Downtown Manchester is a vibrant community that supports The Arts in all their forms. Take a stroll and view the murals, or take a seat on one of the beautiful ART Benches along Main Street.
Pop into an Art Gallery to view local artwork and purchase pieces from local artisans at various downtown shops.
Enjoy live music hosted at our restaurants or at our outdoor festivals.
Create your own art, or learn a musical instrument.
Check out some of our Art Partners below to learn more!
As a COWORKING, MEETING & GALLERY space, WORK_SPACE is a “triple threat,” offering a hospitable, flexible and stimulating space for individuals and organizations to meet, learn, create and work. Owned and operated by the Town of Manchester, we are...
workspacemanchester.com
The Market connects the community + local creatives through our pop-up shop and carefully curated outdoor markets.
www.themarket1115.com
The Firestone is an art studio + cafe located in Manchester, CT.
Our studio is open to the public for pottery painting, glass fusing, board art and more! Enjoy a cup of coffee and some food while you create.
thefirestonect.com
Julie Lang Studio strives to bring the finest dance education to our students, offering dance classes for beginners - advanced levels. JLS is committed to encouraging all dancers to strive for excellence and enjoy the journey along the way. Our...
jlsdance.com
Art Gallery and Tattoo Studio hosting a friendly creative space for local artists with rotating collective exhibitions and professional tattoos by appointment only. Gallery hours 12 - 6 Tues - Sat
Beller's Music has been servicing the musical needs of the Manchester area since 1954. We offer instrument sales, rentals, repairs and instruction.
www.bellersmusic.com
Dubaldo Music Center was opened by Bruno Dubaldo in February of 1953 after graduating from the Hartford Conservatory with a degree in violin. His dream was to provide a comfortable environment for people to come learn and experience music. ...
Since 1973, Harvest offers a unique experience. A treasure trove of gifts, incense, jewelry and crystals from around our beautiful world. In house artisans make jewelry and hand made crafts. Visitors are welcome to make there own creations in our...
harvestbeadsshop.com
Imagine Main Street’s mission is to revitalize the downtown historic district of Manchester, Connecticut through the economic and cultural impetus of the arts.
We envision creating a well known arts “Mecca” including performance, galleries,...
www.imaginemainstreet.com
CAST is a theatre organization helping to preserve the arts in the greater Manchester area and beyond. CAST started as a small children's theatre group, run out of the home of its Co-Founder, Donna Mercier. In the beginning, CAST operated...
www.casttheatre.org
RiseUP for Arts is a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization dedicated to creating vibrant, inclusive communities through public art, youth development, and creative placemaking. As the only statewide public art nonprofit in Connecticut, RiseUP...
www.theriseupgroup.org
Soup on every stove. Art on every wall. Compassion. Charity. Community.
Real progress happens when people dream big, then act on those dreams. Can we really end world hunger and turn everyone into art collectors? Those are certainly big...
artfud.org
In Manchester's historic Cheney Hall, Little Theatre presents world-class theatre and performing arts for your entertainment!
www.cheneyhall.org
