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SUMMARY:Forging Independence | Building a Nation
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, NBWM will open a new suite of conjoined galleries in that explore stories of independence\, struggle\, and citizenship in the region during the late colonial and early Republican period (1760-1830). \nForging Independence | Building a Nation introduces connections between historical events and pressing issues of today\, asking visitors to consider what ideas are embodied in the terms and ideas of Independence and Nationhood. Words like patriotism\, freedom\, taxation\, citizenship\, liberty\, equality\, justice\, tolerance\, and independence serve as keystones within the installation to encourage thoughtful engagement with concepts that transcend the past and directly connect with our present. Associations forged between objects\, concepts\, and individuals broach insightful civic-minded questions about what it means to be “American.” What did colonial citizens think America should or would be\, and how do we today continue to ask those questions and shape that outcome today?
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/forging-independence-building-a-nation/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational,Exhibitions,Visionary Voices
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SUMMARY:Proteanna: Susan Heideman
DESCRIPTION:Artist Susan Heideman (b. 1950) has explored bio-morphic shapes of the ocean’s “in-between entities” for nearly twenty years in her Proteanna series and beyond. The real and imagined floating\, aqueous shapes of her work evoke the forms of invertebrate creatures that often remind us of primordial beings living in the depths of the sea. \nThe colorful hand embroidered large scale works that define the Proteanna series are “hybrid” in nature and include a mix of older works combined with newer paintings and constructions. The texture and layering create an almost three-dimensional experience that transport the visitor into a wondrous underwater world of possibility. \nArtist Statement: \nIn 2006 the Proteanna Series began with an experiment. For the first time\, using black embroidery thread\, I tried stitching imagery into an existing watercolor I’d always felt lacking. The piece seemed to come alive. Suddenly the idea of combining stitching\, watercolor and other aqueous media on larger sheets of thick watercolor paper had become entrancing. I began tearing up random\, ragged fragments of my old monotypes and stitching them onto the paper. I continued stitching\, painting\, and layering\, attaching collaged pieces strictly through stitching. This was the beginning of the ongoing Proteanna Series. I coined the word “proteanna\,” derived from the word “protean\,” to suggest entities and their situations straddling and crossing taxonomies\, mutating beyond classification. The process is as improvisatory as nature; forms develop\, morph\, and reconstitute. Fragments get sewn atop fragments\, creating relief surfaces that stratify. Might my grafting and hybridizing processes be likened to nature’s own irrepressibly continuous transforming? \nBio: \nHeideman is a Smith College Professor Emerita who taught painting and drawing within Smith’s Art Department for thirty-six years. During that time\, she maintained her studio practice in Boston; she continues to work and live in Boston since retiring. She has works in the following permanent collections: Smith College Museum (several pieces); \nDanforth Museum of Art at Framingham State University; Rose Art Museum of Brandeis University; Boston College’s McMullen Museum of Art; DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park; Boston Public Library Collection of Prints and Drawings (multiple pieces); and The William and Uytendal Collection of Works by Women Artists at Bryn Mawr College. Her works are also represented in numerous corporate collections. She has shown up and down the East Coast and New York City in commercial galleries\, non-profit galleries\, and museums.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/proteanna-susan-heideman/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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SUMMARY:Sailors' Valentines: Maritime Art from the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Shellwork mosaics\, known as sailor’s valentines\, consist of colorful shells in intricate arrangements housed in octagonal wooden boxes. Created primarily between 1830 and 1890\, their designs incorporate hearts\, flowers\, and nautical symbols like anchors and compass roses. Sometimes they carry romantic messages written out in tiny shells. \nDespite their name\, sailor’s valentines were not made by sailors at sea. Instead\, they were produced for the tourist trade by Barbadian women from locally sourced shells. In the 1800s\, Barbados\, located at the easternmost part of the Caribbean\, was a center of maritime supply and distribution. US ships often stopped at the small island\, where sailors purchased keepsakes\, like valentines\, for loved ones at home. This cottage industry for locally made goods provided crucial economic opportunities for women of a color under British colonial occupation. The Slavery Abolition Act came into effect in Barbados in 1834\, and previously enslaved Barbadians needed work. While Barbadian men traveled and labored off island\, women provided for their families. Shellwork craft production was a lifeline. \nThe popularity of sailor’s valentines emerged concurrent with the rise of a new scientific discipline – conchology\, or the study of shells\, the popular pastime of amateur shell collecting\, and the domestication of the seaside for tourism. Common shells in sailor’s valentines include Barbados keyhole limpets\, purple sea snails\, King Venus clams\, cockles\, and colorful small cowries. Shells could evoke a personal trip to the beach\, a voyage further afield\, scientific interest\, or international knowledge. While some shells were souvenirs\, serious shell collectors could order shells from around the world expanding their collection to be truly comprehensive. As with other forms of scientific collecting\, the demand for shells and shellwork did contribute to the decline of certain species of mollusks. \nIn the 1900s\, American women adopted shellwork as a form of artistic expression. Collector and artist Evelyn Way Kendall (1893-1979) summered in Marion\, MA starting in 1926 and made numerous sailor’s valentines\, two of which are on view in the exhibition. Between 1977 and 1982\, Cape Cod folk artists Ralph Cahoon (1910-1982)\, Martha Cahoon (1905-1999) and Bernard “Bernie” Woodman (1920-1986) further developed this artistic tradition. They created dozens of delicate and charming sailor’s valentines\, combining Bernie’s beautiful shellwork with Ralph and Martha’s whimsical\, nautical fantasy paintings. Seven are included. Contemporary maker Sandi Blanda (b. 1959) follows a traditional format\, while artist Duke Riley (b. 1972) creates oversize vividly colored compositions from plastic trash collected on East coast beaches. Informed by maritime folk arts and the sailor’s valentine\, Riley’s work educates audiences about environmental pollution and marine debris. \nThis exhibition was organized\, in part\, by the Cahoon Museum of American Art\, where it was curated by Leeann Ream \nIt is supported by the William M. Wood Foundation\, Dave and Marilyn Ferkinhoff\, and the Boston Marine Society
