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SUMMARY:"Wind & Water" opening celebration at NB Free Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Wind and Water: Life Above and Below is a new sculptural mobile created by New Bedford sculptor\, Chuck Hauck. We invite the public to join us on June 17th to welcome this new work to the second floor of the library for its two-year exhibition term.\n  \nDetails: \nDate: Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026 \nTime: 5:00 – 7:00pm \nLocation: Floor 2 & 3 of the Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA 02740 \nMeet the Artist and Library Curator and help us welcome this new artwork to the city. \n  \nAbout the artwork: \nWind and Water: Life Above and Below simulates an ocean-side scene from over a million years ago\, consisting of now-extinct dragonflies\, mantises\, grasshoppers\, and other creatures\, with now-extinct sea predators circling below. Through this mobile installation\, the artist wishes to draw attention to earlier life on earth that now ceases to exist. The mobile will hang in the Library’s Rotunda. \n  \n \nAbout the artist: \nCharles “Chuck” A. Hauck was born in Toledo\, Ohio in December 1958. He graduated from the former Swain School of Design of New Bedford in 1981\, majoring in sculpture\, which continues to guide his lifelong practice. \n  \nAfter college\, Hauck became involved in the Second Street Art Exchange\, a cohort of galleries primarily operated by Swain alumni out of a brick building by Custom House Square throughout the 1980s. Since then\, Hauck has led and supported several of New Bedford’s cultural planning efforts\, including the 1990 Heritage Street Festival and Schooner Race\, and other local initiatives. This particular partnership with the city and the American Schooner Society led to the establishment of Gallery X (currently located in the former First Universalist Church on William Street)\, a venerable and pioneering cultural space in New Bedford’s downtown art scene. Hauck also served as a founding member and the first President of Orpheum Rising Project Helpers\, Incorporated\, a non-profit committed to the preservation and restoration of the historic New Bedford Orpheum Theater. \nIn addition to his support for hundreds of New Bedford-area exhibitions and public programs over the years\, Hauck has been consistently recognized by the Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) for his professional restoration of the city’s many historical churches and mansions. His sculptures and prints are part of a number of public and private collections\, including the New Bedford Free Public Library and New Bedford Economic Development Council.
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LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:DATMA Design Days: Eco Art!
DESCRIPTION:DATMA Design Days: Eco Art!\n4:00 – 6pm \nEco-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! Night in New Bedford. \nMeet us at the giant Plastic Rooster on the corner of Union & 2nd St. \nOur 2026 series of DATMA Design Days are made possible thanks to the BankFive Charitable Foundation. \nActivities will take place at Custom House Square located on 169 William Street. Street parking is free after 5pm. Garage parking located nearby at the Elm Street Garage. \nADDITIONAL RESOURCES \nExplore even more August AHA! Night happenings: https://ahanewbedford.org/. \nNew to the city? Explore New Bedford’s attractions\, shops\, and restaurants too: https://explorenewbedford.org/.
URL:https://datma.org/event/datma-design-days-eco-art-2/
LOCATION:Plastic Rooster Sculpture\, 93 Union Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exhibition opening: "Still We Bloom"
DESCRIPTION:New Exhibition + New Venue\n\nOpening celebration July 9th\, AHA! Night from 5pm – 8pm. The opening night celebration will offer guests an opportunity to meet the artists and learn more about their creative process. Stay a while to enjoy the art and enjoy beats provided by AnjKep with complimentary lite fair.\n  \nStill We Bloom: Stories of Memory\, Migration\, and Renewal is a pop-up exhibition featuring eight Iranian artists exploring belonging across places\, cultures\, and time. The mixed-media exhibition includes 2D and 3D artworks by Anis Beigzadeh\, Arghavan Booyeh\, Elham Hajesmaeili\, Azin Majooni\, Ali Masoumzadeh\, Maryam Mahmoudi Seraji\, Zara Shahi\, and Sarah Valinezhad. Their works move between memory and presence\, grief and hope\, tracing identities shaped by movement\, change\, and endurance. \nRead the full exhibition overview HERE. \nCheck out more AHA Night events taking place on July 9th. Street parking is always free after 5pm downtown\, so come out and be inspired! \nThis opening event’s music\, food\, and collaborative spirit is made possible by New Bedford Creative and the NBEDC. Learn more about NB Creative and the city’s art scene buy signing up for their informative newsletter on their website: https://newbedfordcreative.org/.
