Celebrating 10 Years at the Cummings Center

October 23, 2024 • In the Community

This September marked a significant milestone for us—ten years since our transition to the Cummings Center in Beverly, MA. Over the past decade, we have experienced remarkable growth and transformation, both in our facilities and in our capacity to serve the community. Not only are we tenants, but we have also been the recipients of the generosity of the Cummings Foundation.

Bill Cummings, Paula Conrad, Stan Strickland, Joyce Cummings

During these ten years, we’ve significantly expanded our space, allowing us to enhance our programs and reach even more youth. Our facility now includes two vibrant art studios, a dedicated music room, a versatile makers space, and private office spaces for our staff. Each area is thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity and foster collaboration.

Additionally, the lobbies and walls all over the Cummings Center buildings are displayed with colorful large artwork created by ExYo youth.

John Angeles, STOMP, John Somes, GBCC Executive Director 2016, Paula Conrad, Co-Executive Director Express Yourself, Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill, Stephen Drohosky, Senior Vice President Cummings Properties, Cammie Griffin Tokunbo, STOMP, Karen Nascembeni, General Manager, North Shore Music Theatre, Mark Pecukonis, Greater Beverly Chamber 2016, at the pop-up-parasols exhibit in front of Shoe Pond, Cummings Center

As we celebrate this decade of growth, we look forward to continuing our mission and exploring new opportunities to engage and empower the youth we serve.