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/sailors-valentines-maritime-art-from-the-heart/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Vanishing Ecologies: Speculative Futures
DESCRIPTION:Vanishing Ecologies: Speculative Futures\nJUNE 25 – OCTOBER 11\, 2026 \nVanishing Ecologies: Speculative Futures brings together an international group of contemporary artists working across sculpture\, installation\, painting\, photography\, sound\, and time-based media. The exhibition examines artistic responses to the Anthropocene\, a period characterized by the irreversible impact of human activity on the planet\, and considers potential futures that may arise as a result. \nThrough immersive and materially innovative works\, Vanishing Ecologies addresses climate change\, mass extinction\, environmental toxicity\, and the enduring legacy of the atomic age. The exhibition examines the increasingly complex relationships among technology\, ecology\, and time. Some artists investigate the fragile boundary between collapse and adaptation\, while others envision post-human futures\, ecological resilience\, and planetary memory. \nThroughout the exhibition\, artists translate ecological questions into experiences that are simultaneously material\, emotional\, and speculative. Representations of extinct species\, consumer waste\, fragile glass forms\, contaminated landscapes\, organic growth\, and imagined future artifacts serve as frameworks for considering a planet in transition. These works navigate the intersection of scientific inquiry and artistic invention\, tracing the intricate relationships among human activity\, technological systems\, and the living world. Rather than solely documenting environmental crises\, Vanishing Ecologies investigates how art can expand the capacity for imagination. The exhibition encourages viewers to reflect on memory\, resilience\, and deep time\, while contemplating futures that remain uncertain\, interconnected\, and evolving. \nThe exhibition features works by Rachel Berwick\, Thomas Deininger\, Beth Lipman\, Aimée Lamaire\, Minga Opazo\, Rachel Ostrow\, Anaïs Tondeur\, and Nicolas Touron.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/vanishing-ecologies-speculative-futures/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T233000
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SUMMARY:CALL FOR ARTISTS: Analog: An Antidote to AI Art
DESCRIPTION:Call for Artists\nENTRY DEADLINE: 9/24/26\nCASH PRIZES: $1000 First Place | $500 Second Place \nIn an era shaped by artificial intelligence\, Analog: An Antidote to AI Art celebrates the enduring power of human imagination\, intuition\, and authentic artistic expression. This exhibition invites artists whose work reflects the distinctly human experience of making\, embracing experimentation\, imperfection\, memory\, materiality\, and lived experience. Rather than rejecting technology\, Analog asks a timely question: What makes art unmistakably human? We welcome original work in all visual art media and genres\, including painting\, sculpture\, ceramics\, printmaking\, textiles\, fiber\, photography\, installation\, mixed media\, assemblage\, drawing\, book arts\, jewelry\, sound art\, olfactive art\, biophilic practices\, and other forms that demonstrate personal vision and meaningful engagement with materials and process. \nAs AI-generated imagery becomes ubiquitous\, Analog turns our attention to what algorithms cannot replicate: intuition\, vulnerability\, touch\, chance\, personal history\, and the countless decisions embedded in the creative process. The exhibition celebrates originality as an expression of curiosity\, resilience\, and the uniquely human impulse to make meaning from the world around us. We seek work that reveals touch\, struggle\, experimentation\, art that reflects the imperfect\, unpredictable\, and deeply personal nature of human creation. \nABOUT THE JUROR \nRoddy Schrock is a sound artist and institution-builder who has spent his career on a single question: what does it actually take to build the conditions under which transformative work can exist\, and endure? Trained at Mills College (MFA in Electronic Music and Recording Media) and the Institute of Sonology in The Hague\, he has performed across Japan\, Europe\, South America\, and the United States\, with commissions from Meet the Composer and Ostrava New Music Days and essays published by MIT Press and Hyperallergic. For a decade he directed Eyebeam\, New York’s center for art and technology\, where he grew direct support to artists more than 500%\, made it the first residency certified by W.A.G.E. for fair pay\, and supported the launch of the Eyebeam Center for the Future of Journalism\, whose commissions garnered a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigation. He has taught in SVA’s Curatorial Practice MA program and at STEIM Amsterdam\, CCA\, and NYU’s ITP\, and created Informer\, a podcast of conversations with artists and thinkers. Now Executive Director of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care\, he also runs Ultradilute\, a practice tending the whole health of artists and creative leaders\, and advises OPEN and the Netherlands-America Foundation’s Cultural Committee. He lives and works between New York and Providence\, Rhode Island.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/call-for-artists-analog-an-antidote-to-ai-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000
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SUMMARY:What Remains\, a solo exhibition by Dilge Dilsiz\, artist-in-residence
