workshops\, and policy conversations to promote statewide coalition building of arts and culture advocates and inspire further community organizing within Massachusetts’ creative community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Creative Sector Summit is coming to the Zeiterion in New Bedford\, MA on Friday\, June 12\, 2026. The theme of this year’s Summit is “Art\, Culture and Creativity as Civic Infrastructure.” The Summit will include four tracks of workshops and sessions to choose from: Creative Placekeeping and Public Art; Creative Economy and Workforce Development; Arts\, Humanities\, and Civic Health; and Cross-Sector Integration. We are excited to work with local partners such as Explore New Bedford\, New Bedford Creative\, SouthCoast Community Foundation\, and the Zeiterion to invite advocates across the state to enjoy the rich arts and cultural scene along the South Coast. Extend your visit by joining us on Thursday for AHA! Night\, which celebrates the vibrant creativity that’s local to New Bedford. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the event on the Mass Creative website.
URL:https://datma.org/event/the-creative-sector-summit/
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SUMMARY:Inside view of "The Geometry of Spacetime" installation by Taylor Hickey
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 12th\, all-day\, for a walk-thru of a new installation by Taylor Hickey at The Star Store called\, “The Geometry of Spacetime.”\n  \nAll day: 715 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740 \nOn view from June 3 – November 13\, 2026\, “The Geometry of Spacetime” is a sculptural installation featuring artist\, Taylor Hickey’s hand-built forms created from linocut\, paper sculpture\, and LEDs. \nHickey says the following about her new work\, “My work can be found at a crossroad where the cosmological and mathematical intertwine with the sublime and beautiful – where philosophic questions meet scientific inquiry. With this work\, I seek to remind viewers of their place within the vastness of the cosmos. Elements of light and geometry enmeshed with organic\, celestial relief prints call to mind the profound mysteries of our existence – those grand questions of purpose and meaning\, of beginnings and ends\, of infinity – and pay homage to humankind’s endeavor to understand it all.” \nAbout the artist: \nTaylor Hickey is a printmaker\, bookmaker\, and sculptor working out of New Bedford\, Massachusetts. Born in Southeast Texas\, Taylor earned her BA in Drawing and Printmaking from McNeese State University in Louisiana. She went on to earn an MFA in Printmaking from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2021\, developing a body of work which pays homage to the human endeavor to understand the universe at large. \nPost-graduation\, she has held various positions as a gallerist and arts educator. She served as the Assistant Curator at the New Bedford Art Museum from 2022-2023\, taught Printmaking courses at the MFA Boston\, and continues to teach Drawing Foundations for RISD’s Pre-College program in the summer. In 2023 she was an Artist in Residence at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, and in April 2024 she curated an exhibition\, “Look\, But Look With Love” at the NARS Foundation in Brooklyn\, NY. \n 
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SUMMARY:DATMA open late for AHA! Night: "The Same Sea" exhibition on view
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition “The Same Sea” will have evening hours on Thursday\, May 14\, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at DATMA in downtown New Bedford. The public is invited to view the artworks and meet the founder of Hotel Papel\, Lara Harrington. DATMA’s location is 1213 Purchase St\, Floor 2\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. \nDATMA is proud to present “The Same Sea\,” a group exhibition featuring six South Coast artists that participated in the inaugural Hotel Papel sister city artist residency program. Now on view through August 9\, the exhibition brings together a dynamic range of work created in response to a shared experience on Faial Island in the Azores. \n“The Same Sea” reflects on the cultural and geographic ties between Greater New Bedford and its sister city of Horta\, Faial—connections shaped by centuries of migration\, maritime labor\, and storytelling. Over the course of a 10-day residency\, January 23 – February 2\, six artists ranging in medium\, who immersed themselves in the landscape\, traditions\, and daily rhythms of island life\, producing work across disciplines that speaks to both personal reflection and collective memory. \n  \nThe exhibition features: \nMason Terra\, painter \nMaggie Felisberto\, writer \nAbigail Marshall\, photographer \nCarley Byers\, filmmaker \nLynne Byers\, ceramicist \nJackie Fournier Se’Ale\, painter \nWorking in painting\, writing\, photography\, film\, and ceramics\, the artists explore themes of place\, identity\, language\, and belonging. From volcanic terrain and shifting seascapes to intimate portraits and poetic narratives\, the works in The Same Sea consider how distance can collapse through shared histories—and how the ocean\, rather than dividing\, can connect. \nLearn about Hotel Papel’s artist opportunities and make sure to apply to their 2027 artist in residency program! 
