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?

Fri, August 21 · Submission Deadline
Call for Member Artists: Art in Bloom

Dartmouth Cultural Center members are invited to submit up to two original works for this special exhibition pairing art with floral interpretations.

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Sat, August 22 · 4:30 PM
Wet Paint: Fresh Off the Easel

See what dozens of artists create in a single day, then be among the first to view and purchase the freshly finished works.

Exhibition · Awards · Sale

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Reading Room Gallery - Coming Soon

Art in Bloom

Member Exhibition |August 27- 30
Reception Saturday, August 29 at 1 pm

Arti in Bloom brings together original artwork by Dartmouth Cultural Center members and floral interpretations by the Greater New Bedford Garden Club and other participating area garden club members. Inspired by selected works of art, floral designers will create arrangements that respond to the artists’ work through flowers, color and form.

Exhibit Sponsor: Lees Market
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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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