Northampton Arts Council

Art + Entertainment + Music

The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice (as well as other grants on a rolling basis) each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts. Its' goals include maintaining and preserving the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Northampton, programming such annual events of interest to the community as First Night Northampton, Northampton Summer Concert Series, Performance and Silver Chord Bowl, and advocating on behalf of the arts community.

Check Out These Upcoming Events:

Salsa in the Plaza

McCoy Jamison, the internationally trained teacher, dancer, and choreographer, is the driving force …

The Lucky Shots & The Original Cowards

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of FREE live performances in the heart of downtown …

Salsa in the Park

This summer, you can enjoy Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Cumbia at Pulaski Park in Downtown …

Matt Hebert & Haunt

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of FREE live performances in the heart of downtown …

Cinema Northampton Presents Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli

Cinema Northampton Presents Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli   This summer, Cinema Northampton …

Jake Manzi

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of FREE live performances in the heart of downtown …

Performance 34: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

The Northampton Arts Council has been curating a unique and thrilling music odyssey annually at …

Cloudbelly

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of FREE live performances in the heart of downtown …

Soul Magnets

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of FREE live performances in the heart of downtown …

Cinema Northampton Presents Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli

Cinema Northampton Presents Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli   This summer, Cinema Northampton …