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, public activism, and visibility the Being Seen Project invites you to: SHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art, design, and self-expression! Drop by, grab […]
Join us in our last stages of creating a community-made public art piece celebrating Pride in SouthCoast Massachusetts. We’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. ✂️ Materials Provided – Paint, fabric, collage supplies & more (while they […]
All are welcome to this free event! When: June 13, 2025 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM Speaking portion at 6:45pm Event will conclude with a walking public art tour Where: Gallery X on Williams Street, New Bedford, MA 6:00 - 8:00PM Exhibition: Being Seen: Celebrating Pride in the SouthCoast Being Seen is a community tapestry […]
DATMA Design Days: Eco Art! 4:00 - 6pm Eco-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! […]
DATMA Design Days: Eco Art! 4:00 - 6:30pm Eco-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 […]
Join DATMA and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra for a one-of-a-kind evening where music and art come alive together. Musical 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 […]
Bring your “Glam” & Join the Fun! From Street to Chic and Off the Wall, creative attire encouraged for all! Join us for Fall Ball: Technicolor Edition on 10/03/25.
Join 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.
A 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.
All are welcome to this free event! When: Saturday, February 14th — 3:00pm - 5:00pm Where: Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant St, Marion, MA Being Seen: Celebrating SouthCoast Pride Join DATMA and the Marion Art Center as they host the third installation of Being Seen: Celebrating Pride in the SouthCoast. This special opening will […]
