The Studios at Lynn Museum & Art Center (formerly LynnArts Inc.) at 25 Exchange Street is part of the Historic Bank Block in Downtown Lynn. While it has retained some of its banking features–including bank vaults on the first and second floors–the building has functioned as an arts center for over 30 years. Many know the building for the musical talent that had passed through its doorways when popular rock radio station WFNX called LynnArts home (1983-2012), while others know the building for the “Lynn Stories” mural, which beautifully captures the history of Lynn from its early shoemaking days through today. Learn more about the mural and the artists here.
In 2014, the Lynn Museum merged with LynnArts, Inc. and has owned and operated the building for the past ten years. The Studios continue to celebrate and support the legacy of the creative community in Lynn and the Greater North Shore, offering private spaces for contemporary artists, two public gallery spaces, and the Neal Rantoul Vault Theater.
Main & Community Galleries (First Floor)
Galleries at LynnArts, a private 501c3 arts-based collaborative, currently leases the galleries within the LynnArts building. The Galleries At LynnArts (GALA) is led by a group of local artists and art organizers who have designed two galleries and a gallery shop. These spaces are used to exhibit group and solo shows and house a gallery shop filled with arts and crafts produced by North Shore artists and makers. Contact GalleriesAtLynnArts@gmail.com for a special showing or to inquire about classes.
GALA Hours
Monday: By appointment or by chance
Tuesday: By appointment or by chance
Wednesday: 2:00-6:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00-4:00 pm
Friday: 2:00-6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00-4:00 pm
Sunday: By appointment or by chance
Neal Rantoul Vault Theater (First Floor)
Lynn Music Foundation, Inc. currently leases the black box theater. The organization’s mission is to provide resources to Lynn artists in music and the arts, helping them to reach their fullest potential by creating an environment for collaboration and providing professional development opportunities for Lynn artists. Additionally, they host a variety of events, such as concerts, workshops, and master classes, that provide members of the community with the opportunity to network and learn more about the music industry.
COMMUNITY
Alex Melcher, Jazz Musician (Second Floor, #214)
Anna Dugan, Painter & Mural Artist (Third Floor, #308)
Charlene McGlame, Painter, (Second Floor, #213 & #215)
Cinda Danh, Photographer & Mixed Media Artist (Third Floor, #306)
Coran Henley, Drummer & Audio Engineer (Lower Level, #LL104A)
Cultura Latina Dance Academy, Nonprofit Dance School (Lower Level, ##LL101-LL103)
Dave Simmons, Musician & Maker (Second Floor, #201)
Galleries at LynnArts, Nonprofit Artist Organization (First Floor, Main & Community Galleries, #101 & #102)
Grupo de AA Sobriedad Latina (Latin AA) (Lower Level, #LL104B & #LL104C)
KC Pierce, Painter (Third Floor, #302)
Leslie Fahn Rosenberg, Painter & Mixed Media Artist (First Floor, #103)
Lynn Main Streets, Nonprofit Organization (Second Floor, #203)
Lynn Music Foundation, Inc., Nonprofit Organization (First Floor, Neal Rantoul Vault Theater, #104, & Second Floor, #210 & #211)
Michael Terrell Aghahowa, Painter (Third Floor, #301)
Michael Birenbaum Quintero, Author & Drummer (Third Floor, #307)
Neighbor to Neighbor, Nonprofit Organization (Third Floor, #310)
Nicole Werth, Designer & Painter (Second Floor, #209)
North Shore Music Center, Music Education Program (Second Floor, #205, #207 & #208)
Salam Abbas, Musician & Guitar Maker (Second Floor, #212)
Sally Jacobson, Art Photographer & Mixed Media Artist (Third Floor, #309)
Sheila Golden, Painter (Third Floor, #304)
The Brush and Fig, Jewelry, Art & DIY (Second Floor, #206)
Todd “Noble” Holloway, Tattoo Artist & Painter (Third Floor, #305)
Vania Arroyo, Makeup Artist & Photographer (First Floor, #105)
RENTALS
If you are interested in studio space, please email the Studio Manager, Gregory Dor, at studios@lynnmuseum.org for more information. Please note: The building is fully occupied. Should a unit become available, there is a waitlist.
The galleries are available to rent for business and social events, such as showers, meetings, birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceañeras, and other special events. Please get in touch with GalleriesAtLynnArts@gmail.com or call 617-909-9211 for more information.
The Neal Rantoul Vault Theater is also available to rent. Please get in touch with lynnmusicfoundation@gmail.com for more information.
