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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T100000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190250Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Catalysts Exhibition: Call for Art
DESCRIPTION:Through visual art\, literary arts\, music\, and multi-media the exhibition will use a lens of literature to to “see” new perspectives. \nCross-Pollinate with Us! \nCreative Catalysts displays the amazing interplay of unique pairings and perspectives from artists working in a broad assortment of artistic mediums. Our theme this year – the lens of literature – asks artist pairs to choose a work of literature and shape work resulting from its inherent questions and search for answers. \nThe exhibition will take place at GroundWork Gallery Saturday\, October 3rd – Sunday\, November 29. \nCreative Catalysts presents how viewpoints and creative work transform when connected to a wide pool of inspiration. How does your work change through collaboration? Is that change obvious to others? How will you reflect on the experience when it is over? \nEach artist contributes their own work to the exhibit\, displayed visually in a shared space with the partner’s work. Prior to creating the individual works\, the partner pair chooses a piece of literature – of any genre – to reference as source\, inspiration\, or framework. Then chat and meet with your partner over the course of the summer and early fall to brainstorm and share creative process ideas. Inspire each other through conversation and ideas from your book\, story\, poem\, or play! \nRegister for the show either solo – and we’ll help find you a partner – or as a team (though each individual artist should still register\, indicating they are part of a team). Both June 9th and July 14th Artists Share!\, which meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month\, will have special brainstorming\, creative exercises\, and project discussion to help you find partners if you need one and/or talk out where your new work might go. \nYou can review last year’s Creative Catalysts digital exhibition at Midoricreativity.com! \nRegister by reserving a ticket and completing the form that you will receive via email upon registration. Both steps must be completed in order to be considered for the exhibition. The deadline to register is July 31. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the New Bedford Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/creative-catalysts-exhibition-call-for-art/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
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SUMMARY:Synergies: Hybrid Art
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Art Museum presents Synergies: Hybrid Art\, a juried exhibition of 19 artists working in all media. This exhibition highlights work that merges artistic disciplines\, materials\, and technologies to create innovative forms of expression. The exhibition is juried by Amy Lemaire & Nicolas Touron\, an artist duo based in Brooklyn\, NY\, whose collaborative practice explores materiality\, form\, and the intersection of natural and constructed environments. Working across diverse media\, their work bridges the disciplines of sculpture\, glass\, and installation\, creating immersive visual narratives that challenge perception and engage the senses. \nJUROR’S STATEMENT \nSynergies: Hybrid Art brings together artists whose works operate through combination\, transformation\, and emergence. As collaborating artists and jurors\, we were consistently drawn to practices that move beyond fixed categories—works existing between disciplines\, materials\, technologies\, and ways of thinking. What emerged through the jurying process was not simply a survey of contemporary making\, but a portrait of artists actively redefining artistic boundaries. \nTo us\, synergy suggests more than interdisciplinarity. It describes the moment when separate elements converge to create something newly alive—something that could not exist independently. Across the exhibition\, materials\, ideas\, processes\, and traditions intersect in unexpected ways: hand skills merge with digital technologies; craft intersects with conceptual inquiry; physical materials interact with virtual environments; and diverse visual languages coexist within new systems of meaning and production. \nMany of the selected artists work at the edges of established disciplines\, where categories become permeable and new forms emerge through experimentation\, hybridity\, and exchange. Rather than functioning as oppositions\, dualities—human and technological\, material and virtual\, local and global— generate new possibilities for imagination\, inquiry\, and critical reflection. \nThe exhibition reflects a contemporary moment defined by accelerated technological change\, ecological awareness\, and the constant recombination of information\, histories\, and forms. Artists are uniquely positioned within this landscape\, not only responding to change but envisioning new relationships between systems\, materials\, and futures. Ultimately\, Synergies celebrates artists who embrace uncertainty\, cultivate resonance across seemingly disparate worlds\, and create space for new forms of connection and emergence.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/synergies-hybrid-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exhibitions,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260629T200832Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T170000
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SUMMARY:Unforgotten: A Solo Exhibition by Zara Shahi\, Artist-in-Residence
DESCRIPTION:“Unforgotten” brings together a poignant collection of textile and multimedia works created by fiber artist Zara Shahi during her residency at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Born and raised in Tehran\, and currently completing her MFA at UMass Dartmouth\, Shahi bridges traditional craft with contemporary conceptual art. The exhibition explores the deeply personal and collective landscapes of memory\, identity\, and displacement. Moving seamlessly between photography\, papermaking\, and intricate weaving\, Shahi utilizes delicate\, translucent materials that interact with light and shadow to evoke a sense of both profound strength and fragile impermanence. Featuring collaborative elements created alongside the local community during her residency workshops\, “Unforgotten” offers a striking visual meditation on the emotional traces we carry across time and borders. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/unforgotten-a-solo-exhibition-by-zara-shahi-artist-in-residence/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Seasons in the Seaport,Visionary Voices
