Arts + Culture eNews for June & July
DATMA launches WATER 2021, reviewed in The Boston Globe and filmed for WGBH's Open Studio

Massachusetts Design Art & Technology Institute, DATMA, has launched several free public art projects in downtown New Bedford by four internationally recognized artists that celebrate the essence of water and human beings’ traditional but changing relationship to it, as well as a host of extensive programming with partner organizations.

"Awash with water-themed art in New Bedford" was featured here in The Boston Globe, and keep an eye out for a segment on WGBH's Open Studio with Jared Bowen, filmed this week in New Bedford for a future broadcast on PBS. Click here for the full line-up of exhibits and events.
(Photo provided by DATMA)
"See NB in Three" - New Bedford Museums Offer Joint Admission for $18

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (FHC), New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks! (NBAM), and The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) have partnered to offer a joint admission discounted pass for the summer season announced in The Standard-Times “See NB in 3."

NBAM's premier exhibit is "Uncommon Threads: The Works of Ruth E. Carter," featured in The Boston Globe and on WGBH's Open Studio with Jared Bowen. The FHC is celebrating their 5th Anniversary on June 26 from 10am to 4pm with the recent opening of a new permanent exhibit called "More Than a Job: Work and Community in New Bedford's Fishing Industry." The RJD has multiple events happening such as yoga in the garden, plein air painting in the garden, and Shakespeare in NB shows, and was recently named one of the four best rose gardens in New England by The Boston Globe. Access to this discounted tickets for "See NB in 3" is here.
(Photo of Ruth E. Carter provided by NBAM)
Summer in the Seaport campaign presented by AHA! and partners, Thursdays - Sundays now through Labor Day

With a Massachusetts Travel and Tourism Recovery Grant, AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) and partners are promoting Summer in the Seaport. WBSM reported the marketing campaign will welcome visitors to New Bedford as an arts, culture and maritime heritage destination.

New Bedford was recently featured in articles online by Travel Awaits and Harvard Magazine. The campaign features itineraries made by the people who live, work, and play in our seaport city. Click here to explore.
(Photo by Drew Furtado)
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra's season finale concert featured nationally at League of American Orchestras conference

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra was selected to perform their virtual season finale concert at the June 2021 League of American Orchestra’s national conference. The filmed program featured music by four women of color who are among the leading composers of our time: Jesse Montgomery, Rena Esmail, Keiko Abe, and Gabriella Lena Frank.

Their pieces grapple with questions of self-identity and draw inspiration from the folk music of their traditions – African, Indian, Japanese, and Latin American. The guest soloist was award-winning marimbist Eriko Daimo. The concert is available for viewing through July 9, 2021. Click here for more info. (Photo of Eriko Daimo provided by NBSO)
Free Workshops for Artists, Creatives & Cultural Orgs
Co-Creative Sessions presents: Data for Cultural Organizations, Tuesday, 6/29 at 12pm

Laurie Zapalac, PhD is the principal of Zapalac Advisors, an urban planning practice that provides strategic and master planning services for place regeneration initiatives.

She will explore ways to collect and map useful data, interpret social media analytics, and integrate data into effective storytelling. In Part I, you will learn how to use data to understand project context, measure engagement, and assess impact. This is free but registration is required. View past sessions here on filmmaking and getting your artwork placed through Instagram. Click here to register for the Data Workshop.
MSBDC and NBEDC presents: The Business of Art, Wednesday, 6/30 at 9:00am

Are you striving for a satisfying, sustainable living from your art? Cliff Robbins, Senior Business Advisor with the MSBDC, will take you through the steps needed to successfully promote and sell your art while growing your business.
 
