Gallery X

There’s still one more big step left to the project (the installation of new protective glazing) but here’s a few shots showing where our windows are at and where they started…

1. A warm glow shines through one of the recently re-installed windows.
2. How it all started; the tired, rotting storm windows obstructed the exterior view of the window.
3. Following the removal of the storm windows by the cracks and buckling glass are apparent in the stained glass.
4. The openings were boarded up after the amazing crew at New England Stained Glass removed the stained glass windows. They would spend the next 98 days being carefully cleaned, repaired, and re-leaded, before they were re-installed this past Wednesday.

A huge thank you to the city of Community Preservation Committee for making this project possible!

Every Sunday at Gallery X!

Can’t wait to see my BUTiful community Sunday 💕

Who’s ready to sweat with intention ( SAM'S Closet)?

Buti for the community at Gallery X

Tonight at Gallery X: Descendants of Whaling Masters presents Whaling Letters!

7pm on Friday Sept. 13. General admission. $10 at the door.

MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!!!
The restoration of all the stained glass windows on our front facade has been completed! The expert crew from New England Stained Glass, Inc. fully restored, cleaned, and re-leaded our historic turn-of-the-century windows. The colors are incredible. This project has been made possible through a Community Preservation Act grant from the City of New Bedford!

THANK YOU CITIZENS OF NEW BEDFORD!
New Bedford Department of City Planning

Get ready to say goodbye to the plywood covered window openings, we’ve got some exciting work happening at Gallery X tomorrow morning…our now fully restored stained glass windows are being re-installed!

This project has been made possible through a Community Preservation Act grant from the City of New Bedford!

Portraits of New Bedford
Opening Reception:
Saturday, Sept. 7, (5-8:00pm)
Aha! Night: Thursday,
Sept 12 (5-8:00pm)
Gallery X 169 William St.
New Bedford, MA
for more info visit www.galleryx.org

Portraits of New Bedford
Opening Reception:
Saturday, Sept. 7, (5-8:00pm)

Aha! Night: Thursday,
Sept 12 (5-8:00pm)
Gallery X 169 William St.
New Bedford, MA
for more info visit www.galleryx.org

Get yourself to Gallery X this Saturday, September 7 for the opening reception to 2 brand new exhibitions
"Portraits of New Bedford "
Featuring artwork depicting the people, places, landmarks, and atmosphere of the city we call home!
In the Douglass Gallery enjoy beautiful landscapes & seascapes by Gallery X member Michael Benisch…

PLUS from 6-8pm enjoy the sounds of Gallery X Unplugged with Annette & Joe!

Opening receptions and Gallery X Unplugged performances are free and open to the public, everyone is welcome so be sure to invite your friends and family.

Opening Reception this Saturday September 7 Opening receptions and Gallery X Unplugged performances are free and open to the public, everyone is welcome so be sure to invite your friends and family.

2024 Gallery X Fall Shows

Nightmares & Dreamscapes 2: Shadow & Mysteries
On view: October 2–November 2, 2024

Paw Prints: Animals & Society
On view: November 6–November 30, 2024

Gallery Xmas: Fresh WorX
On view: December 4–December 28, 2024

For up to date info on Gallery X visit www.galleryx.org

Portraits of New Bedford
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 7, 2024 (5-8:00pm)
Aha! Night: Thursday, September 12 (5-8:00pm)
Gallery X 169 William St. New Bedford, MA

Were you hoping to submit artwork to our exhibition, PORTRAITS OF NEW BEDFORD, but thought you missed your chance? You’re in luck, today (Sept. 3) Gallery X will be open from 4-6pm for any last minute submissions!

Artists with work from the Public Xhibition are also welcome and encouraged to retrieve their work today as well.

Thank you Don Wilkinson and New Bedford Light!

Before there was an art museum, before Star Store, there was Gallery X - The New Bedford Light The cultural significance of the formation of Gallery X in 1990 — and its endurance — cannot be overstated. It wasn’t a game changer. It was the one that started the game.

The Public Xhibition, our largest show of the year has come to a close, if you had work in it please make every effort to pick up your work as soon as possible. We have very limited storage and 2 new shows coming next week! Gallery X will be open tomorrow Sunday, September 1 from 12-3pm for pickups and submissions, Tuesday evening (4-6pm) and then back to our regular hours Wed-Fri 11-4 and Sat/Sun 12-3

Please join us for a celebratory, closing reception for the 35th Annual "Public Xhibition", Saturday August 31 from 1-4:00 PM. There will be art, snacks, merriment, and even birthday cake... Gallery X did just turn 34 years old after all!

(Buskers Welcome! )

2 Shows tonight at Gallery X!
The Whale City Comedy Festival returns for five nights with nine shows featuring over 30 comedians from around the world. In Westport, New Bedford, and Fall River, the festival offers a mix of national headliners and emerging talent from platforms like Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO, and The Tonight Show.

