Posts Tagged ‘New Bedford’
Groundwork is Here to Unlock Your Creativity
Do you dream of workdays that encompass productivity while unlocking creativity? If so, you might want to check out your local coworking space. Coworking spaces are on the rise and…
Read MoreNB Film Festival
NB Film Festival Screening at Groundwork, New Bedford
Read MoreNB Film Festival
NB Film Festival Screening at Groundwork in New Bedford
Read MoreMeet 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 MoreHow to support Black-owned business all year long
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. One impactful way to honor this month is by actively supporting Black-owned businesses. However, it’s essential to extend this support beyond February and make it a year-round commitment. In this blog, we explore the best ways to connect with our communities, and we connect with some Black business owners and artists about how to support the Black community beyond Black History Month.
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 MoreSlices Of Life by Izzy Rodriguez
You won’t want to miss this opening reception entitled “Slices Of Life” featuring Rhode Island based artist Izzy “ItsBagHead” Rodriguez! Please join us at at the Groundwork Gallery on February…
Read MoreOutsourced Pt. 2: Boom & Bust | The South Coast’s Textile Industry
Part 2 of the Outsourced series details the innovations, strikes, and decline of South Coast’s Textile Industry.
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.
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