Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to you from all of us here at Hatch Street Studios!

Hidden Textures: A Study of 88 Hatch Street

There is unexpected wonder in everyday views, hiding in wait for us to notice. In this photoessay, Kevin Seward turned his lens to various crevices and corners in the Hatch Street building, uncovering beauty that the rest of us might have missed. Which is your favorite?

All images © 2010 by Kevin Seward.

Artist Spotlight: Michelle Lapointe

In anticipation of the upcoming Hatch Street Winter Open Studios, our blog will be showcasing a selection of the 50+ artists who create here. You are invited to meet them and see their work in person at the event, scheduled for Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hatch Street artist Michelle Lapointe finds expression in multiple mediums including glass, painting and photography. A self-taught artist, she has been at Hatch Street for 10 years.

Michelle at work in her studio

A closer look at Michelle's work table

Here is a recent glass piece Michelle has made, titled "Planetary Swirls."

Michelle will be offering works in glass as well as photographs for sale at Winter Open Studios. You can see more of her work in her studio on the fourth floor at Hatch Street, Room 407.

For more information about Hatch Street Winter Open Studios, click on the events page on our website at HatchStreetStudios.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome to our blog

Welcome to our new blog! This site will be an ongoing chronicle of the more than 50 artists who work at Hatch Street Studios, located at 88-90 Hatch Street in the North End of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Upcoming posts will feature words and images on our artists, our building, special events, and more. Stay tuned!