Nubian square ART WALK
Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself, is get out of town. With cool ocean breezes, bustling harbors, picturesque towns and small beaches a day trip down South Coastal Massachusetts seems like one of the best options, at least this time of year.
I had been checking out the Public art in New Bedford for a while, but it was “Plastic Rooster” by Bordalo that ultimately got me there. New Bedford was not at all what I imagined. It was bigger than I thought it would be, a small city not a large town, the population was far more diverse, and the art was far more abundant than I had anticipated.
The Public art in New Bedford celebrates everything that is and has been a part of New Bedford. It is very much a love letter to the city telling us the story of a resilient and evolving community with a vision for its future. The art in place celebrates the city’s maritime and abolitionist history, it talks to us about the diverse and vibrant community that lives there, and it shows a hopeful vision for a future that is full of innovation and creativity.
On this art walk you won’t just see public art you will also walk through the beautiful and historic downtown area and see galleries, museums, window art, parking meter art, and if you’re there in the warmer months you might see seasonal waterfront installations that run right along the street side of the harbor.
I want to add a thank you to all the artists, and organizations that have worked together to get all of this art installed, and who have provided support and/or production assistance because it matters, and makes a difference
The New Bedford Art Walk is a 1.5 miles Art Walk set in Downtown Newbedford and along the Waterfront. It features 44 unique pieces of art that reflect on the History, community and innovation that has shaped and continues reshaping New Bedford today.
As always be careful as you explore, this is city with a busy downtown area. There is traffic and many different people from all walks. Please respect the neighborhood, the art, the artists and the people who live and work there.
Have a safe visit and Happy Art Walking!
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ART WALK STATS
Published: August 30, 2025
Total Distance: approx 1 mile
Estimated Time: 1-1.5 hours
Neighborhood/Town: Nubian Square (a.k.a.Dudley Square)
Getting There: The easiest way to get there is probably by Bus.
#1 Bus: This bus runs up and down Mass Ave it’s about a 15 minute ride if you get on the bus at the Hynes Convention Center Stop on the Green line. You want to exit the green line, and cross the street to catch the #1 Bus headed to DUDLEY STATION.
#SL4: This bus goes from just outside South Station through Chinatown and the South End all the way to Dudley Station. (Sidenote: this bus does not pick up inside South Station. You need to exit the station through the main doors, cross Atlantic Avenue, and walk a few steps to the left to the bus stop on the corner of Atlantica Avenue and Essex Street.
MBTA This is a longer journey. Take the Orange line outbound to Forest Hills and get off at Ruggles. Exit onto Tremont Street and then walk down Melnea Cass. It’s about a 15 minute walk to Nubian Square (Dudley Station) and the start of the tour.
ART WORK LIST
Artist information, website, and IG handle included where available
“The Word” by Vusumuzi Maduna and Obie Simonis, 2005
“The Judge” by Vusumuzi Maduna, 1989 (sculpture) 85 Warren Street.
“Kobe and Gianna Bryant Mural” by Andaluz, 2023. ( andaluztheartist) At the Boys and Girls Club. 115 Warren Street.
“Untitled Abstract Mural” Kimou Meyer (@groetsk), 2015. 171 Dudley Street.
“Murals dedicated to the ones we lost in our Community”. By multiple artists and sponsored by Madison Park Development. On the corner or Ziegler Street and Warren
Ferdinand Building designed by John Faxon Lyman, built in 1895.
“1000 Hooves” by Stephen Hamilton, 2021. @theartofstephenhamilton. Located on the side of @nubiangallery,
“Untitled Broken Landscape Mural” by artist unknown (beneath”1000 Hooves” )
“Untitled mural with a series of portraits” by artist unknown.
“Donna Summer Mural” by Cedric “Vise 1” Douglas, 2024. 2136 Washington Street.
“Reflections Eternal” by Rob ‘ProBlak’ Gibbs and Victor “MARKA27” Quinonez. 2021. Commissioned by @blackmarketnubian for The Nubian Square Art Initiative.
“Roxbury Mural” by multiple artists, 2010. Sponsored by Madison Park Development Co. At the corner or Ruggles and Washington Sts.
“Basketball Bubblegum Murals” by Sam Malpass / Badway Creative, 2024. On the Facade of Foot Locker. 2275 Washington St.
“Bubble Gum Gal” by Sam Malpass / Badway Creative, 2024. On the Facade of Foot Locker. 2275 Washington St.
Boston Landscape by BSAC Mural Crew students and Staff, 2024. On the Corner of Washington St and Roxbury St
“Faces of Dudley Old and New” by Mike Womble and The Mayor’s Mural Crew, 1995. 2385 Washington Street.
“LEGASEED," In the Cut Barbershop Mural by Chepe Leño, 2024 (@wordstosamo)
“African American Veteran Memorial“ by Karen Eutemey at General Edward Gourdin African American Veterans Memorial Park.
General Gourdin Memorial by Fern Cunningham - Terry.
