FRACC April Meeting Open to all - Join us! Networking and updates from the Fall River Arts & Culture Coalition (FRACC). Monday, April 8th at 5 PM. In-Person! Hosted by SoCo Art Labs. FRACC meetings are held regularly each month at 5pm at rotating member locations or zoom.
The Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition (FRACC) and Fall River Museum of Contemporary Art (FRMoCA), invite you to witness the convergence of art and technology at a special event on April 28th from 3-5 pm. Hosted at 44 Troy, the event features a live drawing demonstration by New Bedford Research and Robotics (NBRR) showcasing their innovative robot. The event will begin at FR MoCA's space within 44 Troy, where attendees can observe NBRR's robot in action as it strikes "poses" while you draw from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Following the live drawing demonstration, participants will be guided to FRACC's Ignition Space, also located within 44 Troy. At FRACC's Ignition Space, artist Ruth Douzinas will lead an insightful artist talk from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Ruth, a New York-based artist and environmental engineer, will discuss her collaboration with NBRR and explore themes of environmental sustainability and human ingenuity in her work. Ruth's artwork is currently on view in the Ignition Space as part of the UMass Dartmouth CVPA MFA Thesis Exhibition, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage with her creative process and explore her exploration of value and environmental change through ceramics and found materials. This event […]
This is a free 2-hour workshop designed to empower participants with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration needed to actively contribute to building more inclusive communities. It will include interactive discussions, presentations, and reflexive exercises celebrating Shirley Chisholm's legacy of leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Free food & childcare provided for attendees. (Adults and ages 18+ are welcome).
The UMass Dartmouth MFA Thesis Exhibition is a much anticipated and celebrated annual event showcasing the artwork of graduating Master of Fine Arts students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This year’s exhibition celebrates the work of graduates Ruth Douzinas, Zeph Luck, Matthew Napoli, Fallon Keiko Navarro, and Darley Ortiz Garcia. The creative work of these graduating students includes painting, drawing, ceramics, digital media, and site-specific installation. This year, the exhibition takes place in two locations, just 15 miles apart: The Ignition Space on 44 Troy Street in Fall River, MA 02720, and at the New Bedford Art Museum (People’s Gallery) at 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Each student exhibits different pieces of their work in both locations. The exhibition at The Ignition Space is open from April 4 through May 17, 2024. The gallery hours are Thursdays & Fridays 4 PM to 8 PM, Saturdays & Sundays 12 PM to 5 PM. The exhibition is free and open to the public.