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Experience Creativity in Essex County
Creative County is proud to support our local arts and culture community.
This work...
- CREATES a regional voice for arts, culture and creative expression in Essex County.
- PROMOTES transformative community and economic development.
- ELEVATES arts and cultural experiences that celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and access across communities.
- INVESTS in artists and the creative economy in an environment of rapidly changing demographics.
- CELEBRATES Essex County as a vibrant place to live, work, create and collaborate.

“Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape” exhibition to spotlight renowned American artist’s formative years in Gloucester
“Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape” exhibition to spotlight renowned American artist’s formative years in Gloucester
The Cape Ann Museum proudly announces the opening of “Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape” in 2023, an exhibition o...
Portrait of a Place: Stuart Davis in Gloucester spotlights the esteemed artist’s enduring tie to Cape Ann
Portrait of a Place: Stuart Davis in Gloucester spotlights the esteemed artist’s enduring tie to Cape Ann
The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to announce the opening of Portrait of a Place: Stuart Davis in Gloucester, an intimate exhibition of paintings and pho...
Works from Addison Gilbert Hospital’s collection come to CAM Green for Gloucester 400th celebration
Works from Addison Gilbert Hospital’s collection come to CAM Green for Gloucester 400th celebration
Since its founding in 1889, Addison Gilbert Hospital has amassed an extensive and impressive art collection numbering more than 300 works, including o...
Coming Home: The Transformative Gift of the Janet & William Ellery James Collection
Coming Home: The Transformative Gift of the Janet & William Ellery James Collection
The Cape Ann Museum (CAM) announces the transformative commitment by Janet and William Ellery “Wilber” James of Palm Beach, Florida to gift their ...
Rockport Celtic Festival: Salon Session
Rockport Celtic Festival: Salon Session
Maeve Gilchrist visits with some of the Festival's artists to discuss traditional music. More details coming soon!
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Learn about the creative work happening in Essex County and learn about the people and organizations in our creative ecosystem.

Public art & creative placemaking grants
Funding for new, collaborative placemaking and public art projects.


Cultural planning
Engaging communities in municipal planning that is inclusive of arts and culture.

Capacity building
Opportunities for artists, arts leaders and culture organizations to further their missions, compete in our creative economy, and deepen their community-centered work.


Convenings
Bringing all parts of the sector together to learn, network, inspire and thrive as one united ecosystem.

Communications and connectivity
Helping artists and organizations reach new audiences, grow financial support and connect with each other.


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The work of Creative County ...
- CREATES a regional voice for arts, culture and creative expression in Essex County.
- PROMOTES transformative community and economic development.
- ELEVATES arts and cultural experiences that celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and access across communities.
- INVESTS in artists and the creative economy in an environment of rapidly changing demographics.
- CELEBRATES Essex County as a vibrant place to live, work, create and collaborate.