August 26th, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm  New Bedford Free Public Library Meeting Room  Bird nest design and construction are as innumerable and unique as their builders. From highly specialized mud-nests of a colony of cliff swallows to the intentional rudimentary nest of the American Robin, nests assure the continuation of future generations. We will explore […]

In partnership with DATMA’s Shelter 2023 program, New Bedford Science Café event will be centered around exploring the impacts and future of climate change in New Bedford. Guest Speaker, Alison Smart, is the Executive Director of Probable Futures, a non-profit climate literacy initiative geared toward helping communities worldwide understand and adjust to climate change.   

Experience the synergy of sight and sound in Downtown New Bedford – Join DATMA and New Bedford Symphony Orchestra for a summer musical performance set against a backdrop of Mark Reigelman's vibrant artwork, Threshold. Music is both a doorway and a shelter. New Bedford Symphony Orchestra principal flutist Tim Macri and guitarist Luis Avila will […]

Families can build DIY windmills, learn about wind energy, and discover how new wind energy initiatives in the SouthCoast can contribute to a cleaner future.

Explore local art in Downtown New Bedford   In conjunction with the Seaport Art Walk, DATMA will be highlighting one of our summer exhibitions, The Art of Technology. During AHA! New Bedford on Thursday, July 11 a special opening tour of the outdoor exhibit with the artists will take place at 6:30 p.m., beginning at Pier 3 […]

Join us for Pokeon GO Fest in New Bedford! Explore public art and more during the Sustainable Development Global Goals Treasure Hunt