EAC' s Mission: to inspire and nurture the diverse artistic potential of the Greater Lawrence Community through classroom exploration and gallery exhibitions - making the creation and enjoyment of art accessible to all.

Essex Art Center (EAC) is a vibrant community arts space and a catalyst for local cultural and economic development.  EAC provides:

• Innovative and affordable programming for youth and adults
• A state-of-the-art facility that is a regional resource for art education and professional artists;

• Partnerships that support arts education, nurture other creative and cultural groups, and integrate art into the fabric of community life