New Bedford Celebrates Wicked Cool Places Grant Awards
New Bedford residents can get ready for an innovational and imaginative new year, according Margo Saulnier, Creative Strategist for New Bedford Creative.
Roger & Gayle Mandle honored as patrons of the arts
New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! will virtually recognize those who truly impact the arts community with the Patrons of the Arts Award Friday, Dec. 31. In an area so highly populated by artists and creatives, the Art Museum feels it is fitting to recognize these patrons’ contributions which have greatly impacted and elevated the Southcoast and beyond.
Student Logo Design Exhibition to Premier at November 11th AHA!
“I believe that when we create innovative, 21st-century humans who can collaborate, create, critically think, and communicate with others that the world will indeed be a better place” — Tobey Eugenio, Creativity Director, Art/STEAM Teacher for Grades 5-8, Our Sisters’ School
Arts & Culture, Economic Opportunity, and Education Sectors Receive Financial Assistance to Address Vaccine Hesitancy and Maintain Operations Hard Hit by COVID Pandemic
The SouthCoast Community Foundation announced today that 39 nonprofits throughout Southeastern Massachusetts will receive a total of $479,495 to address the impact of COVID-19 on their organizations, programming, and the communities they serve.
DATMA extends Zimoun’s sound-Installation at CVPA Star Store Swain Gallery — Herald News
Due to popular demand, Massachusetts Design Art and Technology Institute (DATMA) has extended the majestic sculpture named “280 prepared dc-motors, cotton balls, cardboard boxes 13″ x 13″ x 13″, 2011/2021,” by Swiss sound-installation artist Zimoun through Oct. 10.
Personal, Political and Public Art — NPR for the Cape
Amanda Hawkins, Program Coordinator for DATMA, tells us about several public art series and performances in New Bedford, and educational programming the organization offers.
Art Beat takes a closer look at DATMA’s ‘Harvesters of the Deep’ exhibit – The Herald News
“Harvesters of the Deep: Portraits of Fisherwomen from South Korea, America and the United Kingdom” is a celebration of the international community of women who are integral to the labor force and management of the fishing industry across the globe.
Inside an audacious plan to revive some of America’s most troubled industrial cities — Fast Company
With a focus on art and technology, DATMA organizes a yearly public art initiative in New Bedford. In 2020, MASARY studios created VESSELS, a visual and auditory experience celebrating the city’s fishing ships.
Art Beat takes a closer look at work in the UMass Dartmouth-affiliated galleries
In the Swain Studio, easily seen through the windows of the Star Store building at the corner of Purchase and Union, there is a singular work by the Swiss artist Zimoun. It is part of DATMA’s “Water 2021,” a series of water-themed free public art projects and programs.
DATMA’s Light 2020 artists, Masary Studios, long-listed for Lumen Prize for Art and Technology
DATMA’s Light 2020 Artists, MASARY Studios, has been selected by The 2021 Lumen Prize for the long-list in the “Moving Image Award” category for Vessels.