Arts & Culture Partners of New Bedford - September 2025

New Bedford Arts & Culture Partners.

This quarterly meeting was established for anyone who does arts, cultural, public, and/or educational programming in the city of New Bedford. We chat about what we have coming up and find ways to coordinate our efforts. It's fun and quite productive. We'd love for you to join us and we welcome you to invite a friend.

Guest Speakers Include:

Emily Ruddock, Executive Director of MassCreative, a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening the arts and cultural community in Massachusetts. With a passion for advancing arts policy and access, Emily works to ensure the creative sector thrives by engaging with policymakers, artists, and cultural leaders. Through her leadership, MassCreative supports initiatives that promote the value of arts and culture in society.

Mary Sherman, Executive Director of TranCultural Exchange, an organization that fosters global understanding through the arts. Mary connects artists and cultural practitioners across borders, facilitating international collaborations and cultural exchanges. She is dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities while fostering creative dialogue and innovation in the arts.

This meeting will be cohosted by , , , and .

Thank you to for hosting our September 2025 meeting. Light refreshments will be served.

Host or Publisher New Bedford Seaport Cultural District, City of New Bedford, Mass Cultural Council