Creative Economy

Holyoke has been designated as one of 64 successful “Our Town” grant recipients by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) this year, one of only 9 in the Vacant Properties category. Chairman Jane Chu announced last week that the City will be receiving $50,000 among $4.3 million in support for projects across the nation.  The funds were pursued by the Office of Planning & Economic Development (OPED) as part of the gateway improvements to South Holyoke and Springdale neighborhoods ...

Following a Call for Art issued by the Planning and Economic Development Office, the City of Holyoke has selected a proposal submitted by local artists Kamil Peters and Michael Karmody to design and build street furniture that will remain available and periodically re-positioned throughout portions of Holyoke’s Innovation District.  Peters and Karmody are Holyoke-based artists and members of the Brick Coworkshop, a collaborative work environment that is home to artists, engineers, designers, and fabricators located downtown within the ...

On Thursday, September 24, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., the public is invited to an open house event at THE CUBIT, a four-story soon to be renovated mixed-use mill building at 164 Race Street, on the canal in Holyoke’s Innovation District.

Last known as the Cubit Wire and Cable Company, brothers Denis and Marco Luzuriaga purchased the 50,000 square foot building in April, 2015. Upcoming plans for the building include the Canal Market, an indoor market, providing quality artisan foods, much ...

The City of Holyoke seeks “images of industry” from regional artists to incorporate into a proposed series of banners. Vertical banners will be displayed on lamp posts along the streets of downtown Holyoke. Artwork should be original and reflect on the past and/or present industries of Western Massachusetts.

Up to five images may be chosen. Artists will receive $300 for each image selected. More than one image per artist may be selected. Images may be altered to fit with the final ...

Looking for unique and original holiday gift ideas?  This week several seasonal gift shops filled with works by local artists, artisans and crafters will be appearing at various locations in Holyoke.  On Thursday, December 18 and Friday December 19 from 3pm to 7pm multiple pop up shops will appear on Race Street at Paper City Studios and Parsons Hall.  Also, for its third year, the Holiday Holyoke Art Shop will be open; however, this year the shop will ...