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260629T195329Z
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SUMMARY:Summer at NBWM
DESCRIPTION:Visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum this summer for activities\, crafts\, and stories between 10:30 am-2:30 pm. Activities are free with Museum admission. See descriptions and schedule below. \nMondays: Revolutionary Moments\nCommemorate America’s 250th Anniversary on alternating Mondays\, June 29; July 13 and 27; August 10 and 24. \nTuesdays: Lagoda Days\nExplore above and below deck on the Lagoda whaling ship on alternating Tuesdays\, July 7 and 21; August 4 and 18. \nWednesdays: Whale Wednesdays\nClimb inside the inflatable whale and create whale crafts every Wednesday\, July 1-August 26. \nThursdays: STEM Days & Squid Dissections\nParticipate in hands-on STEM activities on alternating Thursdays\, July 2\, 16\, and 30; August 13 and 27. Add a squid dissection at 11:00 AM. Tickets are $7. Pre-registration recommended; spaces are limited. \nFridays: Photo Fridays\nExplore photography and the exhibit “Look pleasant\, please” on alternating Fridays\, July 10 and 24; August 7 and 21. \nSaturdays: Aquarium Activities\nWatch an aquarium feeding at 10:00 am. Aquarium craft activities start at 10:30\, every Saturday\, July 4-August 29. \nSundays: Art Adventures\nCreate art inspired by works in the Museum\, every Sunday\, June 28-August 30.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/summer-at-nbwm/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Downtown,Educational,Exhibitions,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260624T190706Z
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SUMMARY:Ilha Di Li: Picturing the 11th Island - Photography Micro-Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Cabo Verdean Heritage Month Coalition is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a series of micro-exhibits throughout New Bedford during the month of July. Curated by Iva Brito and Maia Livramento\, the exhibit will center the theme of “the 11th Island” as seen through a Cabo Verdean lens — in other words\, what the U.S. diaspora looks like from a Cabo Verdean aesthetic and experiential perspective. \nStarting July 1st\, take a closer look at windows throughout town — including at Celia’s Boutique\, the Star Store\, 3rd EyE\, and the Underground Railroad Café — for work by local Cabo Verdean photographers and visual artists. \n“Ilha Di Li” is supported by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ Public Art for Spatial Justice program\, with funding from the Barr Foundation and the Fund for the Arts at NEFA. \nVenues: \nCelia’s Boutique\, 111 William Street\nThe Star Store\, 715 Purchase Street\n3rd EyE Youth Empowerment\, 230 Union Street\nUnderground Railroad Cafe\, 213 Acushnet Avenue
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/ilha-di-li-picturing-the-11th-island-photography-micro-exhibits/
LOCATION:Celia’s Boutique\, 111 William St.\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cabo Verdean Culture,Downtown,Exhibitions,Free,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Program
DESCRIPTION:About The Program\nThis summer\, the New Bedford Art Museum invites young artists to take part in an 8 week creative experience designed for exploration\, skill building\, and artistic discovery. \nMakers Playground: Summer Art Program is structured as eight individual weekly sessions\, each available for separate enrollment. Families can register for one week or multiple weeks\, with each session offering a unique theme and experience. \nStudents will explore drawing\, painting\, mixed media\, digital illustration\, and clay while engaging directly with the Museum’s exhibitions and the surrounding arts community. iPads are provided so students can learn and create using Procreate alongside traditional materials. \nEach week includes a guided walking field trip to a local cultural or historic site where students sketch\, observe\, and collect inspiration from real world environments. These experiences will include visits to nearby museums\, galleries\, public art\, libraries\, waterfront spaces\, and historic landmarks such as the New Bedford Glass Museum and the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. \nWalking field trips and observational exercises encourage students to think like artists by observing\, analyzing\, and responding to the world around them. \nClay will be offered as a rotating feature across select weeks depending on studio availability. \nBy the end of each week\, students will have completed multiple finished pieces\, explored new materials and techniques\, and strengthened their creative confidence in a supportive and engaging environment.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/summer-art-program/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145254Z
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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/2026-07-11/
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:20260711T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145335Z
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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-2/2026-07-11/
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:20260711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T195504Z
CREATED:20260629T195504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T195504Z
