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)

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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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