WHO WE ARE:

The Peabody Cultural Collaborative unites arts and cultural organizations in greater Peabody, MA to better promote and celebrate the region’s myriad cultural offerings. Through the cross-promotion of inclusive activities and events, The PCC partners strive to educate and engage all citizens, including children and adults with disabilities, in the cultural, heritage, and economic development of the area. Formed in 2010 and incorporated in 2012, The Peabody Cultural Collaborative is comprised of numerous cultural and arts organizations in the city.

 

 

"Promoting arts and culture and promoting our downtown are keys to revitalizing our community..."

-- Peabody former Mayor Michael Bonfanti

Click on the image above to follow the Mural Project at 22 Foster Street

We are pleased to announce the members of our Board of Directors:

President: Karen Sawyer, Director, Office of Community Development & Planning, City of Peabody

Vice President: Deanne Healey, President & CEO, Peabody Chamber of Commerce

Clerk: Gerard L. McCarthy, Executive Director, Northeast Arc

Treasurer: Martha Holden, Director, Peabody Institute Library

Directors: Jacky Ankeles, WNBP Radio; Camille Bartlett, Peabody Access Telecommunications; Essa Penglase, Gordon Realty; Jessika Rodriguez, Eastern Bank and Jonathan B. Schwartz, Rousselot and Thomas P. Walsh, Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home

 

 

Starting the Conversation…

 The Peabody Cultural Collaborative held an open house at the ArcWorks Community Art Center on October 25th.  Guests were asked what they would like to see in Downtown Peabody.  Here are the results!  Coffee was the most common theme!  Let’s continue the conversation on Facebook!      

 

Accommodations

Bed & Breakfast

Hotel/ Bed & Breakfast

 

Artist Live/Work Space

Artist Gallery w/ Lofts Above

Business/Studio Workspace- low rent, shared insurance and office/property mgt.

6 month to 1 year renewable certifications for occupants

 

Business

New businesses

Shops/ Boutiques with at least one late day (? Thursdays)

 

Cinema/Theatre

A theatre w/live music, movies, plays, videos etc.

An “Arts” Movie Theatre down town

More cultural community locations such as a theater

Theater

 

Coffee

ART!! (and coffee), MUSIC, (and coffee)

Coffee shop

Funky Independent Café

Good Coffee

Independent Coffee Shop

 

Collaborative Programming

What about Community Art Center hosting one of the library’s story hours to bring more families in?

“The Uncommon Lunch”

 

Cultural Diversity

Museum honoring Peabody’s ethnic heritage

 

Green Space

Out door community park area (Editor’s Note: In progress on Walnut Street)

 

Historical

A Christmas/ Holiday Tour of historical houses

Editor’s note: please see below

Sunday, December 9, 2012, 1-4 pm
Annual Holiday Open House
Nathaniel Felton Jr. House, 43 Felton Street, Peabody

Free to the public
Bring the family and enjoy the beauty and charm of the historic Nathaniel Felton Junior House decorated for the holidays by the Peabody Garden Club. Activities include spinning wheel demonstrations, house tours, caroling, and face painting. Complimentary refreshments will also be provided.

 

Music

Music

Music Venues, (Bar, Club, etc.)

Live music!!

Live music venue

 

Regulatory

The ability to have a working artist studio business place in a rented apartment

 

Transportation/Infrastructure

Public Transit within Peabody

Public transit directly to/from Boston, not just to Salem Depot

Safer, pedestrian accessible walking area (Editor’s Note: Main Street Project in Progress)

TRAIN STOP