DATMA shines a light on New Bedford arts

NEW BEDFORD — This summer, DATMA is collaborating with several local organizations to prepare a robust line-up of public art for everyone to enjoy from a safe social distance. First up, three prominent downtown New Bedford buildings will be lit by internationally renowned MASARY Studios with large-scale digital animations spotlighting our maritime industry. Next, a reflective light room, visible from sidewalks and city streets, will be installed by Soo Sunny Park. Once installed, both spectacular projects will be available for you to experience by car, bicycle, or on foot. Visit DATMA's website.

Photo-kinetic Grid by Soo Sunny Park will be on view at UMass Dartmouth CVPA Star Store Swain Gallery, 715 Purchase St., from June 20 until Sept. 14. The Swain Gallery is located at the corner of the Star Store providing full corner window views of this spectacular exhibit and will be able to be experienced and seen day and night by car, bicycle, or on foot. We will keep you up to date on access availability for entry. Typical summer hours for entry are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, but based on state-wide health mandates.

Vessels by MASARY Studios is creating three large-scale animation projection works that will be installed on three buildings along Union Street in downtown New Bedford that will be on view daily after sunset from June 21 until July 19. Their project includes a special performance schedule for the end of June 2021, when it is healthy to be in a group setting once again. Research support for this project is made possible through DATMA's partnership with New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center.

For additional details, visit https://datma.org/