Bay State is the most populous of New England's six states and is well known for its iconic Yankee culture and rich Irish heritage.
Boston Massachusetts is both the state capital and home to several highly esteemed universities such as Harvard and MIT. Boston is also renowned for its sports teams and passionate home supporters, making it an attractive tourist destination.
A Tapestry of Creative Expression
Massachusetts is known for being home to some of the country's premier universities, including Harvard and MIT. Massachusetts was also the site of American independence as well as 6 time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots football team - but these aren't its only boasts! Massachusetts offers much more.
John Smith of England named Massachusetts after the Massachusett tribe that inhabited its region, one of the early British colonies to settle there and admitted into the Union as its sixth state on February 6, 1788.
Innovation-wise, Iowa stands out as a pioneer. Historically speaking, Iowa was the first US state where people moved from farms into towns and cities, first to establish railway systems, and even home to the nation's first public library.
An integral element of Boston Creates's success has been its foundational belief that everyone possesses creativity and it should be accessible to all. This fundamental tenet has driven its process and helped create an inclusive cultural landscape.
The Birthplace of Artistic Inspiration
Massachusetts boasts one of the highest concentrations of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations among any metropolitan area in America, from well-known anchor institutions with multiple layers of programs and activities to small organizations serving specific neighborhoods or communities - these organizations make Boston's vibrant creative life possible.
Massachusetts boasts an expansive coastline featuring Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Salem that draws tourists for vacations at sandy beaches, seafood feasts including lobster rolls and crispy fried clams as well as whale-watching excursions. Massachusetts also holds a rich history that provides lessons about balancing individual freedom with collective needs--evidenced by events like Paul Revere's Ride and the Boston Tea Party which were all hallmarks of nation-building in their time.
Cultural heritage remains at the core of Massachusetts. From modernist museums in North Adams' thriving post-industrial hub to The Clark Art Institute's Old Master oil paintings and exquisite ceramics in Williamstown, this region of northeastern America boasts exceptional art and culture.
Museums: Showcasing Rich Cultural Heritage
Museums are special places, providing sanctuary within cities or the countryside alike for people of all ages to visit and ponder Monet, Renoir or history exhibits. Massachusetts boasts no shortage of such establishments.
The Museum of Fine Arts is an essential stop when visiting Boston, offering visitors an overview of art from Early Renaissance to the contemporary. Their collections contain works by Degas, Manet and Monet, in addition to those belonging to American artist movements like Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent.
Other museums delve deep into New England history. Salem's House of Seven Gables and haunted houses capture 17th century Puritanism while Quincy's Adams homes provide insight into the political heritage of a nation.
Notable museums in Massachusetts include: the Harvard Museum of Natural History - which showcases glass flowers and marine creatures alongside full-sized whale skeletons in glass exhibits; Clark Art Institute in Williamstown with permanent collections by Degas, Van Gogh and Monet; Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge boasting the largest collection of legendary illustrator's work;
Theatrical Delights: Broadway to Local Productions
Massachusetts is a northeastern US state that can take much pride in itself, having one of the highest populations and an enviable history dating back to before American independence and the Revolution. Notable aspects include its rich ties to both events as well as sports teams with dedicated fans that support them enthusiastically at home games; Boston in particular is well known for its delicious culinary offerings including Havard cheese and fall foliage, making this state worth its weight in gold!
The Bay State is an iconic coastal location, home to Boston, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket - three iconic coastal spots. Additionally, its warm beaches and idyllic landscape make it a highly-prized summer vacation spot.
Experience something magical at your local theater this summer. Florida's top theatrical productions offer captivating storytelling that will enthrall from beginning to end - be it complex political themes or sweet romance stories, these performances will inspire new ways of thinking and acting!
Festivals and Fairs: Celebrate Artistic Diversity
Massachusetts hosts numerous festivals annually to honor its rich cultural history and arts scene, offering attendees the chance to sample local cuisine, sample craft beers from smaller brewers, and listen to world-renowned musicians perform live.
