Art

Some ideas come out of the blue. Others take a bit more time. The concept behind the South Coast Artist Profiles took several years to percolate and, to extend the metaphor, is still brewing. It all started around 1980 with an article in the Standard-Times stating, “Researcher seeks clues about …

Artist and author, David Blanchette, will talk about his new illustrated children’s book, “Xico” on Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The artist will read from his book and give an illustrated talk about its creation and his art, part of AHA! New Bedford’s …

This September, Gallery X will explore two opposing views of society in an exhibition of visual art and writing titled “Utopia/Dystopia.” The exhibition will have interactive components and encourage viewers to ask the questions: How do you view the world? Is it a dystopian Orwellian nightmare peopled by corporate/government plutocrats …

Graffiti is the lexicon of the street. As far back as the stone age, the element of leaving one’s mark, has been communicated through the walls of our environment. Indie184’s trans-formative approach to graffiti awakens the spirit of the contemporary art world. Los Angeles, Paris, and New York have been …

Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Monday that the City of New Bedford is undertaking an effort to establish a state-designated Cultural District in the city’s downtown that will further enrich arts and cultural activities for residents and visitors alike. While the Cultural District designation may not immediately bring new funding into …

Gallery X presents Beneath the Surface: A Celebration of Marine Life June 19th thru July 13th, 2013. The opening reception for Beneath the Surface will be held Saturday, June 22nd from 7pm-10pm at Gallery X, 169 William Street New Bedford, MA 02740. On June 19th, Gallery X will be opening …

OKO Arts is located on 528 Pleasant Street in culturally diverse and historic downtown New Bedford.

Sara Zatir talks about some of the reasons why she loves this non-profit art gallery in downtown New Bedford.

The response we’ve received since publishing the story on Frank C. Grace and his photographs has been amazing.  Not only has the article been shared on Facebook over a hundred times read many more times than that, but we’ve had many requests asking for information on how to purchase some …

Frank C. Grace is a local man.  Born and raised in Fall River, he currently lives in Acushnet with his high school sweetheart Bonnie, who he’s been married to for 18 years, and his six-year-old twin boys, Nathan and Nicholas.  He attended UMASS Dartmouth, and after he earned a BS …