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SUMMARY:Harbor Lights Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join the New Bedford Whaling Museum for the annual Harbor Lights Benefit! Guests will enjoy our signature summer celebration in support of the Museum’s enduring mission and vibrant future. Start the evening with an elegant cocktail reception in the historic Bourne Building\, followed by a live auction and dinner in the panoramic Harbor View Gallery and intimate Bourne Mezzanine. Throughout the night\, enjoy a warm sense of community\, celebration\, and shared purpose. It will be a night to remember! \nCocktails & Light Fare | Bourne Building \nEnjoy a one-of-a-kind cocktail hour featuring seasonal libations\, gourmet hors d’oeuvres\, and ceviche bar.\nProgram & Live Auction | Harbor View Gallery \nCelebrate the impactful work of the NBWM and enjoy an exclusive live auction featuring a curated selection of exceptional packages.\nSeated Dinner | Harbor View Gallery & Bourne Mezzanine \nSavor the flavors of summer with a thoughtfully crafted seasonal menu inspired by New England favorites.\nFinale \nIndulge in a selection of delightful desserts\, visit the Giving Table to support the Museum’s educational programming\, and collect live auction packages. \nDress Code: Summer Cocktail Attire | Elevated Ease\nWomen: Dresses or dressy pantsuits/jumpsuits.\nMen: Lightweight suits or blazers with dress pants. Ties optional.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/harbor-lights-benefit/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145454Z
CREATED:20260520T145454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T145454Z
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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-2/2026-07-12/
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:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260202T160049Z
CREATED:20260202T160049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T160049Z
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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/2026-07-12/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T010000
DTSTAMP:20260312T165220Z
CREATED:20260312T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T165220Z
UID:10011802-1783890000-1783904400@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/2026-07-12/
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:20260713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T153000
DTSTAMP:20260218T153842Z
CREATED:20260218T153842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T153842Z
UID:10011674-1783951200-1783956600@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-1839-1900/2026-07-13/
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:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190324Z
CREATED:20260609T190324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T190324Z
UID:10013273-1784050200-1784053800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:YOGA IN THE PARK - OUTDOOR WELLNESS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free outdoor wellness experience open to all. Enjoy gentle movement\, mindful breathing\, relaxation\, and connection in a beautiful natural setting. Our instructors will offer a variety of yoga styles suitable for all levels. \nBring a mat\, water\, a friend\, and an open heart. Come move\, breathe\, and enjoy the healing power of nature with us. \nThis program is supported in part by the Art is Everywhere 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.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/yoga-in-the-park-outdoor-wellness/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Hazelwood Park\, 553 Brock Avenue\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155406Z
CREATED:20260615T155406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155406Z
UID:10013304-1784050200-1784061000@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(July 7\, 14\, 21\, & 28) \nAll necessary materials are provided for this hands-on experience.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/wheel-throwing-the-classes-for-all-levels/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Visual Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260116T185632Z
CREATED:20260116T185632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T185632Z
UID:10011398-1784053800-1784059200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Artists Share!
DESCRIPTION:Get feedback on your work and meet local creatives at this Monthly Artists Share! group\, facilitated by Midori Creativity.\nArtists Share! is a place to share your creative work\, get support and feedback\, and be part of a wonderful discussion. Hosted by Midori Creativity\, we’re all about cross-pollination welcoming painters\, jewelry makers\, fiber artists\, photographers\, musicians\, scultptors and more. Our exhibit\, Creative Catalysts\, celebrates the interplay and creative exploration that happens when artists of different genres work together. \nAnyone is welcome and we take turns sharing. Sometimes we are looking at a body of work and other times we are talking about creative identity. The group meets every month\, aiming to help each other progress and grow in our work by sharing and exploring together. It’s a chance to learn from people whose work may be different from your own but who have insights you could never imagine. We laugh\, share ideas\, and have fun! \nParticipants can also attend via Zoom. Learn more about the program at midoricreativity.com/artistsshare \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the New Bedford Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/monthly-artists-share-2/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William Street\, 02740\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Poetry,Visual Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T233000
DTSTAMP:20251107T145409Z
CREATED:20251107T145409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145409Z
UID:10010723-1784059200-1784071800@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/2026-07-14/
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:20260715T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T143745Z
CREATED:20260511T143745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T143745Z
UID:10012960-1784111400-1784116800@explorenewbedford.org
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/2026-07-15/
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:20260715T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160542Z
CREATED:20260615T160542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160542Z
UID:10013311-1784122200-1784133000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Creative Canvas Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Creative Canvas Club\, a fun and welcoming series designed for young artists who are new to painting or looking to build their skills. Led by artist Devin McLaughlin\, this beginner-focused class encourages creativity\, exploration\, and confidence through paint.\nEach session offers a guided painting experience for those who enjoy step-by-step instruction\, while also giving students the freedom to experiment and create their own original work. Whether following along or free painting\, students will develop foundational techniques while exploring their own artistic voice in a supportive\, low-pressure environment. \n*All materials are included.*
