NEW BEDFORD – The Massachusetts Design Art and Technology Institute, otherwise known as DATMA, was awarded a $27,500 Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts grant in early November to aid in the organization’s forthcoming public schedule.
In prepared remarks, DATMA Executive Director Lindsay Miś said: “This grant represents a huge step toward planning our first installation in the city and establishing our presence in the South Coast arts scene. … We are grateful to CFSEMA for investing in New Bedford’s arts community and supporting DATMA’s mission.”
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Billed as a museum without walls, and one that will not curate a collection of art, the nonprofit arts group will launch its inaugural exhibit, “Summer Winds,” drawing on the importance of the local wind-energy industry, in summer 2019 and feature regional, national and international artists.
John Vasconcellos, president of the CFSEMA, a 23-year-old nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life in New Bedford, Fall River and southern Plymouth County, said in a statement: “We are excited by the programming DATMA has planned for 2019 and beyond, and the momentum that they are gaining.”
In his statement, he called the group “a powerful addition to the civic fabric of New Bedford.”
Emily Gowdey-Backus is a staff writer for PBN. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey or contact her via email, gowdey-backus@pbn.com.