URL:https://datma.org/event/exhibition-opening-still-we-bloom/
LOCATION:127 Union Street\, 127 Union Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Cláudia Furtado
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, July 22nd\nTime: 6:00pm – 7:30pm\nLocation:  Steeple Playhouse Performing Arts Center\nPlease RSVP HERE to attend. Admission is free.\n  \nDATMA & Hotel Papel welcome Azorean artist\, Cláudia Furtado to speak for the first time in New Bedford about her scrimshaw practice and being one of the last to practice this traditional folk art. The talk will be followed by a preview of a docu-short by local filmmaker\, Carley Byers\, who beautifully captured footage of Cláudia Furtado in her studio in Faial during the Hotel Papel artist residency program in January 2026. Concluding the talk and docu-short will be a Q&A with Cláudia Furtado\, Carley Byers\, and Lara Harrington the Hotel Papel founder who brought them together. \n \nCláudia Furtado is a visual artist from Faial Island\, Azores\, holding a degree in Fine Arts and New Media. Her work is deeply connected to Azorean whaling heritage and contemporary scrimshaw art\, exploring themes of memory\, maritime culture\, and the historical relationship between the Azores and New Bedford. Through drawing\, engraving\, and interdisciplinary artistic practices\, she approaches themes related to Atlantic identity\, cultural heritage\, and the preservation of whaling traditions within a contemporary artistic context. Furtado has participated in exhibitions and cultural initiatives dedicated to the promotion of Azorean identity and Atlantic heritage.”
URL:https://datma.org/event/artist-talk-claudia-furtado/
LOCATION:Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks & Workshops
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SUMMARY:DATMA Design Days: Eco Art!
DESCRIPTION:DATMA Design Days: Eco Art!\n4:00 – 6:00pm \nEco-Friendly Art is an all-ages art project activity where kids and families can explore the importance of recycling and waste reduction\, all while taking a closer look at one of the city’s eco-friendly masterpieces. This free interactive event is for families and kids all ages\, and presented during AHA! Night in New Bedford. \nOur 2026 series of DATMA Design Days are made possible thanks to the BankFive Charitable Foundation. \nActivities will take place at the YMCA Lawn on the corner of Union & 2nd Streets\, Downtown New Bedford (we’ll be right next to Bordalo II’s Plastic Rooster sculpture! \nADDITIONAL RESOURCES \nExplore even more AHA! Night happenings: https://ahanewbedford.org/. \nNew to the city? Explore New Bedford’s attractions\, shops\, and restaurants too: https://explorenewbedford.org.
URL:https://datma.org/event/datma-design-days-eco-art-4/
LOCATION:New Bedford YMCA\, 93 Union Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
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SUMMARY:Public Art Curator's Tour
DESCRIPTION:Public Art Curator’s Tour\n4:30 – 5:15pm \nTake a walk through the culturally rich historic downtown New Bedford to view contemporary public art sculptures and indoor sculptural installations\, including a new mobile by local sculptor\, Chuck Hauck. This public art trail led by Executive Director\, Lindsay Mis will cover approximately 1 mile of walking. We end the tour near an ice cream parlor and a wine bar and it’s up to you to chose your adventure in that regard. \nTour will meet at DATMA’s big blue door in Custom House Square at 21 Barkers Ln. All DATMA programs are 100% free to the public. \n  \nADDITIONAL RESOURCES \nStreet parking is free after 5pm. Garage parking located nearby at the Elm Street Garage. \nExplore even more AHA! Night happenings: https://ahanewbedford.org/. \nNew to the city? Explore New Bedford’s attractions\, shops\, and restaurants too: https://explorenewbedford.org/.
