This year at Kids Fest, look for lots more fun activities, including Hats Off to Haverhill, a hat parade by students working with the Discovery Club and Team Haverhill. Wait'll you see the hat on the Master of the Parade! If you know someone who would like to join in the fun, contact Team Haverhill this week for details. The popular Haverhill Idol, will be accompanied by a new dance showcase--So Haverhill, You Think You Can Dance? We're  also providing a salute to Disney (with your favorite princess), a living statue, a juggler, and the ever-popular balloon artist, Matthew Garelick. Check out his lady bug bracelets! See you there.

WHEN: May 1, 11-4

WHERE: Downtown Haverhill

INFO: Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce

Creative Haverhill requests submissions from early career and established artists for proposals for utilizing empty, downtown storefronts as temporary installation space for their work. All visual artists are encouraged to apply, including performance artists.
DEADLINE: 5/4

RFP guidelines in a pdf
HOW TO SUBMIT: Email your proposal.

On May 18, the Haverhill Cultural Council is honoring this year's grant award recipients with a great, big ,free party, featuring local musicians Elle Gallo, Paul Prue, and Mark Hayden. Meet the artists and organizations who create visible  arts and cultural projects in our community. A few of this year's projects include: the Essex St Gateway Mural, the Arts, Music & Science Series at Winnekenni Castle, and the Greater Haverhill Arts Association exhibit (see below). If you were at the HCC's first fundraiser in February, you know they can throw a party!

WHEN: May 18, 7 pm

WHERE: 90 Washington St, Haverhill. More info

 The Greater Haverhill Art Association previews their newest exhibit on May 17 at the Buttonwoods Museum. The show's formal opening is on May 20 at 7 pm and the show runs until May 29. Make a gift of art and support your local artist!

WHEN: May 17 -29

WHERE: Buttonwoods Museum

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Creative Haverhill is offering a free seminar for cultural and non-profit organizations to enhance the way they do business. Empowering Haverhill's Cultural Organizations and NFPs will address strategies for fundraising, branding, and volunteerism. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Note: A similar seminar will be offered for individuals on 10/1.

WHEN: May 25, 8:30 am - noon

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 The Face of Jesus is an international mail-art exhibit created and hosted by local artist Sharon Silverman. Due to its subject matter, she had difficultry finding a gallery that would welcome the work, until she met Harmke Lawrence, owner of Angles & Art at 80 Wingate Street. The Face of Jesus documents many interpretations of Jesus Christ through the eyes of contemporary artists from all over the United States and from 40 countries around the world. The exhibit contains over 600 pieces and was recently featured on Channel 5's Chronicle.

WHEN: thru June 5

 WHERE: Angles & Art