CLUBS – CLASSES – PROJECTS
ArtREADS:
Art & Literature Book Club
6 – 8PM
Tuesday, November 18
Tickets: $5.00
Dive into the captivating world of art and literature with ArtReads, the Art Museum’s newly launched book club. Join us for our inaugural meeting on as we explore our first selection. Let’s share an unforgettable evening of literature, art, and connection at the Art Museum.
Light refreshments will be served.
Now Reading:
Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity
Dive into the captivating world of art and literature with ArtReads, the Art Museum’s newly launched book club. Join us on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:00-8:00 PM as we come together to discuss a recently published book on Indigenous identity titled: Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity by writer Joseph Lee, inspired by the theme of the museum’s exhibitions Shape of Who We Are and Wainer Woods.
We are proud to partner with Aviary Bookshop for this read. You can purchase your copy here:
Business After Hours
Thursday, November 20
5:00pm – 7:00pm
One SouthCoast Members: Free Admission | Non-Members: $25
Join us at the New Bedford Art Museum for guided tours, interactive discussion, hands-on art activities, refreshments and a cash bar. Bring your business cards for a chance to win a prize!
The Chamber’s Business After Hours provides an opportunity for members and non-members to mingle and build business relationships in an informal, relaxed business setting. These networking mixers are held on a monthly basis in partnership with member businesses and attract business professionals from many industries.
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Wreath Making
Saturday, November 29
12PM – 2PM
Members: $58 | Non-Members: $65
As winter sets in and the holiday season approaches, join us to make a festive decorative wreath.
We supply everything you need including fresh greens, ribbons, and sparkly things; you supply the creativity. We’ll show you how! Bring garden gloves and wire cutters if you have them, and feel free to bring your own greens if you prefer.
Instructor, Georgina Melone
Georgina Melone had a vibrant design career in the toy and entertainment world, overseeing beloved brands such as Play-Doh, My Little Pony, Transformers, and many more. She led the futuring team and served as Global Vice President of Innovation and Design at Hasbro in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She is currently Chief Creative Officer of Studio Big Rock in Tiverton, Rhode Island, where she focuses on inventing, corporate consulting, and public speaking on innovation and creativity. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Georgina is a talented teacher who has led courses at the University of Rhode Island, Pratt, Ringling School of Design, and RISD. She is passionate about sharing the joy of creating.