Hatch Street Open Studios

Exhibitions

UMass Dartmouth CVPA Brings Cutting-Edge Design and Fine Art to Hatch Street Open Studios

Rob Millard-Mendez - A Brief History of New Bedford, 2023, Wood, paint, aluminum, twine, steel, vintage maps, 16 in h x 20 in w x 10 d — Rob Millard-Mendez - A Brief History of New Bedford, 2023, Wood, paint, aluminum, twine, steel, vintage maps, 16 in h x 20 in w x 10 in d

UMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is collaborating with Hatch Street Studios to present a dynamic showcase of student and faculty work, workshops, and demonstrations during the annual Fall Open Studios weekend. This two-day event, featuring over 75 New Bedford artists, provides a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes, meet the artists, and support the local creative community.

November 22 & 23, 11 AM–5 PM
Hatch Street Studios (Studio 402), 88 & 90 Hatch Street, New Bedford, MA 02745
Free and open to the public

Maryam Mahmoudiseraji - The Red-eyed Girl and Leopard, 2025, print on fabric with stencil and sponge

Featured CVPA Exhibitions and Programs

The UMass Dartmouth CVPA program in Studio 402 will include:

"Makers Merge" Exhibition: This collection of works by CVPA undergraduate students highlights the exciting intersection of design, fabrication, and motion design. The projects—which are being shown prior to this event at The Vault during November AHA! Night—were created in the Dynamic Screen-Based Typography and Digital Fabrication courses led by faculty member Lara Henderson, demonstrating the creative potential of emerging digital technologies.
MFA Graduate Student Pop-Up Show: A diverse showcase of 2D and 3D work from current Master of Fine Arts (MFA) candidates across several CVPA graduate programs.
Workshops and Demos: Graduate students and faculty will host hands-on workshops and live demonstrations throughout the weekend, offering visitors a closer look at the creative processes used in the CVPA program.

About Hatch Street Open Studios

The weekend is a fantastic opportunity to step inside the workspaces of more than 75 working artists at Hatch Street. Visitors can purchase original work directly from the creators, including painting, pottery, sculpture, textiles, fine furniture, glasswork, photography, jewelry, crafts, and installation art. All sales directly support working artists and strengthen the vibrant New Bedford art community.