We are excited to welcome back the Manchester City-Wide Arts Festival
presented by Cambridge Trust Charitable Foundation
September 11 - 17, 2023
with the Arts and Crafts Fair on Hanover Street on Sunday, September 17 from 10am-4pm
The Street Fair on Saturday, September 16 is cancelled due to the weather forecast
For more information on the Festival and sponsorship opportunities,
please contact Katie Lovell at [email protected]
Monday, September 11
3:00PM – 4:00PM
Pottery Demonstration – FREE
Studio 550 Art Center (550 Elm Street, Manchester, NH)
4:15PM – 5:15PM
Family Clay Sculpting Workshop
Studio 550 Art Center (550 Elm Street, Manchester, NH)
5:30PM-6:30PM
Meet and Greet of Illustrators – FREE
The Bookery (844 Elm St, Manchester, NH)
Tuesday, September 12
10:00AM – 10:45AM
Dance Class and Storytime (Ages 2-5) – FREE
Dimensions in Dance (84 Myrtle St, Manchester, NH)
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Trial Tap/Jazz Combo Class (Grades 1-2) – FREE
Forever Emma Studios (516 Pine St, Manchester, NH)
5:00PM – 7:00PM
MCMS Open House – FREE
Manchester Community Music School (2291 Elm St, Manchester, NH)
Wednesday, September 13
10:00AM – 5:00PM
Currier Scavenger Hunt
Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St, Manchester, NH)
Visit the Currier and take part in a special scavenger hunt for the whole family featuring Manchester, New Hampshire, and local art related works from the collection.
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Ballet Class for Adults – FREE
Dimensions in Dance (84 Myrtle St, Manchester, NH)
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Improv Workshop (all ages) – FREE
Majestic Theatre (880 Page St, Manchester, NH)
Join Majestic theatre instructor Jocelyn Duford as she leads you into the art of improvisation! Come and be a participant -OR- an audience member at this brief introduction to the world of improv. and have some fun on our studio stage! Open to all ages.
7:15PM – 8:15PM
Bucket Drumming Workshop – FREE
Ted Herbert Music School (880 Page St, Manchester, NH)
Led by Jeff Samataro, Ted Herbert Music School Director of Music Engagement. An introduction to beginning drumming and music open to all ages. Learn basic rhythms and how to work together as a team to lay down some cool beats. Come as a participant -OR- an audience member and enjoy the music!
Thursday, September 14
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Trial Tap/Jazz Combo Class (Grades 3-5) – FREE
Forever Emma Studios (516 Pine St, Manchester, NH)
5:00PM – 8:00PM
Art After Work – FREE
Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St, Manchester, NH)
Join us for a special Art After Work celebrating MHT Arts Fest featuring live music outdoors and a special live painting by Molly Lastea (@mollylastrapainting).
Friday, September 15
11:00AM -11:45AM
Currier Museum: Special Exhibition
Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St, Manchester, NH)
Explore the newest special exhibition Distant Conversation: Betty Woodman & Ella Walker with special tours at 11am & 2pm. Use the below links to register today!
2:00PM – 2:45PM
Currier Museum: Special Exhibition
Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St, Manchester, NH)
Explore the newest special exhibition Distant Conversation: Betty Woodman & Ella Walker with special tours at 11am & 2pm. Use the below links to register today!
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Manchester Arts Commission Cocktail Party
Spotlight Room at the Palace Theatre (90 Hanover St, Manchester, NH)
Saturday, September 16
11:00AM – 2:00PM
Art for Vets Family Day
Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St, Manchester, NH)
Veterans, active military and up to four family members have free lunch at the Wintergarden Café and participate in a fun, family art activity.
4:00PM – 8:00PM
Opening Night Party
Mosaic Art Collective (66 Hanover St, Manchester, NH)
Sunday, September 17
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Manchester Arts Commission Closing Brunch
Spotlight Room at the Palace Theatre (90 Hanover St, Manchester, NH)
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Street Fair – FREE
Opera Block of Hanover St, Manchester, NH
10:00AM – 5:00PM
Currier Museum: Donation-based Admission Day
Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St, Manchester, NH)
Visit the Currier during a special donation-based admission day in celebration of the MHT Arts Fest!
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Pop-Up Gallery Manchester Arts Commission
Spotlight Room at the Palace Theatre (90 Hanover St, Manchester, NH)
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Manchester Citywide Arts Festival is to offer unique and meaningful points of connection between the greater Manchester community, local artists and creative small businesses. We accomplish this through a program of diverse and accessible events that span a broad range of media and experiences, from theater to fine art, to literature, comedy, music, dance and more!
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