Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Creativity gathers here.

Built in 1889 as a Richardsonian Romanesque stone library, the Dartmouth Cultural Center remains a beloved gathering place where artists, makers, writers and neighbors come together to create, learn, and share. Exhibits, workshops, talks, & gatherings happen here year-round.

Open Thursday–Saturday, 11 AM–3 PM · Admission always free

What’s happening?

All Workshops, Classes and Events

Mon, July 13–August 10 • 5:30–7:30 PM
Craft Lab

Spark creativity every Monday in Craft Lab! Designed for ages 6–12, each session features a new hands-on art project that encourages imagination, experimentation, and creative confidence.

Ages 6-12
Cost varies
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Sun, July 19 · 7 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Sunday Trivia Night Hosted by Charlie Emerson Riggs

Join us for a lively Sunday night of trivia hosted by Charlie Emerson Riggs. Bring a team—or come on your own and join one when you arrive.

$15 · include drinks and snacks
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Thu, July 23 · 6-8 PM
A Lobster’s Tail: Paint Your Own Coastal Clutch

Spend a creative summer evening painting a one of a kind coastal clutch with artist Kathy Patrick. All materials included. No experience needed.
$60 · Members $55

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Reading Room Gallery - Opening Soon

Accidental Metamorphosis

National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) |July 10 - August 15
Opening Reception Friday, July 10 at 5 pm

Accidental Metamorphosis brings together work by fifteen members of the National Association of Women Artists, including eight South Coast artists. This juried exhibition explores how personal, cultural, and societal change can reshape the way we see and create.

Exhibit Sponsor: Mass Cultural Council and Riverside Art
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Exhibits

Current shows in the gallery, rotating throughout the year. Visit the gallery →

Workshops, Classes & Events

Hands-on learning, talks, performances, and gatherings throughout the year. See what's coming up →

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