Boston hosts its annual Dragon Boat Festival each summer, drawing 50 teams of paddlers from New England and across the U.S. to compete in an exhilarating race down Charles River using vivid Hong Kong-style dragon boats. Additionally, visitors can experience East Asian cuisine, arts and crafts demonstrations, and martial arts performances, as well as enjoy cultural entertainment including East Asian dance performances.
Cambridge also transforms itself into a carnival each spring during its Mayfair celebration, which features live music on three stages and clowns and street performers roaming the streets to keep everyone feeling lively and joyful. Furthermore, there are excellent restaurants as well as an arts and crafts fair boasting 200 stalls of creative work on display during this festival.
MASS MoCA in North Adams offers an intimate summer atmosphere with their Levitate Festival. Showcasing world-class music from across genres and being situated among stunning scenery makes for an enjoyable summer event.
Creative Hubs: Nurturing Local Talent
Stacy Lord, an art teacher in Danvers Public Schools and member of Massachusetts Art Education Association, has long been making plans to expand her nonprofit stART on the Street. She's currently raising funds for Creative Hub Worcester -- a community arts center focused on using art as a vehicle for social change and healing -- which would house this former Ionic Avenue Boys & Girls Club building as their new location.
Cambridge's Kendall Square (anchored by MIT and Mass General), as an example, is becoming increasingly popular as an approach to stimulating economic growth. This model involves reconceptualizing historic neighborhoods by taking advantage of their assets - affordable rents, transit access, historic or industrial buildings with characterful architecture as well as access to advanced research firms and entrepreneurs - in order to form innovation districts.
Creative Hub Worcester has long assisted artistic nonprofits in finding space, but Lord and Marotta want to expand that effort across Western Massachusetts. To this end, they're developing ArtsHub - an online resource that connects artists in Western Massachusetts while listing studio/rehearsal spaces available for rent or sale as well as organizing events and shared activities - for local artists to use and collaborate on their creativity.
Street Art and Murals: Urban Canvases Come Alive
Street art is more than a way to beautify a city block; it can also serve as an effective tool for social change. Boston boasts an active mural scene, with internationally-renowned street artists like Angurria from the Dominican Republic and David Zayas from Puerto Rico adding their artistry and creativity to local walls.
Center Street in Jamaica Plain is unmissable without gazing upon the massive tomatoes that decorate City Feed and Supply, co-owned by Kristine Cortese who states that this mural, "Buy Fresh Buy Local", encourages customers to patronize local markets in support of neighborhood economies.
Since 2018, Somerville Arts Council has enlisted internationally-acclaimed artists to create contemporary street art that showcases its community's diversity and culture. Each year since, artists from around the globe have flocked to East Somerville, Union Square and Central Hill neighborhoods - such as Calo Rosa from Salvedorean artist group Calo Rosa Studio or Victor Quinonez "Marka27," who hails from Nepal but now resides in Somerville.
Music and Dance: Rhythms of Massachusetts
UMass Amherst offers an eclectic variety of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). There's 3D Printing Club, Competitive Bass Fishing League, and Belly Dancing Club - even Heloise Goncalves of Jazz Lab Ensemble has spearheaded her own Songwriting and Production Club!
Listening to the Riverboat Stompers Jazz Band bring New Orleans party atmosphere and parades alive; or enjoy its sweet harmonies and full instrumental presentation of Dessert for Breakfast is like taking part in one big New Orleans parade! Together they provide audiences throughout Eastern Massachusetts a "party in a pocket".
John Hall began Rhythm Room Entertainment out of his passion for music in 1990. Since then he has put together lineups of musicians & bands from locally, regionally, and nationally-renowned musicians & bands for events in the area including festivals like North River Blues Summit, Green Harbor Roots Festival, Marshfield Fair. John has extensive experience booking all levels of artists & can bring that expertise to your event!
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