Dartmouth Cultural Center Celebrates Art Week 2025

Art Week SouthCoast 2025 takes place from May 8 through May 18, and the Dartmouth Cultural Center is joining in with a series of programs and workshops the public can take part in.

The Center is also opening two new exhibits in May and June. President Pauline Santos stopped by Townsquare Sunday to get the word out.

"We start on May 8th with Lee Blake, President of the New Bedford Historical Society," Santos said. "She's going to talk about the Underground Railroad and Abolition Row. The presentation is free, and we're hoping for a big crowd."

That will be followed on May 9 by a "Dirty Pour" demonstration. Also on May 9, join in a "Photography Walk Through Padanaram Village," attend a workshop on making Nantucket basket cuff bracelets on May 12, take a "Glimpse into the Early Life of Abraham Lincoln" on May 13 with David Tatlebaum, and on May 16 attend a free demonstration on how to  operate a rigid heddle loom.

There is a fee charged for some of the programs, but many are free. Learn more at the Dartmouth Cultural Center website.

The newest exhibit at the Dartmouth Cultural Center is up until June 7. It is titled "Fragments: Memories Reconstructed" by artists Dot Bergen and Paula Stebbins Beker.

"I know both artists have been collaborating on this exhibit for awhile," Santos said. "It's fabric, it's clay, it's really a whole different type of art work that is really special."

A presentation led by the artists is scheduled for Saturday, May 24 at 3 p.m.

On June 13, another new exhibit will move in entitled "Gallery Sitka," a display of artwork from another area gallery.

The Dartmouth Cultural is always looking for instructors to lead workshops either in person or online. These are paid positions and those interested can contact the Center either online or by phone, (508) 991-0484.

The Dartmouth Cultural Center at 404 Elm Street is open for visitors on Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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