URL:https://datma.org/event/datma-open-late-for-aha-night-the-same-sea-exhibition-on-view/
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Community through Empowering Creativity: spring fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Date/ Time: Tuesday\, May 12th from 6-8pm\, Speaking portion starts at 6:30pm\nLocation: Shara Porter Designs at 338 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\nAdmission is $50. (100% tax-deductible – tickets are limited.) \n \n  \n  \nEach spring\, DATMA holds a small fundraiser to help raise money for an upcoming public art project. This unique event gathers guests to focus on a conversation topic stirring on a local level and in the broader art world. This year’s topic surrounds the growing interest in creating community through salon-style gatherings and the yearning for togetherness. But what does that mean\, what does that look like\, and how can one person build a community? \nJoin us to listen and learn from three people who have built platforms offer resources\, inspiration\, and most importantly\, a place to connect- all accomplished without the engine of an institution behind them. Michael Rose\, founder and content creator for New England Art News\, Andy Anello founder and content creator for New Moon Dance Party\, and Zoe “Chilly Dog” Benza\, a contributing content creator for New Moon Dance Party and DJ in the PVD area. \nThank you to local artist\, Shara Porter\, our host for this year’s event at her shop in Dartmouth. This is a ticketed event that includes tasty local bites and complimentary beer & spring wines curated by Anthi. \n  \nAbout our speakers:\nMichael Rose is a gallerist and writer based in Providence\, Rhode Island. Since 2014\, he has served as the gallery manager at the historic Providence Art Club\, where he oversees a complex exhibition schedule spread across three unique galleries. In addition to his gallery work\, Michael curates\, juries\, and judges exhibitions around the region. An active art writer\, Michael authored the popular weekly Inside Art column for local news site GoLocalProv.com from 2021-2025. In 2024\, he founded New England Art News\, a blog and weekly resource newsletter for regional artists with over 2\,300 subscribers. In 2026\, he was nominated by Governor Daniel McKee and confirmed by the Rhode Island Senate to serve on the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts\, the state’s art agency. Michael earned his BA in Art History at Providence College and a Graduate Certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts at New York University.  Follow Michael on Instagram @newenglandartnews and for weekly updates through Substack at www.newenglandartnews.substack.com \nAndy Anello has a background as a visual artist\, performance artist\, DJ\, and cultural organizer. He founded New Moon Dance Party in 2017 to provide a platform for the organization and promotion of radically inclusive underground dance music events in New Bedford\, MA. For five years\, starting in 2020\, Andy and New Moon hosted a party called BodyBodyBody on the first Saturday of every month at the Co-Creative Center in New Bedford. \nNew Moon has also organized dozens of events at venues including Hatch Street Artist Studios\, Umass Dartmouth Star Store\, Riverside Park\, Overhead Arts\, Hippo\, Ropeworks\, Yoga On Union\, and School of Yoga New Bedford among others. New Moon continues to host a monthly party at The Gallery Bar in the North End of New Bedford\, and a yearly roller disco event at Buttonwood Park. Andy is committed to the idea of the dance floor as a transformative space and believes that dance should be free and accessible to all people. \nIn addition to creating community-focused dance events\, Andy also organized a series of quarterly performance art forums in New Bedford called Lunar Teeth from 2014-2019. As a visual artist\, Andy has exhibited work at Sara Meltzer Gallery in NYC\, Dam Stuhltrager Gallery in Brooklyn\, New Bedford Art Museum\, Framingham Art Museum\, and Gallery Ehva in Provincetown among others. Andy holds an MFA from Milton Avery Graduate School for the Arts at Bard College\, a BA from Eugene Lang College\, and a BFA from Parsons School of Design. He currently works full time as a media producer at Brown University. Follow the New Moon Dance Party social media: https://www.instagram.com/newmoondanceparty/ \nZoe “Chilly Dog” Benza is a local vinyl DJ\, playing around the South Shore and Rhode Island area. She grew up in Kingston\, Ma with supportive local communities such as the boy scouts\, church\, and other volunteer organizations. Now residing in Taunton\, she has sought out and joined groups with an ethos of planning intentional spaces where dance music is the shared language that transcends differences. She loves the idea of capturing magic in a physical totem\, such as a polaroid or vinyl record\, and loves even more sharing that magic with others. Follow Zoe at @DJChillyDog on Instagram.com/DJChillyDog. \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/unlockingcommunityfundraiser/
LOCATION:Shara Porter Designs\, 338 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02748
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SUMMARY:Exhibition opening celebration: The Same Sea
DESCRIPTION:On view through August 9th\, the opening reception of “The Same Sea” will take place on Thursday\, April 30\, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at DATMA in downtown New Bedford. The public is invited to attend\, meet the artists\, and experience the exhibition firsthand. DATMA’s location is 1213 Purchase St\, Floor 2\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. \nDATMA is proud to present “The Same Sea\,” a group exhibition featuring six South Coast artists that participated in the inaugural Hotel Papel sister city artist residency program. Opening on April 30 and on view through August 9\, the exhibition brings together a dynamic range of work created in response to a shared experience on Faial Island in the Azores. \n“The Same Sea” reflects on the cultural and geographic ties between Greater New Bedford and its sister city of Horta\, Faial—connections shaped by centuries of migration\, maritime labor\, and storytelling. Over the course of a 10-day residency\, January 23 – February 2\, six artists ranging in medium\, who immersed themselves in the landscape\, traditions\, and daily rhythms of island life\, producing work across disciplines that speaks to both personal reflection and collective memory. \n  \nThe exhibition features: \nMason Terra\, painter \nMaggie Felisberto\, writer \nAbigail Marshall\, photographer \nCarley Byers\, filmmaker \nLynne Byers\, ceramicist \nJackie Fournier Se’Ale\, painter \nWorking in painting\, writing\, photography\, film\, and ceramics\, the artists explore themes of place\, identity\, language\, and belonging. From volcanic terrain and shifting seascapes to intimate portraits and poetic narratives\, the works in The Same Sea consider how distance can collapse through shared histories—and how the ocean\, rather than dividing\, can connect. \nLearn about Hotel Papel’s artist opportunities and make sure to apply to their 2027 artist in residency program! 