Join him and the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) for this FREE interactive webinar on making the business of your art a profitable success. We’ll discuss marketing, sales, pricing, budgeting, and business plans. You will also hear from Margo Saulnier, Creative Strategist, New Bedford Creative. This is free but registration is required. Click here to register. (Photo provided by MSBDC)
Practice Best Practice presents: National Park Artist Residencies, Wednesday, 6/30 at 5:30pm

Did you know the National Park Service has over 50 artist residencies in national parks, monuments, and historical sites across the country? Guest speakers will walk you through applying for a residency and include:
  • Deborah Bouchette, Artist-in-Residence Alumni, Denali National Park in Alaska
  • Lindsay Compton, park ranger & arts administrator, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
  • Jay Elhard, Park Ranger and coordinator for AIR program, Acadia National Park in Maine
  • Fitzcarmel LaMarre, Artist-in-Residence Alumni, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
  • Kristin Lessard, Visitor Experience Program Manager, Weir Farm National Historical Park in CT
  • Alissa Siegal, Artist-in-Residence Alumni, Weir Farm National Historical Park
This webinar is free. Click here to register. (Photo provided by National Park Service)
IRL Summer Events - Save the Dates!
Cape Verdean Recognition Week announces 2021 events celebrating Cape Verdean Independence

The Cape Verdean Recognition Committee's Scholarship Committee achieved their $50,000 goal and will celebrate its 17th year awarding scholarships to 32 outstanding students at New Bedford High School on June 26th.

They've also announced the line-up of exciting events to commemorate the country's independence from Portugal in 1975. New Bedford's week-long celebrations include:
New Bedford Historical Society presents annual Reading Douglass Together, July 1 at 6pm

In 1852 Frederick Douglass gave a powerful abolition speech and asked, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" The New Bedford Historical Society presents this annual community reading and discussion of social justice issues.

The event is free and takes place at Seamen's Bethel on July 1st at 6pm.

Reggae/Music on West Beach returns this summer, Sundays 3-7pm at West Beach Pavilion

Come celebrate the fourth season of music and dancing in New Bedford's south end! This is a free and family friendly event with food trucks and a great community vibe.
  • July 11, 3-7pm: Jesús Andujar Grupo Sazon performs a blend of merengue, salsa, Latin jazz, and Bachata. Free dance lesson prior!
  • July 25, 3-7pm: Reggae with Danny Tucker and the Vibe Tribe followed by DJs Silent Assassin & BabyMatt
  • August 15, 3-7pm: The Cool & Deadly (NYC infusion of surf rock, dub, & punk), Chachi Carvalho and the International Players (mix of genres creating a unique blend of hip hop) with DJ Cadillac Jack
  • August 29, 3-7pm: Reggae with Natural Element Band followed by Mighty Mystic
Dates and line-up subject to change. Click here for more info.(Photo provided by Reggae on West Beach)
Southeastern MA Youth Orchestras presents "Music in the Parks" on Saturday mornings 10-11am

SEMAYO is partnering with New Bedford Parks, Recreation and Beaches to present Music In The Parks, a Saturday morning program where kids can come together and make music. 
 
Students who already play the violin, viola, cello or bass, can join, as well as students who are just interested in exploring something new, exciting and fun! Music and percussion instruments will be provided. Weather permitting, here are the dates:       
July 10, 10-11am: New Bedford Historical Park (downtown near murals)  
July 17, 10-11am: Buttonwood Park (playground area)
July 24, 10-11am: Brooklawn Park (playground area)
July 31, 10-11am: Clasky Common Park (near the bottom)
August 7, 10-11am: Hazelwood Park (playground area)
August 14, 10-11am: Riverside Park (plaground area)
Click here to learn more about SEMYO. (Photo provided by SEMYO)
Free live music and art this summer in Downtown New Bedford

The arts and culture community have planned a host of free live music and art events in downtown New Bedford this summer. (Photo by Josh Souza)

Here's a snapshot:

For a complete list of events happening in New Bedford, visit New Bedford Creative's calendar.
Do you have a call for art, job opening, grant opportunity, or workshop, that you would like distributed to the arts & culture community citywide? If so, send it to Margo Saulnier at artsnewbedford@gmail.com

Do you have a public event? List it on New Bedford Creative's calendar and Destination New Bedford's events.