Essex Art Center

06/16/2026

We want to introduce you to Teaching Artist, Aliiyah Cole () and her wow-worthy works. Aliiyah will be teaching 5 classes with us this summer. And she will be live painting during our block party ¡Fiesta en la Calle! on Saturday, July 11, from 12-5pm, where her work will be auctioned off. Not only can you admire art, buy art, and make art - you can experience art being made live, right before your eyes!

We hope her work will inspire you to enroll in one of her classes and to show up at Fiesta en la calle for your chance to take home one of her incredible pieces.

And we’ll leave you with Alliyah’s words, which will give you insight into her background, process, and inspiration.

You can enroll in Alliiyah’s classes by visiting www.essexartcenter.org/enroll or click the link in or bio!

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 12:00–5:00pm
📍 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA

06/12/2026

Did you know you can book a private event with us?✨
Bring your team together with a customized art outing that inspires creativity, boosts morale, and encourages meaningful connections. We accommodate groups of up to 20 people—book your experience today! This week ceramic artist, Rossella Distefano () inspired local business and our neighbors, LCW certified accountants () ! Email [email protected] for more info.

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05/28/2026

🍃 Ceramic Leaf Dishes Workshop 🍃

Join us for a hands-on clay experience where you’ll learn how to transform slabs of clay into beautifully textured leaf dishes inspired by nature. Create a functional ceramic piece while exploring texture, form, and design in a fun and relaxing environment. ✨

All student work will be fired and glazed after class and will be ready for pickup approximately 12 days later.

Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Jun 3, 2026
$50

Register here: https://www.hisawyer.com/essex-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1829837/semester/20512243/?source=semesters&backToClassesURL=undefined

05/23/2026

There’s something so satisfying about seeing all the colors from the stained glass catch the light after hours of cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering. Huge shoutout to everyone from Nicole Brunelle’s stained glass class who joined us and trusted the process. You all made such beautiful work!

A reminder that our summer class schedule is now live! You can visit www.essexartcenter.org/enroll or click the link in our bio to enroll in classes today!✍️

05/21/2026

☀️ ONLY 50 DAYS LEFT until ¡Fiesta en la Calle! takes over the street! 🎉🌈

Join us Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Essex Art Center for a full day of art, music, food, vendors, performances, and community celebration! We’re turning Island Street into one giant fiesta and you do not want to miss it.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready for a day packed with creativity, color, and summer energy ✨

Artwork by Alison Gomez from the Design Collective

📍56 Island Street, Lawrence MA
🗓 Saturday, July 11, 2026

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

Congratulations to all the talented student artists featured in our gallery! A huge shoutout to their amazing teachers as well! This exhibit showcases the incredible effort, skill, and creative expression of Middlesex Community College and highlights work from the Essex Art Center community as well. Come and see their work, which is on view through May 30.


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05/15/2026

Join us this Sunday, May 17 at 6:00 PM for Outside The Lines, our open mic night series hosted this month by !

Outside The Lines happens every third Sunday at the Essex Art Center. 🔥 This is your space to show up, share your voice, and be part of a creative community. Bring your music, your poetry, your comedy, your stories—whatever you’ve been wanting to share, the mic is yours.

Sign-ups begin in person at 6:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. You don’t need to RSVP but it helps us plan ahead for seating. Click the link in our bio.