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Celebrating Youth Creativity: compARTimos Event Recap at La House
On June 13, La House in Lawrence, MA, came alive with creativity and community spirit as the compARTimos team showcased the incredible work of local youth. Funded by the Creative County Initiative Partnership Grant, this event highlighted the power of art in sharing...
Transforming Transit: NEA Grant Boosts Arts and Culture in Essex County
We are thrilled to announce that the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded a $125,000 “Our Town” grant to the Essex County Community Foundation's Creative County Initiative, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, and Merrimack Valley Transit. This generous grant...
Celebrating Khmer Heritage: The Inspiring Journey of Wanntha Sim Chanhdymany and the Cambo Crew
We are thrilled to share the heartwarming and inspiring story of Wanntha Sim Chanhdymany and the Cambo Crew. This passionate group is dedicated to preserving and promoting Khmer heritage through their captivating dance performances. Thanks to a generous $5,000 ALAANA...
Joy Knows No Boundaries: Celebrate Queer Art, Community, and Healing at the Queer Joy Festival
On Saturday, June 29, 2024, queer artists and allies will come together in Ipswich, Massachusetts, for a day of celebration, art, and community at the Queer Joy Festival. This annual pride event, envisioned by Angie Benitez—a queer teacher and administrator at High...
Artists, nonprofit leaders, educators among new cohort of ECCF Creative County ChangeMakers
Artists, nonprofit leaders, and educators among the new cohort of ECCF Creative County ChangeMakers Danvers, MA — Essex County Community Foundation’s investment in a growing group of creative leaders supports a more inclusive and sustainable regional arts and culture...
Unleashing Musical Talent: NMYO’s Symphonic Summer Sessions in Topsfield
Unleashing Musical Talent: NMYO's Symphonic Summer Sessions in Topsfield This summer, the Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) is excited to announce its fourth annual Symphonic Summer Sessions, held from July 29 to August 2, 2024, at the scenic Trinity...