The 18th annual Salem Jazz and Soul Festival, held on August 17, 2024, at Salem Willows, once again proved why it’s a cornerstone of the North Shore’s cultural calendar. This free, day-long celebration of music brought together an eclectic mix of local talent and nationally recognized artists, all against the picturesque backdrop of Salem Harbor. From the opening notes of

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.   Highlights from the

As we look forward to this year’s upcoming Bread and Roses Heritage Festival, let’s take a moment to reflect on last year’s vibrant celebration. On September 4, 2023, the historic city of Lawrence, Massachusetts, once again came alive with the sounds of music, the spirit of community, and the echoes of its rich labor history during the annual Bread and

This celebration of music and community came back on August 19th, 2023, at the picturesque Salem Willows. As always, our festival aimed to unite us through the power of music, bringing joy and harmony to our vibrant community. This year, the one-day festival was filled with spectacular live musical performances, enlightening educational workshops, an array of artisan vendors, and a

In the historic city of Salem, the heartbeat of diversity and cultural expression can be heard through the enchanting sounds of drumming, dance, and song. On a day filled with rhythm, flavor, and artistry, The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association hosted the Fusion Fest—a special celebration honoring the cultures and backgrounds of students in their ESL and Citizenship

The Graffiti Get Down, hosted by Lynn Museum/LynnArts, occurred on Friday, July 28th, from 6 pm to 9 pm at Frederick Douglass Park, Lynn. This event was a unique fusion of Art in the Park and Hip-Hop in the Park, making it an unforgettable summer mash-up. The July installment of Final Fridays were organized in collaboration with the Lynn Music

photos by John Andrews   On Saturday, May 20th the City of Salem raised several flags representative of countries across the Asian continent to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.   See the whole gallery: https://creativecollectivema.pixieset.com/aapiflagraising-salem2023/  

Images by Joey Phoenix On Wednesday, December 21st 2022 at 12pm local members of the Jewish community and their allies gathered in Lappin Park for the annual lighting of the menorah in Salem. The small event was led by Rabbi Yossi Lipsker of Chabad of the North Shore and was attended by local Salem dignitaries including Senator Joan lovely, District