Light: 2020 premiers this Saturday, June 20th. Since we cannot yet gather together in celebration, this year’s artwork will launch quietly. We ask you to see these projects on your own time and know that we are beyond excited to provide you with the opportunity to experience original works of art in the urban gallery setting of downtown New Bedford.
Our Board and Staff voice our commitment to our community and stand together against racism.
The art community of New Bedford has come together to continue to present artwork through the trying times of COVID-19.
In 2020, there shall be light in the city whose motto is Lucem Diffundo- “I diffuse Light.”
~Steven Froias, March 2020 South Coast Insider
DATMA incorporates performance arts, adding to the upward trend along the SouthCoast…
Last year, they chose wind as their theme. In 2020, light will guide their fortunes.
Sponsored by DATMA, “Silver Current” rightly drew much attention over the summer months…
Standard Times contributing writer, Jerry Boggs dove into the story behind DATMA with Co-founder Roger Mandle and Executive Director, Lindsay Mis. Hear a bit about how DATMA came about in their interview recorded November 27, 2019 at the Standard Times recording studio in Downtown New Bedford. Enjoy the episode.
DATMA is getting the pinwheels ready for the last hurrah of Summer Winds. As part of a city celebration called, Williams Street from Bow to Stern, we’ve invited the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra to play some wind-themed melodies and classics under the Silver Current sculpture that will fly above New Bedford until September 30th. Tune …
Standard Times staff writer Steven Froias celebrates New Bedford’s “coming of age” summer arts programming.