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/creative-canvas-club/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T143818Z
CREATED:20260511T143818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T143818Z
UID:10012980-1784125800-1784129400@explorenewbedford.org
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%a2/2026-07-15/
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:20260716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T144640Z
CREATED:20260520T144640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144640Z
UID:10013002-1784197800-1784203200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Underground Railroad Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Park Volunteer Bob 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. \nhttps://www.nps.gov/nebe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm \nTours are subject to change
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/underground-railroad-walking-tour/2026-07-16/
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:20260716T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T144716Z
CREATED:20260520T144716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144716Z
UID:10013023-1784212200-1784215800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Walking tour: Women in Whale Ships
DESCRIPTION:Set sail on a journey through time with volunteer Sharon as she uncovers the untold stories of women aboard whaling voyages. Discover the resilience\, courage\, and hidden histories of those who braved the high seas in an era dominated by men. Their voices\, often lost to the tides\, come alive in this immersive exploration of life at sea. \nDon’t miss this chance to dive deep into the past and see history from a fresh perspective! \nTours are subject to change
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-women-in-whale-ships/2026-07-16/
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:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185032Z
CREATED:20260609T185032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T185032Z
UID:10013281-1784224800-1784232000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Whaling History Alliance Summer Concert
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to rock the park with the Thursdays Summer Concert Series: New Bedford Rocks the Park! In collaboration with the Whaling History Alliance (WHA)\, this exciting event offers free concerts every Thursday\, from July 9 through August 13\, at the Custom House Plaza. Join us each summer for live music\, community spirit\, and unforgettable performances in the heart of New Bedford. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of local talent and summer fun! For the latest event schedule and updates\, be sure to visit our Facebook page. Stay informed about all the upcoming concerts and any changes to the lineup so you don’t miss a beat! \nThursday July 16 Featuring Lively Up! The Music of Bob Marley and Much More!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/whaling-history-alliance-summer-concert-2/
LOCATION:Custom House Square\, 21 Barker's Lane\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment,Free,Music,Performance,Seasons in the Seaport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T203000
DTSTAMP:20250715T142506Z
CREATED:20250507T181206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T142506Z
UID:10007290-1784226600-1784233800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Musical Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday!\n6:30-8:30pm\n4 rounds to win prizes\nFree to play\nHosted by Good Thomas
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/musical-bingo/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub\, 791 Purchase st\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T010000
DTSTAMP:20260312T165220Z
CREATED:20260312T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T165220Z
UID:10011803-1784235600-1784250000@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/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:The Gallery Bar\, 20 Kenyon St\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,LGBTQ,Music,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145152Z
CREATED:20260520T145152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T145152Z
UID:10013064-1784284200-1784289600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Douglass and Melville\, two literary giants!
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger Rufai for an immersive journey through New Bedford\, where Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville set foot in 1841—each leaving behind a legacy shaped by this bustling port town. \nFrom the wharves that welcomed Melville’s maritime imagination to the streets that gave Douglass his first taste of true freedom\, New Bedford was more than just a stop along their journeys—it was a place of transformation. \nDouglass\, newly liberated from bondage\, wrote\, “I was now living in a new world. I was wide awake to its advantages.” His time in New Bedford ignited his fight for justice and equality\, cementing his role as one of America’s most powerful voices for freedom. \nMelville\, inspired by the whaling industry’s grandeur\, painted a vivid portrait of the town in Moby-Dick\, noting\, “Nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses\, parks and gardens more opulent\, than in New Bedford…All these brave houses and flowery gardens came from the Atlantic\, Pacific\, and Indian oceans.” \nFollow their footsteps. Hear their words. See New Bedford through their eyes. History isn’t just read—it’s lived. Experience the city that shaped great minds and great movements.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-in-the-footsteps-of-douglass-and-melville-two-literary-giants/2026-07-17/
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:20260717T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145056Z
CREATED:20260520T145056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T145056Z
UID:10013045-1784298600-1784302200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Blubber and Bones
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/walking-tour-blubber-and-bones/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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