Festival Highlights:

Aug. 28: The festival opens with a performance by The Portuguese Kids, featuring Zach Brazão, in downtown New Bedford.
Aug. 29: Kelly MacFarland (Comedy Central) headlines two shows at Buzzards Bay Brewing in Westport.
Aug. 30: Chris Alan (Fox) performs two BYOB shows at Gallery X in New Bedford.
Aug. 31: Ray Harrington (Hulu, Conan) performs on the fantail deck of the WWII Battleship at Battleship Cove in Fall River.
Sept. 1: The festival closes with Sean Patton (Comedy Central) at The Vault in Historic Downtown New Bedford.

Whale City Comedy Festival - The New Bedford Light There's no shortage of Memorial Day events in the South Coast area this weekend, including parades, wreath-laying ceremonies and even reenactments.

Please join us for the Celebration, Closing Exhibit and Reception of the 35th Annual "Public Xhibition", Sat. Aug. 31st from 1-4:00 PM (Buskers Welcome!)

Final week of Silent Auction benefiting our "Capital Campaign" ends next Sat. Aug. 31st at 3PM. This Locomotive sculpture by Charles Hauck has 4 separate birdhouses built in. Come join us for the Closing reception Sat. Aug. 31 from 12-4:00 PM

Bids can be placed in person at Gallery X, by email ([email protected]), or by calling the gallery (508-992-2675). Winning bid will be announced on Saturday, August 31 during the closing reception for the Public Xhibition!

Calling All Artists!
Portraits of
New Bedford
Submissions accepted now thru September 1
This exhibition opportunity is open to ALL artists, you do not need to be a member of Gallery X to participate!
Get your artwork ready for a new exhibition, PORTRAITS OF NEW BEDFORD, coming to Gallery X this September!
We are seeking artwork depicting or inspired by the people, places, landmarks, or atmosphere of the city of New Bedford and its rich history. Submissions are not limited to portraiture, varying interpretations of the theme are encouraged.
Work may be submitted during Gallery hours or by appointment from Wednesday, August 21 through Sunday, September 1.
Please send any questions to [email protected].
Exhibition will be on display from September 4 through September 21
Opening reception, Saturday, September 7 (5-8pm)
AHA! Night, Thursday, September 12 (5-8pm) https://mailchi.mp/5f3223045b52/cfaportraitsofnb-9449344?e=58f71d1267

Calling All Artists!
Portraits of New Bedford
Submissions accepted August 21 thru September 1

This exhibition opportunity is open to ALL artists, you do not need to be a member of Gallery X to participate!

We are seeking artwork depicting or inspired by the people, places, landmarks, or atmosphere of the city of New Bedford and its rich history. Submissions are not limited to portraiture, varying interpretations of the theme are encouraged.

Exhibition will be on display from September 4 through September 21

Submission Fees: Non-members $15 for the first piece, $10 for each additional piece, maximum of 5 pieces per artist. (2 for $25, 3 for $35, 4 for $45, 5 for $55). GX members submit work for free!

Sales: Gallery X will handle all sales and retain 35% commission on any sale made by non-members. Works do not have to be for sale to be included in the exhibition.

All work must be gallery ready and include proper hanging attachments (wire, sawtooth hanger, etc). Pedestals are available for sculptural or three dimensional work.

Call For Art: Portraits of New Bedford We are seeking artwork depicting or inspired by the people, places, landmarks, or atmosphere of the city of New Bedford and its rich history. Submissions are not limited to portraiture, varying interpretations of the theme are encouraged.

Tonight at Gallery X from 6:30-8:30 join artist Zulay Holland as they lead a zine workshop, "Zines for Liberation."
This program is free and open to the public, no pre-registration is required.

About the program:
In reverence of the anniversary of George Jackson's assassination we will be looking at zines as a medium to explore liberation works. Through the Palestinian book of Poetry "Enemy of the Sun" as well as George Jackson's history as a political Prisoner fighting and organizing for the freedom of his people, we will be making zines that are centered on sharing inspiration and reflections on the revolutionary struggle and the global fight for liberation and agency for all.

This program is supported by the CCI Racial Equity Learn & Implement Grant of the SouthCoast Community Foundation in partnership with the Island Foundation.

We got an exciting update this week on the restoration work being done on the two large stained glass windows from the front of our building! Here are a couple of shots of parts of the windows at New England Stained Glass, Inc.
It won’t be long before the windows are back in place fully restored with new protective glazing. All of this work has been made possible by a grant from the City of New Bedford Community Preservation Committee-New Bedford Department of City Planning

Isn't it time YOU joined Gallery X? Most opportunities to show your work in the SouthCoast Area. https://www.galleryx.org/becoming-a-member/
Monthly meeting Wed. Aug 14th 6pm Sharp, all are Welcome