Lynn Public Arts Commission

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐘𝐍𝐍 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍: Are you interested in bringing art to public places in Lynn? The Lynn City Council has 4 slots to this board and we're actively looking for 4 new members:

To Apply: Please email your letter of interest and resume to 𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 at 𝙩𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜@𝙡𝙮𝙣𝙣𝙢𝙖.𝙜𝙤𝙫

The Lynn Public Arts Commission works to promote the value of public art in Lynn. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2026. All applicants will be interviewed by our Lynn Appointments Committee at our March meeting. All 4 new members will be selected by then. APPLY NOW!

Next Saturday marks our Fourth Saturday Program! 🏛️✨ On March 22nd, we will be open and free to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come in and enjoy our galleries 🖼️, make some art 🎨, and take home some free books! 📚🎉

During the day, Jaquelyn Fitzhugh (A.K.A. Mud Dove Pottery) will be here doing All Hands on Art ✋🎭—an afternoon of creativity and art in different mediums! This is geared toward all ages 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 and it is free to participate. Unleash your inner artist 🎨✨ and conjure up a masterpiece! 🏆🎭

📅 Saturday, March 22nd
📍 Lynn Museum @ 590 Washington Street
⏱️ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NEXT YOUTH OPEN MIC is happening on Sunday March 16 from 3-5pm!!

All youth ages 12-18 are welcome!!

FREE ADMISSION

JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE!

The Galleries at LynnArts (GALA) invites you to be part of a special community-driven installation, A Love Letter to Lynn. This interactive project seeks to gather stories, thoughts, visions, and concerns from the people who live, work, and create in our city.

What do you love about Lynn? What dreams do you have for its future? What challenges do we need to address together? Share your voice, your words, your art—your love letter to our city.

Your contributions will be woven into a collective installation, showcasing the heart and soul of our community. You can click the link below to write your love letter to Lynn or come in to the Community Gallery and spend a moment in person to tell your story. All of the Letters will be hung on the walls of the Community Gallery through March 19th.

https://www.galleriesatlynnarts.org/community-gallery

Poet Laureate applications are open!!!!!

https://www.lynnma.gov/news/what_s_new/school_financial_plan_available_now

If you need arts and culture funding learn more at the Creative County Initiative Virtual Meetup on Nov. 13th

Grant Funding Ahead: Connect and Learn at Our Meetup. The Creative County Initiative is an ongoing program aimed at fostering cultural vibrancy, artistic expression, and economic growth in our county. - https://mailchi.mp/essexcountycreates/creative-county-november-reminder-5798819

Lydia Pinkham artist Towana Wright will present -virtually- for the November M.E.S.A. hosted by Lynn Museum & Arts Center

📅✨ Join Lynn Museum & Arts Center for MESA (Museum Enrichment Series for All) on the second Wednesday of each month at noon! This lecture series covers a variety of engaging topics, including wellness, genealogy, and current events, and features presentations from local experts, community members, and Museum staff. 🏛️📚

This month, we are excited to welcome Towana Wright, a talented writer and artist, who will be discussing her latest creative project focused on The Douglass Family. This insightful conversation will take place over Zoom—don't miss it!

🗓️ When: November 13, 2024 at 12 PM 💻 Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration) or streaming on Facebook Live

Next week!

📣 Calling all poetry lovers and spoken word enthusiasts! 🎤✨

The Thursday Poets Reading Series is here to bring the magic of words to Lynn, MA! Join us on Nov. 14 for an evening of powerful performances featuring the talented Elizabeth McKim & Margaret Young. 🖋️🌟 Whether you're a poet, a listener, or both, come celebrate the vibrant voices of our community.

📅 When: Nov. 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Galleries at Lynn Arts - GALA, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA
🎤 Open Mic Sign-up: 6:45 p.m. (Bring your own poetry to share!)
💥 Free & Accessible Event

Don’t miss this chance to connect, create, and be inspired! Tag a friend who needs a little poetic soul-food. 💫

Today is the day!

Grants for Creative Individuals: Apply by Oct 24 – Mass Cultural Council This program offers unrestricted, $5,000 grants to artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners

Wewe invite you to join us for a special, free poetry workshop on Wednesday, November 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 🖋️✨

This workshop, led by Swampscott-based, award-winning poet, educator, and social advocate Enzo Silon Surin, will be a chance to reflect, heal, and find connection through the powerful act of storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned writer or new to poetry, this space is open to all.

Take this time to explore your voice in a supportive and creative environment. Light refreshments will be provided.

To reserve your spot, please call 781-571-6200 or email [email protected].