Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Creativity gathers here.
Built in 1889 as a Richardsonian Romanesque stone library, the Dartmouth Cultural Center remains a beloved gathering place where artists, makers, writers and neighbors come together to create, learn, and share. Exhibits, workshops, talks, & gatherings happen here year-round.
Open Thursday–Saturday, 11 AM–3 PM · Admission always free
What’s happening?
Mon, July 6 ·2-3 PM
Magic Sun Prints: Art Made with Sunshine
Create amazing blue-and-white artwork using the power of sunshine! Kids will use leaves, flowers, and other natural objects to make magical prints they can take home.
Ages 6–12
$5
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Mon, July 6–August 10 • 5:30–7:30 PM
Craft Lab
Spark creativity every Monday in Craft Lab! Designed for ages 6–12, each session features a new hands-on art project that encourages imagination, experimentation, and creative confidence.
Ages 6-12
Cost varies
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Wed, July 8 · 6 PM
"Dear Homefolks": Writing Letter Poems to Our Ancestors
A generative poetry workshop with Elizabeth Sylvia. Write letter poems to family members who came before — and from them back to you.
$35 · Members $30
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Sun, July 19 · 7 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Sunday Trivia Night Hosted by Charlie Emerson Riggs
Join us for a lively Sunday night of trivia hosted by Charlie Emerson Riggs. Bring a team—or come on your own and join one when you arrive.
$15 · include drinks and snacks
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Reading Room Gallery - Opening Soon
Accidental Metamorphosis
National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) |July 10 - August 15
Opening Reception Friday, July 10 at 5 pm
Accidental Metamorphosis brings together work by fifteen members of the National Association of Women Artists, including eight South Coast artists. This juried exhibition explores how personal, cultural, and societal change can reshape the way we see and create.
Exhibit Sponsor: Mass Cultural Council and Riverside Art
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Step Inside
That Thing You Do by Jill Law
Exhibits
Current shows in the gallery, rotating throughout the year. Visit the gallery →
Workshops, Classes & Events
Hands-on learning, talks, performances, and gatherings throughout the year. See what's coming up →
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