DESCRIPTION:What Remains is Dilge Dilsiz’s solo exhibition created during her artist residency at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, located at the Visitor Center at 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. \nVisitor Center hours are Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday and Tuesday: Closed). Please check park hours at https://www.nps.gov/nebe or call (508) 996-4095. The Visitor Center is free. Upon entering\, ask the front desk where the exhibition is located. \nAbout the Exhibition\nThis new body of work considers what happens when a contemporary body encounters the physical residues of New Bedford’s rich history. Through long-exposure photography and immersive light installation\, Dilsiz explores belonging\, memory\, and how a landscape holds history long after the bodies that shaped it are gone. \nMoving through four distinct key sites—the working waterfront\, Fort Taber\, former textile mills\, and the hurricane barrier—the collection traces New Bedford’s evolution across land\, water\, labor\, and history. \nWithin the photographs\, long exposures allow figures to dissolve into net\, stone\, brick\, and water—blurring the line where the body ends and the landscape begins. Inside the gallery\, lantern light and metallic prints respond directly to the viewer’s movement\, referencing New Bedford’s legacy as “the city that lit the world” through whale oil illumination. \nAbout the Artist\nDilge Dilsiz is a Turkish interdisciplinary artist based in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and an Assistant Professor of Graphic + Experience Design at Miami University. Working across photography\, installation\, performance\, poetry\, design\, and new media\, her collaborative practice examines identity\, memory\, and belonging. She holds an MFA from Stony Brook University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Psychology (minor in Architectural Studies) from Lafayette College. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and Europe\, supported by residencies including Live Art Ireland and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/what-remains-a-solo-exhibition-by-dilge-dilsiz-artist-in-residence/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Free,Seasons in the Seaport,Visionary Voices,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T170000
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SUMMARY:What Remains\, a solo exhibition by Dilge Dilsiz\, artist-in-residence
DESCRIPTION:What Remains is Dilge Dilsiz’s solo exhibition created during her artist residency at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, located at the Visitor Center at 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. \nVisitor Center hours are Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday and Tuesday: Closed). Please check park hours at https://www.nps.gov/nebe or call (508) 996-4095. The Visitor Center is free. Upon entering\, ask the front desk where the exhibition is located. \nAbout the Exhibition\nThis new body of work considers what happens when a contemporary body encounters the physical residues of New Bedford’s rich history. Through long-exposure photography and immersive light installation\, Dilsiz explores belonging\, memory\, and how a landscape holds history long after the bodies that shaped it are gone. \nMoving through four distinct key sites—the working waterfront\, Fort Taber\, former textile mills\, and the hurricane barrier—the collection traces New Bedford’s evolution across land\, water\, labor\, and history. \nWithin the photographs\, long exposures allow figures to dissolve into net\, stone\, brick\, and water—blurring the line where the body ends and the landscape begins. Inside the gallery\, lantern light and metallic prints respond directly to the viewer’s movement\, referencing New Bedford’s legacy as “the city that lit the world” through whale oil illumination. \nAbout the Artist\nDilge Dilsiz is a Turkish interdisciplinary artist based in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and an Assistant Professor of Graphic + Experience Design at Miami University. Working across photography\, installation\, performance\, poetry\, design\, and new media\, her collaborative practice examines identity\, memory\, and belonging. She holds an MFA from Stony Brook University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Psychology (minor in Architectural Studies) from Lafayette College. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and Europe\, supported by residencies including Live Art Ireland and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/what-remains-a-solo-exhibition-by-dilge-dilsiz-artist-in-residence/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Free,Seasons in the Seaport,Visionary Voices,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T170000
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SUMMARY:What Remains\, a solo exhibition by Dilge Dilsiz\, artist-in-residence
DESCRIPTION:What Remains is Dilge Dilsiz’s solo exhibition created during her artist residency at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, located at the Visitor Center at 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. \nVisitor Center hours are Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday and Tuesday: Closed). Please check park hours at https://www.nps.gov/nebe or call (508) 996-4095. The Visitor Center is free. Upon entering\, ask the front desk where the exhibition is located. \nAbout the Exhibition\nThis new body of work considers what happens when a contemporary body encounters the physical residues of New Bedford’s rich history. Through long-exposure photography and immersive light installation\, Dilsiz explores belonging\, memory\, and how a landscape holds history long after the bodies that shaped it are gone. \nMoving through four distinct key sites—the working waterfront\, Fort Taber\, former textile mills\, and the hurricane barrier—the collection traces New Bedford’s evolution across land\, water\, labor\, and history. \nWithin the photographs\, long exposures allow figures to dissolve into net\, stone\, brick\, and water—blurring the line where the body ends and the landscape begins. Inside the gallery\, lantern light and metallic prints respond directly to the viewer’s movement\, referencing New Bedford’s legacy as “the city that lit the world” through whale oil illumination. \nAbout the Artist\nDilge Dilsiz is a Turkish interdisciplinary artist based in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and an Assistant Professor of Graphic + Experience Design at Miami University. Working across photography\, installation\, performance\, poetry\, design\, and new media\, her collaborative practice examines identity\, memory\, and belonging. She holds an MFA from Stony Brook University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Psychology (minor in Architectural Studies) from Lafayette College. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and Europe\, supported by residencies including Live Art Ireland and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/what-remains-a-solo-exhibition-by-dilge-dilsiz-artist-in-residence/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Free,Seasons in the Seaport,Visionary Voices,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T170000
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SUMMARY:What Remains\, a solo exhibition by Dilge Dilsiz\, artist-in-residence
