DATMA Design Day: Eco Art!
Kids and families can explore the importance of recycling and waste reduction, all while transforming discarded plastics into eco-friendly masterpieces.
Kids and families can explore the importance of recycling and waste reduction, all while transforming discarded plastics into eco-friendly masterpieces.
Led by Alexandra Copeland, Art Curator at NBFPL, this curatorial tour of the City's collection, examines the transformative nature of art.
Join us in celebrating 25 years of AHA! at our Community Mural event! Everyone is welcome to stop by and add their unique artistic touch to a large public art wall. No experience necessary—just bring your imagination and a desire to create! Whether you want to paint, draw, or add your own creative flair, this […]
Bring your “Glam” & Join the Fun! From Street to Chic and Off the Wall, creative attire encouraged for all! Join us for Fall Ball: Black & White Edition on 10/04/24.
Join DATMA & UMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts for an Artist Talk with Liz Collins on Tuesday, October 29th. Liz 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 […]
DATMA Design Day: Eco-Friendly Art Workshop November 14, 2024 • 4:00 - 6:00 pm New Bedford Free Public Library — 1st Floor —Youth Services Join 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 […]
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 and public activism, this project invites you to: SHARE YOUR PRIDE — through art, design, and self-expression! Drop by, grab a pre-cut canvas, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]