OUR MISSION
To support Haverhill arts and culture by providing experiences and access at the intersection of art, culture, and community and by developing community spaces as platforms for creative and cultural expression.
we value…
– ACCESSIBLE ARTS FOR ALL –
– CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION –
– CREATING SPACES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS TO CREATE, EDUCATE, SHOW, AND SELL –
– ARTS-LED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT –
OUR programs & Collaborations:
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Creative Haverhill @43 Washington St
This is our new downtown Haverhill space – a vibrant, flexible hub for exhibitions, classes, events, and expanding access to the arts. It’s a key step toward our future home at Cogswell ArtSpace!
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Cogswell ArtSpace Campaign
Learn more about our vision to transform the Cogswell school into a vibrant community art center & support our current Lift Cogswell Campaign to ensure this space is accessible for all!
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Artist opportunities
Discover current calls for artists, creative opportunities, and ways to connect with the local vibrant creative community.
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Haverhill's Riverfront Cultural District
Did you know Haverhill has a state-designated Cultural District? Learn more about Cultural Districts and Haverhill’s Riverfront Cultural District here!
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Haverhill Art Walk
The Haverhill Art Walk is a downtown community event in June and September featuring local art, music, poetry, and pop-up experiences in businesses, alleyways, and overlooked spaces.
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Haverhill Pride
Haverhill Pride is more than a march—it’s a movement! We celebrate love, identity, and community by uplifting LGBTQ+ voices and creating a safe, joyous space where everyone can be their true selves.
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River Bards Poetry Series
Haverhill’s River Bards is a local poetry group that hosts a biannual reading series featuring published poets and open mic nights, celebrating poetry, prose, and spoken word.
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Have an idea? Let us know!
Have an idea for a program, event, or creative collaboration? Share it with us – we’d love to hear from you!
Support Creative Haverhill
As a nonprofit, we rely on community support to make the arts accessible for all. Every contribution—big or small—helps us grow programs today and build the future at Cogswell ArtSpace. Thank you for believing in this work!