Hatch Street Studios in the Spotlight
Discover stories, news coverage, artist interviews, and featured videos showcasing the artists, events, and creative energy that make Hatch Street Studios one of New Bedford’s most vibrant cultural destinations.
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announces expansion of Hatch Street Studios to benefit artists and the art community of New Bedford, October 13th, 2015.
Apr 27, 2026
Kim Barry is a Massachusetts-based painter, sculptor, potter, and educator whose work is inspired by the coastal landscapes and natural beauty of the South Coast. Working from her studio at Hatch Street Studios, her art explores themes of nature, memory, femininity, and emotional connection through painting, sculpture, and ceramics.
May 15, 2026
Adrian R. Tió is a nationally recognized artist and former Professor of Fine Arts at UMass Dartmouth whose work explores American and Latino cultural identity through vibrant color, expressive figures, and mixed media. With a career spanning more than 40 years, his artwork is held in major public and private collections including The White House and The Rockefeller Foundation.
Apr 29, 2026
Michelle T. Lapointe, also known as The Glass Connector, is a New Bedford-based stained glass artist whose work explores the relationship between light, color, memory, and emotion. Working from the historic mill environment of Hatch Street Studios, she creates contemporary stained-glass pieces that transform everyday spaces into luminous and reflective experiences.
September 14, 2025
Hatch Street Studios creating art – and community
by Annica Dupre
Apr 30, 2026
Michael Pietragalla is a New Bedford-based artist and furniture maker who creates handcrafted custom furniture through his studio, Floating Stone Woodworks. Blending fine art training, architectural influence, and Asian design sensibilities, his work transforms hardwood furniture into thoughtfully crafted functional art.
Aug 14, 2024
Catherine Carter is a New Bedford-based artist and educator whose colorful abstract paintings are inspired by nature, calligraphic marks, and textile patterns. Working from her studio at Hatch Street Studios, she creates artwork exhibited internationally while also teaching art classes and professional development courses through her on-site art school.
Mar 4, 2024
A world of possibilities in New Bedford hides behind old mills