In celebration of Black History Month 2025, The Galleries at LynnArts (GALA) is launching a groundbreaking exhibition that weaves together the powerful threads of art, labor, and activism in Black history. “The Art of Activism” invites artists to explore and interpret the profound impact of African Americans on labor movements and workplace justice across generations. A Canvas for Change: Exhibition

Transform your artwork into an immersive sonic journey at The Galleries at LynnArts‘ groundbreaking multimedia event. In partnership with Soundscape Visions, this innovative performance will bring visual art to life through dynamic, live-created soundscapes on a stunning 13-foot projection screen. A New Canvas for Visual Artists This February, visual artists have a unique opportunity to see—and hear—their work translated into

From ancient Korean treasures to contemporary fashion, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is set to transform the cultural landscape in 2025 with an ambitious series of exhibitions and programs celebrating human creativity across continents and centuries. A New Home for Korean Art and Culture The crown jewel of PEM’s 2025 season is the Yu Kil-Chun Gallery of Korean Art and

Lynn Celebrates Local Black Excellence: 12 Community Leaders Honored in Black History Month Display The North Shore Juneteenth Association proudly announces its Local Black Excellence Display, featuring 12 distinguished honorees who exemplify leadership, achievement, and community service across Essex County. The exhibition, which showcases remarkable individuals from Lynn, Revere, and Salem, will open with a special celebration on February 4,

Cover photo by Creative Collective for Salem Jazz and Soul Festival The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) operates a network of local cultural councils across the Commonwealth. These councils award funds to support community-based arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences activities. The program aims to promote and support cultural projects that benefit local communities. Important Note: While this guide focuses on the

Last Friday, Frederick Douglass Park in Downtown Lynn came alive with the inaugural Rhythm Royale dance battle’s beats, moves, and energy. As part of the ongoing Lynn Museum Final Fridays series, this event showcased our local youth’s incredible talent and spirit, proving once again that Lynn is a hub of creativity and community engagement. The park was transformed into an

It was another fantastic year at the Diversity Matters Festival. Held at Lynn’s picturesque Red Rock Park, this free public celebration was the brainchild of the North Shore Juneteenth Association in collaboration with Save the Harbor Save the Bay. North Shore Juneteenth Association, known for its commitment to cultural education and community building, outdid itself with this year’s festival. Their

The 2024 Lynn Arts and Culture Festival, held on Saturday, August 10th, transformed downtown Lynn into a colorful tapestry of art, music, and community spirit. Creative Collective was proud to support this incredible event, providing website updates, graphic design, photography, and social media marketing to help showcase the city’s rich cultural scene, small businesses and creators. [foogallery id=”106762″]   Highlights

Lynn, MA – Get ready for a spectacular day of live music, cultural performances, and community fun at the Lynn Music Festival on June 22 from 1 PM to 8 PM! Sponsored by Save the Harbor, Better Beaches, Lynn Cultural Council, Mass Cultural Council, and Bent Water Brewing, this event promises diverse artists and a vibrant atmosphere for all attendees.

🌟 What an incredible night at the Lynn Museum event! 🌟 We were thrilled to cover the return of Final Fridays, kicking off with a spectacular celebration of performance art at Spoken Soul. With DJ RAYVINO setting the vibe, the night was filled with mesmerizing performances by: 🎤 Helina Almonte – A powerful spoken word artist and Lynn English &