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June 4, 2019
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North Shore Creative Happenings

Salem Arts Festival takes its roots in the community

by John Andrews
By Alyse Diamantides Celebrating its 11th year, the Salem Arts Festival is one of the largest and most widely attended events in the city — drawing in nearly 7,000 visitors and residents. Featuring dozens of performers, gallery pieces and public art projects, this year’s festival kicks off Friday, June 7 and highlights multiple forms of art. The three-day event is
June 4, 2019
May 15, 2019
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Salem
TRENDING

A Laser Show To Celebrate Local Immigrants’ Stories And Confront Stigma

by John Andrews
By Greg Cook/ @aestheticresearPhotos by Creative Collective Originally published on Essex County Creates The laser and sound installation “Im|Migration” by Stephanie Benenson of Hamilton for the North Shore Community Development Coalition’s Punto Urban Art Museum repeats on May 16, 17 and 18 from 8 to 10 p.m. each night. As darkness settled on Salem’s Point neighborhood last Saturday night, machines began to
May 15, 2019
April 22, 2019
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Salem

The Friendship returns to Salem!

by John Andrews
On a dreary and grey day in Salem Ma. The Friendship returned to the Salem Maritime Historic Site at Derby Wharf to large crowds despite the unpredictable New England weather. Photos by Creative Collective.
April 22, 2019
April 13, 2019
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Editorial

North Shore Women to Watch

by John Andrews
An evening of Women’s Networking presented by Peabody Essex Museum at Hotel Salem in Salem Mass. Story by Alyse Diamantides. Photos by Creative Collective
April 13, 2019
April 9, 2019
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Artopia 2019 – After Hours Celebration

by John Andrews
Artopia returns! Join us to celebrate art and dance to the funky sounds of Boston’s Glitter Boys. Dress to impress for our photo booth, experience unexpected dance and music moments in our galleries and help enviro-artist Maia Mattson work on a public art project for 11th annual Salem Arts Festival (June 7-9).
April 9, 2019
April 4, 2019
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Podcasts

Creative Collective Podcast – Jacqui Richard

by John Andrews
On this episode of the Creative Collective Podcast, we sat down with Jacqui Richard. Jacqui is the founder of the NextGen Network and also is part of the team at Phil Richard Insurance. On this episode of the podcast, Jacqui and John chat about the Creative Economy, Peabody TV, Upcoming events, collaborations and more! This episode was recorded at Peabody
April 4, 2019
February 3, 2019
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Videos

Winds of Winter Masquerade Ball – A Creative Collective Production

by John Andrews
Another sold out Winter Masquerade Ball at the Hawthorne Hotel produced by the Creative Collective MA and featuring some of our AWESOME members! IT really takes a strong team to pull these events off and we are blessed to work with some of the best! Stay tuned for details on our 5th year anniversary next January.. Save the Date! JANUARY 25, 2019!
February 3, 2019
December 12, 2018
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North Shore Creative Happenings

A trip to North Shore 104.9

by John Andrews
A wonderful road trip to 104.9 to visit Aurelia Nelson and that about the importance of arts, culture, and creativity and about what the collective is doing to build a creative friendly business program and support those that make their living in creative forward businesses. Stay tuned for the episode at the end of the month!
December 12, 2018
September 7, 2018
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North Shore Creative Happenings
PHOTOS

Vampfangs opens in Salem!

by John Andrews
One of the more exciting ribbon cuttings to happen was courtesy of the all new shop in Salem Vampfangs. Featuring sideshow acts by Dr. Bones Circus of Marvels, appearances by local characters including Nosferatu, a visit by the Salem Chamber and the Mayor of Salem Kim Driscoll this was NOT your typical opening celebration! 
September 7, 2018
June 24, 2018
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North Shore Creative Happenings
PHOTOS

Photo Gallery – North Shore Pride Parade and Festival 2018

by John Andrews
The mission of North Shore Pride, Inc is to promote the general welfare and unity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community within the North Shore, and to advocate for the acceptance of the members of the LGBTQ community by the broader North Shore community
June 24, 2018