Art & Culture
Meet Our New Bedford Gallery Director: Mark Gleicher
“My favorite thing at Groundwork is whatever is coming next. It’s the curse of a curator. You maybe dread the amount of work ahead but there is something within you that drives you to keep moving forward. I have a love of art and people coupled with a strong desire to find what’s fresh in the world. I enjoy every part of the process, even the dread.”
Read MoreMeet the Artist: Alyn Carlson
“I see the world as an artist, experiencing everything that way. The design work I do, how I relate to family and friends, is informed and colored by my art making.”
Read MoreMeet the Artist: Izzy Rodriguez
“My current body of work is motivated by my constant intrigue and curiosity with the world around me. These photographs show the little slices of everyday life that we often take for granted. Fleeting moments that would otherwise be completely insignificant, if not photographed.”
Read MoreA Tribute to Fall River History: the stories behind our meeting room names
“Fall River was literally built from its ground up, and that is just how Groundwork operates, seeking to build real and lasting connections right here in the community. To me, the message is clear. Start where you are and with what you have. Fall River Granite, in particular, emphasizes building a foundation, whether cathedrals or community, right where you stand.”
Read MoreOutsourced: Globalization, Textiles, and The South Coast [Pt.1]
This blog is part one of a series covering the history of the South Coast’s textile industry and the downstream impacts on labor, social capital, and community cohesion. Always home to dynamism, innovation, grit, and resilience, the South Coast continues to push forward. From whaling and textiles to fishing and now offshore wind, we have seen booms and busts, we may get knocked down, but we always get back up.
Read MoreAnnasaskhea on her creative process as a portrait and editorial photographer
“I am most fulfilled by all of the local creatives I have been able to meet through my work. Whether it is collaborating with local stylists, florists or other photographers I love the interactions and creative discourse that has arisen from photography.”
Read MoreThe art of creating, as told by the artists who create
“The process of making art is therapeutic for me… It’s a way to express all that pent up energy; into art. Whenever I create art, I usually have some turmoil going on inside… creating art is what I do to mute all that outside stuff.”
Read MoreNew Bedford’s Definitive #shoplocal Holiday Gift Guide
Our 2020 New Bedford holiday gift guide will enable you to shop local for every person on your list. Shop small and support your local business this holiday season!
Read MoreGW’s new film club is topical and timely
Tuesday Night Film Club at Groundwork is all about discussing topical films with a small group of enthusiasts. Here’s why we’re loving it.
Read MoreMeet the Artist: Mark Phelan
“As a teacher, community is everything. And the international community in which I teach provides me insight to a lot of different perspectives. In my practice, I rely on the community of fellow artists for friendship and feedback.”
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