DESCRIPTION:What Remains is Dilge Dilsiz’s solo exhibition created during her artist residency at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, located at the Visitor Center at 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. \nVisitor Center hours are Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday and Tuesday: Closed). Please check park hours at https://www.nps.gov/nebe or call (508) 996-4095. The Visitor Center is free. Upon entering\, ask the front desk where the exhibition is located. \nAbout the Exhibition\nThis new body of work considers what happens when a contemporary body encounters the physical residues of New Bedford’s rich history. Through long-exposure photography and immersive light installation\, Dilsiz explores belonging\, memory\, and how a landscape holds history long after the bodies that shaped it are gone. \nMoving through four distinct key sites—the working waterfront\, Fort Taber\, former textile mills\, and the hurricane barrier—the collection traces New Bedford’s evolution across land\, water\, labor\, and history. \nWithin the photographs\, long exposures allow figures to dissolve into net\, stone\, brick\, and water—blurring the line where the body ends and the landscape begins. Inside the gallery\, lantern light and metallic prints respond directly to the viewer’s movement\, referencing New Bedford’s legacy as “the city that lit the world” through whale oil illumination. \nAbout the Artist\nDilge Dilsiz is a Turkish interdisciplinary artist based in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and an Assistant Professor of Graphic + Experience Design at Miami University. Working across photography\, installation\, performance\, poetry\, design\, and new media\, her collaborative practice examines identity\, memory\, and belonging. She holds an MFA from Stony Brook University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Psychology (minor in Architectural Studies) from Lafayette College. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and Europe\, supported by residencies including Live Art Ireland and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/what-remains-a-solo-exhibition-by-dilge-dilsiz-artist-in-residence/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Free,Seasons in the Seaport,Visionary Voices,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T170000
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SUMMARY:What Remains\, a solo exhibition by Dilge Dilsiz\, artist-in-residence
DESCRIPTION:What Remains is Dilge Dilsiz’s solo exhibition created during her artist residency at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, located at the Visitor Center at 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. \nVisitor Center hours are Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday and Tuesday: Closed). Please check park hours at https://www.nps.gov/nebe or call (508) 996-4095. The Visitor Center is free. Upon entering\, ask the front desk where the exhibition is located. \nAbout the Exhibition\nThis new body of work considers what happens when a contemporary body encounters the physical residues of New Bedford’s rich history. Through long-exposure photography and immersive light installation\, Dilsiz explores belonging\, memory\, and how a landscape holds history long after the bodies that shaped it are gone. \nMoving through four distinct key sites—the working waterfront\, Fort Taber\, former textile mills\, and the hurricane barrier—the collection traces New Bedford’s evolution across land\, water\, labor\, and history. \nWithin the photographs\, long exposures allow figures to dissolve into net\, stone\, brick\, and water—blurring the line where the body ends and the landscape begins. Inside the gallery\, lantern light and metallic prints respond directly to the viewer’s movement\, referencing New Bedford’s legacy as “the city that lit the world” through whale oil illumination. \nAbout the Artist\nDilge Dilsiz is a Turkish interdisciplinary artist based in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and an Assistant Professor of Graphic + Experience Design at Miami University. Working across photography\, installation\, performance\, poetry\, design\, and new media\, her collaborative practice examines identity\, memory\, and belonging. She holds an MFA from Stony Brook University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Psychology (minor in Architectural Studies) from Lafayette College. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and Europe\, supported by residencies including Live Art Ireland and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/what-remains-a-solo-exhibition-by-dilge-dilsiz-artist-in-residence/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Free,Seasons in the Seaport,Visionary Voices,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
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SUMMARY:What Remains\, a solo exhibition by Dilge Dilsiz\, artist-in-residence
DESCRIPTION:What Remains is Dilge Dilsiz’s solo exhibition created during her artist residency at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, located at the Visitor Center at 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. \nVisitor Center hours are Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday and Tuesday: Closed). Please check park hours at https://www.nps.gov/nebe or call (508) 996-4095. The Visitor Center is free. Upon entering\, ask the front desk where the exhibition is located. \nAbout the Exhibition\nThis new body of work considers what happens when a contemporary body encounters the physical residues of New Bedford’s rich history. Through long-exposure photography and immersive light installation\, Dilsiz explores belonging\, memory\, and how a landscape holds history long after the bodies that shaped it are gone. \nMoving through four distinct key sites—the working waterfront\, Fort Taber\, former textile mills\, and the hurricane barrier—the collection traces New Bedford’s evolution across land\, water\, labor\, and history. \nWithin the photographs\, long exposures allow figures to dissolve into net\, stone\, brick\, and water—blurring the line where the body ends and the landscape begins. Inside the gallery\, lantern light and metallic prints respond directly to the viewer’s movement\, referencing New Bedford’s legacy as “the city that lit the world” through whale oil illumination. \nAbout the Artist\nDilge Dilsiz is a Turkish interdisciplinary artist based in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and an Assistant Professor of Graphic + Experience Design at Miami University. Working across photography\, installation\, performance\, poetry\, design\, and new media\, her collaborative practice examines identity\, memory\, and belonging. She holds an MFA from Stony Brook University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Psychology (minor in Architectural Studies) from Lafayette College. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and Europe\, supported by residencies including Live Art Ireland and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/what-remains-a-solo-exhibition-by-dilge-dilsiz-artist-in-residence/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Free,Seasons in the Seaport,Visionary Voices,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145254Z
CREATED:20260520T145254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T145254Z
UID:10013091-1789209000-1789212600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Whaling Walking Tour: A New Life In New Bedford