URL:https://datma.org/event/public-art-curators-tour/
LOCATION:Custom House Square\, 21 Barkers Lane\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks & Workshops
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SUMMARY:DATMA Design Days: Winged Creatures and Marine Life with Chuck Hauck
DESCRIPTION:DATMA Design Days: Winged Creatures and Marine Life with Chuck Hauck\n10:00 – 12:00 pm\nNew Bedford Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA 02740 \nJoin New Bedford artist Chuck Hauck at the New Bedford Free Public Library for a family-friendly bug-making activity using upcycled materials. This drop-in activity was inspired by Hauck’s installation\, Wind and Water: Life Above and Below\, newly on view in the library’s historic rotunda\, and featuring now-extinct bugs and marine life from millions of years ago. This program is open to all ages\, and attendees will leave with a creature constructed by hand and ready to paint. \nSign-up is requested but not required. To sign-up\, email programs@datma.org. \nDrop-in. All Ages. \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/datma-design-days-winged-creatures-and-marine-life-with-chuck-hauck/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Fall Ball: Get your tickets today!
DESCRIPTION:Fall Ball: Habitat\nFriday\, October 2nd\, from 6:00-8:30PM \n@ The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub\n  \nWhen: Friday\, October 2\, 2026\nTime: 6:00-8:30 pm\nLocation & Address: 791 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA @ THE VAULT\nCost: $150 per person (Limited 50% reduced tickets for artists\, teachers\, and NPO employees \nTickets available online here.\n\n\n\nBring your “Glam” & Join the Fun! From street to chic and off the wall\, creative attire encouraged for all! Wear your best Flora & Fauna to this year’s gala as we work together to support public art and art education.\n\n\nTicket Tier\n$150 per ticket \n$85 per ticket available to non-profit employees\, artists\, and teachers \n$1250 Per Table for 8 guests \nDon’t worry\, there will still be plenty of places to sit\, but we designate specific tables for those who reserve them for their guests only. \n \n\nEvent Details:\nWhen:  Friday\, October 2nd\, from 6:00-8:30PM \nWhere:  Join us in Downtown New Bedford\, MA at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub \nAddress:  791 Purchase St\, New Bedford\, MA 02740 (Our parking recommendations are below.) \n\n\nFull Description of the Evening:\nThe night includes music by DJ Claudia DeeBee\, our specialty cocktail called “The Roger”and hors d’oeuvres provided by Greg Morton’s Catering\, and a silent auction ranging from original artwork to gift certificates to local businesses. The anticipated attendance is 200 guests. This year\, our special feature is the playful theatrical stage artwork by New Bedford based Alyn Carlson Designs who is transforming The Vault into a new and unique ecosystem of art. Wear your best flora and fauna to win from the range of best dressed awards juried by Jeffrey of Jeffrey Westport. \nCome celebrate with us\, while bidding on silent auction items & lucky draws\, and bringing your glam for the “Most Vogue Attire” in the following categories: Most Techy\, Most Glam\, Most Like Your Favorite DATMA Artwork\, Most Creative\, Most Flora\, and Most Fauna. Winners determined by special guest juror\, Jeffrey of Jeffrey Westport. \n\nParking:\n1. Street parking (free after 5pm) \n2. The main lot on 174 Union Street New Bedford\, MA 02740\, a block from the event (courtesy of Boulder on Union) \n3. The overflow lot behind Boulder on Union\, the entrance to the lot is located at 83 School Street\, just around the corner from the Boulder on Union building\, two blocks from the event. \n4. Elm Street Parking Garage: 51 Elm St\, New Bedford\, MA 02740\, about five blocks from the event. \n\n\nImmersive sculptures\, silent auction\, fashion\, and delicious libations are made possibly by the following 2026 supporters:\n  \nListings to come… \n  \nEvent Support Courtesy of:\n  \nListings to come… \n  \nSupporting Artists:\n  \nListings to come… \n  \n\nFall Ball Committee Members\nGayle Mandle\, Anthi Frangiadis\, Hannah Haines\, Amelia Koch\, Nancy Hammer\, Emily Bungert\, Coco Mandle\, and special thanks to Lara Harrington and Liv Haines Gauthier\, our 2026 Party Chairs.\n\n\nCan’t make it to the event? Please consider visiting https://datma.org/donate/ to help us produce free & accessible public art in New Bedford. For questions regarding sponsorship inquiries\, please contact Lindsay Mis at director@datma.org.\n \n*To avoid online processing fees\, consider sending DATMA a check for your tickets. Mail your check to DATMA’s NEW Headquarters located: 1213 Purchase Street\, Suite 206\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. Include your email so we will send you a confirmation email acknowledging your check has been received and your name(s) is on our list. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/benefit/
LOCATION:The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub\, 791 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, RI\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happenings
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