Melrose Creative Alliance
Connecting creative Melrosians with one another and with resources to power a vibrant arts and cultural community
Image: Melrose Symphony Orchestra
Image: Follow Your Art Community Studios
Image: Melrose Drama, Photographer Dana Giuliana
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Image: Porchfest, Two Mike Experience
Upcoming Community Events
Keep up to date with creative and cultural events in Melrose!
THE HIVE!
The HIVE! is where Melrose residents and visitors can find arts and cultural events and discover local creative talent.
We also help creative producers get the word out broadly about their work.
Already know what you’re looking for?
Head straight to the HIVE directory that you need!
Melrose Creatives
Click here to get information about the fantastic independent visual and performing artists right here in Melrose!
Arts & Culture
Find out about the great arts organizations and small businesses that we have in the city, and how to connect with them.
Creative Classes
Want to find a creative class for you or your child? Find private and organization instruction in art, music, dance, theatre and more.
Artist Resources
Information and resources for artists and organizations to do and present their work: venues, funding sources, publicity, and more!
Creative Classifieds
If you’d like to post a Creative Classified, email us at melrosecreativealliance@gmail.com
Melrose Seed Library now open
The Melrose Seed Library is OPEN for the 2026 Growing Season! Hosted by the Melrose Public Library. Sponsored & Organized by the Melrose Community Garden. Seeds generously donated by High Mowing Organic Seeds. Learn more: https://melrosepubliclibrary.org/…/melrose-seed-library-2/
Broken Leg Productions summer 2026
Get to know our summer shows! Additional information is available on our website (brokenlegproductions.com) and registration is ongoing. We hope you’ll join us for Summer 2026!
Calling junior artisans and entrepreneurs!
Do you have a young artist entrepreneur in your life? Follow Your Art Community Studios looking for Junior Artisans ages 6-17 who want to sell their handmade works during the Melrose Arts Festival! Apply HERE
Melrose Arts – Call for Artists – Deadline Dec 31
Don’t miss your opportunity to show in Melrose largest and most important annual art show! April 25-26, 2026. Register HERE by Dec 31.
Volunteers wanted at Milano Center
Melrose Council on Aging is seeking community volunteers to help run programs and activities at the Milano Center. Visit the COA website for more information.
Teen Tiny Art Show coming to Melrose Library
Upcoming Teen Tiny Art Show (Ages 11-18)
REGISTER HERE
Calling all teens ages 11-18! Do you want to see your artwork on display at the library? Participate in our Tiny Art Show by picking up a supply kit and creating your best piece of art. Pick up your supply kit at the Main Desk January 12th – January 30th.
Return your artwork to the Main Desk of the Library (69 West Emerson Street) by February 6th at 5pm.
Artwork may not contain vulgarity or violence, the art will be displayed in the library which is a public, all ages space.
The Melrose Public Library is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen artworks.
Proud to be a member of the MASSCreative Action Network
“MASSCreative organizes artists, creatives, cultural groups and changemakers to advocate for a more equitable and inclusive creative sector for all residents of the Commonwealth.”
