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  • agriCultural: A Biennial Exhibition

    agriCultural: A Biennial Exhibition
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    agriCultural: A Biennial Exhibition September 10 - November 29, 2026 The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP), in partnership with the New Bedford Art Museum is pleased to present agriCultural: A Biennial Exhibition, a juried exhibition of works from artists who are also farmers, farmer who are also artists, and artist that take deep inspiration from the world of agriculture. The work in this exhibition investigates the complex and undertold stories of agriculture, farming and the contemporary stories held in the land and sea. The work highlights the intersectionality in the art of farming, the act of creating and the important cultural need agriculture holds in our communities and our culture. The South Coast has long been fertile territory for both farming and art making. For millennia, the Wampanoag people farmed in this region, and later, colonial settlers learned agrarian practices from local peoples. Art making also flourished here, supported in part by patrons of the whaling industry. To reflect these layered histories, our organizations issued a call for art that brought together a diverse group of artists whose work speaks to the South Coast’s natural beauty and distinctive character. agriCultural invites us to see agriculture in new ways and reminds […]

    $7 – $10

  • WHEEL THROWING

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Classes for All Levels Mondays, October 26 - November 16 5:30 - 8:30PM Members: $210.00 | Non-Members: $235.00 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. You'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! Classes meet 1 day a week for 4 weeks. (October 5, November 2, 9, & 16) All necessary materials are provided for this hands-on experience. 13+

    $210.00 – $235.00

  • Hand Building with Clay: Beyond the Wheel

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    5:30PM - 8:30PM Tuesdays, October 27 - November 17 Members: $210.00 | Non-Members: $235.00 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. While 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. Participants 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. This 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. Class Dates: October 27, November 3, 10, & 17) All necessary materials are provided for this […]

    $210.00 – $235.00

  • Figure Drawing Open Studio

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Drawing from a live model has been an important part of many formal artistic practices since the Renaissance. Our open figure drawing studio is intended to provide artists of all levels a relaxed environment and a dedicated space where they are able to continue the tradition of working from a live nude model. Sessions are three hours long, and will start with a series of short gestures and ranging from 5-10 minutes before moving into longer 30 minute poses. Each class typically concludes with an hour long pose. There will be no formal instruction during the class; artists are encouraged to work from the model independently, in any medium they wish to bring.

    $20

  • Sketchbook Club

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Every Other Friday | 6:00–8:00 PM Tickets: $10 Whether you use your sketchbook to creatively brainstorm a work project, capture daily observations, imagine a fantasy world, or just mindfully doodle, it can be a unique record of your day or your life. Join other sketchers at our informal gathering, led by local artist and illustrator Isiah Botelho. Each session will kick off with a prompt to inspire discussion and drawing, and participants will be able to share their work comfortably. Bring your sketchbook and preferred materials; we will have some basic supplies available. No pressure, no judgment, no guilt -- just community.

    $10

  • KidZone

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

    $5

  • Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga

    Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga is FREE for guests ages 18–21. Please present a valid ID at the front desk to receive complimentary admission. Join a yoga class designed to welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, and body types. Discover the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga in a weekly class led by Audra Andrade, a yogini who lives with low-vision. This class is suitable for those living with low vision or blindness. Audra creates a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and hand towel.

    Free – $10

  • Figure Drawing Open Studio

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Drawing from a live model has been an important part of many formal artistic practices since the Renaissance. Our open figure drawing studio is intended to provide artists of all levels a relaxed environment and a dedicated space where they are able to continue the tradition of working from a live nude model. Sessions are three hours long, and will start with a series of short gestures and ranging from 5-10 minutes before moving into longer 30 minute poses. Each class typically concludes with an hour long pose. There will be no formal instruction during the class; artists are encouraged to work from the model independently, in any medium they wish to bring.

    $20

  • Sketchbook Club

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Every Other Friday | 6:00–8:00 PM Tickets: $10 Whether you use your sketchbook to creatively brainstorm a work project, capture daily observations, imagine a fantasy world, or just mindfully doodle, it can be a unique record of your day or your life. Join other sketchers at our informal gathering, led by local artist and illustrator Isiah Botelho. Each session will kick off with a prompt to inspire discussion and drawing, and participants will be able to share their work comfortably. Bring your sketchbook and preferred materials; we will have some basic supplies available. No pressure, no judgment, no guilt -- just community.

    $10

  • KidZone

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

    $5

  • Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga

    Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga is FREE for guests ages 18–21. Please present a valid ID at the front desk to receive complimentary admission. Join a yoga class designed to welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, and body types. Discover the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga in a weekly class led by Audra Andrade, a yogini who lives with low-vision. This class is suitable for those living with low vision or blindness. Audra creates a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and hand towel.

    Free – $10

  • Figure Drawing Open Studio

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Drawing from a live model has been an important part of many formal artistic practices since the Renaissance. Our open figure drawing studio is intended to provide artists of all levels a relaxed environment and a dedicated space where they are able to continue the tradition of working from a live nude model. Sessions are three hours long, and will start with a series of short gestures and ranging from 5-10 minutes before moving into longer 30 minute poses. Each class typically concludes with an hour long pose. There will be no formal instruction during the class; artists are encouraged to work from the model independently, in any medium they wish to bring.

    $20