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger Erin as she uncovers the fascinating stories of the many people who arrived in New Bedford during the height of the whaling industry—each with their own hopes\, struggles\, and dreams. \nFrom daring captains and seasoned sailors to freedom seekers escaping bondage\, New Bedford became a crossroads of cultures\, ambitions\, and untold possibilities. Some came in search of fortune\, chasing the wealth that whaling promised. Others arrived seeking refuge\, carving out new lives in a place that embraced them when the world turned its back. \nThrough their voices\, we discover a town built on resilience\, opportunity\, and the relentless pursuit of a better life. Their legacy still shapes the city today\, reminding us that history isn’t just about events—it’s about people. \nWalk in their footsteps. Hear their stories. See New Bedford through the eyes of those who built it. This isn’t just a tour—it’s an experience that brings the past to life!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/whaling-walking-tour-a-new-life-in-new-bedford/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145335Z
CREATED:20260520T145335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T145335Z
UID:10013110-1789223400-1789230600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Underground Railroad Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Park Ranger Rufai for an immersive Underground Railroad Walking Tour\, where you’ll uncover the hidden stories of those who defied oppression and carved a new future for themselves. \nThe Underground Railroad—a courageous network of people from all walks of life—was a lifeline for enslaved individuals seeking liberty. Guided by resilience and hope\, they journeyed to safe havens from Philadelphia to Canada\, breaking the chains of bondage and reclaiming their right to determine their own lives. \nNew Bedford stood as a beacon of promise\, a city where the whaling industry provided refuge and opportunity for formerly enslaved people. Here\, they built families\, businesses\, and futures free from the grip of enslavers. Their fight for justice echoes through time\, influencing movements that continue to challenge racial injustice today. \nWalk their footsteps. Hear their stories. Feel their struggle and triumph. Be part of a living history experience that connects past and present in a powerful way.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/underground-railroad-walking-tour-2/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172054Z
CREATED:20260903T172054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172054Z
UID:10014085-1789227000-1789236000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents A Dolly Parton Tribute: A Screening of Steel Magnolias
DESCRIPTION:3:30PM Lobby Mingle\n4:00PM Movie Begins \nCreative dress encouraged! Rhinestones\, Wigs\, Country Flair \nCelebrate the life\, music\, and extraordinary legacy of Dolly Parton with a special screening of Steel Magnolias\, the beloved 1989 film that Dolly produced and starred in alongside an unforgettable ensemble cast. More than a country music icon\, Dolly has spent decades inspiring generations through her generosity\, humor\, songwriting\, philanthropy\, and unwavering commitment to helping others. Join us as we celebrate the woman whose talent and heart have made her a beloved entertainer. \nAnd what’s a tribute to Dolly without a little sparkle? Creative dress is encouraged! Strut your stuff in the lobby with rhinestones\, wigs\, big hair\, country flair\, and anything else that says “Dolly.” We’ll be playing Dolly tunes in the theater during the preshow\, so sing along\, show off your best Dolly look\, and let your inner country queen shine before the movie begins. \nNet proceeds from this event will benefit the DollyParton Imagination Library. To donate directly\, click here: https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/zeiterion-presents-a-dolly-parton-tribute-a-screening-of-steel-magnolias/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260724T153141Z
CREATED:20260724T153141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T153141Z
UID:10013725-1789241400-1789250400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet
DESCRIPTION:August 13\, 14\, 15\, 20\, 21\, 22\, 7:30pm\nAugust 16 & 23\, 2pm \nShakespeare in NB Presents: Hamlet\nIn Partnership with Reverie Theatre Group\nBringing the Bard’s most poignant plays to audiences of all ages and walks of life\, RTG presents a chilling and timely take on Hamlet. Set in a Baptist church in the present-day\, American south\, this production interrogates the supposed divide between church and state\, while also exploring the play’s most enduring themes of mortality\, madness\, and moral corruption. Donations are accepted in lieu of a ticket fee. \nThis program is supported in part by grants from the Acushnet\, Dartmouth\, Mattapoisett\, and New Bedford Cultural Councils\, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. It is also supported in part by the Wicked Cool Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts\, Culture & Tourism Fund\, and is facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council. Additional funding provided by the Stoico Foundation.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/shakespeare-in-new-bedford-hamlet/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, 396 County Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,LGBTQ,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172732Z
CREATED:20260903T172732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172732Z
UID:10014093-1789290000-1792342800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:What Remains\, a solo exhibition by Dilge Dilsiz\, artist-in-residence
DESCRIPTION:What Remains is Dilge Dilsiz’s solo exhibition created during her artist residency at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, located at the Visitor Center at 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. \nVisitor Center hours are Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday and Tuesday: Closed). Please check park hours at https://www.nps.gov/nebe or call (508) 996-4095. The Visitor Center is free. Upon entering\, ask the front desk where the exhibition is located. \nAbout the Exhibition\nThis new body of work considers what happens when a contemporary body encounters the physical residues of New Bedford’s rich history. Through long-exposure photography and immersive light installation\, Dilsiz explores belonging\, memory\, and how a landscape holds history long after the bodies that shaped it are gone. \nMoving through four distinct key sites—the working waterfront\, Fort Taber\, former textile mills\, and the hurricane barrier—the collection traces New Bedford’s evolution across land\, water\, labor\, and history. \nWithin the photographs\, long exposures allow figures to dissolve into net\, stone\, brick\, and water—blurring the line where the body ends and the landscape begins. Inside the gallery\, lantern light and metallic prints respond directly to the viewer’s movement\, referencing New Bedford’s legacy as “the city that lit the world” through whale oil illumination. \nAbout the Artist\nDilge Dilsiz is a Turkish interdisciplinary artist based in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and an Assistant Professor of Graphic + Experience Design at Miami University. Working across photography\, installation\, performance\, poetry\, design\, and new media\, her collaborative practice examines identity\, memory\, and belonging. She holds an MFA from Stony Brook University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Psychology (minor in Architectural Studies) from Lafayette College. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and Europe\, supported by residencies including Live Art Ireland and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/what-remains-a-solo-exhibition-by-dilge-dilsiz-artist-in-residence/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Free,Seasons in the Seaport,Visionary Voices,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145454Z