URL:https://datma.org/event/hotelpapel-exhibition/
LOCATION:DATMA\, 1213 Purchase Street\, 2nd floor\, NEW BEDFORD\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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SUMMARY:Being Seen: Celebrating SouthCoast Pride — Exhibition Reception at Marion Art Center
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this free event! \nWhen: Saturday\, February 14th — 3:00pm – 5:00pm \nWhere: Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St\, Marion\, MA \n\nBeing Seen: Celebrating SouthCoast Pride\n  \nJoin DATMA and the Marion Art Center as they host the third installation of Being Seen: Celebrating Pride in the SouthCoast. This special opening will celebrate the community collaborations whose creativity and perspectives have been integral to shaping this regional project. \nBeing Seen is a monumental community tapestry created by over 100 SouthCoast residents from Fall River to Wareham. Over an 18-month period\, this work will travel throughout the region\, concluding in November 2026. The indoor exhibition expands on the public art installation with additional context\, honoring the LGBTQIA+ community through stories\, archival materials\, and recognition of local advocates. \nThe exhibition features the legacy of figures such as David B. Boyce (1949–2014)\, memorialized in George Segal’s renowned sculpture The Gay Liberation Monument\, as well as SouthCoast residents whose advocacy for Massachusetts’s Marriage Equality Act helped shape national progress. \nLight refreshments will be served at this free event. We hope to see you there! \n  \n\nABOUT MARION ART CENTER:  \nThe Marion Art Center (the MAC) is a dynamic non-profit organization offering a broad range of cultural experiences both in our historic building and across our community. \nAt the Marion Art Center\, one can attend art exhibits\, theater productions\, and music concerts\, as well as find creative workshops\, classes\, and clubs for both children and adults. The MAC also sponsors community events such as ArtWeek SouthCoast\, Art in Bloom\, Cuttyhunk Plein Air Festival\, Reading Frederick Douglass Together\, Arts in the Park\, and the Marion Halloween Parade. We focus on engaging\, accessible arts programming for all and the power of fun.
URL:https://datma.org/event/being-seen-celebrating-southcoast-pride-exhibition-reception-at-marion-art-center/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant Street\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
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SUMMARY:DATMA joins Movies at the MAC to present\, "Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
DESCRIPTION:DATMA joins:\nMovies at the MAC\nCommon Threads: Stories from the Quilt\nWednesday\, February 11 at 7:00pm-8:30pm\nin the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater\n$5 per person\, Recommended for ages 13 and up \nDirected by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman • 1989 • United States \nA tremendous\, handmade monument to lives lost to AIDS\, the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt demonstrated that grief and activism together could forge a powerful symbol of resilience. Winner of the Academy Award for best documentary feature\, this moving film—buoyed by an original all-vocal score by Bobby McFerrin—explores the human stories obscured by statistics\, examining the cross section of identities affected by HIV/AIDS\, as well as efforts to combat the stigma\, misinformation\, and political obstruction that deepened the crisis. \nHistory will record that in the last quarter of the 20th century a new and deadly virus emerged and that the one nation on earth with the resources\, knowledge\, and institutions to respond to the epidemic failed to do so. History will further record that our nation’s failure was based on ignorance\, prejudice\, greed and fear not in the heartlands of America but within the oval office and the halls of Congress.\n— Cleve Jones\, The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt \nFULL DETAILS ABOUT THE MAC & EVENT DETAILS & REGISTRATION HERE. \nThis event is $5 to support the operating costs at the MAC\, however if you cannot contribute the $5 admission fee\, DATMA will cover your fee without question. At the door\, you can just say you are a guest of DATMA and please provide your name and email to the MAC front desk admission staff. We hope to see all our friends at the screening.
