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July 14, 2025
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Lynn Youth Arts Programs Transform Lives Through Creative Expression

by John Andrews
Lynn youth arts programs at Raw Art Works (RAW) are creating remarkable change in the community. Furthermore, this nationally recognized organization has empowered young people through creative expression for over 35 years. Additionally, with new leadership appointments announced in June 2025, RAW is expanding its impact during a critical time for youth mental health support. Understanding Lynn Youth Arts Programs
July 14, 2025
December 8, 2021
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Spruce Up Your Windows for Winter with a Little Help from Local Artists

by joeyphoenix
Winter is upon us and is here for the long haul. One of the ways small businesses add festive cheer is to hire local artists to create elaborate window displays. These eye catching designs pull people in, give them reason to stop and say “wow,” and provide important work to professional mural artists in the community. Here are our picks
December 8, 2021
January 13, 2021
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These 14 Artists Can Help You Get Window Dressed to the Nines This Winter

by joeyphoenix
The Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Wine Festival is just around the corner, and the perfect complement to this year’s predominately outdoor event, along with the Salem restaurant punch card and the ice sculptures, will be a custom window display. Why not add to the spectacle and joy by helping to create more art! Here are 14 artists and design
January 13, 2021
December 4, 2020
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Get Inspired with These 18 Stories from Creative North Shore 2020

by joeyphoenix
This holiday season, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. It’s been quite the year in storytelling: here are 18 stories that inspired us and made us feel hopeful this year, and we hope they can inspire you too. Local Photographer’s Front Porch Project Leaves the Light on for Shelter Pets –
December 4, 2020
April 28, 2020
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Lynn

When the Sun Comes Up, Be Creative

by joeyphoenix
by Joey Phoenix When shelter-in-place orders took effect earlier this month, Lynn-based Raw Art Works wasted no time coming up with ideas to support the creative youth during this difficult moment. In a matter of days, RAW introduced a number of virtual programs and exciting new projects that would help give Lynn youth not just hope, but something to do
April 28, 2020
November 27, 2019
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Drink Beer, Support Youth Art Programs with Bent Water Brewing’s Harvester

by Felicia Cheney
by Joey Phoenix Bent Water Brewing Co. released its new Taproom Exclusive can this past weekend. It’s called Harvester, a down-to-earth brown ale that would probably pair quite well with turkey, and it’s come out just in time for Thanksgiving.  Harvester is the first in a series of can releases that the brewery will be producing over the next few
November 27, 2019