CREATED:20260520T145454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T145454Z
UID:10013130-1789295400-1789299000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: The History of New Bedford Harbor
DESCRIPTION:Join Volunteer Bob as he leads an insightful walking tour on the Importance of New Bedford Harbor Throughout History. Discover how this storied waterfront shaped commerce\, culture\, and the maritime world.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-the-history-of-new-bedford-harbor-2/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260202T160049Z
CREATED:20260202T160049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T160049Z
UID:10011467-1789308000-1789318800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:KidZone
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday in the Art Museum for family-friendly activities for kids ages 4-12 and their parents\, grandparents\, aunts\, uncles\, friends. Learn about our exhibitions and make art\, get creative\, and have fun! Drop in anytime.\n(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/kidzone/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Downtown,Educational,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T010000
DTSTAMP:20260312T165220Z
CREATED:20260312T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T165220Z
UID:10011820-1789333200-1789347600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Karaoke Nights!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Gallery Bar for karaoke every Thursday and Sunday night from 9PM–1AM.\nGrab the mic\, pick your song\, and spend the night with friends\, good drinks\, and great music. All are welcome!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/karaoke-nights/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:The Gallery Bar\, 20 Kenyon St\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,LGBTQ,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260218T153842Z
CREATED:20260218T153842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T153842Z
UID:10011683-1789394400-1789399800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography\, 1839-1900
DESCRIPTION:Co-Led by Naomi Slipp\, Douglas and Cynthia Crocker Endowed Chair for the Chief Curator & Director of Museum Learning; Marina Dawn Wells\, Assistant Curator of History & Culture\nThis unique virtual course combines six weekly 80-minute sessions of lecture and discussion\, with a culminating hands-on workshop at the Museum. Learn what photography is and how it transformed the world directly from experts in the field using the vast resources of the NBWM photography collection as your study materials. \nEveryone walks around today with a camera in our pocket. But that was not always the case. Our world is saturated with photographic images – from magazine covers and Facebook feeds to Instagram and billboards–but have you ever stopped to wonder how these images work\, what they are trying to say to you\, or what histories they may connect with? This course introduces life-long learners to the history of photography\, from the invention of the medium in 1839 to the birth of Kodak and snapshot photography in 1900. Photographs will be studied as art objects and historical artifacts. Themes include technological innovations; debates between art photography\, commercial photography\, and documentary photography; government and private patronage; individual or collective endeavors; original and published prints; urban and landscape views; and the emergence of amateur photography as a practice. Join us to learn what photography is and how it has documented our world and experiences\, from its invention in 1839 through 1900. \nSchedule\nMarch 9 – Photography’s origins\, 1839 \nMarch 16 – Competing technologies \nMarch 23 – Wet-Plate photography \nMarch 30 – World events: photography as documentary \nApril 6 – Art vs Industry: photography as medium \nApril 13 – Kodak and the introduction of Snapshot photography \nApril 27– In-person workshop at NBWM / curator-led tour of “Look Pleasant Please”
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/lifelong-learning-short-course-in-the-history-of-photography-1839-1900/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T182015Z
CREATED:20260818T182015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T182015Z
UID:10013991-1789407000-1789417800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Mahjong at Coastal Bubbles
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar for a relaxed and engaging introduction to Mahjong—one of the world’s most beloved social games. Whether you’re completely new or just looking to refresh your skills\, this beginner-friendly class will guide you through the basics\, from tiles and gameplay to strategy and flow.\nLed in a fun\, supportive setting\, you’ll learn how to play while enjoying your first glass of wine or beer. It’s the perfect way to gather\, sip\, and try something new—no experience required\, just bring your curiosity.\nCarolyn is a mahjong player and certified OMM teacher based in Jamaica Plain\, MA. She’s been playing since she was a teenager\, when a friend’s mom taught her how to play. She teaches both American and Chinese mahjong.\nYou’ll be learning all of the basics of American Mahjong…tiles\, how to read the card\, dealing\, the Charleston\, etc… Once we go through the basics\, we’ll play a game!\n$75 Includes class instruction + a glass of wine or beer or sparkling water
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/learn-to-mahjong-at-coastal-bubbles-2/
LOCATION:Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar\, 1 Johnny Cake Hill\, Unit 4\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T154625Z
CREATED:20260831T154625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T154625Z
UID:10014063-1789407000-1789417800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:WHEEL THROWING: The Classes for All Levels
