Artists Thrive Summit Massachusetts

Artists Thrive Summit Massachusetts Calling all artists, arts administrators, educators, and funders! Energize Your Creative Practice at the 2026 Artists Thrive Summit!

Get ready to energize your creative practice and cultivate meaningful connections at the 2026 Artists Thrive Summit, taking place from March 24-26, 2026. This unique event is designed for everyone, from first-timers eager to explore new avenues to seasoned professionals looking to deepen their impact. It's your chance to collaborate with peers, gain fresh inspiration, and make a real difference fo

r artists in your community.​

The Summit will be held concurrently across six vibrant locations, each offering its own unique local theme to enrich your experience: Lowell, MA, Nashville, TN, Kansas City, MO, San Antonio, TX, Billings, MT, and Las Vegas, NV! While each site offers a distinct local focus, all six locations will unite for shared sessions, fostering a truly collaborative and expansive experience. Imagine the power of simultaneous discussions and shared learning across the country! This unique format ensures a rich, diverse program that blends local insights with national perspectives. Don't just take our word for it. Here's what past attendees say: "The Artists Thrive Summit was a goldmine for networking. I made invaluable connections that have propelled my career forward." Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with your peers, fuel your passion, and contribute to a thriving arts ecosystem.

Lowell, MA brought history, creativity, and community together.Thank you to everyone who made this site so special.Grate...
03/27/2026

Lowell, MA brought history, creativity, and community together.

Thank you to everyone who made this site so special.

Grateful for all that was shared.

See you next year.
March 30 – April 1, 2027

03/26/2026

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03/23/2026

is the largest artists community in New England - and one of six hosts for the 2026 Artists Thrive Summit. Take a look at what you'll find when you arrive ❤️

Artists Thrive Summit is this week!! We'd like to take a moment to introduce our local planning committee who have been ...
03/23/2026

Artists Thrive Summit is this week!! We'd like to take a moment to introduce our local planning committee who have been working hard to bring Artists Thrive Summit Lowell to life. We can't wait to see you tomorrow.

Hope Greene, Western Avenue Studios & Lofts
Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston
Jessica O'Hearn, Mosaic Lowell
Laura Tavares, Mosaic Lowell
Blair Benjamin, Assets for Artists
Howard Amidon, Greater Lowell Community Foundation

What does spatial justice look like for youth serving organizations? On Wednesday you have the option to take a field tr...
03/23/2026

What does spatial justice look like for youth serving organizations? On Wednesday you have the option to take a field trip to Elevated Thought on Lawrence for a tour of their space and a panel discussion featuring organizations who center young people as decision+makers and cultural leaders.

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PS - Don't forget to RSVP for which sessions you're attending on the app!

What does it mean to find HOME as an artist? We're not just talking about a place to be. But a place with people who tru...
03/22/2026

What does it mean to find HOME as an artist? We're not just talking about a place to be. But a place with people who truly get you.

Yahira will talk about the power of truly belonging and how it is essential to the spatial justice conversation.

What happens
03/22/2026

What happens

Panelist feature! Public Art for Spatial Justice features Kim Szeto, Senior Program Director of Public Art at , Danielle...
03/20/2026

Panelist feature! Public Art for Spatial Justice features Kim Szeto, Senior Program Director of Public Art at , Danielle Amodeo, founder & consultant of , and multimedia artist Crystal Bi.

Join them for a discussion on how artist-led public art initiatives can activate collective memory and visions for spatial justice.

Meet Lori, Crystal, and Anulfo from  Their session, Spatial Justice: Reclaiming Our Rights to Be, Thrive, Express and Co...
03/13/2026

Meet Lori, Crystal, and Anulfo from

Their session, Spatial Justice: Reclaiming Our Rights to Be, Thrive, Express and Connect will explore our relationships to space, power, and justice with our whole selves.

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03/12/2026

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Up first in our speaker and session highlights: Aaron Myers and Edword Galan of Aaron and Edword will co-present "The Po...
03/11/2026

Up first in our speaker and session highlights: Aaron Myers and Edword Galan of

Aaron and Edword will co-present "The Power & Place of Arts & Culture in Public Markets" on Thursday. This session will explore a few examples of participatory arts experiences at local markets. From music to dance to paint, these events were opportunities for people of all ages & backgrounds to hear new music, try a new dance, and make new art.

Sound awesome? We think so too. Registration closes on Friday!

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122 Western Avenue
Lowell, MA
01851

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