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.
Hours: Thursday thru Saturday, 11 AM–3 PM · Admission always free
What’s happening?
Tues, September 16 | 6 PM
Dartmouth Cultural Center
Out & About
Inside the Workshop
with Gary Adriance
Adriance Furniture Makers | 288 Gulf Road, Dartmouth
Step inside Adriance Furniture Makers for a special behind the scenes visit with Dartmouth furniture maker Gary Adriance. See traditional craftsmanship at work and discover the techniques and details behind his distinctive handmade furniture.
No registration required | Open to all
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Thurs, October 22- November 19 · 6:00-8:30 PM
Learn to Weave: Rigid Heddle Loom
Discover the satisfying rhythm of weaving in this five-week beginner course with fiber artist Lisa Elliot. Working on your own rigid heddle loom, you’ll explore color and texture as you create a handwoven scarf, table runner, placemats or towels. with just six students, the class offers plenty of individual guidance and time to settle into the creative process.
Members $160 | Non-members $170
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Reading Room Gallery - Coming Soon
Pamela Hoss: A Lifetime of Looking
Solo Exhibition |September 4-26
Opening Reception|Friday, September 4, 5-7 PM
Artist Talk| Saturday, September 26 at 1 PM
For more than five decades, Pamela Hoss has explored the world through close observation. A Lifetime of Looking reflects an enduring engagement with the human figure, self portraiture, people, place, and the familiar surroundings of everyday life.
A longtime South Coast artist and educator, Hoss brings a deeply personal perspective to work shaped by a lifetime of seeing, making, and looking again.
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Step Inside
That Thing You Do by Jill Law
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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