cultural districts
“Cultural Districts drive economic growth, strengthen our distinctive local character, and improve the quality of life of families across Massachusetts. By supporting arts, humanities, and science organizations, Cultural Districts attract tourists and entrepreneurs, which in turn help communities foster their cultural sector and expand their tax base. And that benefits everyone.” – Mass Cultural Council
Bloomberg Connects is here!
New Bedford Creative has partnered with Bloomberg Connects to offer a FREE virtual guide featuring over 100 pieces of public art. New Bedford is the first city in Massachusetts to have its public art featured on this internationally-utilized app. With this extensive mobile guide, you can seamlessly embark on neighborhood art tours of the North End, South End, and Seaport Cultural District, explore the city’s deep-rooted connection and involvement in Black History, discover upcoming cultural events, and more. Click here to learn more!
“The Ave”
in the North End features the International Marketplace, Hatch Street Studios, the Museum of Madeiran Heritage, Festival Típico Guatemalteco de New Bedford, El Patio de Comidás de Riverside, Cape Verdean Cultural Center and Island Park, and one of the largest Portuguese Feasts in the world, the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament.
“The Seaport”
highlights the #1 commercial fishing port in the United States, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Abolition Row Historic District, and over 100 cultural institutions, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, museums, festivals and events year round.
“The Point”
is surrounded by three miles of shoreline with sandy beaches and beautiful harbor views overlooking Buzzards Bay and Clarks Cove, as well as the Blue Lane’s recreational pathways atop the city’s hurricane barriers, the civil war era Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Park and Military Museum, Cisco Brewers, and Kilburn Mill, home to dozens of artist studios and creative enterprises.