URL:https://datma.org/event/datma-joins-movies-at-the-mac-to-present-common-threads-stories-from-the-quilt/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant Street\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
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SUMMARY:Being Seen: Celebrating SouthCoast Pride - Exhibition Reception @ CVPA
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this free event! \nWhen: Wednesday\, October 8th 5:00–7:00 PMSpeaking program begins at 6:00 PM\, featuring students\, alumni\, and other contributors to the exhibition \nWhere: UMass Dartmouth CVPA Campus Gallery \n\nBeing Seen: Celebrating SouthCoast Pride\n  \nJoin DATMA and CVPA who will host the second installation of Being Seen: Celebrating Pride in the SouthCoast at the UMass Dartmouth CVPA Campus Gallery. This special opening highlights the collaboration of CVPA students and alumni\, whose creativity and perspectives have been integral to shaping this regional project. \nBeing Seen is a monumental community tapestry created by over 100 SouthCoast residents from Fall River to Wareham. Over an 18-month period\, this work will travel throughout the region\, concluding in November 2026. The CVPA exhibition expands on the public art installation with additional context\, honoring the LGBTQIA+ community through stories\, archival materials\, and recognition of local advocates. \nThe exhibition features the legacy of figures such as David B. Boyce (1949–2014)\, memorialized in George Segal’s renowned sculpture The Gay Liberation Monument\, as well as SouthCoast residents whose advocacy for Massachusetts’s Marriage Equality Act helped shape national progress. \nLight refreshments will be served at this free event. We hope to see you there! 
URL:https://datma.org/event/being-seen-celebrating-southcoast-pride-exhibition-reception-cvpa/
LOCATION:UMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts Building (CVPA)\, 285 Old Westport Rd\, North Dartmouth\, MA\, 285 Old Westport Rd\, North Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20230207T205346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T184617Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Ball: Technicolor Edition  10/03/2025   Get your tickets today!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 3rd\, from 6:00-8:30PM \nat The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub\n\n\nTICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED IN PERSON AT THE EVENT. Online ales are now concluded. \n  \nBring your “Glam” & Join the Fun! From street to chic and off the wall\, creative attire encouraged for all!\nSupport public art & art education by joining us tonight.\n  \n\n  \n\n\nTicket Tier\n$150 per ticket \n$85 per ticket available to non-profit employees\, artists\, and teachers \n$1250 Per Table for 8 guests \nDon’t worry\, there will still be plenty of places to sit\, but we designate specific tables for those who reserve them for their guests. \n \n\nEvent Details:\nWhen:  Friday\, October 3rd\, from 6:00-8:30PM \nWhere:  Join us in Downtown New Bedford\, MA at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub (new location this year!) \nAddress:  791 Purchase St\, New Bedford\, MA 02740 (Our parking recommendations are below.) \n\n\nFull Description of the Evening:\nOn view for one night only will be inflatable neon sculptures by local design collective\, Pneuhaus. Guests will enjoy sounds by DJ AnjKep and complimentary Aura Portraits by Strawberry Moon. All tickets include & hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, beer\, and a specialty cocktail “The Roger” \nCome celebrate with us\, while bidding on silent auction items & lucky draws\, and bringing your glam for the “Most Vogue Attire” in the following categories: Most Techy\, Most Glam\, Most Like Your Favorite DATMA Artwork\, Most Creative\, Most Technicolor. Winners determined by special guest juror\, Jeffrey Westport. \n\nParking:\n1. Street parking (free after 5pm) \n2. The main lot on 174 Union Street New Bedford\, MA 02740\, a block from the event (courtesy of Boulder on Union) \n3. The overflow lot behind Boulder on Union\, the entrance to the lot is located at 83 School Street\, just around the corner from the Boulder on Union building\, two blocks from the event. \n4. Elm Street Parking Garage: 51 Elm St\, New Bedford\, MA 02740\, about five blocks from the event. \n\n\nImmersive sculptures\, silent auction\, fashion\, and delicious libations are made possibly by the following 2025 supporters:\n  \nWill Milbury & Co. \nExplore New Bedford \nServedwell Hospitality \nBankFive \nPortugalia Marketplace \nBoutique Fitness \nThe Rose Alley Brew House \nAmelia Koch \nAlyn Carlson Designs \nSalt on Elm \n  \nEvent Support Courtesy of:\nBoulder on Union\, Jeffrey Westport\, Shara Porter Designs\, Salt on Elm\, Farm & Coast\, Community Boating Center\, Scuttlebutt Coffee\, The Drawing Room\, Sangha\, Padanaram Outfitters\, Davoll’s\, Marion Arts Center (The MAC)\, Stevies Wine & Spirits\, The Rotch Jones Duff House (The RJD)\, Johnny Cake Wine Fest\, The Drawing Room\, Bomb Dogs\, PLAY\, and the OppShop \nSupporting Artists:\nScrap Rat Studios\, Mia (Mimi) Pinheiro\, Gayle Mandle\, Pat Coomey Thornton\, David Jeffrey\, and Alyn Carlson \n  \n\nFall Ball Committee Members\nGayle Mandle\, Anthi Frangiadis\, Liv Haines Gauthier\, Hannah Haines\,\nDan Shedd\, Nancy Hammer\, Pat Coomey Thornton\,\nand special thanks to Coco Mandle & Lara Harrington\, our 2025 Party Chairs.\n\n\nCan’t make it to the event? Please consider visiting https://datma.org/donate/ to help us produce free & accessible public art in New Bedford. For questions regarding sponsorship inquiries\, please contact Lindsay Mis at director@datma.org.\n \n*To avoid online processing fees\, consider sending DATMA a check for your tickets. Mail your check to DATMA’s NEW Headquarters located: 1213 Purchase Street\, Suite 206\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. Include your email so we will send you a confirmation email acknowledging your check has been received and your name(s) is on our list. \n  \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/benefit/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Happenings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T183000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250825T164510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T171542Z
