Art

MassDevelopment has awarded up to $455,000 for 20 projects through the fourth round of the Commonwealth Places program, a statewide initiative that leverages public support for placemaking projects in Massachusetts. The program funds place-based, community-driven projects that revitalize downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts, such as art installations, public space improvements, …

Superflat NB announced today that it will be program managing the installation of the “JazzWall New Bedford” mural starting this week which was designed by local artist, Kat Knutsen and sponsored by Fiber Optic Center, Inc., Whaling City Sound, and the New Bedford Historical Society. The mural, which is funded …

Written by Steven Froias, contributing writer. It’s a daunting task to collect the creativity of a city for online presentation and representation. But, New Bedford Creative has done just that with the formal launch of the Creative Directory on NewBedfordCreative.org. On the website, browsers can now find and see the …

Written by Steven Froias, contributing writer. Almost 10 years ago, an image of Jesus appeared on the wall of a building just north of Lunds Corner in the North End. It was the artwork of Mark “Maki” Carvalho – and it caused a sensation at the time. This past Easter …

New Superflat NB Mural Installation June and July Wicked Cool Places Grant Recipient “Postcards to New Bedford” will be an homage to the city Superflat NB is excited to announce its Postcards to New Bedford mural will be installed during June and part of July in downtown New Bedford, on …

How much Shakespeare is too much Shakespeare? Is there such a thing? In the opinion of Midsummer Shakespeare and The Glass Horse Project’s Shakespeare in NB, the answer is a resounding no! Which is why both companies have come together to join forces and co-produce a regional tour of Shakespeare’s …

Do you have a passion for the arts? Would you like to work for the Z? The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center seeks part-time teaching artists for the following courses: Songwriting Beginner Guitar (group) Early Childhood Dance/Movement Theatre/Arts Integration (This position requires availability during the school day and a 6 to …

New Bedford has selected area native Margo Saulnier to serve as the Cultural Coordinator for the city’s arts and culture community, overseeing the development and implementation of New Bedford’s Cultural Plan. In recent years, New Bedford’s reputation has grown as the center for arts in the region and as a …

THIS WEEKEND! Hatch Street Studios, New Bedford’s largest artist community, is pleased to announce their annual Open Studios / Holiday Sale 2017. This three-day celebration, popular with art lovers from the Southcoast and the entire New England region for more than 10 years running, offers a look into the professional …