About the GHAA

Since 1971, the Greater Haverhill Arts Association has provided artists and enthusiasts with a strong sense of community as well as opportunities to share their art with each other and the public. Our members are of all ages, backgrounds, and levels – we are an inclusive nonprofit organization.

Here are just some of our many offerings:

• Monthly Newsletter

  • member news, upcoming events, artistic opportunities

• Annual Special Resources Newsletter

  • teaching, learning and exhibiting opportunities

• Our Annual Art Festival on Bradford Common

• Annual Open Exhibition and Annual Student Exhibition (judged for cash awards)

• Members Exhibitions (3-4 each year in changing locations)

• Quarterly Member Exhibitions in the Art Hall at Penacook Place

• Bi-Monthly Solo Exhibitions in the Art Niche at the Innovation Hub (UMass Lowell at Harbor Place)

• Holiday Art Show & Sale

• ArtisTree and Member Artist Informal Mini-Demonstrations at the Buttonwoods’ Annual Festival of Trees

• January Paint-Ins at a local greenhouse

• Drop-in Saturday Art Workshops 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month with on-site mentor

• Live Artist Demonstrations throughout the year

• The Robert Gablosky Memorial Scholarship, administered by the GHAA

Board of Directors

President: Michael Rossi

Vice President: Cynthia DeSando

Treasurer: Joan Turner

Secretary: Melissa Morrison

Standing Committee:

Publicity: Laurie Crevatis

Communications: Debbie Shirley

Hospitality:

Exhibits: Rachel DaSilva and Cynthia DeSando

Programs: Maureen DeSisto

Newsletter Editor: Ann Jones

Schools Ambassador: Susan Kneeland