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

Images by Creative Collective unless otherwise stated. The 20th Annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival took main stage this past weekend in downtown Salem. Even with the tricky weather, the ice sculptures that were installed were stunning while they stood. Over the years, the festival has also evolved to include new app-based games with prizes, more ice

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

Images by Creative Collective Imagina Essex’s final 2021 installment, Ciclovia, Took place in September 2021. Parts of Essex and Common Streets on Lawrence were closed to motor vehicular traffic, and opened for biking, walking, skating, and other fun activities for the whole family, to promote physical activity and wellness in the Lawrence area. Partes de las calles Essex y Common

Images by Creative Collective Creative Collective has been invited by MassDevelopments TDI to Lawrence to demonstrate and facilitate some new and exciting ways to activate a few downtown storefronts with Imagina Essex. This was the third in the Imagina Essex series. For this event, Creative Collective teamed up with Essex Art Center and hosting the official after-party for their block

Images by Creative Collective Final Fridays at Lynn Museum kicked off their 2021 season on Friday, June 25th with a remix on “Art in the Park”. The event featured the artistic and creative talents of BIPOC artists from the Lynn community with a variety of visual artworks, spoken word and music performances, and more.Thank you to Edwin Cabrera and the

by Joey Phoenix It was below freezing and windy in Salem, MA when I met up with photographer Susannah Bothe (she/her/hers) for a portrait session. The sun was bright on the Punto Urban Art Museum murals and the steam from laundry vents filled the alleys with a strange yet beautiful mist.  I couldn’t feel my fingers but I didn’t care.

It’s the beginning of a new decade and the end of year unlike anything most of us have ever experienced. But that hasn’t stopped small business owners, creative, makers, and community members from coming together to collaborate and care for one another. Here are some of the moments we were proud to be a part of. All photos are by

Photos by Creative Collective This past weekend Beverly Main Streets hosted Bass in the Grass at Hale Farm in downtown Beverly. Local artists painted 31 large bass-shaped profiles for the event on August 15 and 16. The Bass were arranged on the lawn behind the historic house, allowing visitors to walk through and view and bid on them in the