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Art & Activism: an after-work gathering to support public art

222 Union Restaurant & Bar at the New Bedford Harbor Hotel 222 Union Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

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.

$50

DATMA Design Day: Sailcloth Weaving Workshop with Arghavan Booyeh

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA

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. This workshop will engage the community in creating a large-scale public artwork for […]

Design Day: Public Art in the Making

DATMA 1213 Purchase Street, 2nd floor, NEW BEDFORD, MA, United States

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 this project invites you to: SHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art, design, and self-expression! Drop by, grab a pre-cut […]

Design Day: Maker Fridays @ DATMA

DATMA 1213 Purchase Street, 2nd floor, NEW BEDFORD, MA, United States

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 this project invites you to: SHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art, design, and self-expression! Drop by, grab a pre-cut […]

Volunteer Day with DATMA!

Join us for a Volunteer Day and help us get the Being Seen Project across the finish line! We’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 […]

Design Day: Maker Fridays @ DATMA

DATMA 1213 Purchase Street, 2nd floor, NEW BEDFORD, MA, United States

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 […]

Design Day: Creating with Community

Our Sisters' School 145 Brownell Ave, New Bedford, MA, United States

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: SHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art, design, and self-expression! We’re calling on community members to help us bring Being Seen to life! Whether […]

Design Day: Maker Fridays @ DATMA

DATMA 1213 Purchase Street, 2nd floor, NEW BEDFORD, MA, United States

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 […]

Community Volunteer Day

Nativity Preparatory School 66 Spring Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

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 […]

Save the Date! June 12 — Being Seen: Celebrating SouthCoast Pride Exhibition Opening

New Bedford City Hall 133 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States

Being Seen: Celebrating SouthCoast Pride – Exhibition Opening Join DATMA for the big reveal of Being Seen, a powerful community-wide public art exhibition celebrating LGBTQIA+ visibility across the SouthCoast. Premiering Thursday, June 12, this all-day celebration is presented in partnership with the NB Queer Arts Council and AHA! New Bedford. /' 'Come out for art, […]