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Arts & Culture
Publicly Accessible Art in Fall River
AN in-progress list of Fall River’s Public Art, a catch-all term to describe murals, street art, statues, lighting art, etc., throughout the City.
Fall River Cultural & Historic Districts
Discover Fall River’s Cultural and Historic Districts! More than a celebration of the past, cultural and historic districts drive economic growth, strengthen our distinctive local character, and improve the quality of life of families.
UPDATE: New Fall River Venue to Host Activities, Contest, Music, Vendors, and Community Giveaways
FALL RIVER, MA – Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition, an initiative supported by the Bristol County Chamber Foundation – a division of One SouthCoast Chamber, is proud to launch Winterbridge, an initiative and a venue. This exciting new program partners arts and...
Fall River Introduces Winterbridge on February 12
As I watch the snow fall outside of my window with no signs of stopping, I would like to remind you that there are only 38 days until spring. But until then, let’s fill up our social calendar with events that will keep the winter blues at bay. I have my eye on the...
Opinion: Keep the Positive Arts Momentum Going in Fall River
Fall River needs to support and bolster its arts and culture community in order to spur revitalization efforts. That’s why the Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition (FRACC) was formed in March of 2019- to gather a group of stakeholders together around a common mission...
Window Art in Fall River Businesses Celebrates the City
Passersby walking along Fall River’s Main Street may notice some special art installations honoring the city, part of a competition meant to highlight local artists and businesses. “I think they all did a really great job of embodying what they love about Fall River,...
YouthBuild Fall River Chapter Makes Downtown Winterbridge Festival Come to Life
FALL RIVER — It takes grunt work and enthusiasm to build a shed and a pergola in a matter of hours. And that’s what a dozen students in the YouthBuild social services program did Wednesday at Gromada Plaza, directly across from Government Center. Ten students...
City Celebrates ‘Mayor’s MLK Poster and Essay’ Contest Winners
FALL RIVER — After considering over 300 entries to the Mayor’s MLK Poster and Essay contest, the Fall River Diversity Committee has chosen the winners. Mayor Paul Coogan thanks students and their families for the phenomenal participation in this contest. The winners,...
Winterbridge arts, food and business collaborative to run in Fall River Feb. 19, 20
Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect the new dates and activities. FALL RIVER — Gromada Plaza across from Government Center overlooking Interstate 195 is about to embark on a six-week journey to entice visitors to engage themselves in some serious, arts...