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SUMMARY:Symphony in Color: New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Live at Mood-Vironment
DESCRIPTION:Join DATMA and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra for a one-of-a-kind evening where music and art come alive together. \nMusical artists Timothy Macri (flute) and Luís Avíla (guitar) will draw their thematic inspiration from Mood-Vironment’s linked hexagons that seemingly undulate toward the sea. From honeycombs to snowflakes and crystalline structures\, the hexagon creates strong bonds that also allow for flexibility. Musical harmonies\, working in the same way\, create movement and color that can transport and illumine the senses. \nThis free event is part of September’s NB Cultures AHA! Night. Some seating will be provided\, and guests are encouraged to relax on the outdoor patio at Cork Wine and Tapas\, where a specialty tasting inspired by Mood-Vironment will be available to pair with the live performance. \n\nThe Power of Pause\n\nEach month\, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is delving into music’s positive effects. Music offers a wealth of benefits\, impacting mood\, cognition\, memory\, and even physical health\, while also fostering social connections and emotional expression. We invite you to step away from the chaos of everyday life to pause\, explore new things\, and find more ways to relax\, recharge\, and restore. This is why DATMA is partnering with NBSO this season — because art\, like music\, is a vital part of wellness\, and Mood-Vironment embodies the importance of slowing down\, reflecting\, and reconnecting. \n\n\nLearn more about “The Power of Pause” and more events from NBSO at nbsymphony.org \n\n\nMood-Vironment is a multi-zone installation that responds to visitor emotion in real time using cameras\, light\, and sound. It invites people to slow down\, reflect\, and connect. NBSO’s “Power of Pause” campaign. Mood-Vironment was created by artists and architects Mona Ghandi (Founder and Director of Morphogenesis Lab)\, Ramtin Haghnazar\, and Mohammad Taba.\n  \nThank you to our Partners at Friends at:  \n \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/a-symphony-in-color-new-bedford-symphony-orchestra-live-at-mood-vironment/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250814T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250814T183000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250805T192404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T204346Z
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SUMMARY:DATMA Design Days: Eco Art
DESCRIPTION:  \nDATMA Design Days: Eco Art!\n4:00 – 6:30pm \nEco-Friendly Art is an all-ages art project activity where kids and families can explore the importance of recycling and waste reduction\, all while transforming discarded plastics and other materials into eco-friendly masterpieces. This free interactive event is for families and kids all ages\, and presented during AHA! Night in New Bedford. \nOur 2025 series of DATMA Design Days are made possible thanks to the BankFive Charitable Foundation. \nActivities will take place at the YMCA Lawn on the corner of Union & 2nd Streets\, Downtown New Bedford (we’ll be right next to Bordalo II’s Plastic Rooster sculpture!  \nADDITIONAL RESOURCES \nExplore even more AHA! Night happenings: https://ahanewbedford.org/. \nNew to the city? Explore New Bedford’s attractions\, shops\, and restaurants too: https://explorenewbedford.org.
URL:https://datma.org/event/datma-design-days-eco-art-3/
LOCATION:Union St. & N. 2nd St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T180000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250703T153151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T195034Z
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SUMMARY:DATMA Design Days: Eco Art!
DESCRIPTION:DATMA Design Days: Eco Art!\n4:00 – 6pm \nEco-Friendly Art is an all-ages art project activity where kids and families can explore the importance of recycling and waste reduction\, all while transforming discarded plastics and other materials into eco-friendly masterpieces. This free interactive event is for families and kids all ages\, and presented during AHA! Night in New Bedford. \n  \nOur 2025 series of DATMA Design Days are made possible thanks to the BankFive Charitable Foundation. \n  \nNEW LOCATION DUE TO RAIN! \nActivities will take place at Gallery X located on 169 William Street. Street parking is free after 5pm. Garage parking located nearby at the Elm Street Garage. \nADDITIONAL RESOURCES \nExplore even more AHA! Night happenings: https://ahanewbedford.org/. \nNew to the city? Explore New Bedford’s attractions\, shops\, and restaurants too: https://explorenewbedford.org/.