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced pro with the wheel\, you are welcome in this class\, which will cover all aspects of the ceramics process.\nYou’ll learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel and you will practice new throwing techniques and hone specific skills. An Instructor will help students increase the amount of clay they can handle successfully\, throw thinner and taller\, and throw new shapes. We will practice attachments such as handles\, as well as pulling handles directly from the side of the cup. The class will focus primarily on tableware shapes – mugs\, cups\, bowls plates\, etc\, but all ideas and forms of expression through clay are encouraged! \nClasses meet 1 day a week for 4 weeks.\n(September 14\, 21\, 28\, & October 5) \nAll necessary materials are provided for this hands-on experience.\n13+
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/wheel-throwing-the-classes-for-all-levels/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Educational,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T143429Z
CREATED:20260820T143409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T143429Z
UID:10014004-1789493400-1789502400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:2026 Seafood Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center’s Seafood Soirée\, happening on Tuesday\, September 15\, at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. The Center’s annual fundraiser has become one of the SouthCoast’s signature seafood events! Guests will indulge in local seafood\, prepared by the area’s finest chefs\, enjoy live music\, participate in a chance auction\, and mingle with the movers and shakers in the New Bedford commercial seafood industry. \nTickets are available for purchase online through Eventbrite as well as in person at the Fishing Heritage Center:\nGeneral admission: $150 (plus Eventbrite fee)\nFHC Member: $125 (plus Eventbrite fee)
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/2026-seafood-soiree/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1482 East Rodney French Blvd\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Seasons in the Seaport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T154745Z
CREATED:20260831T154745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T154745Z
UID:10014064-1789493400-1789504200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Hand Building with Clay: Beyond the Wheel
DESCRIPTION:This four-week hand building ceramics class is designed as a perfect companion to wheel throwing and an excellent alternative for those looking to explore a completely different side of working with clay. \nWhile wheel throwing is more streamlined and technical\, hand building is slower\, more organic\, and highly expressive. In this class\, students will work entirely without the wheel\, learning a whole new set of skills that emphasize form\, texture\, surface design\, and sculptural freedom. \nParticipants will create functional items such as mugs and plates\, while also exploring molds and hand-sculpted forms that cannot be made on the wheel. Hand building allows for more detailed surfaces\, decorative elements\, and experimental shapes\, making it ideal for artists who enjoy a more tactile\, flexible\, and creative process. \nThis class is especially well suited for beginners\, as hand building offers an approachable entry point into ceramics. It is also a great next step for wheel throwers who want to expand their skill set and gain a deeper understanding of clay as a material. \nClass Dates: September 15\, 22\, 29\, & October 6) \nAll necessary materials are provided for this hands-on experience. \nAbout the Instructor\nJillian McEvoy is a ceramic artist and educator whose work draws inspiration from the hidden worlds of nature\, from insects to fossils to microorganisms and beyond. Her sculptures and installations blend traditional hand-building and wheel-throwing processes with experimental materials and approaches\, encouraging curiosity and discovery. Jillian earned her MFA in Ceramics from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and her BFA from SUNY Cortland. As a teacher\, Jillian is passionate about sharing the joy of clay through exploration\, play\, and an openness to experimentation.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/hand-building-with-clay-beyond-the-wheel-2/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Educational,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T155627Z
CREATED:20260717T155627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T155627Z
UID:10013641-1789495200-1789502400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions
DESCRIPTION:SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions is a four-week\, hands-on photography course for teens and adults who want to get confident behind a camera — any camera. This is a shooting-first course: every session puts a camera in your hands\, whether you’re practicing the exposure triangle at hands-on stations\, hunting compositions on a guided photo walk through downtown New Bedford\, or working with studio lighting at the Museum. \nSkills build week to week — exposure\, composition\, lighting\, and editing — and short group shares at the end of each session help you learn to see what’s working in your own photos. The course wraps with a final shooting challenge and a casual gallery-style showcase of each participant’s best work from the month. \nNo experience needed. SnapLab is designed to teach photography skills and to grow a creative community where local photographers can connect\, collaborate\, and build confidence together. \nWhat to Bring \nAny camera participants are comfortable using — DSLR\, mirrorless\, or smartphone. \nProgram Goals\nProgram Goals \nSession 1: The Exposure Triangle\, Hands-On After a short introduction to aperture\, shutter speed\, and ISO\, participants move straight into shooting stations — freezing and blurring motion\, controlling depth of field\, and working in low light. The session ends with a quick group share\, building a habit of looking at and talking about photographs from day one. \nSession 2: Composition on the Street-A brief primer on framing — leading lines\, layers\, negative space — followed by a guided photo walk through downtown New Bedford with structured shooting assignments designed to sharpen the eye. Participants return to share one favorite frame from the walk. \nSession 3: Studio Light-A studio night at the Museum: portraits and still life under controlled lighting\, where participants actively adjust exposure as the light changes. The session closes with a live group edit of one image\, introducing accessible editing tools by demonstration. \nSession 4: The Shootout & Showcase-The course finishes the way it ran — shooting. Participants take on a themed photo challenge applying everything from weeks 1–3\, then select their best images from the full month for a casual gallery-style showing to celebrate the work and the community built along the way. \nNote: film photography is not covered in this program \nInstructor: Philip Mondeau \nPhilip Mondeau is a New Bedford–based digital visual artist who blends surrealism and street photography to reveal the divine in the everyday mundane. A self-taught fine arts photographer who got his start shooting sports for his college newspaper\, he now creates work for individual collectors and has exhibited in galleries and publications across multiple states. His background includes darkroom film processing and studio fashion photography. Through SnapLab\, Philip hopes to build a creative community of local photographers.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/snaplab-photography-studio-sessions-2/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T233000
