Star Store Community Engagement Session #3 - 2D Creativity

New Bedford Creative is a program of the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC), and is specifically tasked with implementing the City of New Bedford’s first-ever strategic arts and culture plan, with the vision that “... In this authentic seaport city, each and every person enjoys an opportunity to experience a diversity of cultures. Art is everywhere, encouraging fun, provoking thought, and nurturing the soul.” Follow New Bedford Creative on Facebook and Instagram, or visit newbedfordcreative.org for more information.

New Bedford Creative

Painters, illustrators, printmakers, and all 2D creatives - join us and envision a bold creative future of the Star Store in NB!

Gallery X Inc - Frederick Douglass Gallery

Star Store Community Engagement Sessions

A series of community engagement sessions co-hosted by the Arts and Business Council and New Bedford Creative to listen and collectively vision for the creative future of the Star Store in downtown New Bedford.

**Interested in a different session? Be sure to visit the full listing of Star Store Community Engagement Sessions <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/star-store-community-engagement-sessions-4504743" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/star-store-community-engagement-sessions-4504743" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>**We need your help to ensure that the reactivation of the Star Store in downtown New Bedford meets the needs of NB's incredible creative community.Be sure you've signed up for updates at <a href="https://www.starstorenb.org" title="https://www.starstorenb.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.starstoreNB.org</a> and then RSVP here to join Matt of the <a href="https://www.artsandbusinesscouncil.org/" title="https://www.artsandbusinesscouncil.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Arts and Business Council</a> and Margo of <a href="https://newbedfordcreative.org/" title="https://newbedfordcreative.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">New Bedford Creative</a> as we collectively envision the creative future of the building and the makers and creative businesses that will call it home.We'll begin with discipline-specific smaller group sessions in August and early September followed by large group "town hall" style sessions in the second half of September. All sessions are open to the public. You do not have to be a maker actively practicing in any of the disciplines in order to attend but we do suggest that you try to: <ol><li>Attend sessions for creative disciplines you are geniuinely interested in.</li><li>Limit your attendance to no more than 2 of the discipline-specific small group sessions to make space for as many voices as possible.</li></ol>If you are unable to attend the session most closely aligned with your interest please consider attending any other session you can fit into your schedule. In this case, we'd also be happy to hear from you directly, just email Matt at matt@artsandbusinesscouncil.orgBelow is the current schedule and focuses for community engagement sessions. Note that the schedule is subject to change and that changes/additions will likely be required as we continue gathering feedback. <ul><li>8/11/25 | 3:00-5:00pm | <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1542946276849?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1542946276849?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">3D Creativity</a></li><li>8/12/25 | 5:30-7:30pm | <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1542957861499?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1542957861499?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Live/Performing Arts</a></li><li>8/26/25 | 3:00-5:00pm | <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1542968583569?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1542968583569?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2D Creativity</a></li><li>8/27/25 | 5:30-7:30pm | <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548473980359?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548473980359?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Textile/Fashion</a></li><li>9/02/25 | 3:00-5:00pm | <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548491191839?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548491191839?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Film/Photography/Digital</a></li><li>9/03/25 | 5:30-7:30pm | <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548505253899?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548505253899?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Interdisciplinary</a></li><li>9/15/25 | 5:30-7:30pm | <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548506788489?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548506788489?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Town Hall #1</a></li><li>9/23/25 | 5:30-7:30pm | <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548511903789?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548511903789?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Town Hall #2</a></li><li>9/29/25 | 5:30-7:30pm | <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548512886729?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1548512886729?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Town Hall #3</a></li></ul>Again, please be sure you've signed up for updates at <a href="https://www.starstorenb.org" title="https://www.starstorenb.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.starstoreNB.org</a> and don't hesitate to contact Matt McArthur at matt@artsandbusinesscouncil.org at any time with questions, comments, or concerns.Looking forward to seeing you at a Star Store community engagement session soon!

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