URL:https://datma.org/event/datma-design-days-eco-art/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA
CATEGORIES:Talks & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250613T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250416T164854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T041105Z
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SUMMARY:June 13th — Being Seen: Celebrating Pride in the SouthCoast
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this free event!  \nWhen: June 13\, 2025 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM\nSpeaking portion at 6:45pm\nEvent will conclude with a walking public art tour\nWhere: Gallery X on Williams Street\, New Bedford\, MA \n  \n6:00 – 8:00PM\nExhibition: Being Seen: Celebrating Pride in the SouthCoast\nBeing Seen is a community tapestry created by over 100 SouthCoast MA residents from Fall River to Wareham. Over an 18-month+ period\, this project will tour 4 municipalities by its close in November 2026. The accompanying indoor exhibition will provide deeper significance to the public art component while also connecting our region with this important movement by including a focus on the legacy of local figures such as David B. Boyce (1949-2014)\, who was portrayed in the important\, renowned sculpture by artist George Segal\, “The Gay Liberation Monument.” Additional local figures will include local residents directly involved with advocating for Massachusetts’s Marriage Equality Act that paved the way for rest of the nation. \n  \n6:45PM\nWelcoming remarks. Poetry. Artist talk. More Celebrations.\nWelcoming remarks will take place at 6:45 including a reading by New Bedford’s Poet Laureate\, Sarah Jane Mulvey an annual tradition. Mulvey has invited a fellow queer poet as her guest on the stage this night to also perform a piece in honor of the public art festivities. Following introductions\, the “Being Seen” Visiting Creative Director\, Liz Collins (NYC) will provide an artist talk offering insight about her experiences using arts as an activist platform to elevate the queer community. \n7:30PM\nPublic Art Walk \nGuests may partake in a Director’s Tour of the public art component of Being Seen. The tour will start at Gallery X and lead to City Hall\, a main focal point for the artwork. Guests are invited to join in a Director’s Tour of the public art component of “Being Seen.” The tour will start at Gallery X and lead to City Hall\, a main focal point for the artwork. The group is invited to continue down to DATMA’s second public artwork\, “Moodvironment\,” a color changing light sculpture by Mona Ghandi\, where the award-winning artwork will be viewed for the first time. \nThe tour will conclude at the Mood-Vironment Exhibition Site outside New Bedford Tattoo & Cork
URL:https://datma.org/event/save-the-date-june-12-being-seen-celebrating-southcoast-pride-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250501T204453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T200111Z
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SUMMARY:Community Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our last stages of creating a community-made public art piece celebrating Pride in SouthCoast Massachusetts. \nWe’re calling on community members to help us bring Being Seen to life! Whether you’re into painting\, crafting\, organizing\, or just want to lend a hand\, there’s something for everyone. \n✂️ Materials Provided – Paint\, fabric\, collage supplies & more (while they last!)\n🖌 Bring Your Own – Any art supplies you’d like to use\, share\, or upcycle \nThis event will be taking place outdoors at Nativity Preparatory School! \nCome make art\, celebrate community\, and be part of this major exhibition! \nLearn more about the Open Call for Art here \nPLEASE RSVP: \nLet Amanda at programs@datma.org know if you can help out this day so we can add you to our check-in list & follow up with more details! 
URL:https://datma.org/event/community-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Nativity Preparatory School\, 66 Spring Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250509T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250424T181255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T181639Z
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SUMMARY:Design Day: Maker Fridays @ DATMA
DESCRIPTION:Be part of DATMA’s first traveling public art exhibition! \nJoin us in creating a powerful\, community-made public art piece celebrating Pride in SouthCoast Massachusetts. Inspired by the bold history of LGBTQIA+ Pride\, public activism\, and visibility the Being Seen Project invites you to: \nSHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art\, design\, and self-expression! \nDrop by\, grab a pre-cut canvas\, and start creating! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just exploring\, all are welcome. Your work will become part of DATMA’s upcoming Open Call for Art and contribute to a larger public installation. \n✂️ Materials Provided – Paint\, fabric\, collage supplies & more (while they last!)\n🖌 Bring Your Own – Any art supplies you’d like to use\, share\, or upcycle \nCome make art\, celebrate community\, and be part of this major exhibition! \nLearn more about the Open Call for Art here! \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/design-day-maker-fridays-datma-2/
LOCATION:DATMA\, 1213 Purchase Street\, 2nd floor\, NEW BEDFORD\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250505T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250416T172931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T204546Z
UID:3096-1746446400-1746464400@datma.org
SUMMARY:Design Day: Creating with Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us in creating a powerful\, community-made public art piece celebrating Pride in SouthCoast Massachusetts. Inspired by the bold history of LGBTQIA+ Pride\, public activism\, and visibility this project invites you to: \nSHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art\, design\, and self-expression! \nWe’re calling on community members to help us bring Being Seen to life! Whether you’re into painting\, crafting\, organizing\, or just want to lend a hand\, there’s something for everyone. \n✂️ Materials Provided – Paint\, fabric\, collage supplies & more (while they last!)\n🖌 Bring Your Own – Any art supplies you’d like to use\, share\, or upcycle \nThis event will be taking place outdoors at Our Sisters’ School! \nCome make art\, celebrate community\, and be part of this major exhibition! \nLearn more about the Open Call for Art here \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/design-day-public-art-in-the-making-3/
