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EXHIBITIONS

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BEST OF SOUTHCOAST ARTISTS

The Art Museum marks its 30th Anniversary with two exhibitions celebrating the artistic excellence of SouthCoast-based artists and the Museum’s role in elevating local art. Showcasing the work of more than 75 artists, the exhibition illuminates the rich cultural heritage of our region.
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BEST OF SOUTHCOAST ARTISTS: JURIED EXHIBITION

Selections from the Best of SouthCoast juried competition by Carmen Hermo, The Lorraine and Alan Bressler Curator of Contemporary Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

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EVENTS & CLASSES

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KIDZONE

Join us every Sunday at 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!

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I RETURN WITH A FEELING OF US
OPENING RECEPTION

A New Bedford native of Cape Verdean descent, Anthony Barboza has, throughout his influential career, demonstrated a deep compassion for and interest in telling the stories of Black American life and communities of color worldwide.

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FIGURE DRAWING
OPEN STUDIO

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 dedicated space where they are able to continue the tradition of working from a live nude model.

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