Explore the public art in & around New Bedford

Plastic Rooster by Bordalo II is on view outdoors on the green space of the New Bedford YMCA at Union Street & North 2nd Street.

Threshold by Mark Reigelman is on view outdoors in New Bedford’s downtown pubic park, Custom House Square, just walking distance from Plastic Rooster. 

Community Tides by Silvia López Chavez can be viewed anytime by car or sidewalk at 4 Fish Island, New Bedford, MA on the NORPEL exterior wall adjacent to a prominent New Bedford roadway along the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge, prominently viewable from the land, sea, and air.

Being Seen: Celebrating Pride in the SouthCoast

A community-driven public art statement expressing unity throughout the region traveling to various locations through 2026.

The Art of Technology: Exploring Transformative Innovations of the SouthCoast Presented in 2024 outdoors along the working waterfront, this photo exhibition is now viewable online.

Harvesters of the Deep:  Presented in 2021 along the city’s working waterfront, this online photo exhibition tells the story of resilient women in 3 coastal fishing communities.

 

Come and visit our projects anytime.

Per our mission, every DATMA exhibition & event is free and open to the public. A special thanks to our dedicated supporters who make it possible for DATMA to keep programming completely accessible to all. Stay tuned and check out the season’s events.

Parking resources & visitor information can be found at our incredible tourism department website, Explore New Bedford.

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