LOCATION:Our Sisters’ School\, 145 Brownell Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250502T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250424T181020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T181557Z
UID:3110-1746187200-1746205200@datma.org
SUMMARY:Design Day: Maker Fridays @ DATMA
DESCRIPTION:Be part of DATMA’s first traveling public art exhibition! \nJoin us in creating a powerful\, community-made public art piece celebrating Pride in SouthCoast Massachusetts. Inspired by the bold history of LGBTQIA+ Pride\, public activism\, and visibility the Being Seen Project invites you to: \nSHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art\, design\, and self-expression! \nDrop by\, grab a pre-cut canvas\, and start creating! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just exploring\, all are welcome. Your work will become part of DATMA’s upcoming Open Call for Art and contribute to a larger public installation. \n✂️ Materials Provided – Paint\, fabric\, collage supplies & more (while they last!)\n🖌 Bring Your Own – Any art supplies you’d like to use\, share\, or upcycle \nCome make art\, celebrate community\, and be part of this major exhibition! \nLearn more about the Open Call for Art here! \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/design-day-maker-fridays-datma/
LOCATION:DATMA\, 1213 Purchase Street\, 2nd floor\, NEW BEDFORD\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250428T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250428T170409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T170409Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day with DATMA!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Volunteer Day and help us get the Being Seen Project across the finish line!\nWe’re creating a powerful\, community-made public art piece celebrating Pride in SouthCoast Massachusetts — and we need your hands-on help to make it happen. Inspired by the bold history of LGBTQIA+ Pride\, public activism\, and visibility\, the Being Seen Project is DATMA’s first-ever traveling exhibition. \nVolunteer tasks include:✂️ Cutting sails🖌 Painting and prepping materials🔩 Adding grommets📏 Taping and finishing panels \nAll supplies are provided — just bring your energy\, creativity\, and willingness to jump in! We may be working indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. \nThe more hands\, the better. Let’s make something incredible together! \nLearn more about the Open Call for Art here\n  \n\n \n  \nTHE LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
URL:https://datma.org/event/volunteer-day-with-datma/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250425T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250416T164347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T175812Z
UID:3092-1745589600-1745600400@datma.org
SUMMARY:Design Day: Maker Fridays @ DATMA
DESCRIPTION:Be part of DATMA’s first traveling public art exhibition! \nJoin us in creating a powerful\, community-made public art piece celebrating Pride in SouthCoast Massachusetts. Inspired by the bold history of LGBTQIA+ Pride\, public activism\, and visibility this project invites you to: \nSHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art\, design\, and self-expression! \nDrop by\, grab a pre-cut canvas\, and start creating! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just exploring\, all are welcome. Your work will become part of DATMA’s upcoming Open Call for Art and contribute to a larger public installation. \n✂️ Materials Provided – Paint\, fabric\, collage supplies & more (while they last!)\n🖌 Bring Your Own – Any art supplies you’d like to use\, share\, or upcycle \nCome make art\, celebrate community\, and be part of this major exhibition! \nLearn more about the Open Call for Art here! \n  \n\n \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/design-day-public-art-in-the-making-2/
LOCATION:DATMA\, 1213 Purchase Street\, 2nd floor\, NEW BEDFORD\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250408T203257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T164257Z
UID:3087-1745416800-1745427600@datma.org
SUMMARY:Design Day: Public Art in the Making
DESCRIPTION:Be part of DATMA’s first traveling public art exhibition! \nJoin us in creating a powerful\, community-made public art piece celebrating Pride in SouthCoast Massachusetts. Inspired by the bold history of LGBTQIA+ Pride\, public activism\, and visibility this project invites you to: \nSHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art\, design\, and self-expression! \nDrop by\, grab a pre-cut canvas\, and start creating! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just exploring\, all are welcome. Your work will become part of DATMA’s upcoming Open Call for Art and contribute to a larger public installation. \n✂️ Materials Provided – Paint\, fabric\, collage supplies & more (while they last!)\n🖌 Bring Your Own – Any art supplies you’d like to use\, share\, or upcycle \nCome make art\, celebrate community\, and be part of this major exhibition! \nLearn more about the Open Call for Art here! \n  \n\n \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/design-day-public-art-in-the-making/
LOCATION:DATMA\, 1213 Purchase Street\, 2nd floor\, NEW BEDFORD\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250331T145655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T164526Z
UID:3081-1744300800-1744311600@datma.org
SUMMARY:DATMA Design Day: Sailcloth Weaving Workshop with Arghavan Booyeh
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on workshop with Arghavan Booyeh\, the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence and UMass Dartmouth Fibers MFA. Explore textile techniques—weaving\, painting\, and more—as you contribute to Being Seen: Celebrating SouthCoast Pride\, a monumental community-sewn public art project. \nThis workshop will engage the community in creating a large-scale public artwork for installation on New Bedford City Hall in June. Participants will cut sail templates and weave strips of repurposed sailcloth into panels\, contributing to a collective visual statement. \nAll supplies provided and no experience needed—just bring your creativity! \nPresented in collaboration with DATMA and AHA! New Bedford.