DTSTAMP:20251107T145409Z
CREATED:20251107T145409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145409Z
UID:10010732-1789502400-1789515000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub hosts open mic every Tuesday at 8pm.\nMusicians and poets welcome!\nHosted on the pub side.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/open-mic/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub\, 791 Purchase st\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
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SUMMARY:What Remains\, a solo exhibition by Dilge Dilsiz\, artist-in-residence
DESCRIPTION:What Remains is Dilge Dilsiz’s solo exhibition created during her artist residency at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, located at the Visitor Center at 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. \nVisitor Center hours are Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday and Tuesday: Closed). Please check park hours at https://www.nps.gov/nebe or call (508) 996-4095. The Visitor Center is free. Upon entering\, ask the front desk where the exhibition is located. \nAbout the Exhibition\nThis new body of work considers what happens when a contemporary body encounters the physical residues of New Bedford’s rich history. Through long-exposure photography and immersive light installation\, Dilsiz explores belonging\, memory\, and how a landscape holds history long after the bodies that shaped it are gone. \nMoving through four distinct key sites—the working waterfront\, Fort Taber\, former textile mills\, and the hurricane barrier—the collection traces New Bedford’s evolution across land\, water\, labor\, and history. \nWithin the photographs\, long exposures allow figures to dissolve into net\, stone\, brick\, and water—blurring the line where the body ends and the landscape begins. Inside the gallery\, lantern light and metallic prints respond directly to the viewer’s movement\, referencing New Bedford’s legacy as “the city that lit the world” through whale oil illumination. \nAbout the Artist\nDilge Dilsiz is a Turkish interdisciplinary artist based in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and an Assistant Professor of Graphic + Experience Design at Miami University. Working across photography\, installation\, performance\, poetry\, design\, and new media\, her collaborative practice examines identity\, memory\, and belonging. She holds an MFA from Stony Brook University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Psychology (minor in Architectural Studies) from Lafayette College. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and Europe\, supported by residencies including Live Art Ireland and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/what-remains-a-solo-exhibition-by-dilge-dilsiz-artist-in-residence/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Free,Seasons in the Seaport,Visionary Voices,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Exploring Extraordinary Whales
DESCRIPTION:Did you know whales are some of the most astonishing creatures on Earth? They’re the largest\, loudest\, most intelligent\, and longest-living animals on the planet! But there’s so much more to their story… \nJoin Wendy Davis\, a passionate park volunteer\, on a fascinating walking tour at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Dive into the extraordinary world of whales—how they’ve shaped human history\, their vital role in marine ecosystems\, and the challenges they face today. \nThis tour isn’t just about the past; it’s about asking big questions that matter now. How have whales helped humans? How can we help whales as they fight for survival? What does their future look like? \nCome along and be part of the conversation. Explore\, question\, and connect with the wonders of the ocean right here in New Bedford! 🌊✨ \nTours Are Subject To Change.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-exploring-extraordinary-whales/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T143818Z
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SUMMARY:Ranger Choice Tour: 🌍 Discover New Bedford: A City of Adventure and Freedom! 🚢
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger Erin for an illuminating journey into the industry that transformed New Bedford into a global powerhouse—the city that fueled economies\, powered homes\, and shaped history. \nFor decades\, New Bedford was the epicenter of the whaling industry\, producing the most sought-after commodity of its time: whale oil. This liquid gold illuminated streets\, fueled machinery\, and kept lamps burning in homes across the world. As whalers braved treacherous oceans\, they returned with barrels of oil that made New Bedford the wealthiest city per capita in the United States. \nBut beyond industry and commerce\, this city became a beacon for opportunity. The whaling economy attracted people from all backgrounds—sailors\, merchants\, abolitionists\, and refugees—each finding their place in a town driven by ambition and resilience. \nStep into history. Witness the legacy. See how New Bedford lit the world—and shaped the future
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/ranger-choice-tour-%f0%9f%8c%8d-discover-new-bedford-a-city-of-adventure-and-freedom-%f0%9f%9a%a2/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260908T142515Z
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SUMMARY:Inkwell Circle Groups
DESCRIPTION:Level up your work. Move your writing forward. \nJoin this members-only writing circle for thoughtful feedback\, creative connection\, and dedicated time to move your writing forward. \nThe Inkwell Circle Groups are small\, facilitated writing circles where your work gets real\, generous attention from fellow writers. \nThese monthly gatherings are designed for Write With Community members who want to grow their writing practice\, receive thoughtful feedback\, connect with other writers\, and support one another’s creative and professional growth. \n🔒 This gathering is exclusively for Write With Community members. \nNot a member yet? Learn more about membership and join the Inkwell Circle through Zeffy.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/inkwell-circle-groups/
LOCATION:GroundWork New Bedford\, 1213 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Poetry,Visionary Voices
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