For its 6th year, DATMA will kick off “TRANSFORM: Reduce, Revive, Reimagine” on June 14, presenting a new semi-permanent sculpture in the heart of the city, a temporary photography exhibition along the historic waterfront, and a variety of robust programs and educational workshops all season until October 14, 2024.

In the UMassD Alumni blog, an undergrad student mentions their involvement with DATMA as a perk to her education. We’re proud of you, Ruby!

What’s the best thing to do on a snow day? May we suggest: Have a snowball fight at a park with public art. Go sledding at a park with some public art. Build a snowman at a park next to some public art.

As a public art producer, DATMA wants to take a moment to discuss the different types of artists working on their craft in the public sphere. We want to hear about their vulnerabilities, their “aha” moments, or simply if we’re overthinking it all.

On February 12 at the City Library, across the hall from the City’s vaunted art collection, NB Creative dispensed more than $500,000 to 82 grantees. Tony Sapienza, President of the New Bedford Economic Development Council, calls it “a transformative moment that will resonate for years to come.” It was a moment made possible by the Arts & Culture Plan produced by Mayor Mitchell in 2018.

Published: January 11, 2024 by: Ryan Belmore SouthCoast Wind Fund Announces $500,000 in Grants to Support Economic Development and Renewable Energy in the SouthCoast Region   The SouthCoast Wind Fund has announced that it has distributed $500,000 in grants to 12 local organizations that are working to promote economic development, create jobs, and support the

DATMA is featured on the information platform EnergyPortal.eu in an article by Terence West. The author describes examples of successful arts support practices in the state of Massachusetts.

Behind the scenes at DATMA something special is happening — a mash-up of art, education, and community impact. For 4+ years now, DATMA and Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School’s (GNBVT) Metal Fabrication Department have joined forces to bring new forms of creativity into the classroom. This collaboration has been instrumental in fostering

Placemaking with a Purpose shares a special hands-on project with New Bedford teens and internationally acclaimed muralist, Silvia Lopez Chavez. The students and artist worked together to create a new piece of contemporary art for New Bedford’s Fish Island.