URL:https://datma.org/event/datma-design-day-sailcloth-weaving-workshop-with-arghavan-booyeh/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T171317
CREATED:20250220T012213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T163600Z
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SUMMARY:Art & Activism: an after-work gathering to support public art
DESCRIPTION:Art & Activism \nExplore the intersection of creativity and social change\, while directly supporting public art in New Bedford’s community.\n  \nWhen: Thursday\, March 20\nTime: 6:00-8:00 pm\nLocation: 222 Union Restaurant & Bar at the New Bedford Harbor Hotel\nAddress: 222 Union Street\, Downtown New Bedford\nCost: $50 per person (Limited 50% reduced tickets for ARTnet artist\, courtesy of NB Creative)\nTickets available online here. \nThe 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 & amaro 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. \n  \nEach event ticket comes with one wine voucher & 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 celebrating our LGBTQIA+ Community? We need you! Learn more here to get involved. \nStreet parking\, no meters after 5pm. No physical tickets will be provided with this event. Your name & reservation details are at the sign-in table at the door. 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 \nThis event is proudly supported by Explore New Bedford and the New Bedford Harbor Hotel. \n  \nAbout our featured guests:\n  \n \nKayla Gagnet is a media executive and digital strategist with more than 20 years of experience in journalism. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Editorial at equalpride\, the leading U.S. LGBTQ+ media publisher\, where she oversees print and digital content and strategy for prominent publications such as The Advocate\, Out\, and Pride.com. \nPrior to joining equalpride\, Kayla led digital news and audience development for local newspapers and television stations in the southeastern U.S. She is a graduate of the Poynter Institute’s Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media and has been recognized as one of Editor & Publisher’s Top 25 under 35. She lives in Providence\, RI\, with her spouse\, Remy\, and their daughter. \n  \nCorey 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. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBushwood Tailors Opportunity Shop owner\, Claudia De Sousa-Baptista\, aka Claudia Deebee has been selectingan 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.
URL:https://datma.org/event/fundraiser-art/
LOCATION:222 Union Restaurant & Bar at the New Bedford Harbor Hotel\, 222 Union Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Night: Public Art in the Making!
DESCRIPTION: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 your very own template to take home or pass along. All materials will be provided & all ages welcome! \nInterested in connecting with fellow creatives and contributing to this public art project? \n*Please RSVP* to Amanda at programs@datma.org to confirm the time you plan to attend & bring your friends! (more information about the building entrance will be provided via email). \n  \n\nThe First Unitarian Church in New Bedford is a liberal\, progressive\, inclusive religious community. Learn more at www.uunewbedford.org
URL:https://datma.org/event/volunteer-night-public-art-in-the-making/
LOCATION:The First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St\, NEW BEDFORD\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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SUMMARY:SHARE YOUR PRIDE: Public Art in the Making
DESCRIPTION:Be part of DATMA’s first traveling public art exhibition! \nJoin us in creating a powerful\, community-made public art piece celebrating Pride in SouthCoast Massachusetts. Inspired by the bold history of LGBTQIA+ Pride and public activism\, this project invites you to: \nSHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art\, design\, and self-expression! \nDrop by\, grab a pre-cut canvas\, and start creating! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just exploring\, all are welcome. Your work will become part of DATMA’s upcoming Open Call for Art and contribute to a larger public installation. \n✂️ Materials Provided – Paint\, fabric\, collage supplies & more (while they last!)\n🖌 Bring Your Own – Any art supplies you’d like to use\, share\, or upcycle \nCome make art\, celebrate community\, and be part of this major exhibition! \nLearn more about the Open Call for Art here!
URL:https://datma.org/event/share-your-pride-public-art-in-the-making/
LOCATION:DATMA\, 1213 Purchase Street\, 2nd floor\, NEW BEDFORD\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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SUMMARY:DATMA Design Day: Eco Art!
DESCRIPTION:DATMA Design Day: Eco-Friendly Art Workshop\nNovember 14\, 2024 • 4:00 – 6:00 pm\nNew Bedford Free Public Library  — 1st Floor —Youth Services  \nJoin 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 into eco-friendly masterpieces. This free interactive event is for families and kids all ages\, and presented during AHA! Night in New Bedford.
URL:https://datma.org/event/datma-design-day-eco-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Liz Collins
DESCRIPTION:Join DATMA & UMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts for an Artist Talk with Liz Collins on Tuesday\, October 29th.  \nLiz 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 new limits\, reflecting the interplay of social and environmental dynamics. \nThis event is open to all students & the general public. \nLearn more about Liz Collins’ work at https://www.lizcollins.com/ \n  \nConcept rendering for “Being Seen: Celebrating SouthCoast Pride” June 2025 public art installation\nLiz Collins and DATMA will be creating a public art piece with UMass Dartmouth CVPA students\, set to premier in June 2025. All are invited to learn more about Liz’s work & get involved in the project! \n  \nLOCATION DETAILS: \nThe artist talk will take place in the Lecture room 153 in the CVPA building next to the Umass Dartmouth CVPA University Gallery.\n \nUMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts Building (CVPA)\n285 Old Westport Rd\, North Dartmouth\, MA  \nDAYTIME VISITOR PARKING: LOT #5\n \nCampus map here. \n  \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/artist-talk-liz-collins/
LOCATION:UMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts Building (CVPA)\, 285 Old Westport Rd\, North Dartmouth\, MA\, 285 Old Westport Rd\, North Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
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