Star Store Community Engagement Town Hall #1

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.

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A large format town hall to  share learnings and gather input - join us and envision a bold creative future of the Star Store in NB!

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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.

Be Part of the Conversation: Star Store Town HallsWe 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.This September, join us for one of three large-group town halls to help shape the future of the Star Store. We’re eager to hear from individual artists, small businesses, arts and culture groups and nonprofits, arts patrons, cultural practioners, and New Bedford residents about how this creative hub can best serve our community.These town halls are the culmination of several weeks of smaller artistic discipline-specific sessions, and they’re open to everyone — you don’t need to be a practicing artist to attend. Come share your ideas, listen to your neighbors, and help envision the next chapter for this landmark building and the makers, artists, and creative businesses that will call it home.Below is the current schedule. Note that the schedule is subject to change and that changes/additions will likely be required as we continue gathering feedback.<ul><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> | Steeple Playhouse</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> | Verdean Vets Memorial Hall</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> | New Bedford Free Public Library</li></ul>Please sign up for updates at <a href="http://www.starstoreNB.org" title="http://www.starstoreNB.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.starstoreNB.org</a> and 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 Star Store future. Questions or comments? Email Matt at <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">matt@artsandbusinesscouncil.org</a>.Looking forward to seeing you at a Star Store community engagement session soon!

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