ART! Cape Verdean Art at New Bedford Whaling Museum

A white lace trim with a pattern of leaves.

New Bedford Whaling Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Cape Verde Independence from Portugal – 2 Exhibits will Explore the Cape Verdean Experience through the Lens of Contemporary Art and Community Storytelling Photo, top: Doilies from Brava, ca. 1980. Crocheted cotton In 2025, communities across the world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence from Portugal.…

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Cape Verdean Museum moving to Pawtucket – into a home long in need of new life

A rendering of the exterior of a building.

The Cape Verdean Museum identifies as the only museum solely dedicated to celebrating the history and culture of Cape Verde and Cape Verdean Americans.  The museum has been visited by many Cape Verdean government officials including President Pedro Verona Pires, First Lady Adelcia Pires, Prime Minister Jose Maria Neves and Cape Verde’s Ambassador to the United…

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