Meet Me Downtown
Lynn’s Annual Festival of the Arts

We invite you to join us for Meet Me Downtown, Lynn’s Annual Festival of the Arts held in partnership with LynnArts, Inc., the Office of Mayor Edward J. “Chip” Clancy and Lynn EDIC, to be held Saturday, August 4th from 11am – 4pm in Central Square, Lynn. This year’s Festival is sponsored by The Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation and The Daily Item of Lynn with additional major support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council & the Lynn Cultural Council, main stage sponsors Dunkin Donuts & the Central Square Colloborative, band sponsor All Care VNA and non-profit sponsor the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn. Check out the main stage featuring Lois Lane and the Daily Planets (www.loislaneandthedailyplanets.com), Grupo Fantasia (www.grupofantasia.com), Rumbafrica (www.matchbook.org), and of course the Crystal Steel PanJammers, the North Shore’s only youth steel drum orchestra. This year’s festival will also feature theatre performances by Imaginary Beasts, and a separate dance stage located at the Lynn Museum and Historical Society. And don’t miss the miniature golf course set up in the Visitor Center Park, or the face painting or the balloon creations by Ron Comeau. Shop with our vendors selling items ranging from original artwork, to children’s books, to jewelry and handmade soaps. See 2007 vendor list here. Lots to see, lots to do!

For more information call LynnArts at 781-598-5244. You can print a copy of our sponsor invite and sponsorship form, exhibitor guidelines, exhibitor entry form and Vendor Call.See you at the Festival!

RED HOT Auction and Wine-Tasting
February 11, 2006

LynnArts annual fundraiser, RED HOT, was a terrific success and a truly enjoyable evening for all in attendance.  The evening was a celebration of the arts and the artists of the North Shore with 63 artists contributing fabulous works of art in a range of disciplines from painting to sculpture.  17 of these works of art were presented during an exciting live auction.  Steven Walsh, Executive Director of LynnArts, was the master of ceremonies and Susan Fader, of Ditto Editions in Marblehead, acted as our auctioneer for the live auction.  More than 90 businesses from all over the country donated items, services, tickets and gift certificates, which were available during the silent auction.  Cliff Ansara of Lynnway Liquors conducted the wine-tasting segment of the evening while Julio Bare provided a delightful musical background. 

Proceeds from the evening help LynnArts to provide exhibition opportunities for artists, theater and music programming for the local and regional community, affordable studio space for individual artists and non-profit arts organizations and low-cost classes for children and adults. 

We are grateful to the planning committee, our volunteers, the contributing artists and businesses for their time, creativity and support. We are also grateful to the evening’s sponsors: Farquhar and Black Insurance Company, The Hall Company, Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development, Lynn Museum and Historical Society, Lynnway Liquors, Paul Stonkus, Project COPE, Rotary Club of Lynn, Wheelabrator of Saugus, Whole Foods of Swampscott, and Willow Laboratory and Medical Center.  Our special thanks go to Complete Cleaning and Cliff Ansara.

The LynnArts Fabulous Holiday Show & Sale
Held every December the Fabulous Holiday Show & Sale showcases the work of area artists and includes one of a kind art & crafts all for under $300. Sale items range from fine oil paintings to hand-made scarves, from pottery to children's books and clothing, all in an affordable price range. The most recent sale featured the work of over 75 different artists offering something for everyone. The Fabulous Holiday Show and Sale is open to all artists and work drop-off is typically the week before Thanksgiving.