Creative County proudly highlights the Irise Dance Project, an innovative initiative rooted in Izizwe Dance Studio in Lawrence, MA. This project, led by seasoned dance artists and educators Amy and Mcebisi Xotyeni, is making waves by providing exceptional dance...
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...
ECCF, MVPC Welcome New Merrimack Valley Arts & Culture Specialist News & Announcements | Press Release Haverhill resident Jenny Arndt to lead critical efforts to strengthen the creative sector One month into her new Merrimack Valley Arts & Culture...
Narration by Y-Bình Nguyễn Animation by Wil Renderos, Audio Chemists Creative County Initiative… CREATES a regional voice for arts, culture, and creative expression in Essex County. PROMOTES transformative community and economic development. ELEVATES arts and...
Photo by Mary Ellen Deangelo Lombari Light the Falls is the first event for Merrimack Valley that focuses on bringing diversity, inclusion, technology, and the arts together. Be a part of celebrating the community holidays in this historical location in the heart of...
