Hi, we’re glad you are here.
WE=The Heart + Hustle Crew
Catherine Debrocke
AKA Cat, Our Fearless Leader 
Daniela Currie-Gutierrez
AKA The Best Person You’ll Ever Meet
Lizzy Keery
AKA Our Artist in ResidenceThe Center=Art+Community
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GOOD VIBES…We're a joyful team of passionate makers, thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose. Collaboration, curiosity + kindness drive everything we do.
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We’re here to build community, practice self-love, stay curious and socially aware, and use creative expression to amplify voices and perspectives that deserve to be heard.
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Humans.
The community at large. Seasoned artists and first time makers. We create a safe space for creating at any level.
We believe creativity can bring people together, make space for self-expression, and spark meaningful connection.
Mission: Our mission is to foster a collaborative environment through arts events, classes, and community projects that spark dialogue and engagement. We believe in the power of creativity to weave the threads of humanity together, nurturing a space where every voice contributes to the fabric of a stronger, more connected community.
The Center strives to create a dynamic space where creativity, collaboration, and community thrive, building bridges between individuals and enriching local culture. We believe art is both a practice and a shared experience, and we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds into our creative space.
In all our endeavors, we strive to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where participants feel valued and respected. Through art, we seek to build a more equitable and engaged community, fostering thoughtful practices that resonate with the richness of our collective human experience.
Our Director + Dream Team reflecting on their community project, The Building a Better World mosaic mural, crafted by thousands of community hands in themes of social and environmental justice.
We are dedicated to cultural competence, social justice, and environmental responsibility, ensuring that our initiatives reflect these values. We are committed to elevating Visual Arts and breaking down barriers of compartmentalization and polarization, instead promoting an interconnected approach to creativity-one that visually and figuratively weaves together the diverse threads of humanity.
Land Acknowledgement
We at The Center are incredibly lucky to reside in the Merrimack River Valley; however, access to this land comes from a long and painful history of genocide, disease, and the forced removal of Indigenous communities that once lived in Northern Massachusetts.
We acknowledge that the land we operate on is traditionally the land of the Pawtucket, Pennacook, and Abenaki peoples, and part of the historic lands of the Wabanaki Confederacy.
We use this acknowledgment to express our deep sorrow for the violent displacement of Indigenous peoples, to recognize the ongoing impacts of colonization, and to express our sincere gratitude for the use of this space.
We are committed to learning, listening, and honoring Indigenous voices, and we invite our community to join us in this ongoing work.
Contact us
Have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello? We’d love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in classes, collaborations, or getting involved, The Center is here to connect. Reach out and let’s make something great together!