All Photos Copyright Creative Collective 2021. You inspired us this year with your resilience and creativity. We saw so many opportunities for connection, initiatives for community building and support, and the creation of some incredible pieces of art. So we are thrilled and excited to showcase some of our favorite moments of 2021: Salem Welcomes Odd Meter Coffee to Washington

Interviewee: Mark Towner (he/him) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Located in Beverly, Massachusetts on 235 acres of oceanfront property, Endicott College offers doctorate, master and bachelor degree programs in the professional and liberal arts. The College has academic programs in Architectural Studies, Art History, Art Therapy, Arts Administration, Ceramics, Dance, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Music,

Interviewee: Jim Bostick (he/him/his) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Salem Arcanum Studio is the fine art space for James Bostick Photography. James Bostick lives in Salem and has been a working photographer and designer for over 30 years. Currently working out of his rustic Gallows Hill warehouse studio, Bostick works to create his unique fine

This was a beautiful and inspiring year for the creative community. You helped us tell so many stories, create incredible events and pieces of art, and taught us so much about how to better support you as allies and advocates. Your interactions and engagement with our stories this year drove what was important to us, and we’re excited to go

The Holiday rush is overrated. The best way to shop is in your favorite onesie while watching the new live action remake of Cowboy Bebop (is that just us?). But having to go hunting for all of the best of online stores from local makers is also an annoying task and ugh, who has the energy? Luckily for you, we

#StayLocalMA (#StayLocal2021) is an innovative and collaborative regional approach to explore, dine, and shop locally. Creative Collective created The Stay Local MA Campaign to support your favorite small businesses throughout the community – both in-store and online and keep your money local. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of most communities and on the North Shore that couldn’t be more true,”

From The House of the Seven Gables Tis the season for board games. And Monopoly — where dollars change hands, people languish in jail and properties flip with every roll of the dice — is one of the most popular. The convergence of competition, real estate and luck of the draw characterize, as few other games do, America’s capitalist ethos.

Sean Cunningham (he/him) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Fresh is the sweet spot between brand and digital. We have the experience and expertise to understand and build brands and apply that brand to the Internet of Things. Tell us a bit about you and why you do what you do? Share your passions for your

#NonprofitNovember is highlighting Creative Collective’s nonprofit Business Members in a series of featured interviews. These short features will grant some insight into how these nonprofits have grown and developed through the years and how they plan to use what they’ve learned to further their respective missions in 2022.  This Holiday season, follow the hashtag #NonprofitNovember to learn more about the

by Joey PhoenixImages by Lux et Umbra Art “What is that thing you want to have more of in your life? Deep within yourself, you know. In this deeply personal, empowering and soul-driven workshop we will help you voice and intentionally welcome precious, life changing desire into your life.” – The Halo Sessions.  Cynthia “Cyn” August (she/her/hers) of Lux Et