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.

Summer Hours: Thursday and Saturday, 11 AM–3 PM · Friday, 11 AM-6 PM · Admission always free


What’s happening?

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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Mon, July 20–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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Thu, August 6 · 6-8 PM
Harbor View: A Watercolor Workshop

Create a charming coastal harbor scene in watercolor with artist Lana Quan of The Wandering Brush. This beginner-friendly workshop includes step-by-step instruction, all materials, and a finished painting matted and ready for framing.

$50 · Members $45
Only 4 spots remain
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Reading Room Gallery - Now Showing

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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