Placemaking

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April 23, 2026
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Arts and Culture Advocacy Series
Beverly

Stop Building Walls Between Arts, Culture, and Tourism. Beverly Is Showing Us How.

by John Andrews
Arts and culture aren’t separate from tourism. Tourism isn’t separate from arts and culture. They are integrated, and in Massachusetts communities like Beverly, that integration is driving real economic growth – more visitors, more spending, more jobs, and a stronger local identity. I’ve been saying this for years. A few weeks ago, I got to make that case on stage
April 23, 2026
August 7, 2019
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North Shore Creative Happenings
Performing Arts

Salem Public Arts supports free Shakespeare in downtown Salem

by John Andrews
Salem Public Arts is excited to be bringing the Bard Brigade back for another free public Shakespeare this summer. After last summer’s success presenting Macbeth in Derby Sq, Salem Public Arts and The Bard Brigade are looking forward to bringing King Lear to the new part at 289 Derby St. as well as returning to Derby Square.
August 7, 2019
November 8, 2018
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CC Partnership

Beyond Walls

by Felicia Cheney

Beyond Walls partners with local organizations, municipalities, community members and expert consultants to design, produce and manage projects and programs that infuse public art and creative experiences into underutilized or overlooked spaces.

November 8, 2018