Working mostly behind closed doors, fisherwomen and their stories are largely unseen and untold. Harvesters of the Deep shows outstanding photography of coastal livelihoods in three different countries.
This outdoor exhibition captures the diverse ecosystems of our region’s seafloor and the women in fisheries science conducting this important research.
Internationally renowned Swiss sound-installation artist Zimoun will exhibit his intricate sculpture, using motion and sound, to evoke creative interpretations.
More than a Job explores themes of labor, immigration, and sustainability includes significant digital storytelling.
New Bedford’s annual Seaport Art Walk was founded in 2013 by artist Jessica Bregoli, and was the city’s first large format outdoor public art installation. Each summer, sculpture and murals are strategically placed along New Bedford’s working waterfront and Seaport Cultural District.
Join DATMA and New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center for a screening of the film, Haeneyo – Wisdom of the Sea, on Thursday, August 18th at 7:00pm.
Seaglass Theater Company, in partnership with the New Bedford Whaling Museum and DATMA, will present The Lure of the Sea, a staged concert of classical repertoire that highlights the relationship of fishermen and women to the sea. The performance features excerpts from Georges Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers and Emilio Arrieta's Marina, along with Spanish songs of the sea.
Your favorite science event is back and we can't wait to kick it off with you and our favorite brew on tap.
September 24th at 11:30am, join us for a conversation with artist Zimoun among his work at the Star Store gallery.
Fisherwomen: An Illustrated Talk by award winning Scottish photographer Craig Easton, about his project Fisherwomen that chronicles the work of the “herring lassies” of the past and the women who work in Scotland’s fish processing today. Easton’s work was recently featured in New Bedford as part of DATMA’s Harvester’s of the Deep.
